Ex-Finance Minister, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji passes on

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Aminu Imam The Sardaunan Sokoto and former Minister of Finance, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, has died. A family source confirmed to newsmen that the elder statesman died on Thursday morning at a hospital in Abuja after a prolonged illness. “He passed away this morning in an Abuja hospital after a prolonged illness”, the source said. Until his death, Alhaji held the revered traditional title of Sardaunan Sokoto. A member of the Sokoto Caliphate royal family, the late Alhaji had a distinguished career in Nigeria’s public service, serving under several administrations. He…

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“Nigeria’s trouble is over, prosperity ahead” – Tinubu tells Catholic Bishops

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…Says Nigeria has recovered from bankruptcy President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) that the worst of the country’s economic challenges is over, declaring that his administration has pulled Nigeria back from the brink of bankruptcy and laid a solid foundation for lasting prosperity. Speaking while receiving a delegation of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President acknowledged that the sweeping economic reforms introduced since he assumed office had imposed short-term hardships on Nigerians but insisted…

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FG’s debt hits ₦12.62tr, exceeds 2024 borrowing target by ₦4.79tr

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FG's new debt

The Federal Government exceeded its 2024 borrowing target by ₦4.79 trillion, raising ₦12.62 trillion in fresh debt against the budgeted ₦7.83 trillion, according to the ‘Budget Office’s Fourth Quarter and Consolidated Budget Implementation Report’. The report attributed the increased borrowing to a revenue shortfall that widened the fiscal deficit to ₦13.51 trillion, far above the approved ₦9.18 trillion. Government revenue stood at ₦20.98 trillion, missing the ₦25.88 trillion target by ₦4.90 trillion, while expenditure remained largely on track at ₦34.49 trillion, just ₦561.29 billion below budget. Domestic borrowing met its…

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Sokoto: Bandits kill 7, including worshippers in mosque attack

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Sokoto mosque attack

…Abduct residents At least seven people, including three worshippers killed inside a mosque, lost their lives while several residents were abducted after armed bandits attacked Tsamaye village, in Sabon-Birni local government area of Sokoto State. Residents said the heavily armed attackers stormed the community at about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and remained until about 3:00 a.m yesterday, spending more than six hours attacking residents, rustling livestock, looting valuables and firing sporadically. An eyewitness said the bandits first surrounded security personnel stationed in the village, pinning them down with gunfire and…

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INEC confirms over 2.3m voters for Osun governorship election

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INEC on Osun election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has announced that 2,339,233 registered voters are eligible to participate in the August 15 Osun governorship election, describing the poll as a key test ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, as he began a five-day readiness assessment tour of Osun State. According to Amupitan, the registered voters are spread across 3,763 polling units in 332 registration areas covering the state’s 30 local government areas. He…

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Zamfara: Troops rescue 48 kidnapped civilians 

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Zamfara troops rescue

Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF)’s North-West ‘Operation Fansan Yamma‘, have rescued 48 kidnapped victims following a swift response to a terrorist attack on Magami village, Ƙauran-Namoda local government area of Zamfara State, in the early hours of 26th July, 2026. According to an issued statement by Lt.-Colonel Aliyu Ɗanja, the JTF’sMedia Information Officer, the operation was launched after troops of Sector 2 received a distress call indicating that a large group of terrorists, riding about 40 motorcycles, had invaded the community. The terrorists rounded up numerous residents with the…

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Customs agents threaten protest over alleged manipulation by shipping firms

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Customs agents threaten protest

Members of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) have threatened to stage a protest over the alleged manipulation of ship manifests by some shipping companies, warning that they will expose those responsible if urgent action is not taken.  Former ANLCA vice-president, Kayode Farinto, accused the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Hapag-Lloyd of engaging in practices that create serious challenges for importers and licensed customs agents while allegedly encouraging corruption in the cargo clearance process. The agents said the practice could disrupt port operations and further weaken the country’s…

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U.S to end routine visa services in Abuja, 24 other African posts

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U.S. visa bond

The United States government has announced a sweeping restructuring of its visa operations across Africa, with routine visa services at its embassy in Abuja and 24 other diplomatic posts set to be discontinued from August 1, 2026. The decision, unveiled by the U.S Department of State, is part of a broader realignment of overseas operations aimed at strengthening national security, reducing government waste and ensuring more consistent standards in visa screening, vetting and adjudication. In a statement released on Tuesday, the State Department said the move reflects the Trump administration’s policy…

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2027: “We won’t trust INEC with our votes” – ADC

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ADC on 2027 & punishment for judge

…Seeks punishment for judge over reregistration ruling The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified its preparations for the 2027 general election, declaring that it will not rely solely on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to safeguard its votes while also seeking disciplinary action against a Federal High Court judge over the now-overturned judgment that deregistered the party. Speaking yesterday in Ilorin, Kwara State, during a sensitisation walk ahead of the 2027 elections, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC had resolved not to place complete trust…

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Citizens’ Responsibilities in the Face of Massive Infrastructure Development in FCT

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The transformation currently taking place across the Federal Capital Territory is a clear demonstration of what purposeful leadership can achieve.  Under the leadership of the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, the territory has witnessed an unprecedented wave of infrastructure development, including the construction and rehabilitation of roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, water projects, public buildings, and other critical facilities aimed at improving the quality of life for residents. While the government has the constitutional responsibility to provide infrastructure and essential public services, citizens also have corresponding responsibilities. Development is…

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