CBN Retains MPR At 26.5%

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5%.

CBN Retains MPR At 26.5%
Tinubu Approves New Army Battalion For Kwara Over Rising Bandit Attacks

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army battalion in Kwara State to bolster security and combat banditry, terrorism, and kidnapping.

Tinubu Approves New Army Battalion For Kwara Over Rising Bandit Attacks
National Assembly Proposes Electoral College Model For Special Seat Bill

The Nigerian National Assembly is considering an electoral college model for a special seat bill, aiming to increase women's political participation. APGA supports the initiative.

National Assembly Proposes Electoral College Model For Special Seat Bill
U.S. Lawmakers Pass Bill To Withhold Aid To Nigeria Over Terror Attacks

U.S. lawmakers have passed a bill that could lead to the withholding of aid to Nigeria, citing concerns over ongoing terror attacks.

U.S. Lawmakers Pass Bill To Withhold Aid To Nigeria Over Terror Attacks
Four Kidnapped During NECO Exams Rescued

Four individuals who were kidnapped during the National Examinations Council (NECO) exams have been successfully rescued, according to the Kogi State government.

Four Kidnapped During NECO Exams Rescued
Trump Lauds Tinubu's Decisive Leadership Against Terrorists

Former US President Donald Trump commended President Bola Tinubu for his strong leadership in combating terrorists in Nigeria, highlighting a shared goal of confronting terrorism.

Trump Lauds Tinubu's Decisive Leadership Against Terrorists
Political Parties Sign Peace Pact for August 15 Governorship Election

Political parties participating in the upcoming August 15 governorship election have signed a peace and accountability pact to ensure a credible poll.

Political Parties Sign Peace Pact for August 15 Governorship Election
El-Rufai's 'Hostile Treatment' Forced Me Out of ADC, Says Lukman as Opposition Crisis Deepens

Salihu Lukman has claimed that 'hostile treatment' from Nasir El-Rufai led to his departure from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), amid a deepening crisis within the opposition.

El-Rufai's 'Hostile Treatment' Forced Me Out of ADC, Says Lukman as Opposition Crisis Deepens
2027: NNPP Uploads Placeholder Presidential Candidate As INEC Recognizes Agbo Faction

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has submitted a placeholder presidential candidate to INEC for the 2027 elections, with the electoral body recognizing the faction led by its National Chairman, Major Agbo.

2027: NNPP Uploads Placeholder Presidential Candidate As INEC Recognizes Agbo Faction
After Stability, Nigeria Now Set for Sustained Growth, Says Cardoso

Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso has indicated that Nigeria is poised for sustained economic growth following a period of stability.

After Stability, Nigeria Now Set for Sustained Growth, Says Cardoso
Tinubu Launches $3.05b Poverty Reduction Plan

President Bola Tinubu has launched a new poverty reduction plan valued at $3.05 billion.

Tinubu Launches $3.05b Poverty Reduction Plan
PFIPC: Reps Summon NSA Ribadu Over Controversial 'Fake Agency'

The House of Representatives has summoned the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, concerning a controversial agency identified as 'fake'.

PFIPC: Reps Summon NSA Ribadu Over Controversial 'Fake Agency'
Osun Police, Accord Trade Words Over Suspected Political Thugs

The Osun State Police Command and the Accord party are in a verbal dispute concerning suspected political thugs.

Osun Police, Accord Trade Words Over Suspected Political Thugs
Host Communities Hail NUPRC on PIA Implementation

Host communities have commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for its implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

Host Communities Hail NUPRC on PIA Implementation
Timi Frank Slams Tinubu, Says 2026 Budget Deepens Corruption Perception

Comrade Timi Frank has criticized President Tinubu's administration, stating that controversies surrounding the 2026 Federal Budget reinforce perceptions of fraud and corruption.

Timi Frank Slams Tinubu, Says 2026 Budget Deepens Corruption Perception
Appeal Court Validates INEC's Guidelines for 2027 General Election

The Court of Appeal has upheld the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) guidelines for conducting the 2027 general election.

Appeal Court Validates INEC's Guidelines for 2027 General Election
I Will Never Go After My Opponent While In Office – Peter Obi

Presidential candidate Peter Obi stated that he would not pursue his political opponents if elected president, vowing to ensure a functional system with a viable opposition.

I Will Never Go After My Opponent While In Office – Peter Obi
Poverty, Not Crime, Filling Nigeria's Prisons — NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has stated that poverty, rather than crime, is the primary reason for the overcrowding of Nigerian prisons.

Poverty, Not Crime, Filling Nigeria's Prisons — NHRC
Six Months to Presidential Poll: INEC Raises Preparation Tempo

With six months remaining until the presidential election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is intensifying its preparations.

Six Months to Presidential Poll: INEC Raises Preparation Tempo
Reps Demand Full Audit Of Seized, Recovered Assets From Obasanjo Era To Tinubu

The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive audit of all assets seized and recovered from the era of former President Olusegun Obasanjo up to the current administration of President Bola Tinubu.

Reps Demand Full Audit Of Seized, Recovered Assets From Obasanjo Era To Tinubu
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