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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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Nigerian Senate Rejects Fresh Amendment to Electoral Act Ahead of 2027 Elections
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Nigerian Senate Rejects Fresh Amendment to Electoral Act Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Nigerian Senate has rejected a fresh proposal to amend the country’s Electoral Act, emphasizing that any further changes must follow established legislative procedures and broad national consultation. The decision comes amid heightened political discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections, with some opposition figures and civil society groups calling for additional reforms to address perceived gaps in the current electoral framework.

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Reflects on 2015 Coalition, Expresses Regret Over Political Outcome
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Reflects on 2015 Coalition, Expresses Regret Over Political Outcome

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed regret over his involvement in the political coalition that led to the defeat of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 general election. Speaking during a recent political engagement, Atiku reflected on the alliance that brought together several opposition parties under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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Calls for Transparency as Discussions Surround Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai
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Calls for Transparency as Discussions Surround Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been the subject of recent media attention following discussions around alleged wiretapping activities and claims related to the import of Thallium sulphate. These reports have circulated widely on social media, sparking public debate and questions about the need for clarity and transparency in governance.

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Nigeria Is Not A Disgraced Country But A Nation That Lack Strong Structure: John Fagbemi
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Nigeria Is Not A Disgraced Country But A Nation That Lack Strong Structure: John Fagbemi

It took roughly 150–200 years of institutional development, reforms, crises, and reconstruction for the United States to become what we now describe as a developed nation. That transformation did not happen by accident. It was the result of constitutional stability, industrial expansion, institutional reforms, economic discipline, and consistent national direction over generations. Development is not magic. It is structured persistence. When we speak about Nigeria, what we need is not slanderous words of condemnation. Calling Nigeria a “disgraced nation” does not build institutions. It does not reform systems. It does not strengthen governance. Nigeria is not disgraced. Nigeria is under-structured. There is a difference. A disgraced nation suggests permanent failure. An under-structured nation suggests unrealized potential.

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Federal University Lokoja Unveils Nike University Gallery as Kogi Governor Commissions Heritage Projects
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Federal University Lokoja Unveils Nike University Gallery as Kogi Governor Commissions Heritage Projects

The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, represented by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Salifu Oyibo, visited the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) on Monday, 9 February 2026, to commission a series of major academic and cultural projects aimed at strengthening heritage education and research within the institution. The event featured the commissioning of Professor Olayemi Akinwumi’s Valedictory Projects, alongside the official opening of the Nike University Gallery, a creative space designed to promote African arts and cultural preservation among students and researchers.

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Nigeria Politics Heats Up as Opposition, Lawmakers Challenge Tinubu Administration’s Economic Reforms Amid Rising Cost of Living
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Nigeria Politics Heats Up as Opposition, Lawmakers Challenge Tinubu Administration’s Economic Reforms Amid Rising Cost of Living

Nigeria’s political landscape witnessed renewed debate on Tuesday as opposition parties, civil society organisations and members of the National Assembly intensified criticism of the Tinubu government’s economic reforms, raising concerns about the rising cost of living in Nigeria, taxation policies and the broader direction of the Nigerian economy. The growing political tension comes as citizens continue to face high food prices, increased transportation costs and persistent inflation, placing economic governance at the centre of Nigeria politics. Opposition leaders said that while fiscal reforms may be necessary to stabilise public finances, policies must be implemented with stronger social protections to cushion the impact on vulnerable Nigerians

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Tension in Anambra as Soludo Clamps Down on Sit-at-Home, Shuts Onitsha Market
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Tension in Anambra as Soludo Clamps Down on Sit-at-Home, Shuts Onitsha Market

According to reports, the governor visited Onitsha Main Market and expressed displeasure after discovering that commercial activities were largely shut down on a Monday. As a result, he ordered the closure of the market for one week as a warning to traders, insisting that all economic activities must resume fully on Mondays. The situation escalated on Tuesday when traders who were unaware of the new directive arrived at the market, only to be turned back by security operatives enforcing the shutdown. This sparked outrage among traders and youths, leading to protests within and around the market premises. Governor Soludo has since issued a further warning, stating that if traders continue to observe sit-at-home in defiance of government orders, the market could face additional shutdowns, including a possible indefinite closure.

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Fela Kuti and Music Under Military Rule How Fela Kuti Used Music to Speak in a Time of Silence
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Fela Kuti and Music Under Military Rule How Fela Kuti Used Music to Speak in a Time of Silence

In the 1970s and 1980s, Nigeria was under military rule, like many other African countries at the time. The government kept a close watch on public speech. Newspapers were monitored, protests were restricted, and criticism of those in power often led to arrest. It was during this period that Fela Anikulapo Kuti became widely known. Fela was born in 1938 in Abeokuta, western Nigeria. He came from a politically active family. His mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, was a well-known activist, while his father was a school principal. Fela studied music in London and later returned to Nigeria, where he developed Afrobeat, a style that combined jazz, highlife, funk, and traditional African rhythms and his songs talked about what many people were already experiencing but could not say openly.

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Nigerian Military Announces Trial of Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot Against President Tinubu
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Nigerian Military Announces Trial of Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot Against President Tinubu

The Nigerian military has announced plans to put several serving officers on trial over allegations that they were involved in a plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The announcement was made on Monday morning, 26 January 2026, after an internal investigative panel concluded its findings and recommended prosecution.

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Osun Governor Demands Release of Withheld Local Government Funds
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Osun Governor Demands Release of Withheld Local Government Funds

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has called on the Federal Government to release funds allegedly withheld from the state’s local government councils, warning that continued delays are affecting service delivery at the grassroots. Speaking on Monday, 26 January 2026, Governor Adeleke said more than ₦130 billion in statutory allocations due to the councils had not been released, despite constitutional provisions guaranteeing local governments access to federal revenue.

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Criminal Defamation Charges Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Dropped
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Criminal Defamation Charges Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Dropped

Criminal defamation charges against Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have been withdrawn after a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, struck out the case. The decision follows a Notice of Discontinuance by the Federal Government, sparking renewed debate over free speech, judicial independence and the use of criminal defamation laws in Nigeria.

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Tinubu Appoints First Female Director‑General of Nigerian Law School
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Tinubu Appoints First Female Director‑General of Nigerian Law School

President Tinubu has appointed Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School since its establishment. Effective January 10, 2026, this historic four-year appointment sees the former Lagos Campus Head succeed Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, signaling a major milestone for gender representation in Nigerian legal education

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