Nigeria’s opposition parties have taken a major step towards building a common political front ahead of the 2027 general election, with six parties agreeing to begin a structured process that could ultimately produce a single presidential candidate. The development followed a summit of major opposition political parties held on Monday, August 31, at the Shehu … Read more
The family of veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has held an eighth-day Fidau prayer in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State, as relatives, friends and colleagues gathered to pray for the repose of his soul. The Islamic prayer session took place on Monday, August 31, 2026, bringing together members … Read more
Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector is facing a fresh dispute over petrol imports as Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals considers restricting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) sales to major marketers that continue to bring petrol into the country. The proposed move is being linked to concerns over product quality, alleged blending of imported petrol with refinery-supplied PMS, … Read more
Former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling Party of abandoning the principles and ideals that guided its formation. Sylva announced his resignation in a strongly worded letter dated Monday, August 31, 2026, addressed to the APC Chairman of … Read more
The Federal Government has launched a 100-bus electric mass transit programme designed to reduce the financial pressure of daily transportation on federal civil servants and improve their safety, punctuality and productivity. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, is part of the Renewed Hope Mass Transit Programme and is expected to provide … Read more
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has thrown his weight behind calls for the reintroduction of fuel subsidy in Nigeria, arguing that the removal of the policy has failed to deliver meaningful benefits to ordinary citizens. Dalung made the position known on Tuesday during an interview, where he assessed some of the … Read more
The Federal Government has said the removal of fuel subsidy and reforms in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market generated an estimated ₦15.8 trillion in additional resources for the federation between June 2023 and December 2025. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed the figure on Wednesday while presenting the Government’s … Read more
The Nigerian Army has arrested 18 suspected illegal miners during an operation in Izom, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, recovering cash and equipment allegedly linked to unauthorised mining activities. The suspects were apprehended by troops of the 102 Guard Battalion during a routine operation in the area after the soldiers discovered an active … Read more
Former presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, has praised the conduct of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, describing the performance of the Independent National Electoral Commission under its current chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, as a major improvement in Nigeria’s electoral history. Shehu, who served as Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to former President Muhammadu … Read more
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has given Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc a 12-month deadline to improve its operations, reduce electricity losses and close its persistent metering gap as the regulator intensifies efforts to rescue the troubled distribution company. The directive was issued to the newly constituted Interim Board of Special Directors and the Interim Administrator … Read more