Asaba Massacre: Obasanjo Urges Forgiveness, Asagba Demands Apology
Former President Obasanjo urges forgiveness at the 59th Asaba Massacre memorial, while the Asagba of Asaba insists on a presidential apology for healing.
Category : Politics
Atiku, Obidient, NDC, Makinde Reject Tinubu's Petrol Discount
Atiku Abubakar, the Obidient Movement, the NDC, and Makinde's campaign group rejected the Federal Government's 30-day petrol discount, calling it a publicity stunt, tokenism, and deceptive, raising concerns about scope, timing, and impact.
Ex-Obi Campaign Team Forms Batified Obidients for Tinubu
Former Peter Obi campaign council members launch Batified Obidients, backing President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, citing leadership and governance concerns.
TY Danjuma's Wife and Children: Where Are They Now?
Senator Daisy Danjuma, TY Danjuma's wife, leads SAPETRO and May & Baker. Their children include Ishaya, Theo, Saraya, and stepsons Yuki and Osagie.
APC Group Accuses Makinde, Adekanmbi Over Attacks on Alli's Wife
SSACO alleges APC governorship candidate's wife, Alhaja Tawakalitu Alli, was attacked during medical outreach in Ibadan, alongside two other candidates' convoys, urging security agencies to investigate.
Nigerians Trust BVAS, IReV More Than INEC, Yiaga Survey Shows
Yiaga Africa's NVIS 3.0 survey shows 49% trust in BVAS/IReV vs 34% in INEC. Reform awareness jumps to 62%, but only 40% of youth are likely to vote in 2027.
NDC Knocks Tinubu Over Petrol Price Discount: A Greek Gift
The NDC rejected the FG's 30-day petrol discount as tokenism, questioning its impact on Nigerians who lost jobs after subsidy removal.
INEC to Decide on Supreme Court Judgment Impact Next Week
INEC will meet next week to review the Supreme Court judgment on the Electoral Act 2026, potentially barring parties with membership register violations from 2027 elections.
Court Dismisses El-Rufai's N1bn Suit Against ICPC, EFCC, DSS
A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed Nasir El-Rufai's suit against the ICPC, EFCC, DSS, and AGF, ruling it an abuse of court process.
FG unveils 10 measures to cushion rising petrol prices
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele announced 10 relief measures to ease petrol price burdens, including a 30-day NNPC discount, N1,350 per litre price ceiling, and excess profit tax, without returning to blanket subsidy.
Presidency Denies Fuel Subsidy Return, Clarifies NNPC Discount
Presidency denies restoring fuel subsidy; Bayo Onanuga clarifies NNPC's 30-day margin discount for public transporters, not a subsidy return.
Tinubu's Campaign DG Meets Atiku at Abuja Funeral
AbdulAziz Yari, Tinubu's campaign DG, met Atiku Abubakar at Nafi'u Baba Ahmed's funeral in Abuja, sparking political interest ahead of 2027 elections.
Amaechi Unveils Atiku's Fuel Subsidy Plan For Nigerians
ADC VP candidate Rotimi Amaechi detailed Atiku Abubakar's fuel pricing plan at an Edo State townhall, proposing lower domestic crude prices for Nigerian refineries with production subsidies from owners, sparking online debate.
Atiku rejects FG's 30-day petrol discount, calls it election-laced
Atiku Abubakar rejects the Federal Government's 30-day petrol discount at NNPC stations, calling it a temporary fix and questioning what happens after the period ends.
FG announces 30-day NNPC petrol discount, N1,350 landing cost cap
The Federal Government has announced a 30-day discount on petrol sold through NNPC, prioritising public transporters, as Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele reveals plans for a N1,350 per litre landing cost ceiling to stabilise pump prices.
FG Announces 30-Day Petrol Discount at NNPC Stations
The Federal Government has announced a 30-day petrol price discount at NNPC filling stations, with priority for public transporters, Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele confirmed in Abuja on Thursday.
Rufai Challenges Obi Over 2023 Election Win Claim Without Evidence
Broadcaster Oseni Rufai publicly advised Peter Obi to stop claiming he won the 2023 election without evidence, sparking online debate and reactions from Nigerians.
Duke vows N300 per litre petrol price ahead of 2027 elections
Former Cross River governor Donald Duke promises to reduce petrol price to ₦300 per litre if elected president in 2027, without fuel subsidies.
Presidency admits poverty rose under Tinubu, defends reforms
The presidency admitted more Nigerians fell into poverty under Tinubu but blamed it on economic reforms, dismissing The Economist's report as 'watery'.
Bwala: Tinubu to win 2027 with wider margin than 2023
Daniel Bwala, Tinubu's Special Adviser, predicts the President will win the 2027 election by a significantly larger margin than his 2023 victory, citing opposition governors' defections to the APC.
Appeal Court Reserves Judgment on El-Rufai's Bail Bid
The Court of Appeal in Kaduna has reserved judgment in Nasir El-Rufai's appeal challenging the refusal of bail by the Kaduna State High Court, after hearing arguments from both parties.
Agege LG Recruits Smile Officers for Health Booths
Agege Local Government in Lagos State is hiring Smile Officers for health booths. Applicants need OND, HND or BSc, aged 21-30, and must live within 20 minutes of the booth. Apply by October 9, 2026.
Abia APC Unveils Egbe as Opah's 2027 Running Mate
Abia APC formally presents Dr Godswill Egbe as deputy governorship candidate alongside Chief Eric Opah for the 2027 election, following consultations and vetting.
41% of Nigerians Have Chosen 2027 Candidate – Yiaga Africa
Yiaga Africa's survey of 2,470 Nigerians reveals only 41% are certain voters with a chosen candidate for 2027, while 54% disapprove of Tinubu's performance.
Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Picks 74 for Sixth Leadership Cohort
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation selects 74 public-sector leaders for its sixth Oxford-backed programme, adding Botswana and Eswatini and reaching 12 African countries.
ASSBIFI Rejects N70,000 Minimum Wage, Demands Living Wages
ASSBIFI declares Nigeria's N70,000 minimum wage inadequate, calling it a poverty sentence, and urges the Federal Government to address the cost of living.
Abacha Family, Developer to Return to Arbitration Over Lagos Property
Segun Awosanya, SIAF President, urges the Abacha family and their joint venture partner to return to arbitration over a disputed Victoria Island property, citing a N17 billion investment and an incomplete ex parte order.
Duke Vows N300 Petrol, Slams Tinubu's Fuel Subsidy Policy
PRP candidate Donald Duke vows to cut petrol price to N300 per litre if elected in 2027, citing production costs and a 600,000-barrel allocation plan.
ADC Senatorial Candidate Escapes Gunmen Attack in Edo
ADC senatorial candidate Herberta Okonofua and party chieftain Kenneth Imansuagbon escaped gunmen attack in Igueben LGA, Edo State, on Tuesday. One supporter, Jerry Oliha, was shot and hospitalized.
Mass Resignations Hit Katsina Governor Radda's Administration
At least five political appointees of Katsina Governor Dikko Radda resigned within days, including Hisbah and Pilgrims Board officials, amid alleged APC divisions ahead of 2027.
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