Compilations of top 10 key updates that you need to know this Wednesday morning, 6th May, 2026
President Tinubu Sells Nigeria To Global Investors In France
President Bola Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of bold reforms by his administration.
According to a statement made available to Naija News on Tuesday by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the investors were from Citibank and France’s Amundi, led by Valerie Baudson.
Nigeria’s health per capita expenditure, less than cost of two bags of sachet water
Nigeria’s health per capita spending has shrunk to the price of less than two bags of sachet water, exposing the fragility of a system struggling to meet basic needs, while increasing high rates of out-of-pocket spending.
Data from the 2026 federal budget shows that Nigeria’s N2.4 trillion health allocation for about 230 million persons translates to about N10,435 per person yearly, or roughly N869.6 monthly.
Judge Knocks EFCC, Frees Oyo-Ita After Six-year Corruption Trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, discharged and acquitted a former Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, of money laundering charges involving ₦570 million.
The judgment came six years after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed an 18-count charge against her and eight others over allegations bordering on fraud, kickbacks, Duty Tour Allowances, estacodes and conference fees.
“He brings energy, influence and passion” – Governor Adeleke speaks on appointing Davido as Youth campaign leader as he welcomes singer to his state
Governor Adeleke of Osun State has released a statement following Davido’s visit to the state amid his appointment.
Last month, the singer was appointed Youth Mobilisation for the campaign council backing his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, in his re-election as Osun State Governor.
IGP Scraps SWAT, Deploys Violent Crime Response Units
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has announced a major operational reform in the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) with the creation and nationwide deployment of Violent Crime Response Units.
The new units will replace the Special Weapons and Tactics teams across the country.
‘Wanted To Sanitize The Government’ – Suspect Recounts Role In Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu
The fourth defendant in the alleged coup against President Bola Tinubu, told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday that he was ‘misled.’
The suspect, identified as Zekeri Umoru, in a recorded video statement played in the court, denied any knowledge of plans to overthrow President Tinubu.
How Customs CG is facilitating trade, boosting business in the South-East of Nigeria
Since assuming office as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service in June 2023, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, in line with President Ahmed Tinubu’s Economic and Renewed Hope Agenda, has been intentional in pursuit of policies that repositioned the Service from a traditional revenue-collecting agency to a reform-driven institution.
2027: INEC Begins Final Phase Of Continuous Voter Registration Exercise
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the resumption of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to a statement on Tuesday by the INEC Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the final phase of the CVR will resume for its third and final phase on Monday, 11th May 2026.
He added that the exercise will end on Friday, 10th July 2026.
Ganduje Recognises Sanusi As Emir Of Kano
Former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Tuesday publicly recognised Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Chiefs.
Ganduje acknowledged Sanusi during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Sule Garo, at the Government House, Kano.
‘My Fight With Carter Efe Rigged, They Ripped Me’ – Portable Alleges, Threatens Organizers
Nigerian singer, Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has alleged that his defeat to Carter Efe at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event in Lagos was manipulated.
Portable claimed the fight was stopped unfairly to prevent organisers from paying out huge sums allegedly staked on his victory.
