Enugu Government Peter Mbah Spent N23 Billion Beyond Budget
By: Abudu Olalekan Enugu Government Peter Mbah went and blew past every budget limit in the 2025 books. The administration dropped ₦23.83 billion over what was actually approved for capital projects. That’s not a rounding error. That’s a statement. According to the Auditor-General’s report, which Reportersroom obtained, affected projects racked up actual expenditure of ₦26.46…
INEC final presidential candidates list: Tinubu, Peter Obi, 16 others
By: Abudu Olalekan The race for Aso Rock is already getting real. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of presidential candidates and their running mates for the 2027 general elections, Reportersroom has learnt. On Saturday in Abuja, the commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, signed and published that list. In all, 18…
Terrorists plot attacks on Osun worship centres, markets
By: Abudu Olalekan There are fears of a possible plot to cause trouble in Osun State. The Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted Muslim and Christian leaders in the state over plans by terrorists to attack places of worship, markets and other public gathering spots, in a bid to frustrate the 2027 general elections,…
Osun APC seeks withdrawal of disputed petition against Adeleke
By: Abudu Olalekan The legal dispute over the August 15 Osun State governorship election has taken another twist. An application has been filed before the Election Petition Tribunal in Osogbo, seeking permission to withdraw a petition submitted in the names of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. The move came…
Sokoto ASUU Strike Threat Over Unpaid Entitlements as Union Gives Two-Week Ultimatum
By: Abudu Olalekan Sokoto State University lecturers just drew a hard line. ASUU there is giving the state government two weeks to pay those outstanding entitlements. Or they walk out. That’s after their congress met Tuesday, September 8. They reviewed the August 24 resolution and checked if the government is actually serious this time. The…
2027 Atiku Obi Makinde Resist Step-Down Pressure as G-100 Hits Snags
By: Abudu Olalekan Looks like that big opposition unity push for 2027 is hitting real resistance now. Atiku, Obi and Makinde just aren’t stepping aside. The G-100 crowd wanted one consensus presidential candidate to take on Tinubu. Ambassador Umanu Elijah, one of their members, still thinks consultations will wrap up and they’ll pick someone by…
