I support petrol subsidy removal but Nigerians should benefit from savings— Amaechi

Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of Rivers state and ex-minister of transportation, says he supports the removal of petrol subsidy but insists that the savings must be redirected to benefit Nigerians.

 

INEC asks politicians to choose mediation over tribunals ahead of 2027 polls

 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged politicians to adopt mediation and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, rather than relying solely on courts to settle electoral and political disputes ahead of the 2027 elections.

 

NDPC Launches Investigation into Data Breach at Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced a formal investigation into a reported data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

Olumo Rock Revenue Surges from ₦3m Yearly to ₦40m Monthly After Renovation – Ogun Gov

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has revealed that the renovation of Olumo Rock Tourist Centre has dramatically increased its revenue from about ₦3 million per year to approximately ₦40 million per month.

Polish stadium cancels Kanye West concert

 A Kanye West concert scheduled to take place in a stadium in Poland in was cancelled by the venue on Friday, following condemnation in the country of antisemitic remarks by the US rapper.

Ex-PDP Spokesman Olisa Metuh Appointed Tinubu Campaign Director

Chief Olisa Metuh, former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been appointed Director of Organisation and Mobilisation in the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), a group championing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.

2027: ADC gives reasons why Tinubu should be scared

The African Democratic Congress has warned President Bola Tinubu to be concerned about a possible electoral defeat in 2027, saying that widespread hardship and worsening living conditions have eroded public confidence in his administration’s policies.

Police rescue five abducted Benue passengers, 13 still held

The Benue State Commissioner of Police, Ifeanyi Emenari, on Friday said five passengers abducted along the Makurdi–Otukpo road had been rescued.

Showunmi declares for Ogun 2027 governorship, seeks support of IPAC

 A PDP chieftain and convener of The Alternative, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 Ogun governorship election in the state.

 

Gumi Curses Abductors of UNIJOS Graduate, Blasts Nigeria’s Insecurity Strategy

Prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has invoked divine curses on the kidnappers of University of Jos student, John Arum, describing the worsening kidnapping crisis as a monumental failure of leadership and security strategy in Nigeria.

Rising oil prices may cripple African airlines, increase food costs - Dangote

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has warned that surging oil prices driven by tensions around the Strait of Hormuz could devastate airlines and worsen food inflation across the continent.

 

Flights disrupted as United Nigeria withdraws three aircraft over bird strikes

 United Nigeria Airlines says it has withdrawn one of its aircraft from operations after it suffered a bird strike during take-off.

 

Ayra Starr announces release date for third studio album ‘Starr Girl’

Afrobeats pop star, Oyikansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has confirmed that her third studio album, titled ‘Starr Girl‘, will be released in July 2026.

Totally unacceptable – Peter Obi condemns abduction of JAMB candidates in Benue

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the abduction of candidates of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, in Benue State.

JAMB to release first batch of 2026 UTME results midnight

 

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that results for candidates who sat for the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be released before midnight on Friday.