The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing renewed internal tensions following its decision to zone the 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a move some leaders and supporters argue could undermine the party’s national appeal. Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a northern aspirant, has openly rejected the arrangement, pledging to challenge it during the party’s convention. He…
The Federal Government has no immediate plans to implement the five per cent fuel surcharge contained in the newly signed Tax Administration Act 2025. Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday He said that the surcharge was a long-standing…
Nigeria’s bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein. The Super Eagles, who needed victory to stay in contention, fell behind midway through the first half when captain William Troost-Ekong turned the ball into his own net under pressure. Calvin Bassey…
Fuel distribution in parts of Nigeria is set to normalise after the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Western Zone, announced the suspension of its strike. The association said the decision, effective 9 September, followed successful negotiations with Dangote Group and the oil workers’ union NUPENG over disputes involving alleged anti-labour and monopolistic practices….
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reiterated his commitment to ensuring justice for 13 residents of the state killed in a mob attack in Mangu, Plateau State, in June. The victims, including 11 from Unguwan Dantsoho village, were travelling to a wedding in Qua’an Pan when they were attacked and killed. Their deaths drew national…
What was meant to be a joyful return from a religious convention ended in tragedy for the community of Agwa in Oguta, Imo State, after fifteen members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses lost their lives in a road accident. The incident occurred at about 6:45 p.m. on Monday in Awomama, when a trailer driving against traffic…
At least twelve people, including four children, were killed in Imo State on Sunday night when a gas tanker truck travelling against traffic collided with a commuter bus. Eight others were injured. The accident happened around 9:00 p.m. along the Owerri–Onitsha Road, after Njaba Bridge. According to the police, the bus was transporting members of…
Nigeria’s fight against climate change has received a boost with a £19 million (approx. $24 million) funding package from the United Kingdom to strengthen vital health and education infrastructure. The investment, channelled through the Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Basic Services (CRIBS) initiative, will provide 39 health centres and 45 schools built to withstand flooding, droughts,…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has defended Nigeria’s current wave of economic reforms, describing them as “painful but inevitable” steps toward long-term recovery. Delivering the keynote address at the Nigerian Economic Society’s 66th Annual Conference in Abuja, Shettima said Africa must shift from “outdated explanations” of economic growth to a knowledge-based model that drives productivity. “President Tinubu…
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigeria’s bankers and investors to align with his administration’s reform agenda, warning that innovation, accountability and inclusion are critical to the nation’s economic recovery. Addressing the 18th CIBN Annual Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja through Finance Minister Wale Edun, Tinubu highlighted achievements from recent reforms, including improved debt-to-GDP…
