Kaduna council areas allegedly asked to contribute N110m for “additional security” during Buhari’s visit

A document purported to be from the Kaduna state ministry of Local Government Affairs, directing 11 of the 23 Local Governments Areas to contribute N10 million each for “additional security” during President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the state has gone viral on the social media. Buhari arrived Kaduna on Wednesday night from Banjul, The Gambia,…

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Nigeria 2027: 18 Presidential Candidates, but the Real Contest Is for the States and Votes

Nigeria’s 2027 presidential contest has entered a more defined phase following the publication of INEC’s final candidate list. Eighteen candidates are in the presidential field, including President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. But the clearer candidate list does not necessarily make the eventual political contest easier to understand….

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EFCC declares Yahaya Bello, ex- Kogi governor wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the immediate past governor of Kogi state , Yahaya Bello,  wanted over alleged N80 billion financial crimes. The commission in a statement on Wednesday  asked anyone with useful information on Bello’s whereabouts to contact it or the nearest police station. The statement reads: “The public is…

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