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Taiwo Oyedele Dismisses ₦80 Trillion Borrowing Claim, Defends Tinubu's Fiscal Record
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Taiwo Oyedele Dismisses ₦80 Trillion Borrowing Claim, Defends Tinubu's Fiscal Record

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration borrowed ₦80 trillion, describing the widely circulated figure as false and based on a misunderstanding of Nigeria's public debt data. Oyedele made the clarification on Monday, July 20, 2026, during an economic review session organised by the Senate Committee on Finance, where lawmakers examined the country's fiscal position and debt profile.

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THE CHANGE WE AREN'T READY FOR
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July 15, 2026 • 39 views

THE CHANGE WE AREN'T READY FOR

Everyone wants a better Nigeria. But what if Nigeria is waiting for us first? At every gathering — weddings, WhatsApp groups, church meetings — Nigerians recite the same grievances: failed promises, stolen budgets, roads that vanish after one rainfall. We are fluent in complaint. But here is the harder question: if Nigeria became, overnight, the nation we say we want, would our own daily habits be worthy of it — or would we quietly rebuild the dysfunction we just escaped? This is not an attempt to excuse bad governance or shift responsibility from those in power, it is a move to confront the uncomfortable truth. Nigeria's greatest problem may not be the government alone, It may also be Nigerians — all of us, in the small choices we make when no one is watching.

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CBN Clarifies Status of Commemorative ₦100 Note Amid Public Confusion
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July 8, 2026 • 111 views

CBN Clarifies Status of Commemorative ₦100 Note Amid Public Confusion

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured Nigerians that the commemorative ₦100 banknote remains a legal tender and has not replaced the country's existing standard ₦100 note. The clarification follows renewed public discussions and misconceptions over the status of the commemorative note, with some Nigerians questioning whether it had replaced the traditional ₦100 banknote or had ceased to be valid for transactions

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Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Four Other Political Parties
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Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Four Other Political Parties

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties, a decision that could significantly alter Nigeria's political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ruling was delivered on Monday, June 15, 2026, by Justice Peter Lifu, who directed INEC to remove the affected parties from its register and prevent them from participating in future elections, including the 2027 polls. The affected parties are the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party (AP), Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).

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Nigeria Needs Restructuring, Not Just State Police — Ezekwesili
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Nigeria Needs Restructuring, Not Just State Police — Ezekwesili

As conversations around state police continue to gain momentum in Nigeria, former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has warned that creating state police alone will not solve the country's security challenges. Speaking on the ongoing debate about policing reforms, Ezekwesili argued that insecurity in Nigeria goes far beyond the structure of the police force. According to her, the country's problems are rooted in deeper governance and structural issues that require comprehensive reforms rather than a single policy solution.

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Rabe Abubakar: A soldier who served Nigeria until the very end
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Rabe Abubakar: A soldier who served Nigeria until the very end

Nigeria is mourning the loss of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information and one of the country's most respected military officers, who died while in the captivity of bandits after being abducted alongside his wife in Katsina State. His death has triggered an outpouring of grief from military personnel, public officials, and Nigerians who remember him for his years of service to the nation. For decades, Major General Rabe Abubakar dedicated his life to the defence of Nigeria. Throughout his military career, he held several strategic positions, including serving as spokesperson for different military formations and later as Director of Defence Information, where he became one of the leading voices of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. In that role, he helped communicate military operations and national security efforts to the public during some of the country's most challenging security periods.

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Edo reopens three schools after kidnap threat closure
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Edo reopens three schools after kidnap threat closure

The Edo State Government has reopened three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area after temporarily shutting them down on June 9, 2026 over intelligence reports of a possible kidnap threat targeting students and staff. The schools are Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School, and Makeke Secondary School were ordered closed on June 9 as a precautionary measure following a security alert reportedly issued by intelligence agencies warning of a potential abduction plot in the area.

