Fuel price hike : Osogbo mini-bus drivers protest, demand fare increase
The drivers parked their vehicles around the Olaiya Flyover, preventing other mini-bus drivers from conveying passengers in protest against the increase.
Pate and continuous speculations over Bauchi guber race, by ‘Lade Bandele
In recent days, sections of the media have carried reports suggesting that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate (CON) may resign his position to contest for the office of Governor of Bauchi State, ahead of the 2027 elections. These reports have appeared across several platforms and have understandably generated […]
Lagos International Trade Fair Complex shut over planned government takeover
Many traders insisted that the complex is a federal facility and called for further consultations before any changes to its management structure are implemented.
2027: Include women in primaries or face sanction – Amupitan warns parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has read the riot act to Nigerian political parties ahead of the 2027 general polls, warning that failure to include women in primaries will attract regulatory sanctions. Prof Joash Amupitan, the body’s chairman, made the announcement at its International Women’s Day 2026 celebration in the nation’s capital. He added […]
Nigerian workers group urges govts to cushion rising fuel cost effect
The Working People United (WoPU) a movement committed to good governance and advocate for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu re-election has called on the Federal and State Governments to urgently introduce temporary relief measures to cushion the harsh effects of the rising cost of fuel on Nigerian workers and the general public. According to WoPU, the […]
War must be stopped ‘before it engulfs entire region’ – Erdogan
The war, sparked by the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, has caused death, displacement and destruction while roiling oil markets and leading to a spike in oil prices.
