04.08.2026

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Senate passes revised 2026 budget at ₦68.323tn as fast-track approval sparks scrutiny over deficits and oversight

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Nigeria’s Senate passes revised 2026 budget at ₦68.323tn after President Bola Tinubu’s request, but the speed of approval has triggered sharp scrutiny. Opposition figures, civil society groups, and economists are questioning oversight depth, revenue assumptions, and execution credibility. The focus has shifted from the size of the budget to the risks embedded within it....

Pressure Mounts on Defence Minister as Plateau Killings Security Debate Intensifies

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The Plateau killings security debate has intensified nationwide as pressure mounts on Nigeria’s Defence Minister following fresh violence. Senate intervention and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s direct challenge have shifted the narrative toward accountability, with officials, lawmakers, and the military offering competing responses on responsibility and the effectiveness of Nigeria’s security strategy....

Plateau Killings and Security Failures Dominate Debate as Senate Moves for Overhaul

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Plateau killings security failures have triggered a national outcry as lawmakers, political actors, and citizens demand urgent reforms. The Senate has ordered new security measures, while Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan challenged Defence Minister Christopher Musa to deliver results or resign. President Bola Tinubu has also directed agencies to act more decisively amid rising insecurity....

Tinubu Reforms Trigger Public Backlash as Nigerians Debate Economic Hardship and Policy Direction

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Tinubu reforms backlash is intensifying as Nigerians react to rising living costs, fuel prices, and electricity tariffs linked to recent policy changes. While the government defends the reforms as necessary for long-term stability, public sentiment reflects growing frustration, with citizens and analysts debating whether the economic pain is a temporary sacrifice or a sign of deeper structural strain....

PDP Convention Opens Amid Crisis as Party Faces Internal Divisions Ahead of 2027

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The PDP convention crisis has taken centre stage as the Peoples Democratic Party convenes amid deep internal divisions and factional tensions. With key stakeholders split over leadership direction and strategic alliances, the gathering is seen as a critical test of unity ahead of the 2027 elections, where opposition strength may depend on resolving lingering structural conflicts....

Bola Ahmed Tinubu Defends Reforms, Rejects One-Party State Claims

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic reforms while rejecting claims that Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party state. Responding to growing opposition criticism, the president insisted that policy decisions are driven by national interest rather than political consolidation, as analysts warn that shifting alliances and weakening opposition structures could reshape Nigeria’s democratic balance ahead of 2027....

Kwankwaso Resigns from NNPP, Moves Toward ADC in Major 2027 Political Realignment

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Kwankwaso resignation from NNPP has triggered a major political shift ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, as the former Kano governor prepares to join the African Democratic Congress. His move, alongside high-level meetings with Atiku Abubakar and growing alliance talks with Peter Obi, signals a possible opposition coalition that could reshape the national political landscape...

10m Fine, Prison Risk in New Dual Party Membership Bill

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Politicians caught secretly belonging to two political parties could face a ₦10 million fine or prison under a proposal now before Nigeria’s House of Representatives. Lawmakers say the measure targets a practice that has repeatedly triggered election disputes and party crises across the country....

Makinde–Bala Mohammed Split Exposes PDP Governors Rift Over Wike Reconciliation

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A growing Makinde Bala Mohammed PDP split has exposed deep divisions among opposition governors over whether to reconcile with the political camp aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. While Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and key party stakeholders back negotiations to stabilise the party, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has reportedly resisted the move....

Wike Camp Fixes PDP Presidential Primary for 25 May

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The PDP presidential primary date has been fixed for May 25 by a faction aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, signalling an aggressive move to shape the opposition party’s 2027 race even as internal leadership disputes and court battles continue to divide the party....

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