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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.

Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.

Labour Party Ratifies 1,211 Candidates for 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Labour Party ratifies 1,211 candidates after completing nationwide primaries for the 2027...

Peter Obi says leaders chase 2027 politics while abducted children stay captive

Peter Obi warns that Nigerian politicians are fixated on the 2027 elections while abducted schoolchildren in Borno and Oyo remain in captivity after two weeks.

Umeh, Nwoye, Onunkwo win NDC senatorial tickets

Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye and Ebuka Onunkwo have won the NDC senatorial tickets for Anambra Central, North and South ahead of the 2027 elections.

Tinubu vows four more years of reform

President Tinubu has won the APC presidential primary in a landslide, pledging to set Nigeria on an "irreversible path of economic expansion" if granted a second term.

Tinubu has no plan to rename Nigeria, Presidency says

The Presidency has dismissed as fake a viral report claiming President Tinubu plans to rename Nigeria and abolish Sharia law in the North ahead of 2027.

Momodu: zoning debate will hand Tinubu 2027 win

Veteran journalist Dele Momodu warns that the opposition's zoning debate could split its base and hand President Tinubu a second term in 2027.

Obi emerges sole NDC presidential aspirant for 2027 race

Peter Obi emerged as the sole NDC presidential aspirant after the party closed the sale of its 2027 nomination forms with no other buyer.

APC primaries trigger Reps revolt as 26 incumbents lose tickets

APC's House of Representatives primaries claimed at least 26 sitting lawmakers and 14 disqualified aspirants, triggering litigation threats and one death during violence in Plateau.

Hayatu-Deen vows not to step down for Atiku, Amaechi

ADC presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen vowed not to step down for Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi or anyone, pledging to reverse Nigeria's two-decade economic decline.

Former Ondo Governor Olusegun Mimiko Joins APC Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS • Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has officially defected from the PDP...

PDP and APM Sign Alliance Agreement Ahead of 2027 Elections in Ibadan

KEY POINTS • The PDP and Allied Peoples’ Movement have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

Britain has no preferred candidate for Nigeria 2027 – Lever

British Deputy High Commissioner Gill Lever said the UK has no preferred candidate in Nigeria's 2027 elections and will not interfere in the vote.

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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.

Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.

Cross River police arrest vigilante over $5,000 robbery and shooting

Cross River police have arrested a vigilante member accused of shooting a villager in Etung and robbing him of $5,000; a locally made pistol was recovered.

NAFDAC finds methanol and cannabis in Ondo drinks that killed 48 people

NAFDAC lab tests found high concentrations of methanol and cannabis in herbal concoctions blamed for 48 deaths and seven cases of blindness in Ondo State.