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Super Falcons Defeat Comoros 2-0 to Boost Olympic Qualification Hopes
Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a 2-0 victory over Comoros in their Olympic qualifying match, strengthening their chances of advancing to the next round, where the winner of the two-legged tie will face Morocco. Nigeria are 10-time WAFCON winners. Photo: X@NG_SuperFalcons. The Super Falcons of Nigeria were up against the Comoros in a qualification match for…
Five Key Things to Know Today as Fuel Price Debate Intensifies
The Federal Government is defending its petrol price intervention, while organised labour is calling for broader measures to ease the rising cost of living. The prices of petroleum products in Nigeria is a major concern among consumers. 1. Petrol discount: Government clarifies funding as opposition challenges 30-day relief The Presidency has clarified that NNPC Retail…
Court Rejects El-Rufai’s Bid to Stop ICPC, EFCC From Freezing Assets
A court has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by Nasir El-Rufai seeking to restrain the ICPC and EFCC from freezing his assets, as well as his claim for ₦100 million in costs, including legal fees and related expenses. El-Rufai was Kaduna governor from 2015 to 2023. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court,…
NCDC Reports 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported 263 deaths and 1,115 confirmed Lassa fever cases, identifying late presentation at health facilities as a factor contributing to the high case fatality rate. Lassa Fever…photo by lagosstate.gov.ng Nigeria recorded 263 deaths from Lassa fever and 1,115 confirmed cases between January and September 20, 2026,…
Driver Escapes Unhurt as Train Collides With Car at PWD in Lagos
The driver escaped without injuries after a train collided with a car at PWD in Lagos, with the damaged vehicle subsequently handed over to security personnel to investigate the cause of the incident. Photo combo fo the accident at PWD. Credit: LASTMA A 55-year-old man escaped unhurt after a moving train collided with his Honda…
Pentagon Plans Livestream of Execution for Fort Hood Shooter
The Pentagon is reportedly planning to livestream the firing-squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter, which would mark a major development in US military executions, the last of which was carried out in 1961 when John Bennett was hanged for rape and attempted murder. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks ahead of US President…
World Bank Reports 4.2% Growth in Nigeria’s Economy, 93% Rise in State Revenues
The World Bank reported that Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.2 per cent as state revenues increased by 93 per cent, while noting that the Middle East conflict has had mixed effects on the country’s economy. A vendor counts her money as a girls looks on at the Lokoja International Market in Lokoja on October 21,…
Osifo, Adewole Challenge FG’s Claim That 30-Day Fuel Discount Is Not a Subsidy
The Federal Government says the 30-day fuel discount is designed to ease petrol costs nationwide, but Osifo and Adewole have questioned whether the measure amounts to a form of subsidy. A fuel attendant pumps petrol into a motorcycle at a fuel station in Abuja on March 9, 2026, after transport fares increased following a recent…
Tinubu’s 30-Day Fuel Discount Condemned as ‘Failed Media Stunt’ by Makinde Camp
The group criticised the 30-day petrol discount, describing it as inadequate and a disappointment to Nigerians who expected a more significant reduction in pump prices. APM presidential candidate and governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde. Facebook/Seyi Makinde The Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organization (MDPCO) has rejected the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount, describing the measure as…
FG Warns Subsidy Return Could Push Petrol to ₦2,000/Litre, Dollar to ₦3,000
The Federal Government says restoring petrol subsidies could trigger higher inflation and further weaken the naira, potentially pushing petrol to ₦2,000 per litre and the exchange rate to ₦3,000 per dollar. It says the expansion of local refining capacity helped to stabilise the naira. The Federal Government has again defended removing the fuel subsidy, saying…
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