Revenue War: AMAC Warns Motorists Against Paying Haulage Fees to FCTA Agents
Abuja, Nigeria – A jurisdictional battle has erupted in the nation’s capital as the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) officially challenged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over the legal right to collect haulage fees. In a stern public advisory issued on February 2, 2026, AMAC warned motorists and transport operators to stop paying haulage…
Leadership Transition: Access Bank Appoints Ifeyinwa Osime as New Board Chairman
Lagos, Nigeria – In a move to strengthen its corporate governance and sustain its aggressive growth strategy, Access Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mrs. Ifeyinwa Osime as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. Mrs. Osime is an accomplished legal practitioner and corporate governance expert with over 30 years of experience across…
The Big Split: FG, States, and LGAs Divide ₦1.96 Trillion December Revenue
In a significant boost for public spending as the new year kicks off, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦1.96 trillion among the three tiers of government. The funds, which represent the revenue generated in December 2025, were distributed during the committee’s first meeting of 2026 in Abuja. The allocation…
“They Targeted the Heart of the State”: Defence Minister Musa Reveals Coup Plotters Assassination Plot
ABUJA – In a chilling disclosure that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s security architecture, the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar Musa, has revealed that elements involved in a recent failed coup attempt had specifically marked him for arrest and assassination. The Minister made these revelations during a high-level briefing, shedding light on the depth of…
Stability in the Palace: Defections Won’t Shake Emir Sanusi’s Throne, Kano Govt Declares
KANO – The Kano State Government has dismissed rumors that the recent wave of political defections within the state will impact the status or stability of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. In a statement aimed at decoupling traditional institutions from the current political reshuffling, the government insisted that the Emirship remains a sacred…
Crisis in Ebonyi: Governor Nwifuru Sacks Officials Following Renewed Communal Violence
ABAKALIKI – In a decisive move to address the escalating insecurity within the state, Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced the immediate dismissal of a cabinet commissioner and the suspension of several traditional rulers. The heavy-handed disciplinary action follows a fresh wave of communal killings that have left several dead and properties destroyed in troubled…
Akpabio Stands Firm: Tax Reform Bills Are Not “Adulterated”
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has cleared the air regarding the controversy surrounding the new set of tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. Addressing concerns from various stakeholders and segments of the public, Akpabio insisted that the proposed laws have not been “adulterated” or tampered with to favor specific interests. The Senate President emphasized…
2026 BUDGET IS STRATEGIC TOOL TO DEEPEN TINUBU REFORMS – FG
As Nigeria enters a pivotal fiscal year, the Federal Government has reassured citizens that the 2026 National Budget is specifically engineered to “lock in” the economic progress achieved through recent difficult but necessary reforms. Titled the “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience, and Shared Prosperity,” the ₦58.18 trillion proposal presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu serves…
PROTESTING FCT WORKERS EMBARKED ON AN INDEFINITE STRIKE, SHUT OFFICES AND DEMAND TO MEET WIKE
Operations at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) were brought to a standstill on Monday, January 19, 2026, as workers embarked on an indefinite strike. Under the umbrella of the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC), the protesters shut down the main secretariat gates in Area 11, Garki, demanding a direct audience…
Moshood Abiola National Stadium upgrade to gulp N24bn from NSC’s N203bn budget
In a significant move to restore Nigeria’s sporting pride, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has earmarked ₦24.6 billion for the comprehensive upgrade of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. This allocation is a key component of the NSC’s ambitious ₦203.6 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year—a historic 300% increase from the previous year’s…