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Dickson’s bold claim: “I’m more qualified than Obi and Kwankwaso”
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Dickson’s bold claim: “I’m more qualified than Obi and Kwankwaso”

Former Bayelsa State governor, founder of NDC and senator, Henry Seriake Dickson, has thrown a bold statement into Nigeria’s political space, saying he believes he is more qualified to become president than opposition figures Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. The remark, made during a recent media interview, has quickly triggered debate online and within political circles, as discussions around the next presidential cycle slowly begin to build momentum.

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Atiku Abubakar Emerges ADC Presidential Candidate Ahead of 2027 Race
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Atiku Abubakar Emerges ADC Presidential Candidate Ahead of 2027 Race

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after winning the party’s primary election, a result that is already shaking up Nigeria’s political conversations ahead of 2027. The primary, conducted across thousands of wards nationwide using the Option A4 voting system, saw Atiku defeat former Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi and businessman Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to secure the party’s ticket. According to official results announced by the party, Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes, while Amaechi received 504,117 votes and Hayatu-Deen secured 177,120 votes.

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Ibrahim Traoré Sparks Reactions After Reports of Salary Cuts for Politicians and Pay Rise for Workers
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Ibrahim Traoré Sparks Reactions After Reports of Salary Cuts for Politicians and Pay Rise for Workers

Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traoré, is once again dominating conversations across Africa after reports emerged that his government reduced the salaries of ministers and politicians while increasing workers’ pay. The reports, which have gone viral on social media, claim that Traoré cut politicians’ salaries by 30% and raised workers’ salaries by 50%, a move many online users described as “a message to African leaders.”

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Professor Segun Aina Appointed New JAMB Registrar
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Professor Segun Aina Appointed New JAMB Registrar

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), bringing a new face and a fresh chapter to one of Nigeria’s most important education institutions. The appointment was announced on 21 May 2026, with Professor Aina set to officially take over from Professor Ishaq Oloyede when his tenure ends on 31 July 2026. At 39 years old, Professor Aina is expected to become the youngest person ever appointed to lead JAMB, a detail that has already sparked conversations within academic and education circles.

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EFCC Arrests Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman After Weeks of Evasion
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EFCC Arrests Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman After Weeks of Evasion

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman in Kaduna State, days after he was sentenced to 75 years imprisonment over a multi-billion naira fraud case linked to major power projects. The arrest took place in the early hours of Tuesday in the Rigasa area of Kaduna, according to EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, who confirmed that operatives tracked the former minister to a property where he had allegedly been hiding. Two other individuals found with him were also arrested as investigations continue into claims that he was being shielded from authorities.

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Uganda’s Museveni Extends Historic Rule, Sworn In for Seventh Term After Nearly Four Decades in Power
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Uganda’s Museveni Extends Historic Rule, Sworn In for Seventh Term After Nearly Four Decades in Power

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has officially begun another term in office, extending a political reign that has shaped the East African nation for almost 40 years. Having first taken power on January 26, 1986, after leading a guerrilla war that ended years of political instability, Museveni’s continued leadership marks one of the longest presidential tenures on the African continent. His latest swearing-in for a seventh term reinforces his place as a dominant figure in Uganda’s modern political history.

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Oshiomhole calls for MTN, DStv licence review over Xenophobic attacks
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Oshiomhole calls for MTN, DStv licence review over Xenophobic attacks

Adams Oshiomhole, a senior Nigerian lawmaker has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to consider reviewing the operating licences of South African-owned companies including MTN and DStv, amid rising anger over the treatment of Nigerians in South Africa. Senator Adams Oshiomhole made the remarks during a heated discussion on xenophobic attacks and reported hostility faced by Nigerians living in South Africa, arguing that Nigeria must take stronger diplomatic and economic measures when its citizens are threatened abroad.

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Obi, Kwankwaso’s Move to NDC Reshapes Nigeria’s Opposition Politics Ahead of 2027
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Obi, Kwankwaso’s Move to NDC Reshapes Nigeria’s Opposition Politics Ahead of 2027

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in a political development that could significantly alter Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. The two prominent opposition figures were officially received at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Sunday, where they were presented with membership cards after a series of consultations with party leaders, including former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson. Their entry into the NDC follows weeks of speculation over their political future amid growing instability within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where both had recently been linked to coalition efforts.

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