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Aviation fuel hike: Stakeholders seek FG’s intervention to ease 2026 Hajj operation

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

Aviation stakeholders have called on the federal and state governments to urgently address the increase in aviation fuel prices to ease the transportation of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj. The stakeholders, under the aegis of ‘Concerned Aviation Stakeholders’, said something needs to be done immediately to save the 2026 Hajj operation from severe logistical and financial challenges, following the rising cost of aviation fuel. President of the group, Bukalti Usaman Gamawa, made the call in a statement yesterday, said that the skyrocketing cost of Jet-A1 aviation fuel had continued…

2027: Opposition to field single presidential candidate to unseat Tinubu

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Vows to block ‘One-Party State’ agenda Opposition political leaders across Nigeria have declared their resolve to resist any attempt to impose President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections, while simultaneously agreeing to work toward presenting a single, unified challenger to unseat him. The resolutions were reached at a high-level gathering tagged: the “National Summit of Opposition Political Party Leaders”, held in Ibadan, Oyo State, and hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde. The meeting brought together an array of influential political figures, including former Vice-President…

“Why are we still borrowing if we”re not paying subsidy?” – Sanusi challenges FG

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Akpabio defends debt strategy A growing debate over Nigeria’s fiscal direction has intensified, with the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamiɗo Sanusi, questioning the Federal Government’s continued reliance on borrowing despite the removal of petrol subsidy, while Senate President Godswill Akpabio insists the country’s debt remains within sustainable limits. Sanusi, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), raised concerns about what he described as inconsistencies in Nigeria’s fiscal management, asking why borrowing persists even after the elimination of a major expenditure burden. Speaking in an interview, he…

Tinubu seeks Senate’s fresh $516m loan approval for Sokoto–Badagry superhighway

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a fresh external borrowing of $516,333,070 (approximately ₦700bn) to fund sections of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry superhighway, a flagship project under his administration’s infrastructure drive. The request, contained in a letter addressed to the President of the 10th Senate, Godswill Akpabio, was read during plenary yesterday, setting the stage for legislative consideration of the financing plan. According to the President, the loan—expected to be sourced from Deutsche Bank, Germany —will support the construction of Sections 1, 1A and 1B of the 1,000-kilometre…

Alleged Coup Plot: FG accuses retired Gen., others of ₦71m terror funding

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Court orders DSS remand The Federal Government has detailed an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing a retired Major-General, Moh’d Ibrahim Gana, and several others of conspiring to destabilise the Nigerian State and financing terrorism with over ₦71 million. The allegations are contained in a charge filed on April 20, 2026, by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, lists the defendants as retired Naval Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, Inspector…

Cabinet Reshuffle: Tinubu sacks Edun, Ɗangiwa; elevates Oyedele to Finance Minister

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Nominates Darma President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council, (FEC). According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Wale Edun and Arch. Ahmed Musa Ɗangiwa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements have been named. Edun, until the latest development, was the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy. He has been directed to hand over to Taiwo Oyedele, who is now to take…

2027: APC releases timetable for primaries

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Fixes presidential form at ₦100m, gov’ship ₦50m The All-Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections, setting out key dates for the sale of nomination forms, screening processes, and primary elections across all elective positions. The timetable, contained in a schedule of activities issued by the party and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, indicates that the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms will begin later this month at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. According to…

“Bandits may soon take over NASS” – Political strategist, Yusuf warns

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 Aminu Imam

A political strategist and Group Chief Executive Officer of Global Investment and Trade Company, Baba Yusuf has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing insecurity, warning that very soon bandits will be in the 10th National Assembly. Speaking during an interview on television, Yusuf described the current security crisis as deeply troubling. According to him, the influence of bandits is expanding beyond rural communities and could soon threaten the country’s political structure, and warned that the situation could deteriorate to the point where bandits begin to infiltrate key national institutions, including…

Tinubu assents to 2026 ₦68.32tr Appropriation Bill

April 18, 2026April 18, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Extends 2025 Budget President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a total budget of ₦68.32 trillion. The President also assented to a separate Bill extending the implementation period of the 2025 budget from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026. According to a statement issued yesterday by his Senior Special Assistant on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the 2026 Budget provides ₦4.799 trillion for statutory transfers and ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, while recurrent expenditure is projected at ₦15.4 trillion. A total of ₦32.2 trillion…

‘Terrorists planning attacks on Abuja airport, prison facilities’ – Report reveals

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

A fresh security alert has raised concerns over possible coordinated attacks on key government facilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and nearby Niger State. Details from an internal memo show that terrorist groups are plotting strikes on major targets, including the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the Kuje correctional facility, and a military detention site in Wawa, Niger State. The document, dated April 13 and issued by the Nigerian Customs Service, points to a joint plan involving fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), the Sadiƙu-led Boko Haram…