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The debate over fuel prices has taken a new turn ahead of the 2027 presidential elections, with the People’s Redemption Party’s (PRP) presidential candidate, Donald Duke, proposing a return to production-based pricing that could reduce fuel prices to as low as N300 per litre. Duke’s proposal comes amid President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove petrol subsidies by 2023, a policy …

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed its condolences to the Federal Government, the Nigerian Air Force and the families of the victims of the military plane crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which reportedly claimed the lives of 25 people. The forum described the loss of military personnel and crew as tragic, especially at a time when the country is …

New clashes between Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels have intensified in recent weeks. More than 200,000 people have been displaced, according to the latest figures from the UN migration agency, IOMwhile nearly 3,800 people have fled to Djibouti across the Red Sea. WHO said its short-term funding needs had increased from $9 million to $31 million. An …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC), Federal Capital Territory Council, has declared an indefinite strike across the FCT, ordering workers to close schools, hospitals, government offices and other establishments over unresolved labor disputes with the FCT administration. The industrial action began on Wednesday, following the expiry of a seven-day ultimatum issued to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, over …

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A passenger on a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos reportedly caused panic on board after allegedly attempting to access the cockpit and subsequently attempting to open the rear door of the aircraft while the plane was in flight. The accident took a tragic turn when the passenger lost consciousness and was declared dead shortly after the plane landed …

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The World Bank has raised its 2026 growth forecast for Nigeria to 4.3 percent from 4.0% in 2025, citing improving macroeconomic stability, recovering investor confidence and a gradual revival of private investment. But the World Bank warned that increased government spending ahead of elections in 2027 could weaken the momentum of recent economic reforms. The projections were contained in the …

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has returned to training as he continues his recovery from a groin injury ahead of Friday’s Süper Lig clash against Kasımpaşa. The Nigeria international joined his teammates during Wednesday’s training session at the Kemerburgaz Metin Oktay facilities, giving the Turkish champions a boost ahead of another important league match. Osimhen, unavailable due to injury, took part …