Fuel Subsidy Could Have Risen to ₦58tn Amid Global Oil Shock – Adedeji
Nigeria’s tax chief has said the country’s petrol subsidy bill could have surged to as much as ₦58 trillion a year if the government had not removed the policy amid global oil market volatility. Zacch Adedeji said the subsidy would have become “fiscally unsustainable” if it had remained in place during the recent rise in […]
I Was Pained But To Err Is Human, To Forgive, Divine, Don Pedro Obaseki Tells Assaulters
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki said though he was pained, he has forgiven those who beat him up on Sunday, 28th December 2025, at Uwa Primary School, Benin. Truth Live News Media reports recall that Pedro was beaten up by some thugs led by Osaze Adun also known as Kapuepue when he went […]
Romuald Wadagni Wins Benin Presidency in Landslide Vote
Romuald Wadagni has won Benin’s presidential election by a landslide, securing more than 94% of the vote, according to provisional results. The electoral commission said the outcome was “irreversible” after around 90% of ballots had been counted, with turnout at 58.75%. Speaking after the announcement, commission officials said the vote reflected “the clear will of […]
Ex-Reps, Abdul Oroh Stages Comeback To NASS, Gets Endorsement From Owan APC Leaders
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Hon Abdul Oroh has formally declared his intentionto return to the National Assembly to represent the Owan Federal Constituency. Oroh, who represented the constituency in the 5th Assembly between 2003 and 2007, was endorsed solely by leaders of the All Progressives Congress across the 22 wards […]
SEC Freezes Assets of Individuals Linked to Terrorism in Nigeria
Nigeria’s financial regulator has ordered the immediate freezing of assets linked to several individuals and organisations suspected of involvement in terrorism financing. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it had directed all capital market operators to identify and freeze funds and economic resources belonging to 10 individuals and three entities recently added to the […]
El-Rufai Faces New Corruption Charges as Court Adjourns Case
Former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has been charged with a revised set of corruption allegations, as Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency brought an amended case against him in court. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) filed a nine-count charge on Monday at the Kaduna State High Court, accusing Mr El-Rufai of […]
US-Iran Tensions Surge as Trump Orders Navy to Block Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to begin blocking the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme, in a move that has sharply escalated tensions in the Gulf region. In a post on his Truth Social platform late on 12 April, Mr Trump said […]
Court Sets Date for ADC Leadership Appeal Hearing
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has fixed Tuesday, April 14, for the hearing of an appeal involving a leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), bringing renewed attention to a long-running internal party crisis. The appeal was filed by the party’s national chairman, David Mark, who is challenging a rival claim to leadership made by a […]
US Praises Nigeria Over Hundreds of Terrorism Convictions in Mass Trials
The United States has commended Nigeria for accelerating the prosecution of terrorism-related cases, following the conviction of hundreds of suspects in one of the country’s largest coordinated judicial efforts against extremism. In a statement released on Sunday, Massad Boulos, a senior US adviser on Arab and African affairs, described the development as a significant step […]
Hungary’s Orbán Ousted After 16 Years as Magyar Secures Historic Election Victory
Hungary’s long-serving prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has conceded defeat in a closely watched national election, bringing an end to his 16-year hold on power and marking a significant political shift in central Europe. According to CBC News, Mr Orbán, Speaking to supporters late on Sunday, described the result as a “painful” loss, acknowledging victory for […]