…on Sunday, saying the operation was part of efforts to dismantle criminal networks and violent non-state actors operating in the state. Ikenga said the clearance operation, conducted on Saturday, involved operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu; Department of State Services; 302 Artillery Regiment, Onitsha; Nige…

…duty before, at N460, it became one dollar at N1,004, N1,003, N1,005. The NRS, Petroleum Profit Tax that it collected before, same dollar, higher amount in naira. So, the savings showed up in the Federation accounts by way of higher revenue collections as a result of the reforms.” A further analysis of the documents sh…

…recalled that President Bola Tinubu had cautioned state governments against focusing solely on physical projects such as bridges, urging them to pursue broader development initiatives capable of improving the welfare of Nigerians.

…Tembo denied defense allegations that she was fabricating the accusations to gain sole control of her husband's property if he were imprisoned. Earlier, the victim testified that the accused had def!led her while his wife was away. by Linda Ikeji at 23/08/2026 11:51 PM | Share this Story

…birthday, they revealed his face to their followers and wrote: "We blinked, and a whole year passed. "To our dearest son, Watching you grow has been the biggest blessing. You are the most cheeky, happy, cleverest little pumpkin. "You light up every room you walk into and we're so proud to be your parents "365 days of l…

…in tackling criminal activities, disrupting kidnapping networks and preventing violent criminals from operating freely across the country. by Linda Ikeji at 23/08/2026 11:26 PM | Share this Story

…and corroborative evidence" against two French documentary filmmakers and their Togolese fixer, who have been detained in the West African country since late July.The government's statement was its first public comment on the case involving Gaël Mocaër, Sébastian Perez Pezzani and their Togolese colleague, Fred Vedomey…

…the source of my greatest pain - Nigerian woman shares her story of surviving domestic violence A Nigerian woman, Chidindu Elijah, has opened up about the alleged domestic violence she endured in her marriage and the incident that gave her the courage to walk away. The mother of three shared her story in a Facebook pos…

…outweighs the platform. During his campaign, Adeleke told supporters: "NO SHAKING, Imole is coming back," projecting confidence in his record.Second, visible infrastructure delivery in key strongholds including Osogbo, Ilesha, Iwo, and Ede helped consolidate voter loyalty. Okwuosa noted that residents in these areas ba…

…of dismantling an unsustainable subsidy regime—a framework legally sealed by the Petroleum Industry Act—it inevitably invites short-term adjustment pains. “Rather than offering statesmanlike support or constructive alternatives, Atiku has chosen the path of political opportunism. His visible annoyance at the ongoing re…

…and should therefore use its crude oil resources to bring down the cost of refined petroleum products. According to him, the proposed Atiku Fuel Affordability Plan, AFAP, would ensure that local refineries received the crude they needed at a price that would enable them to produce petrol at a reduced and affordable rat…

Nigeria’s liquefied petroleum gas, LPG, popularly known as cooking gas, has remained fairly stable in price since July 2026 amid volatility in crude oil prices. DAILY POST reports that cooking gas prices in May and June 2026 rose to as high as N2,000 per kilogram from around N1,200 per kilogram across major cities in N…

…actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died after battling cancer. In a condolence message to the family of the late actor, signed by the senator’s Media Adviser, Chief Kayode Odunaro, and made available to journalists on Sunday, Adeola described Hassan’s death as “a monumental loss to the creative and enter…

…limited to bush bandits who carry arms. It manifests daily in hate speech, political intolerance, breach of the rule of law, erosion of the ethics of liberal democracy, and planlessness and squandermania.” Okechukwu regretted that a tragedy of such magnitude could occur in Osun State, where the overwhelming majority of…

…subsidy would be difficult because Nigeria spent trillions of naira subsidising petroleum products in the past. “For a number of reasons, what he said is virtually impracticable,” he said. “We have also seen how beneficiaries of subsidies use this mantra of subsidy to defraud our country. Many of them have cases in cou…

…homes. The EDL Vice-President 1 and Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Mr Kolawole Ajumobi, in his welcome address, thanked members of the committee, branch executives and diaspora members for their sacrifices and donations despite economic challenges. In his goodwill message, the Chairman of Efon Local Govern…

…linked to the Strait of Hormuz put pressure on the downstream market.According to Petroleumprice.ng, PMS prices rose across most depots in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Calabar, while Warri recorded mixed movements. Petrol Price Alert: New Depot Rates Emerge in Lagos, Warri, PH, Calabar as Crude Oil Nears $95>International…

…more than 100, though the figures remain contested. This comes amid continuing violence in Benue, where communities face repeated killings, abductions and the destruction of homes and livelihoods.” Obi said Nigerians were being attacked in their communities despite the country not being officially at war. “Nigeria is n…

…Party governorship candidate in the June 20 Ekiti State Governorship Election, Wole Oluyede, has urged Nigerians to make the 2027 presidential election a referendum on continuity, performance and national development rather than sentiment. The PDP chieftain, who is the Convener of the Oluyede Progressive Alliance for R…

The Federal Government has pooled about N25bn raised from gifts received by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu during her birthday celebration with funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to revive the abandoned National Library of Nigeria headquarters complex in Abuja. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed…

…announcement that President Bola Tinubu had ordered Nwabueze’s arrest over his alleged role in running and promoting the outfit.

…Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole. Adeleke won the governorship poll with a total of 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, who polled 444,815 votes.

…of Information request dated 22 August 2026 and signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation said, “greater transparency in political financing is essential to ensuring that the 2027 elections are conducted on a level playing field and that citizens are able to make free and informed political c…

…energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Independent petroleum marketers have praised Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s free petrol delivery initiative, saying it could ease operational pressures, improve cash flow and help drive down pump prices across Nigeria.Marketers hail faster, cheaper distributio…

…campaign council, arguing that it could create a conflict of interest because of his role as head of the country’s revenue service. “And the most important aspect of the list that was released by the APC is to see the Chairman of FIRS—the body that collects our revenue as a nation—the Chairman of FIRS is the Deputy Dir…