Nigeria’s states and local governments are receiving substantial amounts of money from the Federation Account, but an important question remains: Are ordinary Nigerians seeing the benefits? WHAT THE FIGURES SHOW In July 2026 alone, the Federal Government, the 36 states and 774 local governments shared ₦3.007 trillion in federation revenue. The states received ₦943.352 billion,
Governor Francis Nwifuru has been in office for more than three years, and his administration has consistently presented its record as one of infrastructure, human capital development, healthcare, education and economic transformation. The government says it has completed roads, improved healthcare facilities, invested in education, revived water infrastructure, supported scholarships and undertaken major infrastructure projects
The incident involving Peter Obi in Benue State has raised fresh questions about the political environment Nigeria is entering ahead of the 2027 presidential election. WHAT HAPPENED? Peter Obi’s convoy was reportedly blocked by youths on the Makurdi-Gboko road while he was travelling towards Yelwata, where he was expected to visit communities and families affected
Mr. Atiku Abubakar’s alleged past records have already disqualified him from becoming the president of Nigeria, except Nigerians do not want to tell themselves the truth. We are saying so because of Mr. Atiku Abubakar’s past privatisation policy, a situation where he had most of Nigeria’s investments allegedly sold at giveaway prices to his associates.
Ebonyi State is a relatively small state, but the resources available to its government are substantial enough to raise a serious question about development and accountability. That question becomes even more important when government projects directly affect the homes, businesses and livelihoods of ordinary citizens. THE VANCO PROJECT One project that deserves particular attention is
A political party and its leadership who said during the past election that if they fail to provide Nigerians with electricity and they come back to ask Nigerians to vote for them, Nigerians should not vote for them. This particular statement is among the reasons Nigerians should not allow APC/President Bola Tinubu to continue in
Information reaching the Viewers Corner News from our correspondent in Abuja, Nigeria, revealed that Mr. Nyesom Wike and a few other members of All Progressives Congress, which is the ruling political party in Nigeria, have allegedly started entertaining fears, believing that if President Bola Tinubu’s government is voted out of office in the upcoming presidential
Nigeria’s economic situation is presenting two very different realities. On one side, recent economic indicators suggest that the economy is recording stronger growth and that inflation has moderated from previous levels. On the other side, many Nigerian households continue to face pressure from the cost of food, transportation, housing and other essential needs. This difference
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As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general election, Peter Obi is placing increasing emphasis on the credibility of the electoral process and the need to protect the votes of Nigerians. Obi has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission and other stakeholders to ensure that the 2027 election is free, fair, transparent and credible.
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Uber has ended its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria after 12 years, bringing renewed attention to the challenges facing businesses operating in the Nigerian market. The company’s departure is significant because Nigeria has one of Africa’s largest consumer markets and remains an important destination for businesses seeking opportunities on the continent. However, companies operating in Nigeria
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