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Thirty-Three Governors cannot be wrong: Presidency defends Tinubu’s economic record, cites falling food prices and investment surge

The Presidency has robustly defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic stewardship, declaring that key macro-economic reforms are yielding tangible results marked by falling food prices, expanding external reserves, and a surge in foreign investment. ​In a statement released on Friday morning, October
October 16, 2026

Assess leadership by impact on citizens, not economic indicators: Seyi Makinde Criticises FG’s economic reforms

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has sharply criticized the Federal Government’s economic policy direction, declaring that worsening poverty across the nation underscores an urgent need to evaluate leadership by its direct impact on citizens rather than abstract macroeconomic metrics. ​Speaking on Thursday
October 16, 2026

Oil marketers reject FG’S proposed ₦1,350 petrol price cap, insist on deregulated market forces

Petroleum downstream marketers in Nigeria have strongly opposed the Federal Government’s plan to set a ₦1,350-per-litre price ceiling on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), arguing that artificial price controls undermine the core principles of a fully deregulated market. ​The pushback follows an announcement
October 16, 2026

2027 Polls: INEC inaugurates multi-agency logistics committee, warns against late delivery of materials

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) inaugurated the Electoral Logistics Committee (ELOC) on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at its National Headquarters in Abuja to oversee early planning for the 2027 General Elections. ​Addressing security chiefs, agency representatives, and key stakeholders, INEC Chairman
October 16, 2026