Good morning, Nigeria. Here’s your top news roundup with a critical lens on the stories shaping the nation:
Tinubu Tables N1.78 Trillion FCT Budget Before National Assembly
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially submitted a hefty N1.78 trillion budget for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the National Assembly. The proposal, aligned with Section 299 of the Constitution, signals Tinubu’s continued focus on infrastructural and administrative spending in Abuja. With the economy under strain, questions linger: How will this budget address the city’s worsening cost of living and urban challenges?
Drama in Court as Nnamdi Kanu’s In-law Kicked Out
In a courtroom twist, Justice James Omotosho ordered Favour Kanu, sister-in-law to IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, out of the Federal High Court after it was discovered she recorded proceedings and shared them online. The act, considered contempt of court, has sparked fresh concerns about decorum and digital ethics within Nigeria’s legal system.
Governor Oborevwori’s Quiet Visit to Tinubu Post-Defection
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori met with President Tinubu in a closed-door meeting his first since his recent defection to the APC. While details remain under wraps, political watchers speculate it may signal deeper realignments in the South-South power equation.
APC Doesn’t Want One-Party State – Governor Sule
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule claims the ruling APC is not pursuing a one-party dominance even as defections pile up in its favor. Speaking after his meeting with Tinubu, Sule emphasized the need for opposition strength to sustain democracy, but critics argue the APC’s expanding grip tells a different story.
Labour Party Faces Exodus Ozigbo Warns
Valentine Ozigbo, once a staunch Peter Obi ally, says the Labour Party is unraveling. Having jumped ship to the APC, Ozigbo warns of imminent mass defections. His statement underscores internal cracks in a party once hailed as a third-force alternative during the 2023 elections.
Bloodshed Returns to Plateau: Six Dead, Others Injured
Gunmen struck again in Plateau State, killing six and injuring several in Marit and Gashish communities of Barkin Ladi LGA. The renewed violence highlights the government’s continued failure to ensure lasting peace in Nigeria’s volatile Middle Belt.
Mass Defection: Six Delta Reps Dump PDP for APC
The APC scored big on Tuesday as six PDP lawmakers from Delta State defected to the ruling party, announced during plenary by Speaker Abbas Tajuddeen. The PDP’s structure continues to erode as the APC consolidates its parliamentary dominance.
Senate Delays Tax Reform Bills Amid Controversy
The long-awaited passage of Tinubu’s tax reform bills has been postponed again this time for further scrutiny. The four bills, submitted six months ago, aim to overhaul Nigeria’s tax system. Economists say delays risk derailing revenue reforms critical to stabilizing the nation’s struggling economy.
Senate Sets Up Oversight on Rivers Sole Administrator
With political tensions brewing in Rivers State, the Senate has formed an 18 member committee to monitor the actions of Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.). The move follows rising unease over governance in the state amid recent political upheavals.
Atiku Claps Back at Bwala: “I Need No Validation”
Former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar fired back at critics, declaring he does not need approval from “political opportunists.” His media aide, Paul Ibe, aimed directly at Daniel Bwala Tinubu’s Special Adviser accusing him of hypocrisy and political flip-flopping. The statement keeps the verbal war between the APC and PDP alive ahead of 2027.
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Defections, Drama, and Deadlock: 10 Shocking Political Shifts Shaping Nigeria Today