Anyone promising return of fuel subsidy is deceiving Nigerians - Yari

 Abdulaziz Yari, senator representing Zamfara west and director-general of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 presidential campaign council, says anyone promising to restore fuel subsidy is deceiving Nigerians.

 

Meta to charge businesses for WhatsApp messages from October 1

 

Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has announced plans to begin charging businesses for customer-service messages on its WhatsApp Business Platform from October 1, 2026.

Moody’s revises Nigeria’s outlook to positive, cites ‘stronger-than-expected’ economic growth

 Moody’s Ratings, a US-based rating agency, has revised Nigeria’s sovereign outlook to positive from stable, citing improvements in the country’s external position and ‘stronger-than-expected’ economic growth.

 

Crimes of two Nigerians extradited to US resulted in a child’s death

The crimes allegedly committed by two Nigerians extradited to the United States led to the death of a child, Kash Patel, the FBI director, has said.

 

‘Premium (N350,000), VIP (N700,000)’ — cleric Kingsley Okonkwo launches gospel match-making platform

Kingsley Okonkwo, the relationship coach and lead pastor of David’s Christian Centre (DCC), has launched a platform to matchmake singles seeking marriage.

APPLY: FG opens entries for N365m national laureate prize

 The federal government has opened entries for the national laureate prize, an annual initiative designed to recognise and reward outstanding academic research, innovation and intellectual excellence in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

 

EFCC will appeal ruling dismissing forfeiture of Malami’s nine properties - Olukoyede

 Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says the anti-graft agency will appeal a court ruling dismissing its bid to forfeit nine properties linked to Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF).

 

2027: Rivers Assembly Candidate Dumps NDC, Pitches Tent With ADP

Popular Okrika-born philanthropist and grassroots politician Hon. Desmond Stephen has resigned from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and joined the Action Democratic Party (ADP).

INEC Unveils 12 Kwara Gov Candidates for 2027

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the list of 12 governorship candidates and their running mates for the 2027 Kwara State governorship election.

Gov Adeleke Sets up Panel to Investigate Ikire Killings, Violence

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued an Executive Order establishing a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry to probe the killings, shootings, injuries and violence that occurred at the Naira and Kobo Junction Motor Park/Garage Area in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area.

915 communities face critical flood risk over next two weeks - FG

 The federal government has warned that 915 communities across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are at critical risk of flooding between August 27 and September 9.

 

2027: ‘Nigerians will decide if they want drug lord, liar or democrat as President’ – Dino Melaye

 Former Kogi West senator and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dino Melaye, has said 2027 is an opportunity for Nigerians to decide the kind of President they want.

 

Uganda’s world-record youngest monarch, King Oyo is dead

King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, who gained international recognition after ascending the throne at just three years old, has died at the age of 34.

 

2027: ‘Core North embracing Atiku first time in his political career’ – El-Rufai’s son

 The son of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Bashir, has disclosed that core Northerners are beginning to embrace the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

 

Igbos Built Nollywood but Yorubas Have Become Dominant — Francis Duru

 

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has explained why Yoruba filmmakers now dominate the industry despite Igbos being at the forefront in its early stages.