…my daddy, if I’ve offended you in any way.” The apology comes against the backdrop of political tensions surrounding the Lagos State House of Assembly leadership crisis, during which Gbajabiamila disclosed that he had faced difficulties at the Presidency over allegations linked to Elliot’s political activities. Gbajabi…

…its citizens from sudden increases in the price of petroleum products. “The ongoing geopolitical tensions involving major oil-producing and consuming countries, as well as attacks in the Middle East, are factors that can affect global oil prices and should not come as a surprise to policymakers. “We have known that the…

…Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), as rising global crude prices and mounting geopolitical tensions add pressure to the country's downstream fuel market.The MEMAN data also put the landing cost of diesel at N1,850.66 per litre, figures that are now broadly level with or above what most depots and the Dangote Ref…

…Constitution, the Electoral Act and international law. The organisation also warned that political tensions were already rising ahead of the 2027 general elections, with threats and intimidation against opponents potentially creating a climate of fear. “Election is not war and those who belong to or choose to vote for…

…political actors. It further called on the National Peace Committee to step in before political tensions worsen ahead of the 2027 general elections. ADC challenges Tinubu to clarify ‘all is fair in politics’ remark

…President Olusegun Obasanjo against trusting his then deputy, Atiku Abubakar, during political tensions ahead of the 2003 presidential election. Duke’s account is contained in a new book by Seun Oloketuyi, titled How to Win Elections in Nigeria, which examines political developments and intrigues surrounding the early…

…remain under pressure. Brent crude has recently traded above $93 a barrel, driven by geopolitical tensions linked to Iran and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Movements in international crude prices typically feed into the cost of refined products and can set a benchmark for domestic suppliers.Marketers buying…

…irregularities in the electoral process. The election was followed by heightened political tensions, including the arrest of opposition figures during the security raid. The United Nations human rights chief has expressed concern about the arrests and called on Zambian authorities to uphold the due-process rights of de…

…similar accords in previous election cycles to promote democratic stability and reduce political tensions. However, speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the ceremony, Sowore dismissed the accord as a “ritual”, citing deaths recorded during the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. “I don’t have faith in…

…a development would not strengthen our democracy. It would deepen political tensions and could make elections increasingly resemble battles for political survival rather than peaceful contests for the mandate of the people," he stated. The former president said that he believed that the matter should not be treated as…

…Davido, has declared that he would never support the All Progressives Congress (APC), as political tensions continue to trail the Osun State governorship election. The singer made the statement in a post on X on Saturday, where he openly distanced himself from the ruling party. “I CAN NEVER […] The post #OsunDecides202…

…tourism showed resilience in the first quarter of 2026, despite mounting geopolitical tensions and rising economic pressures, with approximately 307 million tourists travelling globally, representing a two percent year-on-year increase, UN Tourism has said. According to the latest UN Tourism data, demand remained stron…

…shared the statement while drawing attention to Fadahunsi's alleged remarks as political tensions continue to rise ahead of the Osun governorship election. Davido has openly aligned himself with the Accord Party, following the decision by his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and co…

…MEMAN attributed the higher fuel prices to rising global crude oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Although crude prices eased in June, they remained above levels recorded at the beginning of the year. The association said the figures s…

…production locations following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks. She said despite rising protectionist rhetoric, about 72 per cent of global trade still takes place under WTO rules, underscoring the resilience of the multilateral trading system. According to her…

…prices drive higher costsGlobal oil prices have remained under pressure amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, increasing the cost of crude procurement for refiners worldwide.As of Friday afternoon, Brent crude was trading at $97.76 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) stood at $89.87 per bar…

…had conveyed such communication or directives to them. The exchange has heightened political tensions in the state ahead of future electoral activities, with the opposition insisting that allegations of voter intimidation deserve an independent investigation, while TSUBEB maintains that no directive requiring the submi…

…international market. The rally in crude prices has been driven largely by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns about possible supply disruptions. For the Dangote Refinery, which processes both Nigerian and imported crude oil, higher international crude prices translate directly into in…

…Policy Rate at 26.5 per cent when it meets on Monday and Tuesday, citing heightened geopolitical tensions and their potential impact on inflation. The stakeholders noted that Nigerian businesses would welcome a rate cut to ease borrowing costs and support investment, particularly in the manufacturing sector, which has…

…new five-year term. The small island nation, known for cocoa production, is voting amid political tensions after Vila Nova fell out with the country’s most powerful party.Sao Tome and Principe election highlights democratic resilience as voters head to the polls. Photo AMORIM/AFP via Getty ImagesImagesVila Nova, a form…

…making decisions strictly on economic data,” he noted, explaining that “recent geopolitical tensions have delayed expectations of lower interest rates despite our earlier progress in bringing down inflation.” Reflecting on the country’s economic situation when the current CBN management assumed office, Cardoso admitted…

…countries to strengthen regional cooperation to improve economic resilience amid geopolitical tensions, climate challenges and rapid technological change. She said Africa should prioritise affordable connectivity, digital public infrastructure, digital skills and enabling policies for emerging technologies such as arti…

…per barrel from Tuesday’s $84.94, but remained significantly above Sunday’s $76.01 as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept a sizable risk premium in the market. The latest price movement came as Iran threatened to widen disruptions to regional energy exports following a fresh wave of US military strikes on Ira…

…$80 per barrel mark, signalling renewed strength in the oil market amid heightened geopolitical tensions and expectations of tighter supply. Latest market data showed that Brent crude rose by $5.43, or 7.32 per cent, to $79.59 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained $4.78, or 6.79 per cent, to $75.22 per…

…should receive exactly 10 litres, not less." Lokpobiri noted that despite recent geo-political tensions arising from the conflict involving the United States and Iran, Nigeria did not experience fuel shortages, attributing the stability to deregulation of the downstream sector and operationalisation of domestic refiner…