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At least 25 people were reportedly killed when gunmen attacked Binnari community in Taraba State on Friday, October 23. But conflicting casualty figures have raised a troubling question: how many people actually died, and why has the death toll not been reconciled? The police initially confirmed 10 deaths. Amnesty International reported at least 40, while
Binnari Massacre: 10, 40 or 50 Dead? Where Are the Answers? Read More »
Ebonyi State’s second-quarter 2026 budget implementation report records zero capital expenditure against a ₦1.6977 billion allocation for the Ministry of Skill Development and Job Creation as of 30 June. The allocation includes ₦1 billion for Ebonyi Vocational College. The figures do not prove that no training or other activities took place. Capital spending is different
Ebonyi Budgeted ₦1.7 Billion for Skills and Jobs. Why Was Capital Spending Zero? Read More »
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign has begun, with the All Progressives Congress using its Kaduna rally on 24 October to defend the administration’s record and seek another mandate. Vice-President Kashim Shettima and party leaders highlighted government policies and investments as reasons Nigerians should support a second term. Those claims deserve examination against measurable results,
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Nigeria’s federal finances face a serious constraint: recorded interest payments reached ₦7.7 trillion in the first half of 2026, compared with federal revenue of ₦6.2 trillion. The figures put interest payments at approximately 124 per cent of recorded revenue. The Federal Ministry of Finance has challenged how the comparison is interpreted. It says the interest
Nigeria’s Debt Interest Bill Exceeded Federal Revenue. Where Is the Fiscal Relief? Read More »
Nigeria’s improving monthly oil production figures deserve recognition, but they do not tell the whole story. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission reported that the country produced an average of 1.53 million barrels of crude oil per day in September 2026, excluding condensates. That exceeded Nigeria’s Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries quota of 1.5
Retired police officers and their supporters protested at the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday, October 14, demanding better retirement benefits and answers from the Federal Government over unresolved pension concerns. The protest raised difficult questions about how the government treated people who spent their working lives enforcing the law. The demonstrators called for presidential
Retired Police Officers Protested Again. Where Was the Government’s Pension Fix? Read More »
Ebonyi State’s claim that more than 627 kilometres of roads have been completed under Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s administration deserves a public, project-by-project accounting. On 14 September, the state’s Commissioner for Works, Stanley Lebechi Mbam, said the administration had completed more than 627 kilometres of roads since taking office in 2023. The statement followed an
Ebonyi Government Claims 627 Kilometres of Roads Completed. Where Is the Evidence? Read More »
Nigeria’s military has reported killing 103 Islamic State West Africa Province fighters during seven airstrikes conducted between 10 and 18 October across parts of Borno and Adamawa states. Operation Hadin Kai said the strikes targeted militant positions and logistics facilities around Guzamala and Monguno in Borno State and Gombi in Adamawa State. The military also
Military Claims 103 ISWAP Fighters Killed. Are Communities Safer Now? Read More »
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reported a major financial turnaround, recording a net profit of $4.73 billion for the first nine months of 2026, compared with a loss of $117.2 million during the same period in 2025. Its reported revenue more than doubled to $22.48 billion. The results come as the refinery prepares for a major
Dangote Refinery Reports $4.73 Billion Profit. Will Nigerians Benefit? Read More »
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has alleged that the Federal Government is withholding ₦250 billion in Nigeria LNG dividends intended for each state until after the 2027 general election. The Presidency has rejected the claim, arguing that the figures are inconsistent with the known scale of NLNG’s dividend payments. The arithmetic raises serious questions. Paying
₦250 Billion per State? The NLNG Dividend Dispute Needs Proof Read More »