Day: November 1, 2025

Petrol may jump to ₦1,163/litre as FG proposes new tariff

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FG proposes petrol tariff

…Stakeholders kick, fear inflation, worsening poverty   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is proposing a new tariff regime that could see motorists and industries pay an estimated ₦4.8 trillion yearly in fresh taxes on petrol and diesel. Coming amid worsening poverty, the new tax regime and the government’s inability to cushion the impact of subsidy removal, the 15 percent import duty, alongside the 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) attached to tariffs, is expected to raise fuel prices by at least 22.5 percent, pushing the pump price of petrol from…

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Trump declares Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’ over Christian killings

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Trump declares Nigeria

The United States (US) president, Donald Trump, has declared Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over what he described as an “existential threat” to Christianity, accusing radical Islamists of orchestrating mass killings of believers in the West African nation. The declaration, announced by Trump on his social media handle ‘Truth Social’ yesterday, marks one of his most direct interventions in Nigeria’s security crisis.  He claimed that thousands of Christians were being slaughtered and urged the US Congress to investigate the matter. Trump wrote: “Christianity is facing an existential threat in…

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Army redeploys 56 Major-Gens., 11 Brigadier-Gens. in major shake-up

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Military alleged coup

The Nigerian Army has redeployed 60 Major-Generals and 11 Brigadier-Generals, in a major shake-up across formations and units. In a memo dated October 30, signed by the military’s  Secretary (Army) EL Okoro,, the affected senior officers are expected to resume their new primary assignments on November 3, 2025. Only four of the senior officers, who are major-generals, were asked to remain in their current posts, but with new appointments. The four officers are PAO. Okoye, Y. Yahaya, I. Otu, and S. Nuhu. “It is the responsibility of all formations/unit commanders…

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Party registration: INEC disqualifies 6 more political associations

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INEC disqualifies

…As 8 scale through initial stage The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has said while eight political associations have completed the initial stage of the political party registration process, six others were disqualified. In an issued statement, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, who confirmed this development policeman yesterday, said: “INEC held its regular meeting on 30th October 2025 to review progress since an earlier update on 11th September. “Fourteen associations had been pre-qualified to participate in the process, which began with a…

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Tinubu orders NAHCON to reduce 2026 Hajj fares

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Tinubu orders NAHCON

President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON), to immediately reduce the cost of the 2026 Hajj fares that it had recently announced. Vice-President, Kashim Shettima handed down the President’s directive during a meeting with management and board members of NAHCON at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. He called for synergy among national and state officials, including state Governors, in streamlining and adopting a new set of fares for the exercise, and also urged prompt action by all stakeholders to ensure quick payments and timely…

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Fresh turmoil rocks SDP, ADC as leadership crises deepen

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Fresh turmoil SDP, ADC

Nigeria’s political landscape was thrown into fresh turbulence this week, as two opposition parties — the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) – descended into a parallel leadership crisis, each marked by claims of illegitimate expulsions and accusations of internal hijack plots. In the SDP, 37 state chairmen under the aegis of the Forum of SDP State Chairmen have backed the expulsion of the party’s former National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, accusing him of financial misconduct, abuse of office, and diversion of party funds amounting to nearly…

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Alleged Coup: Number of detained military officers rises to 42

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Army redeploys

…As EFCC, NFIU probe suspected funders The on-going investigation into the alleged coup attempt against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deepened, with the number of detained military officers rising from 16 to 42, even as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) have joined the probe to trace suspected funding channels behind the plot. Security sources told newsmen that the detained officers are currently being interrogated to determine their level of involvement and the extent of the alleged conspiracy. “So…

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Gov. Uba Sani showcases Kaduna’s transformation at 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Dubai Summit

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Gov. Uba Sani showcases

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, who represented Nigeria at the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, showcased Kaduna’s transformation story to a global audience comprising over 150 mayors, governors, and 300 city leaders from Asia, the Pacific, Europe, and Africa. The Summit, themed: “Collaborate. Inspire. Transform”, provided a platform for global city leaders to exchange ideas and strategies aimed at driving sustainable, inclusive, and innovation-led urban growth. In his presentation, titled: “Building Partnerships for Shared Prosperity”, Governor Sani highlighted Kaduna State’s…

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