…president would return fuel subsidy but remove it later. However, in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, yesterday, the Presidency said: ‘’The latest comments by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on petrol subsidy raise a fundamental question: is he seriously pr…

…is part of INEC’s preparations for the 2027 general elections and will provide an official list of candidates contesting the governorship and legislative seats across the states. The development comes as political parties intensify their preparations for the elections, with aspirants and candidates already mobilising s…

…were there to help them vote,” Usman said. The former NHIS chairman also accused politicians of spending billions of public money to influence voters during elections. “Number two, they spend billions of our money, people’s money, to buy votes. Yes, people receive the money,” he said. Usman urged voters in the north to…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has offered whistleblowers up to five per cent of recovered assets for actionable information leading to the recovery of funds and properties allegedly stashed abroad by corrupt Nigerians. Olukoyede urged individuals with credible information on the location of Nigerian asse…

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, disclosed that the reform is targeted at reducing suicide deaths and attempts by 15 per cent by 2030. Briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting, Pate said suicide remains a major public health concern in Nigeria and globally, citing Worl…

…from petrol subsidy removal. Atiku, in a statement on Wednesday, issued by his SeniorSpecial Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said the resurfacing of allegations surrounding power-sector projects, privatisation and public assets was an attempt to shift public attention from the economic hardship confro…

…into economic growth, particularly for manufacturing and emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence and data centres. “Our ambition is much bigger than just ending darkness. Our ambition is to use electricity to build prosperity, to make Nigeria competitive for manufacturing and to power the next generation of di…

…must take before they can begin operating.According to guidance published on the official GOV.UK website, the registration requirement applies to any business that sells, cooks, stores, handles, prepares, or distributes food. The UK government says you can’t open a food business until you register officially. Photo Get…

…residents to work with electricity companies to ensure that the operators remain financially viable, saying, ”Lagosians, let’s just work closely with these companies to ensure that they’re able to stay in business.” The commissioner also disclosed that the state government was encouraging private companies to deploy so…

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Singer Selena Gomez accused of using mental health for financial gain Selena Gomez and her mother, Mandy Teefey, are facing accusations from investors who claim Gomez's name, influence and expected involvement were used to attract funding for mental health company Wondermind.Attorney Jeffrey Neiman, who represents the…

Justice Abdullahi Mahmud Bayero of the Court of Appeal, Kaduna Judicial Division, passed away, and his family announced the news on Wednesday, August 26The family said Bayero was known for his integrity, fairness on the bench, and quiet generosity outside the courtroomJustice Bayero's family believed the late justice h…

…constituencies in Ogun Central Senatorial District as the Peoples Democratic Party officially flagged off its campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections. In Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency, where the flag-off began at Agbado Station, residents waved excitedly from the streets and balconies of…

…have children,” he said. The activist explained that the broader goal was to secure official identification cards across the South-West region so that members could operate legitimately, support their families and help maintain order. Drawing a parallel with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Igboho said, “T…

…its foreign exchange subsidising those imports for domestic consumption."But a politician that has been in the economic field for a very long time telling us that the way forward for us as an oil-producing country is to continue to import all petroleum products and again use our own foreign currency to subsidise it for…

GistReel Social media activist VeryDarkMan has showcased the progress of a secondary school project in Ahoada, Rivers State, saying about N290 million has been spent on its construction. The activist shared an update on the project in a viral video, highlighting the classrooms, school clinic, football field, fencing an…

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…mandatory daily use limits for under-18s to its apps, in a lawsuit that accused the social media giant of designing its app to be addictive for teens. Under the terms of the settlement, Meta will be required to introduce a mandatory two-hour daily use limit on teen Facebook and Instagram accounts, and block the apps an…

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…incident identified one of the victims as Mujahid Sani. Graphic photos circulating on social media show the mangled bodies of the victims placed in sacks. The scene of the blast also captured the devastation wrought by the explosive device. The victims were laid to rest on Wednesday afternoon. "This morning, an IED rep…

…the political party they support.” Abdullahi said the Kuje chairman, as an elected official responsible for the safety and welfare of all residents, had allegedly linked citizens’ right to live in the area to the party they vote for, describing it as a threat of forced displacement. The opposition party argued that Tin…

…Curry died at his home in Los Angeles, according to his longtime manager and friend, Marcia Hurwitz. Curry suffered a stroke in 2012 that put him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. His cause of death was not yet released. Curry is also known for other iconic roles, including Pennywise the Clown in Stephen King's…

…user recounts his experience An internet user has advised men to stop dating and financially enabling women they consider broke, sharing his recent experience with a woman he met about 10 days ago. He said he initially approached her after seeing her about to take a bike, and they exchanged numbers before they began ta…