Day: August 1, 2026

FG denies electricity subsidy removal, promises improved power supply

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FG denies electricity subsidy removal

The Federal Government has dismissed reports that it has removed electricity subsidies or is planning to increase electricity tariffs, assuring Nigerians that support for vulnerable consumers will remain in place, while comprehensive reforms are implemented to improve power supply across the country. Speaking during an interactive session with newsmen in Lagos yesterday, the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, clarified that the government had not abolished electricity subsidies, contrary to widespread speculation. “I did not say the subsidy is gone. We are addressing the issue, and by next year, we will…

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Resident doctors announce nationwide strike starting Aug. 10

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NARD announces strike

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to begin a nationwide strike on August 10. The medical professionals warn that they will halt services across federal health institutions if the government fails to address their long-standing welfare and payment demands. The decision was finalized after an ordinary general meeting held recently in Gombe. After reviewing past agreements, the association’s leaders expressed deep frustration over the government’s slow response and lack of follow-through. In a joint statement, the association’s leadership made their timeline incredibly clear. “The national executive…

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2027: Turaki-led PDP faction submits Goodluck Jonathan’s name to INEC

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PDP faction submits GEJ's name

…Alleges denial of portal access A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki (SAN) has submitted the name of former President Goodluck Jonathan to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, intensifying the party’s ongoing leadership crisis. The faction said it was forced to submit Jonathan’s nomination manually after INEC allegedly denied it access codes required to upload candidates’ details electronically. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Thursday night, the Interim National Working Committee’s National Publicity Secretary,…

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Killings: “Nigeria facing undeclared war” – Northern Christian Elders 

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Northern Christian Elders Forum

The Northern States Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF) has described the worsening wave of killings in Southern Kaduna as evidence that Nigeria is facing an “undeclared war,” urging the Federal Government to adopt tougher security measures to halt the bloodshed. Recall that gunmen, believed to be terrorists, had penultimate Sunday attacked and killed 30 residents of Naridon community in Kauru local government area of Kaduna State. “Nigeria is at war that we never bargained for. The earlier the government accepts this reality, the better for everybody. It is either the government…

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CJN bars Nigerian lawyers from using ‘Barrister’ title

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CJN to Nigerian lawyers

Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers, court registrars and litigation staff to stop using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official dealings with the Supreme Court, declaring the practice inconsistent with the professional standards expected at the apex court. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was conveyed in a circular dated July 13, 2026, and signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi. According to the circular, the order applies to all legal practitioners, litigation staff, court…

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NAFDAC warns Nigerians against consuming Bulmex rice over contamination

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NAFDAC warns Nigerians

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the purchase and consumption of Bulmex Parboiled Rice, following reports that the product was banned in the Republic of Niger after laboratory investigations detected metallic contamination.  The agency issued the warning under Public Alert No. 034/2026, urging heightened vigilance among consumers, distributors and retailers. According to NAFDAC, authorities in Niger prohibited the importation and distribution of the Indian rice brand after regulatory inspections by the Regional Directorate of Commerce and Industry reportedly found iron debris…

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2027: INEC begins display of candidates’ credentials today

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INEC begins display of credentials

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Lagos State, has announced that it will begin the public display of Form EC9, containing the personal particulars of candidates for the 2027 presidential, senatorial and House of Representatives elections, today, Saturday, August 1, 2026. In a statement issued by the Commission’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs. Esther Emeh, INEC said the exercise, in accordance with Section 29 of the Electoral Act 2022, will take place at the INEC Lagos State Office in Sabo-Yaba, and at the respective Local Government Area offices…

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Aguiyi-Ironsi family demands justice 60yrs after July 1966 assassination

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Aguiyi Ironsi family demands justice

The family of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, Major-General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, has renewed its demand for an official apology and compensation from the Federal Government, insisting that the former military leader was wrongly blamed for the January 1966 coup that eventually led to his assassination. Speaking during an interview on television, Head of the family, Imo Aguiyi-Ironsi, said the time had come for the Nigerian government to acknowledge what he described as a grave injustice against the late Head of State and his family. He called for sincere reconciliation,…

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