President Bola Tinubu announced that the Federal Government will soon release a detailed breakdown of how savings from the removal of the petrol subsidy have been utilized.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Defense of Subsidy Removal: Meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Tinubu defended the policy, noting that it was necessary despite initial warnings of industrial action.

  • Economic Impact and Salaries: The President pushed back against claims that his economic policies lack benefits for ordinary citizens, pointing to regular salary payments across local, state, and federal government levels that support families and local market traders.

  • Infrastructure and CNG Appeal: Highlighting funding secured for major highway projects—including the Lagos-Ibadan, Abuja-Kaduna, Abuja-Kano, and Sokoto-Badagry roads—he also urged NUPENG members to ensure that the financial benefits of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) are passed down directly to everyday commuters.

The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has kicked against the newly introduced campaign signage and promotional material fees set ahead of upcoming elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Rejection of Excessive Fees: Kogi PDP Chairman Mohammed Gambo criticized the levies—ranging from ₦150 million for presidential aspirants down to ₦300,000 for councillorship candidates—as disproportionate, undemocratic, and overly burdensome for candidates with limited financial resources.

  • Expenditure Limit Concerns: The party argued that a ₦50 million signage fee for senatorial aspirants consumes ten percent of the statutory spending ceiling allowed under electoral guidelines, restricting broader campaign activities.

  • Constitutional Rights and Appeal: Raising concerns over levies extended to personal items like T-shirts, caps, and private vehicles, the PDP called for an immediate review and an inclusive dialogue with stakeholders through the Independent National Electoral Commission Portal framework and relevant state agencies to ensure a level playing field.

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Musa Aliyu, stated that vulnerabilities in public sector protocols enabled the alleged mastermind of the disowned Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, to exploit government processes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Institutional Loopholes: Speaking in Abuja, Aliyu noted that the incident highlights how systemic gaps allow individuals to manipulate various agencies using simulated official documents in the absence of rigorous due diligence.

  • Call for Greater Scrutiny: The ICPC chief stressed the need for enhanced verification procedures, improved internal controls, and stricter accountability across government bodies to prevent resource diversion and protect national economic interests.

  • Ongoing Investigation: Aliyu’s remarks follow a directive from Statehouse Nigeria ordering the anti-graft commission to probe allegations that Adeyemi utilized forged credentials to pose as a presidential appointee and seek diplomatic assistance.