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‘FG releases only 5% of ₦54.93tr 3yr road budget’

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government released just ₦2.68trillion, or about 4.9%, of the ₦54.93tr budgeted for road construction, rehabilitation and maintenance projects between 2023 and April 2026, according to data from the Open Treasury Portal. The figures show a widening gap between approved allocations and actual funding, despite increased budgetary provisions for infrastructure under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Road projects received ₦631.5bn out of ₦2.53tn budgeted in 2023, representing a 24.9% implementation rate. Releases fell to ₦784.6bn from ₦9.39trillion in 2024 (8.4%), ₦670.7bn from ₦7.22tn in 2025 (9.3%), and ₦597.1bn from ₦35.79tr…

Democracy Day Rally: Group Hails Tinubu’s Reforms, Urges Nigerians to Support Administration

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

A renowned advocacy group, the Grassroot Advocacy for Peace and Good Governance (GAPAG) has thrown its weight behind the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, praising what it described as far-reaching reforms and transformative projects across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. Speaking during a solidarity rally held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to mark Democracy Day, GAPAG National Chairman, Comrade Usman Mohammed Anache, said the organisation had closely monitored the policies and programmes of the Tinubu administration and found them impactful, particularly at the grassroots level. Anache commended…

Reform, Sacrifice and Expectations: Taking Stock of Tinubu’s Third Anniversary

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

By Hassan Faruk Three years after assuming office amid one of Nigeria’s most severe economic and governance crises, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented what amounts to a mid-term report card of his administration—one that seeks to justify painful economic reforms while projecting optimism about the country’s future. In a nationwide address marking the third anniversary of his administration, Tinubu painted a picture of a nation that has weathered difficult but necessary reforms and is now on the path to recovery. Yet beyond the statistics and infrastructure announcements lies a…

’52m Nigerian pupils at risk, as school attacks escalate across states’ – Stakeholders

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Aminu Imam

Stakeholders have warned that Nigeria’s education sector is facing one of its gravest threats in recent years, with growing insecurity putting the future of more than 52 million pupils and students at risk across the country. A surge in school attacks, kidnappings of students and teachers, and persistent violence in several communities has continued to disrupt learning, forcing the closure of schools and deepening concerns over access to education. The crisis comes at a time when the country is already grappling with an estimated 15 million out-of-school children. The situation…

ACF blasts Tinubu’s 3yr record, rejects Obi’s one-term pledge ahead of 2027

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has delivered a scathing assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration after three years in office, describing its performance as “shambolic”, while also rejecting the one-term presidency pledge made by Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking in separate interviews at the weekend, ACF National Secretary, Tukur Baba, expressed disappointment with the Tinubu administration, citing worsening insecurity, economic hardship and what he described as the government’s failure to deliver tangible results despite changes in the nation’s security architecture. According to Baba, banditry, terrorism and…

Oyo school abductions: Protests, as kidnappers demand direct talks with FG

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

Residents of Oyo state yesterday staged protests demanding the immediate release of dozens of pupils and teachers abducted by gunmen in Oriire local government area, as fresh details emerged that the kidnappers have refused to negotiate with victims’ families and are insisting on direct communication with government officials. The demonstrations came amid an indefinite strike declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) across public primary and secondary schools in the state. The union’s action followed the May 15 attack in the Ogbomoso axis, where heavily armed men raided three…

Oyo: Tinubu orders elite rescue unit, 1,000 forest guards to secure abducted pupils, teachers

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and deployed a specialised security unit with advanced rescue capabilities following the abduction of pupils and teachers from three schools in the Ogbomosho area. This came after a high-powered Federal Government delegation visited the community yesterday, where the announcement was made. The delegation, led by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, visited the Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire local government area to convey the President’s deep concern over the incident, which occurred on…

Afenifere scores Tinubu low on 3rd-year performance in office

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 Aminu Imam

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has left Nigeria worse than it met it three years ago when he assumed office. In a press release titled: ‘Tinubu’s Third Year Report: Summum Malum or Summum Bonum’, and signed by its leader, His Royal Highness, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, Afenifere accused the Tinubu administration of breeding poverty, unemployment and insecurity. “Afenifere is fearful of the current course of our democracy, and commiserates with Nigerian citizens following three years…

“Tinubu’s Govt. lack the guts to fight insecurity” – Primate Ayodele

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

Leader of the INRI evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the country’s security situation, alleging that the government lacks the courage to decisively confront insecurity. His remarks come amid ongoing national debates over terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, and other security challenges facing different parts of Nigeria. Ayodele, in a statement issued through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, claimed that the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government and security agencies were aware of the individuals and networks behind insecurity but had failed to act…

‘Nigeria 3rd largest IDA borrower’ – World Bank, amidst fresh $1.25bn loan talks

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

Nigeria remained the third largest borrower from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) in the first quarter of 2026, even though its debt reduced slightly. According to IDA financial data for March 2026, Nigeria’s debt exposure dropped from $18.7 billion in December 2025 to $18.5 billion in March 2026. This represents a decrease of $200 million, or 1.1%, over 3 months. However, compared to the same period last year, Nigeria’s debt increased. In March 2025, the country’s exposure stood at $17.3bn, meaning it rose by $1.2bn, or 6.9% within…