Author: Aminu Imam

“LPG price: No official increase, some retailers exploiting scarcity” – Marketers

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The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers, (NALPGAM), says some retailers are exploiting a current supply shortage to hike the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas. The association’s national president, Oladapo Olatunbosun, who stated this during a television programme in Wednesday, clarified that the price of the product has not been officially increased. He said, “But I must say categorically that the price of gas has not gone up. No increment has been done officially. What is happening is that people are catching up…

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Council of State meeting: Jonathan, Obasanjo, Gowon absent; Tinubu presides 

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Jonathan, Obasanjo, Gowon

President Bola Tinubu yesterday, presided over the meeting of Council of State, with former Head of State Yakubu Gowon, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, absent. The meeting took place at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with former President Ibrahim Babangida and AbdulSalam Abubakar, as well as Governor Charles Soludo, of Anambra State joining virtually. Others are Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, serving Governors, the Chief of Staff to the President and other invited government officials. The meeting was also attended…

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FCCPC withdraws criminal case against MultiChoice

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FCCPC MultiChoice

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC), has withdrawn its criminal case against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its top executives, after both parties reportedly reached an amicable settlement. Recall that the FCCPC and MultiChoice have been at odds for months since the pay-TV operator hiked the pricing of its DStv and GOtv services in March. The FCCPC then summoned the company to explain the rationale for the increases and submit supporting papers, after which it said MultiChoice failed to comply. Viewing this as a violation of the FCCPC Act’s…

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H’Reps moves to create Ibadan state; Bill passes second reading

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H'Reps on Ibadan state

The 10th House of Representatives has taken a major step toward the creation of a new state in the South-West region, as a Bill seeking to establish Ibadan State from the present Oyo State passed its second reading. This followed the consideration of the Bill to alter the Constitution to provide for the creation of Ibadan State with Ibadan as the proposed capital city at the plenary, yesterday. If successful, the move would mark the first creation of a new state in Nigeria since the country’s return to democratic rule…

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Tinubu grants presidential pardon to Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, 173 others

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Tinubu grants presidential pardon

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted the ‘presidential prerogative of mercy’ to one of Nigeria’s founding fathers, Herbert Macaulay, and 174 others across various categories. This comes after a presentation by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s recommendations based on the report of the Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy yesterday at the Council of State meeting held at the State House, Abuja. Although the full names of the beneficiaries are yet to be published, it was…

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Information Minister Idris, Ramalan, Broadcast Chiefs forge alliance to tackle national challenges through Media

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, yesterday hosted leading Broadcast Executives – Chairman, Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria, (IBAN), North-West zone,, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, and AIT/Raypower boss, Chief Raymond Dokpesi Jnr — in Abuja for talks on deepening media collaboration in national development. The meeting, held at the minister’s office, focused on strengthening cooperation between government and media organisations in promoting national orientation, culture, and public awareness. Ramalan, who also chairs the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA), urged government agencies and corporate bodies to leverage…

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‘139m Nigerians now in poverty despite reform gains” – World Bank

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W'Bank on 9ja poverty

The World Bank has expressed concern that despite Nigeria’s recent economic stabilisation efforts, about 139 million citizens are now living in poverty, warning that the country risks losing reform gains if they fail to translate into tangible improvements in people’s welfare. The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja, at the launch of the October 2025 Nigeria Development Update titled: “From Policy to People: Bringing the Reform Gains Home”. The Nigeria Development Update is the bank’s biannual flagship report that reviews economic trends, policy…

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Senate: APC gains clear 2-thirds majority, as Enugu senator defects from LP

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Senate APC gains

The ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), has strengthened its control of the Senate following the defection of Senator Kelvin Chukwu, representing Enugu-East senatorial district from the Labour Party (LP) to the APC. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio announced Chukwu’s defection during Wednesday’s plenary, bringing the APC’s tally in the upper chamber to 73 seats — a clear two-thirds majority. Chukwu, who replaced his late brother, Oyibo Chukwu, after the 2023 general election, attributed his defection to the lingering crisis within the Labour Party. He said, “The protracted crisis rocking the LP,…

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CJN charges newly sworn-in CCT chairman, Kogo to uphold integrity, justice

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CJN charges

…Calls for judicial backing to drive power sector reforms Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has urged Mainasara Kogo, the newly sworn-in chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), to uphold integrity and remain committed to justice. Speaking at swearing-in ceremony held in Abuja on Tuesday, the CJN reminded Kogo of the responsibilities of his office, stressing the need to prioritise justice above personal or political interests. “The office you now occupy requires sound judgment, independence, and the courage to do what is right, regardless of whose…

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“Tinubu’s govt. has institutionalised forgery” – Atiku declares

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Atiku on forgery

…Demands probe of cabinet credentials Former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the resignation of Uche Nnaji, former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, describing it as an attempt to conceal what he termed “another forgery scandal” under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Recall that Nnaji resigned on Tuesday following a published investigation which alleged that he submitted forged academic and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificates during his 2023 ministerial screening. Both the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and the NYSC reportedly denied issuing the documents. Reacting in a post on…

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