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INEC Denies Replacing NDC Candidates, Says Parties Responsible for Nominations

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied allegations that it replaced candidates nominated by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) with unknown or unauthorised names in some constituencies in Anambra State. INEC stressed that political parties are solely responsible for nominating candidates and uploading their details through the Commission’s candidate nomination portal. The clarification followed […]

Sowore Warns Nigerians Against Atiku’s Fuel Subsidy Promise

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has warned Nigerians against being deceived by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027. Naija News reports that Atiku recently pledged to reinstate the fuel subsidy, arguing that its removal by President Bola Tinubu’s administration […]

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Atiku: Targeted Subsidy Will Reduce Fuel, Transport, Food Prices Former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said his proposed targeted subsidy programme will reduce fuel prices, transport fares and the cost of food across Nigeria. Atiku made the statement on Friday through his Media Office while reacting […]

Tinubu Promises Cheaper Transport, Economist Questions October 1 Target

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

An economist, Dr. Marcel Okeke, has questioned the Federal Government’s promise that Nigerians will begin to enjoy cheaper transportation from October 1, arguing that the directive may require additional funding to become a reality. Okeke said President Bola Tinubu’s directive to state governors could amount to a political statement, particularly with the 2027 general elections […]

Federal High Court Extends KC Luxury’s Detention by 30 Days

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal High Court in Lagos has approved a further 30-day detention period for socialite and jeweller Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, popularly known as KC Luxury, as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) continues its investigation into allegations against him. Justice Akintayo Aluko granted the extension on August 20, 2026, following an application by the […]

Food and Beverage Identified as Nigeria’s Largest Tourism Sub-Sector

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has identified food and beverage as the largest sub-sector of Nigeria’s tourism economy, highlighting the potential of gastronomy to drive domestic tourism, create jobs and promote Nigeria’s cultural identity globally. The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, disclosed this on Thursday at the Nigeria-China Food Festival held […]

Suspected Thugs Invade Ondo Assembly Complex Amid Speaker’s Impeachment Proceedings

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Suspected thugs on Thursday morning reportedly invaded the Ondo State House of Assembly complex as impeachment proceedings continued against the Speaker, Hon. Olamide Oladiji. According to Assembly staff who spoke with Daily Trust, the suspected hoodlums reportedly arrived from Ondo town and moved from one office to another, creating tension among lawmakers and workers within […]

ASUU-PLASU Declares Indefinite Strike at Plateau State University

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Plateau State University, Bokkos (ASUU-PLASU), has declared an indefinite strike over what it described as the failure of the university management to address several outstanding demands by academic staff. The union announced the industrial action on August 25, 2026, directing lecturers to immediately withdraw their services from all […]