Atiku Insists on Restoring Targeted Petrol Subsidy as Presidency Questions Funding The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring a targeted petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, despite strong opposition from the Presidency. Atiku maintained that the removal of petrol subsidy had worsened the cost-of-living […]

Southern, Middle Belt Leaders Reject FG’s Livestock Scheme The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum SMBLF has rejected the Federal Government’s new National Livestock Policy, alleging that the initiative could lead to the takeover of ancestral lands in the Middle Belt and their allocation to Fulani pastoralists.The group raised the concerns in a statement signed […]

Oluyole Warriors Set to ‘School’ Inter Lagos as NPFL 2026/27 Season Kicks Off With South-West Derby Oluyole Warriors are set to begin their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL campaign with a South-West derby against Inter Lagos. The highly anticipated fixture is expected to attract significant attention as both teams begin their push for a […]

Atiku Clarifies Position on Fuel Subsidy, Says Press Aide Contradicted Him Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has clarified his position on fuel subsidy, saying a previous statement issued by one of his press aides did not accurately represent his stance on the policy. Atiku made the clarification amid renewed political debate over petrol pricing and […]

Remembering Dr Toyin Salawu A Legacy of Public Health and Integrity The death of Dr Toyin Salawu has left a lasting impact on colleagues and professionals who worked with her, particularly those who witnessed her commitment to public health and professional integrity. Dr Salawu was remembered for her dedication to improving healthcare and her strong […]

Lagos Announces Three-Week Closure of Oke-Afa Bridge for Rehabilitation The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of Oke-Afa Bridge in the Isolo area of the state to allow for rehabilitation works on the bridge. The closure is scheduled to begin on Friday, August 28, 2026, and will last for three weeks, with the […]

Presidency Claims Atiku’s Petrol Subsidy Plan Could Cost Nigeria N19.1tn Annually The Presidency has claimed that a proposed petrol subsidy policy by Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress ADC presidential candidate, could cost Nigeria about N19.1 trillion annually. Otega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Digital and New Media, made the claim […]

Two Civilians Killed, Two Policemen Injured in Suspected Thug Attack in Osun Two civilians have been killed and two police officers seriously injured after suspected political thugs attacked a police patrol team along the Ibadan-Ife Expressway in Osun State. The incident reportedly occurred while the officers were carrying out patrol duties along the major highway. […]

Osinbajo Calls for People-Centred Justice Reform Ahead of 2027 Elections Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on stakeholders to make justice reform more people-centred and responsive to the needs of citizens. Osinbajo made the call as discussions continue over strengthening Nigeria’s judiciary and improving access to justice for […]

FG Accelerates Police Reform as Security Challenges Raise Pressure on Policing System Nigeria’s worsening security challenges are putting fresh pressure on the country’s policing system as the Federal Government moves to accelerate police reforms. The government has appointed Prof. Emmanuel Olukemi Rotimi to the National Policing Bill Committee as part of efforts to advance proposed […]

65 Nigerians Expected to Return Home from South Africa Through Private Sponsorship Another batch of 65 Nigerians is expected to return to Nigeria from South Africa today through a repatriation effort sponsored by private individuals. The returnees are expected to arrive in Nigeria as part of ongoing efforts to facilitate the return of Nigerians living […]

Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price by N15 to N1,200 Per Litre The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit PMS, commonly known as petrol, by N15 per litre. The new price takes effect from Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with the refinery’s PMS gantry price rising from N1,185 to N1,200 per […]

Umahi Sues Linda Ikeji, Others for N2.5bn Over Alleged Defamation Minister of Works, David Umahi, has filed a N2.5 billion defamation suit against media practitioner Linda Ikeji, businesswoman Stella Ifeoma Okengwu, and Linda Ikeji TV Limited. The suit, marked GWD/CV/264/26, was filed on August 24, 2026, at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, […]

ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike at Ambrose Alli University Over Unpaid Allowances The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU Ambrose Alli University AAU, Ekpoma chapter, has commenced an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement and the payment of outstanding allowances. The industrial action began on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, following the […]

Nigeria Must Avoid Becoming Trump’s Next Geopolitical Victory, Opinion Says Nigeria has been urged to carefully assess its relationship with the United States as President Donald Trump approaches the 2026 US midterm elections and faces growing pressure to secure a major foreign-policy victory. lawyer and public affairs analyst Vitus Ozoke argues that Nigeria should ensure […]

Nigeria Star Tosin Demehin Joins Benfica After Leaving Galatasaray Nigeria international defender Oluwatosin Demehin has joined Portuguese champions Benfica Women after leaving Turkish side Galatasaray. The 24-year-old Super Falcons defender has signed a long-term contract until the summer of 2029, moving to Benfica as a free agent following the expiration of her spell with Galatasaray. […]

APC Denies Withdrawal of Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign Council List The All Progressives Congress APC has dismissed reports claiming that it has withdrawn the list of members appointed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign council. The party said the 2027 presidential campaign council remains unchanged, describing reports of a withdrawal of the list unveiled […]

Ogun Police Bust Suspected Baby Factory in Mowe, Rescue Six Victims Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have dismantled a suspected baby factory at Abaren Village, Mowe, rescuing two pregnant women and four children in an operation targeting alleged human trafficking and illegal adoption. The police also arrested six suspects in connection with the […]

University of Ibadan Announces Fully Online Postgraduate Programmes for 2026 Intake The University of Ibadan has announced the commencement of applications for its 2026 intake of fully online academic and professional postgraduate programmes through the University’s eCampus initiative. The programmes are designed to provide students and working professionals with flexible access to postgraduate education without […]

Lagos to Shut Oke-Afa Bridge for Three-Week Rehabilitation The Lagos State Government has announced plans to temporarily close the Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo Local Government Area for three weeks to allow rehabilitation works to be carried out. The rehabilitation is scheduled to begin on Friday, August 28, and end on Friday, September 18, 2026. According […]

Obi, Sowore Differ with Atiku Over Proposed Return of Petrol Subsidy Presidential candidates Peter Obi and Omoyele Sowore have disagreed with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over his proposal to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, reigniting debate over the future of fuel pricing and economic reforms in Nigeria. While Obi maintained that petrol […]

States Frustrate Telecom Expansion With Hidden Right-of-Way Charges Several Nigerian states are frustrating telecom operators with exorbitant right-of-way RoW and application charges despite Federal Government efforts to harmonise RoW fees at N145 per linear metre, threatening the expansion of broadband and fibre-optic infrastructure. The policy, introduced following a 2020 directive by the National Economic Council, […]

Economic and commercial activities across Nigeria’s South-South region have been severely disrupted by a five-day gridlock caused by the deteriorating condition of major roads, particularly the Benin Sapele-Effurun corridor. The prolonged traffic crisis has left commuters stranded for days and thousands of trucks carrying raw materials, finished goods, fuel and essential commodities trapped on the […]

INEC Fixes September 19 for Bauchi Assembly ByElections The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has fixed Saturday, September 19, 2026, for by-elections to fill two vacant seats in the Bauchi State House of Assembly. The elections will be held in Sakwa State Constituency in Zaki Local Government Area and Disina State Constituency in Shira Local […]