2027: “Democracy under threat, Opposition being ‘systematically shut out” – Prof. Bugaje warns

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Prof. Bugaje warns

Prominent political scholar and former presidential adviser, Prof. Usman Bugaje, has raised concerns over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the country’s political climate could jeopardise the conduct of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in a video interview excerpt that has gone viral on social media, Prof. Bugaje alleged that the ruling party and the Federal Government were using state institutions to weaken opposition parties, creating an uneven political environment. According to him, the level of interference in opposition activities has fuelled fears that the next general election “may…

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‘Blackout to hit 6 Northern states’ – TCN

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TCN on blackout

Residents of six northern states will experience a two-day power outage this weekend following a planned maintenance exercise by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The affected states are Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, Borno, Adamawa and Taraba. In a statement issued yesterday, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said the temporary blackout is due to the scheduled installation of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) on the 330kV Jos–Bauchi–Gombe single-circuit transmission line at the Bauchi 330/132/33kV transmission substation. The company said the maintenance work will affect electricity supply to customers served by…

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2027: Wike-loyal PDP faction endorses Tinubu, cites national interest

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Wike PDP faction endorses Tinubu

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 general election, saying the decision was driven by national interest rather than partisan considerations. In a statement issued on Friday, the group said it was backing the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate for a second term, arguing that President Tinubu’s leadership and confidence in Wike had contributed significantly to the transformation of the FCT. The faction praised Wike’s…

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‘Nigeria’s borrowing costs threatening its economic recovery’ – OPEC 

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OPEC on 9ja economy

Nigeria’s economic recovery could come under renewed pressure from persistently high borrowing costs and inflation despite stronger crude oil production and ongoing economic reforms, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has warned. In its July ‘Monthly Oil Market Report’, OPEC said Nigeria’s near-term economic outlook remains positive, supported by higher oil production, improving macroeconomic stability, stronger business activity and continued reform efforts. However, it cautioned that inflationary pressures and expensive credit continue to pose significant risks to sustained growth. According to the report, Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.9%…

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S’Court dismisses suit seeking removal of Nigerian Army’s Arabic inscription logo

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Nigerian Army logo

The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of the Arabic inscription from the Nigerian Army’s emblem. Delivering judgment on Wednesday in Lagos, the court held that a single individual does not have the legal standing to represent all Nigerians in a case seeking the removal of the Arabic inscription from the Army’s logo. The court therefore struck out the suit, ruling that the plaintiff lacked the authority to bring the action on behalf of the entire Nigerian population.

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“Change economic policies or quit” – ADC to Tinubu

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ADC on Tinubu's scorecard

…Says 139m poor Nigerians is his ‘scorecard’ The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to either abandon what it described as his ‘failed’ economic policies or resign, following recent reports showing worsening poverty and hunger across Nigeria. In a statement issued yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party cited the latest World Bank report indicating that about 139 million Nigerians, representing roughly 60% of the population, now live below the national poverty line. The ADC also referred to a World Food Programme…

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‘Power shortages worsening food insecurity’ – Bank of Agriculture  

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Bank of Agriculture

The Bank of Agriculture (BoA) has warned that Nigeria’s persistent electricity shortages are posing a serious threat to food security, agricultural productivity and rural economic development, as millions of citizens and farming communities remain without reliable power supply. The bank raised the concern during a capacity-building workshop on the proposed Clean Energy Access Framework (CEAF) held in Kaduna for its staff. The initiative was organised in collaboration with DalaHill LP, and supported by the Africa Climate Foundation (ACF), as part of efforts to strengthen the bank’s ability to finance renewable…

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“Tinubu’s govt. one of the most reckless in history” – Atiku

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Atiku on Tinubu

…Alleges ₦210bn budget duplication, ₦7.13tr hidden subsidy Former Vice-President and ADC Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described the Tinubu administration as one of the most fiscally reckless governments in Nigeria’s democratic history. In a statement issued yesterday, by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku cited “the shocking revelation of over ₦210 billion in overlapping and duplicated allocations in the 2026 Federal Budget” and Nigeria’s poor performance on nearly 90 percent of globally recognised prosperity indicators. Atiku said: “Two independent reports have finally stripped away the propaganda…

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NBMOA seeks Tinubu’s intervention over alleged Northern Media exclusion from NRS tax campaign

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NBMOA seeks Tinubu's intervention

…Cites marginalisation by MDAs Aminu Imam Chairman of Liberty TV/Radio and Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene over what he described as the deliberate marginalisation of northern privately-owned radio and television stations in the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) ongoing nationwide tax awareness campaign. Ramalan accused the NRS of failing to patronise private radio stations and television channels under the association’s umbrella  despite repeated proposals for their inclusion despite a…

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Tinubu unveils $3.05bn anti-poverty, human capital programmes

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Tinubu unveils programmes

President Bola Tinubu has unveiled five landmark social and development programmes worth about 3.05 billion dollars to accelerate poverty reduction, strengthen community resilience and deepen investment in human capital. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, inaugurated the programmes yesterday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The initiatives comprise the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Additional Financing (NG-CARES AF) and the Solutions for Internally Displaced and Host Communities (SOLID). Others are; the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE-GOV,…

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