Peter Obi says he will reinstate fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027 after tackling corruption in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. Obi Changes Position On Fuel Subsidy Peter Obi has promised to reinstate fuel subsidy if he becomes Nigeria’s president in 2027. The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) made the promise during a…
Former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s government over a proposed $1.5 billion World Bank loan. Atiku wants the government to account for existing loans before taking on fresh debt. He made the demand in a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu. Shaibu serves as the Director of Strategic…
Nigeria seeks $1.5bn in new World Bank loans as public debt hits N166.79tn, with funds targeting climate resilience, social protection and children. The Federal Government is seeking fresh $1.5 billion World Bank loans as Nigeria’s public debt hits a record N166.79 trillion. The proposed loans will fund climate resilience, social protection and early childhood development….
The Presidency says Tinubu is hale and hearty, working remotely during his extended vacation and expected back in Nigeria this week. The Presidency has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is hale and hearty. It also said he remains active despite his extended absence from Nigeria. Tinubu had travelled for a three-week vacation but…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. Shettima left Abuja on September 20 to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the global meeting. During the visit, he delivered Tinubu’s national statement at the General Debate. Nigeria also renewed…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to increase Nigeria’s minimum wage. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate backed organised labour’s demand for higher pay. Atiku said rising fuel, food, transport and rent costs have weakened workers’ purchasing power. He made the remarks in a statement by his campaign spokesman, Phrank…
Apostle Joshua Selman has shared a troubling prophecy about a high-ranking politician in the country. The popular preacher said the politician’s time was coming to an end. Joshua Selman made the statement while speaking about what he described as a message from God. According to him, he saw the politician leaving and believed nothing could…
The Federal High Court sitting in Gombe has nullified the emergence of former Communications Minister Isa Ali Pantami as the PDP governorship candidate for Gombe State in the 2027 elections, ordering the party to conduct a fresh primary within thirty days. Justice Amina Aliyu delivered the judgment on September 24, 2026, ruling that the primary…
Tinubu’s prolonged absence from Nigeria sparks legal questions as lawyers, ADC and Peter Obi demand clarity over his extended vacation. Lawyer Moves to Court Over Tinubu’s Absence President Bola Tinubu’s prolonged absence from Nigeria has sparked fresh legal and political questions.Human rights lawyer Festus Ogun says he will sue the President over the delay. Ogun…
President Bola Tinubu has postponed his return to Nigeria again after a last-minute change to his travel plans. The president was expected back this weekend. However, he may now arrive on Tuesday. The presidency has not disclosed why Tinubu changed his travel plans. His prolonged stay abroad has already attracted public attention. Some Nigerians have…
