Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has challenged the Federal Government to explain how Nigerians are benefiting from the funds saved following the removal of the petrol subsidy. Falana made the call during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, arguing that despite increased revenue available to the Federal, state
READ MOREOsun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering the state’s votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the forthcoming election, saying his fear of God prevents him from making promises he does not intend to keep. Adeleke spoke on Sunday while receiving the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola
READ MOREThe Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals may restrict the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to major oil marketers that continue to import petrol into Nigeria, amid concerns over product quality, blending and market transparency. A source familiar with the refinery’s position said the proposed measure could take effect as early as this week, subject
READ MOREThe Federal Government has set a target of admitting 20,000 students into Nigerian medical schools annually within the next three years, while planning to establish medical simulation centres across the country’s six geopolitical zones. The initiative is aimed at expanding Nigeria’s healthcare workforce and improving practical training for medical professionals amid concerns over the continued
READ MOREThe United States has carried out air strikes against two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first US attacks on Iran since late July. US Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for US Central Command (CENTCOM), said the strikes were conducted on Sunday after American forces observed members
READ MOREPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally raised Nigeria’s concerns over recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa before the African Union (AU), urging continental leaders to take decisive action. Tinubu’s position was conveyed by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African
READ MORECalls have intensified on the Federal Government to release the withheld statutory allocations belonging to the 30 local government areas in Osun State, following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the recently concluded governorship election. The allocations, which have reportedly accumulated to more than ₦250 billion, have been withheld since the February 2025 local government elections
READ MOREFormer Cross River State Governor and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate, Donald Duke, has described fuel subsidy as one of the biggest scams perpetrated in Nigeria, arguing that the country should be able to sell petrol at significantly lower prices because of its crude oil resources. Duke made the assertion in a recent interview
READ MOREPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Nigeria for a three-week vacation in Europe as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tinubu left Abuja on Sunday for the break, with Presidential Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, describing the vacation as an opportunity for the President to rest, regain strength and
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