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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has formed a National Campaign Council consisting of high-ranking members to storm Osun State for the governorship election scheduled for August 16, 2026. The council includes, among others, the President of the Senate, God willing, Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas; governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors …

Here are the top stories from around the country today. 1. Atiku laments, says Tinubu government is still borrowing despite windfall from crude oil sales Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized the Nigerian government for what he described as “unprecedented domestic borrowing” despite a significant increase in revenue from high international crude oil prices.Read more 2. SERAP sues NNPCL for …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized the Nigerian government for what he described as “unprecedented domestic borrowing” despite a significant increase in revenue from high international crude oil prices. In a statement issued on Sunday by Senior Special Assistant for Public Communications, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku pointed out that although the Appropriation Act of 2026 set the price of crude oil …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL) for its “failure to explain and account for the ₦211 trillion in oil money recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements as ‘Miscellaneous Receivables’ and ‘Accrued Expenses.’” NNPCL reportedly recorded more than ₦211 trillion (₦211,015,245,000,000) in its 2023 audited financial statements as …

Here are the top stories from around the country today. 1. Why northern Nigeria is still struggling with poverty, insecurity and underdevelopment – ​​Elders Prominent elders in the northern region have put forward the reasons they say the northern region is grappling with worsening insecurity, poverty and underdeveloped development.Read more 2. Nigerians are bracing for tough times as the price …

Prominent elders in the northern region have put forward the reasons they say the northern region is grappling with worsening insecurity, poverty and underdeveloped development. They were speaking at the third edition of the Late General Hassan Usman Katsina Memorial Conference held at Arewa House, Kaduna, with the theme, “From Sacrifice to Strategy: Reviving General Hassan Usman Katsina’s Vision for …

Here are the top stories from around the country today. 1. Atiku responds to demands for bribes, saying Obasanjo is still bitter over his defeat in court Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s allegations that he bribed the late Rt. Dear. Ghali Umar Na’Abba to impeach …

Nigerians may face tougher times, as higher fuel prices will soon lead to an increase in transport fares, although transport operators in some areas of the country are already implementing fare increases. It is estimated that the increase in transport rates will likely affect the prices of other goods and services, as is usually the case. The new pricing regime …

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s allegations that he bribed the late Rt. Dear. Ghali Umar Na’Abba to impeach him because he was politically motivated. Atiku claims that Obasanjo has continually antagonized him over his (Atiku) opposition to the former President’s third term agenda, and how …

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has completed a private equity placement, raising fresh capital of around $2.5 billion. The company disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying that the transaction is the largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement in Africa. the fundraising marks an important milestone in its history and reflects investors’ strong confidence in its …