…to contribute three per cent of their operating expenditure in the preceding financial year to the Host Communities Development Trusts. The NUPRC Commission Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this when she led the commission’s management to a meeting with the leadership of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocati…

…were the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, the Social Democratic Party candidate, Adewole Adebayo, Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress and former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, who is contesting the presidency on the platform of the People’s Redemption Party, amon…

…fiscal stability of states. The APC national chairman, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, on Sunday, said the former Vice President’s proposal to reinstate fuel subsidy would return Nigerians to fuel queues, threaten the payment of the current minimum wage an…

…Deportivo La Coruna secured their first win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Valencia. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted his third goal of the campaign for the Galician side, who also benefitted from own goals by Cesar Tarrega and Mouctar Diakhaby. Edin Terzic’s Athletic Bilbao also claimed their first win, 2-0 at…

…of the abducted traditional title holder. Kadawa said he personally led council officials to the hospital, where they stayed through the night to ensure that the injured victims received adequate medical attention. He added that the Kano State Government would intensify security measures in the area to prevent further…

…checkpoints located on both sides of the road. The assailants reportedly stopped a commercial minivan carrying nine passengers and dragged the two pastors out of the vehicle. The attackers allegedly seized phones and cash belonging to the other passengers before releasing them. Police later recovered the stolen items a…

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As preparations for the 2027 general elections hot up, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expressed satisfaction with the list of its governorship and State Assembly candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Reacting to the list during an interview with the Nigerian Tribune in Abu…

…be mixed with imported products of uncertain quality and the resulting product to be associated with the refinery,” a source familiar with the refinery’s position said. The refinery has also raised concerns about the lack of a standard laboratory and adequate quality-control infrastructure for imported petroleum produc…

…after Stone Rockers petitioned President Bola Tinubu and other senior government officials, alleging that shutting down its operations without a court order was illegal. The petition attracted significant media coverage in recent days.Mining Marshals Commander explains why the Stone Rockers quarry remains closed. Photo…

…Rockers Nigeria Limited petitioned President Bola Tinubu and other key government officials over the 13-month shutdown of its operations, alleging that the continued closure was unlawful and not backed by any court order. The company’s allegations have attracted widespread media attention in recent days, with the firm…

…instilled in him by his father, whom he described as a diplomat and labour union politician. According to him, his father taught him and his siblings that whenever they made a commitment, they must ensure that they fulfilled it. He said the principle had remained a strong family value and had shaped his conduct in poli…

…condemns the action of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its officials over the uploading and publication of unauthorized names in various constituencies, principally in the Anambra State House of Assembly,” he said. He listed the affected constituencies and names as Onitsha South 1 – Umennaajieg…

…Tinubu would formally transfer presidential powers to Shettima or another senior official during his absence.What does the constitution say?Under Nigeria’s Constitution, a president who proceeds on vacation or is temporarily unable to discharge the functions of his office can transmit a written declaration to the Senat…

Naira appreciates to N1,337.28 per dollar, extending a week-long strengthening trend amid improved liquidityNigeria's foreign exchange market benefits from rising dollar supply, supporting Naira's stable performanceExternal reserves climb to $53.3 billion, marking a positive outlook for Nigeria's economic stabilityPAY…

…His Excellency, Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, on his victory at the polls, and to specially appreciate him for his visit during the burial of my late mother. “We also discussed how to deliver Osun for Mr. President, as promised by Governor Ademola Adeleke, in the 2027 presidential election,” he said. https://x.com/…

…his political activities. The DSS had instituted the case against Sowore over social media posts in which he referred to President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal”. The posts, published on Sowore’s X account and Facebook page on August 25, 2025, prompted the secret police to issue him a seven-day ultimatum to remove them. F…

…between the Director-General of the DSS, Tosin Ajayi, the senior lawyer and top officials of the agency’s legal directorate on August 20, according to a source close to the DSS counsel. In the statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Rex Elanu, the AAC said it did not consider the reported suspension of th…

…Kano State Multi-Joint Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has warned politicians against using drug-influenced youths to cause violence, intimidation and unrest during the 2027 general election campaigns. The chairman of the task force, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, said any political thug found engaging in criminal…

…Instagram!Five of the agencies responded with what is known as a Glomar response, an official refusal to confirm or deny whether the requested records exist. Unsatisfied, Greenspan escalated the matter to the Department of Justice's Office of Information Policy, which backed the agencies' position. He then filed a laws…

…Nigerians that the country’s refineries will be revived and repositioned to become commercially viable, insisting that simply getting the plants to operate is not enough. The president spoke when he received the newly elected national executive of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), led by…

…Alia urges Benue farmers to increase production as Taraku Mills prepares for full commercial operations. Photo Mills Set for Full ReturnThe governor confirmed that Taraku Mills in Gwer East has been revived and is currently undergoing test-running, with full commercial operations expected to begin soon. He praised resi…

…government statement. Analysts noted the scale of the operation pointed to Niger's special forces as a likely source.Beatrice Bianchi, an adviser for the Sahel-Sahara Security Strategies Centre in Dakar, said presidential guard forces appeared to be gaining the upper hand by early Sunday morning, with many of the soldi…

…Kingdom, as his first port of call. This is according to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday. The statement read in part, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave…

…of Nigerians whose hopes extend beyond the fortunes of any single party or politician,” the statement said. “History has presented the opposition with an opportunity. We must be wise enough not to waste it.”