Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove the fuel subsidy, claiming it was made without proper consultation and a clear understanding of government processes. In an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, Dalung described the policy as a “poverty of ideas and knowledge,” arguing that

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The oil and gas sector was thrown into upheaval as NMDPRA CEO Engr. Farouk Ahmed and NUPRC CEO Engr. Gbenga Komolafe resigned. Both reported to President Bola Tinubu and were appointed in September 2021 following the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The resignation of Ahmed follows a dispute with industrialist Aliko Dangote, who accused him of

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Former South-East spokesman to President Tinubu, Josef Onoh, has accused ex-Attorney-General Abubakar Malami (SAN) of hypocrisy, citing repeated disregard for court orders and politicised prosecutions during his tenure. In a statement from Paris, Onoh urged Malami to stop attempting to intimidate EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede and instead submit to ongoing investigations. He referenced cases including

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The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is seeking a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) licence to operate a microfinance bank, enabling direct fund disbursement and monitoring for small businesses. Director-General Charles Odii unveiled SMEDAN’s five-point agenda for 2026, targeting 250,000 new MSME registrations, with lobbying for an additional one million businesses.

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The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has dismissed claims that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is steering Nigeria toward a one-party state. PGF Chairman, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, stated in Abuja that the APC’s growing influence reflects public approval of its performance rather than attempts to suppress opposition. He highlighted the party’s expansion to

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The House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced efforts to reform Nigeria’s electoral framework by approving key amendments to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The changes aim to strengthen INEC’s authority, tighten electoral procedures, enhance transparency, and address weaknesses revealed during recent elections. Lawmakers approved clauses covering voter registration, candidate nomination, party primaries, voting procedures, result

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KINSMEN of former President Goodluck Jonathan from Ogbia Kingdom in Bayelsa and Rivers states have called on President Bola Tinubu to contest for re-election in 2027, pledging the kingdom’s full support. During an official visit to the State House in Abuja, led by Obanobhan III, King Dumaro Charles Dwaba, the Ogbia delegation praised Tinubu’s inclusive

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Lagos-based Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has formally demanded N1 billion in aggravated damages from Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation Liberation City, for allegedly breaching a promise to marry her. The demand, dated December 16, 2025, was sent via her lawyers, Synergy Law Partners, warning of legal action if Pastor Okafor does not comply

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has revealed that 132 local companies have accessed N574.8 billion in intervention funding aimed at boosting indigenous participation in the oil and gas sector. The funding comprises N51.785 billion and $359.653 million and includes support from the $350 million Nigerian Content Intervention Fund, the $50 million NEXIM-backed

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The Ogun State Government has nullified the ongoing selection process for the vacant Awujale stool, directing the Fusengbuwa ruling house to restart the exercise in strict compliance with extant laws. The decision, confirmed by Prof. Fassy Yusuf, Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, followed a state government review of procedural lapses that could have

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