POLICY EXPLAINED OGASTV NIGERIA | Economy & Public Finance QUICK SUMMARY The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns that some public spending in Nigeria may not have been fully reflected in recent budget documents. The Fund says improving fiscal transparency will strengthen investor confidence and public accountability. THE STORY The IMF has urged Nigeria
KNOW YOUR ASPIRANTS OGASTV NIGERIA · KOSOFE DESK QUICK SUMMARY Former Agboyi-Ketu LCDA chairman Mayor Dele Oshinowo has emerged as APC’s House of Representatives candidate for Kosofe Federal Constituency after a disputed May 2026 primary. An APC chieftain has now publicly called for party unity, as incumbent Kafilat Ogbara’s camp initially contested the result. THE
OGASTV NIGERIA · NATIONAL DESK QUICK SUMMARY A post claiming the Power Force meter installer programme will train 4,000 youths with a ₦100,000 monthly allowance and automatic employment is circulating online. OgasTv found the officially confirmed figure is 5,000 trainees; the allowance and automatic employment claims are not confirmed by any government source. THE STORY
APC Unveils Hamzat-Sonayon-James Ticket for 2027 Lagos Governorship OGASTV NIGERIA · LAGOS POLITICS DESK QUICK SUMMARY The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially named Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as its 2027 Lagos governorship candidate, with Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as his running mate. Governor Sanwo-Olu publicly presented the ticket, urging APC members and Lagosians to support
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SPOTLIGHT OGASTV NIGERIA · KOSOFE / IKOSI-ISHERI DESK QUICK SUMMARY Dr. Muritala Seriki, Lagos State APC Youth Leader, marked his 40th birthday on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with a colloquy themed “Chasing Your Dreams; Everything is Possible” at LASUCOM, Ikeja. The Mayoress of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, and several senators and
Quick Summary: Nigeria has evacuated over 850 citizens from South Africa since June, following renewed xenophobic attacks. Nigeria asked South Africa to consider compensating citizens for abandoned businesses and property. South Africa’s government rejected this, saying only legally registered property is recognized, and controversially asked Nigeria to identify alleged “drug dens” linked to its citizens.
OGASTV NIGERIA · NATIONAL DESK Policy Explained · Fact Check Why Northern Leaders Are Pushing Back Ahead of 2027 Quick Summary Nigeria hasn’t held a census since 2006, and plans for a new one under President Tinubu are drawing suspicion from Northern political leaders ahead of the 2027 elections. Critics question the census committee’s composition
Agboyi-Ketu Legislative Week: 3 Days, 3 Ways to Get Involved OGASTV NIGERIA · LOCAL GOVERNMENT DESK Quick Summary The Agboyi-Ketu Legislative Arm (6th Assembly) is hosting a 3-day Legislative Week from July 7–9, 2026, themed “Strengthening Grassroot Governance Through Legislative Partnership.” Events include a symposium, a public hearing on a bye-law amendment, and a thanksgiving
“Not All Kuti’s Use Narcotics” JULY 4, 2026 · LAGOS QUICK SUMMARY Afrobeat artist Made Kuti says people wrongly assume every Kuti’s family member uses drugs. Speaking at a US mission event in Lagos, he clarified he doesn’t smoke and his father has quit. He also named his grandfather, Fela Kuti, as the artist he
Today’s Top Stories 🏛️ NIGERIA — GOVERNANCE & POLITICS Tinubu Swears in Two RMAFC, Six NPC Commissioners President Tinubu has formally inaugurated new commissioners to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission and the National Population Commission — key bodies overseeing revenue sharing and population data. FG Approves First Major NYSC Reform in 53
