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President Bola Tinubu has ruled out a return to fuel subsidy, insisting the policy belongs to Nigeria’s past as he promised economic recovery, prosperity and more opportunities for Nigerians if re-elected in 2027. Tinubu spoke on Saturday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna, where he defended his administration’s economic reforms amid criticism over rising living costs and the hardship associated with petrol subsidy removal. “What is past is past. Fuel subsidy is in our past. No more corruption, no more falsification of invoices, no more lies and no more smuggling,” the President declared. His remarks…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) will unveil its National Campaign Council on Monday and publicly disclose its statement of account as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The party will undertake both activities during its third National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, scheduled for 10 am at JD Event Centre, Kashim Ibrahim Way, opposite A-Class Park, Maitama, Abuja. The NDC’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, disclosed this in a statement dated October 23, describing the planned financial disclosure as a demonstration of the party’s commitment to transparency and accountability. According to the statement, the party’s National Treasurer will present…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has warned that both police officers who demand or accept money for bail and those who pay will be arrested and prosecuted. Disu also urged Nigerians to trust the police, stressing that bail is free and no one should pay money to secure the release of an arrested person. The IGP spoke through the Head of the Nigeria Police Force Complaint Response Unit (CRU), Superintendent of Police Awu Fidelis Jonah, during a road walk organised by the Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiative (ECAPI)-CRU. The rally, themed “Say No To Impunity, Say No…

Arsenal eased to a 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton, whose manager David Moyes remains winless against a reigning champion away from home in 20 attempts. Everton suffered defeat for the first time in any competition this season when they lost 2-0 to Chelsea last time out, and the travelling fans knew they’d be up against it again here when they fell behind in the seventh minute. An Arsenal corner caused confusion in the box, and after Jordan Pickford and Vitali Mykolenko both failed to clear, Ezri Konsa turned home his first Gunners goal from point-blank range, marking the first…

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has called on the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to immediately suspend its ongoing recruitment training over allegations that more than 500 candidates whose names appeared on the published final list were excluded from the exercise. The commission also demanded complete recruitment records from the NCS, including examination results, screening documents, final selection lists and training invitations, to establish whether the exercise complied with constitutional provisions on federal character and equitable representation. The Chairman of the Commission’s Financial Services Committee, Abdulwasiu Bawa-Allah, disclosed this in Abuja during a press conference. He expressed concern over reports that…

The Federal Government has proposed a harmonised 2027 examination timetable, with the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scheduled for March and results of major secondary school examinations targeted for release by August. The proposed timeline is intended to enable eligible candidates to begin tertiary admission processes by September 2027. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced the proposed timetable on its social media platforms on Thursday. Proposed 2027 Examination Timetable Under the proposed schedule, the UTME will hold from March 15 to 25, 2027, while the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination is scheduled for April 1…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted JP Morgan approval-in-principle to establish a merchant bank in Nigeria, marking a new step in the American financial giant’s expansion plans. The proposed lender, JP Morgan Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited, must obtain a final banking licence from the apex bank before commencing operations. In a statement on Friday, the CBN said the approval reflects growing international interest in Nigeria’s financial markets and economic prospects. According to Michael Akuka, director of the CBN’s Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Department, the development comes amid ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening financial stability, improving market confidence…

Former Nigerian Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has warned that declining public trust in democratic institutions is putting democracy under increasing pressure across Africa. He urged African governments to strengthen accountability, uphold constitutional rule and ensure that democratic governance delivers tangible benefits to citizens. Osinbajo gave the warning while delivering the keynote address at Good Governance Africa’s (GGA) annual lecture in Accra, Ghana, on October 22. The lecture was themed “Democracy Under Pressure: Rebuilding Trust, Accountability, and Institutional Integrity in Africa’s New Political Era.” According to a report by The Guardian, the former vice-president cited findings from Afrobarometer’s 2024 flagship…

At least 16 people have been killed and 32 others injured after a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China’s remote Tibet region, with more than 300 houses collapsing. China’s state news agency, Xinhua, reported the casualties, citing local authorities, as emergency response teams continued rescue and disaster relief operations. The earthquake struck at 10:33 pm on Thursday, with officials still assessing the full extent of the damage. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicentre was in a mountainous area about 190 kilometres east-northeast of Nagqu and 390 kilometres northeast of Lhasa, the regional capital. Emergency Response Activated Authorities…

A High Court in Adamawa State has sentenced three men to death for kidnapping two Catholic priests in February 2025. The convicts, Taledo Demiel, Namomai Medan and Mikaila Yusuf, were found guilty of criminal conspiracy to commit kidnapping, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, armed robbery, harbouring a kidnapped person and negotiating to receive ransom for the release of Reverend Fathers Matthew Dutsemi and Abraham Sauman. Delivering judgment on Thursday, the presiding judge, Christopher Mapeo, sentenced the three men to death. In a statement on Thursday, the Department of State Services (DSS) highlighted several death sentences handed down by courts across…