…long as we are not satisfied, it means that the security vote is not worth spending.” Similarly, the Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, questioned the whereabouts of the funds reportedly spent on security. Rafsanjani said if the money had genuinely been spent as…

…August 17.This means the country's headline inflation rate in July was 15.43 percent.Similarly, food inflation was 5.56 percent on a month-on-month basis."In July 2026, the Headline inflation rate stood at 15.43 percent."On a month-on-month basis, the Headline inflation rate in July 2026 was 1.57%."The Food inflation r…

…in one of the posts. The singer also alleged that nearly 10 artistes have now raised similar concerns about the music executive and accused Dapper of avoiding him since 2024. He further claimed that he had previously sought the intervention of Burna Boy, alleging that the singer contacted Dapper to help resolve the mat…

…can vary according to country, carrier and device model.Samsung and Motorola follow a similar approach, with their rollout schedules depending partly on region and carrier approval.There is another important distinction. Getting Android 17 does not necessarily mean getting every new AI feature.Google’s new Gemini Intel…

…predators like Desalange to justice. 'We would urge anyone who has been the victim of similar offending to get in touch with the police. You will be supported and listened to by officers.' by Linda Ikeji at 17/08/2026 1:54 PM | Share this Story

…through the courts, coercion and the dissolution of political parties. Under General Assimi Goita, the junta has failed to keep its promise to hand power back to civilians by March 2024 at the latest. The Sahel country has been wracked since 2012 by a serious security crisis, notably fuelled by violence from jihadists…

…The committee gave the assurance on Sunday after meeting with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at the Government House, Port Harcourt, for the second time in about two weeks. It said all members would be treated equally and with respect under the ongoing reconciliation process, regardless of their previous pol…

…Recall that the President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, once expressed pessimism about the NNPC-managed refineries. Dangote’s scepticism is rooted partly in his own experience with the government refineries. He recalled that his group had acquired the facilities in January 2007 but returned them to the go…

…2023 and successfully secured Yusuf’s election as governor, despite attempts to deploy similar tactics against the party. Kwankwaso, however, said Yusuf had since distanced himself from the political camp that brought him to power. “He left us, but he is not with Ganduje now. He is in between because I don’t think he i…

…condition of the road also causes a hike in transportation fare,” the businessman added. Similarly, another businessman, Mr Tayo, disclosed that the condition of the road had significantly affected business, and the road became flooded when it rained. “The road is flooded when rain falls. I also heard that somebody wan…

…Alake said the government was taking steps to prevent mining companies from leaving similar environmental hazards behind after operations. He said he had activated the Environmental Protection and Rehabilitation Fund, which had previously existed largely as a constitutional provision without effective implementation. “…

…Movement, NDC and Obi’s supporters was aimed at bringing about a democratic change similar to the change witnessed in 2015. He said the partnership was also built on the principles of fairness, justice and equity, stressing that both leaders were committed to improving the lives of Nigerians. Kwankwaso said he accepted…

…round of sanctions in which the SEC subjected 10 individuals and three entities to similar asset-freezing measures as part of Nigeria's broader push to shut terrorism financing out of the formal financial system.Investors lose N438bn after tradingMeanwhile, at the trading floor of the Nigerian Exchange, earlier, Legit.…

…began arriving as early as 7:15 a.m., waiting for electoral officials and materials. Similarly, in Ward 10, Unit 1, Oloti area of Iragbiji, where former governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, was expected to vote, attendees arrived early and checked their names on the register. In Ilesa W…

…of sustained public scrutiny and social media criticism. Erica’s comments also come amid similar reflections from fellow former BBNaija housemate Mercy Eke, who has recently spoken about regretting aspects of her participation while acknowledging the benefits the show brought her.

…friends in power is theatre of the absurd,” he added. Transparency International warns Similarly, Transparency International Nigeria warned that the Gagdi-led committee could conclude its investigation without answering some of the fundamental questions raised by the PFIPC controversy. In an exclusive interview with ou…

…from Imo State to Rivers State in compliance with a Supreme Court judgment. He said similar interventions had been carried out in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Imo and Anambra states, while improved reporting of gas production had enabled Enugu and Kogi states to benefit from derivation revenues. The commission has also stre…

…provided a significant boost to their businesses, with some expressing a wish for similar opportunities to occur more frequently. A bean cake and bread seller, Mrs Toyin Aina, said she made more money from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. than she usually earned in a week. “This is an awesome experience and I must thank God that this…

…Field reports indicated that at least five other voters at the polling unit experienced similar challenges. According to Sahara Reporters, sources at the polling unit alleged that the issue may have affected multiple voters. "There are about five people now that have stated similar complaints here. More like a tactic t…

…hopeful recalled that the late Muhammadu Buhari-led administration had proposed a similar policy under various nomenclatures but was bluntly rejected by the people of the state. He said, “For eight years between 2015 and 2023, Benue people were confronted with one proposal after another supposedly designed to resolve w…

…that the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, would emerge victorious. Similarly, Sen. Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, commended the large voter turnout and urged more eligible voters to come out and cast their ballots. Fadahunsi spoke after casting his…

…the polling location. According to the voters, the incident occurred at about 9:30 am. A similar incident was also alleged to have occurred at Ward 4, Unit 13 around 10:30 am. One of the voters said the people accused of sharing the money fled the area with some of the cash in a polythene bag. "We don't know how much w…

…the NLC’s involvement in the 2023 elections, alleging that the labour leadership had similarly attempted to persuade workers to support the Labour Party and its candidate. “We recollect how this person has tried to coerce all workers to join LP and support a particular candidate in the last election and still doing sam…

…polling unit at Ward 2 in Ileogbo,” a voter said on condition of anonymity on Thursday. Similarly, over 200 women in Ileogbo, the headquarters of Aiyedire LGA, were offered N10,000 each by a group that asked them to vote for the APC. In Ila, the headquarters of Ila LGA, Saturday PUNCH gathered that both Accord and the…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will from Monday begin the inauguration of 10 major projects across the state, the state government has said. The government said the latest round of project inaugurations was part of the Fubara-led administration’s efforts to deepen development at the grassroots. The Secretary…