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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Oba Rilwanu Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu, at the historic Iga Idunganran Palace in Isale-Eko, Lagos Island. The president was warmly received at the palace grounds amid a significant security and media presence. During the visit, the monarch offered traditional blessings and prayers for the success of Tinubu and his administration. Tinubu also appeared to be in high spirits during the visit, as he was filmed happily showing off some of his dance steps while a traditional drummer played to his delight. A…

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded a full account of the ₦11.2 trillion the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) recorded as owed to it by the Federation for advances and costs that include protecting Nigeria’s oil and gas assets. He said Nigerians deserve to know how much of this enormous claim went to guarding pipelines, who received the money and what protection it bought. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku said: “A mother should not have to pray her…

In the labyrinth of Mushin’s narrow streets, where the air once carried the acrid smell of burnt rubber after gang clashes, the murmur of drug deals and the ever-present threat of sudden violence, one name could command silence: Baba Alado, whose real name was Alhaji Azeez Faronbi. For decades, he held sway over a territory notorious for its street wars, criminal activities and uneasy relationship with the law. He was regarded by many as a power broker in the shadows, a man whose word could settle disputes that might otherwise escalate, and an elder whose presence could calm tensions in…

The incident, which occurred on Monday, October 5, 2026, threw the coastal community into panic, with residents scampering for safety. Several persons are feared dead after a helicopter crashed in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident, which occurred on Monday, October 5, 2026, threw the coastal community into panic, with residents scampering for safety. Details surrounding the crash remained sketchy as of the time of filing this report. It was yet unclear how many persons were aboard the helicopter, while the condition of possible survivors could not be immediately ascertained. Sources in the community…

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has said President Bola Tinubu’s much-publicised “age of prosperity” has not yet translated into improved living conditions for Nigerian workers. Speaking on the Mic On Podcast, hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, Ajaero argued that rising petrol, food, transportation and accommodation costs have significantly eroded the value of the N70,000 minimum wage. “Prosperity is not with the Nigerian worker,” Ajaero said, while expressing hope that the government’s promise could eventually become a reality. He maintained that although inflation may be slowing, Nigerians are still burdened by the high prices created by previous…

The recent statement by the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, that Nigerians are lucky and should rejoice that the petrol pump price per litre still hovers between N1,400 and N1,500 has continued to attract public condemnation and criticism. Okpebholo stirred the hornet’s nest and attracted public resentment when he compared petrol prices in Nigeria with those in the United Kingdom, arguing that at N1,500 per litre, Nigerians were enjoying because a litre of fuel costs more than N3,000 in the UK after conversion. He made the comments recently while speaking at the “Operation Rescue Benin-Asaba Road” event in Edo. He…

KEY TAKEAWAYS The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee will on Monday and Tuesday question NNPCL and INEC officials over audit queries totalling more than ₦802.19 billion. Reports of the Auditor-General for the Federation for the 2021, 2022 and 2023 financial years raised alleged breaches in procurement, revenue handling, remittances and financial rules. Committee chair, Rep Bamidele Salam, expects affected agencies to bring explanations and documents, while hearings start Monday, October 5, before NNPCL and INEC appear Tuesday. The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee will on Monday and Tuesday grill officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)…

Non-indigenes, members of Hunters Association in Ogun State have been urged to mobilise massively for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. This call was made by the Convener of The Alternative Movement, Segun Showunmi, on Saturday while addressing representatives of non-indigenes in the state and the Hunters Association in Egbaland. Showunmi described the 2027 election as an “election of liberation”, and appealed to the groups to use their numerical strength to support Tinubu, stressing that the President would need overwhelming votes from the South-West and other parts of the country. Showunmi, who described the people living in…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as a “loafer” and “irresponsible” after he linked the death of his mother to the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. CityNews Nigeria reports that the APC, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Sunday, mocked Amaechi over his claim that the rising cost of medicines under the Tinubu administration made it difficult for his family to afford treatment for his mother. Amaechi, who is the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, had made the claim during an interview on Channels Television’s  Politics Today. He…

African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s policies contributed to the death of his mother. This online medium reports that Amaechi made this known while speaking on the impact of Tinubu’s policies on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday. Amaechi said his mother was healthy before Tinubu became President, but the situation changed as they could no longer afford the drugs she needed due to the economic hardship associated with the policies of the current administration. The former Minister of Transportation added that removing the fuel subsidy was supposed to improve Nigerians’ living conditions…