26 h. ago Governor AbdulRazaq Prioritises Project Completion, Security In N644bn 2026 Budget

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the parliament on Monday, 22nd December, 2025. At least 65.95 per cent of the fiscal plan goes for capital expenditure, while the remaining will go into recurrent, such as supporting the poor and doubling down on workers’ welfare. The governor said the fiscal […]

Politics

2 w. ago LP Reps caucus accuses Tinubu, APC of prioritising 2027 elections over Nigerians’ welfare

THE Labour Party (LP) Caucus in the House of Representatives, on Sunday, accused President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of prioritising 2027 politics over the welfare and security of Nigerians. In a statement issued by the Labour Party caucus leader, Honourable Afam Ogene, in Abuja, the lawmakers reiterated that […]

Politics

2 w. ago Tinubu’s govt spent N17.5trn on pipeline security in 2024 alone — LP Reps members

The Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives on Sunday accused President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of prioritising 2027 politics over the welfare and security of Nigerians.

Politics

2 w. ago Your 2027 chances depend on security, northern youths tell Tinubu

Northern youths warn President Tinubu that his 2027 chances hinge on tackling Nigeria’s deep-rooted insecurity and economic hardship, not political endorse Read More: https://punchng.com/your-2027-chances-depend-on-security-northern-youths-tell-tinubu/

Politics

3 w. ago Insecurity: Suspend Mining Activities For 6 Months, Northern Governors Tell Tinubu

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has strongly recommended to President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Solid Minerals to suspend mining exploration for a period of six months to allow proper audit. The forum said it observed that illegal mining has become a major contributory factor to the security crises in Northern Nigeria. […]

Politics

3 w. ago Insecurity: We must act now or lose the North, Gov Inuwa tells Northern leaders

The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, has charged traditional rulers and Northern leaders to act swiftly to salvage the region from the insecurity bedevilling it before it is too late.

Politics

4 w. ago Prioritise Security, Babangida Aliyu Tells Northern Governors, Others

A former governor of Niger State and chairman of the Board of Trustees, Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SAMF), Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has expressed deep concern over the growing insecurity in the country. Aliyu called on governments to prioritise security over infrastructure, noting that flyovers and physical projects cannot replace the fundamental obligation of […]

Politics

4 w. ago Lagos cleric urges Tinubu to prioritise security over 2027 politics

Founder of Markaz-ul-Uloom School of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Sheikh Tunde Abbas Abdul-Azeez, has urged President Bola Tinubu to place greater priority on tackling insecurity, warning that the nation’s challenges are being fuelled by actors embedded within the system. He also cautioned against religious division, stressing that there is no genocide in Nigeria. The cleric […]

Politics