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Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on debt interest in six months, 124% of its revenue, World Bank says

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on interest in the first half of 2026, equal to 124.2% of its N6.2 trillion revenue, according to the World Bank.

Court Sends Nnamdi Kanu to Life in Prison on Terrorism Charges

Federal High Court gives Nnamdi Kanu life term over terrorism charges as South East leaders reject ruling and plan appeal.

Wike-Navy Clash: Military Must Be Respected, No Offence Found

Wike’s clash with a naval officer prompts calls for respect toward uniformed personnel, while officials confirm no misconduct occurred.

AEDC Lays Off 800 Workers as Power Supply Worsens

AEDC fires 800 workers after restructuring, raising concerns over worsening electricity supply and poor sector performance.

Nnamdi Kanu Drops Lawyers, To Defend Himself In Court

Nnamdi Kanu has taken over his own defence after his lawyers withdrew from the terrorism trial, challenging the Federal High Court’s jurisdiction

Nigeria’s Urban Transport Makeover: Cities Turn to Sustainability to Tame Gridlock

KEY POINTS Nigerian cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt are adopting electric buses,...

Behind the Marble Floors: The Hidden Exploitation Fueling Abuja’s Luxury Real Estate Boom

KEY POINTS Abuja’s luxury real estate boom relies on exploited labor, with underpaid migrant...

Five Nigerian Cities Experiencing the Fastest Rising Cost of Living in 2025

KEY POINTS Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo, and Jos are the top five Nigerian...

Stray Bullet from VIP Convoy Kills Pedestrian in Abuja Amid Traffic Chaos

KEY POINTS A stray bullet from a VIP convoy killed pedestrian Timothy John in Abuja...

No Name Change for Murtala Muhammed Expressway in Abuja

Confusion arose online regarding the renaming of Abuja's Murtala Muhammed Expressway. The Nigerian government clarified that only a newly built road received a name change, while the Murtala Muhammed Expressway retains its original designation.

Tinubu Dedicates Key Abuja Road to Nobel Laureate Soyinka

President Bola Tinubu honors Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka by renaming a key road in Abuja, highlighting his contributions and the government’s commitment to cultural recognition.

Northern Nigeria’s Outrage over Relocation of Key Agencies to Lagos

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has accused the federal government of plotting to undermine...

Kidnappers Kill Three, Demand N700m for Abuja Girls’ Release

The Nigerian capital, Abuja, is gripped by fear and anger as kidnappers continue to...

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Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on debt interest in six months, 124% of its revenue, World Bank says

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on interest in the first half of 2026, equal to 124.2% of its N6.2 trillion revenue, according to the World Bank.

Nigeria opens 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks as output hits 1.82 million barrels a day

Nigeria has launched its 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater, as crude and condensate output rises to 1.82 million barrels a day.

“Even a pregnant woman suffers”: Ogun’s Oke Sefu residents beg Gov. Abiodun to fix flooded, pothole-ridden road

Residents of Oke Sefu community in Ibafo, Ogun State, are appealing to the state government to repair a flooded, pothole-ridden access road that has disrupted livelihoods.