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Opposition groups have criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount, describing it as inadequate and questioning its timing ahead of the 2027 general elections. The criticism followed Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele’s announcement that Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) would sell petrol at discounted prices at its filling stations nationwide, prioritising public transport operators. The Opposition Movement questioned why the government waited more than three years after removing the fuel subsidy in May 2023 before introducing the temporary relief. Its Director of Media and Communications, Onyeka Dike, argued that Nigerians had endured rising fuel prices, taxes, tuition fees and food…
Former Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Joshua Alekewumu, popularly known as Tram, has offered to settle his differences with fellow contestant Keivo through a professional boxing match. Tram made the proposal during a recent interview on Arise TV, saying he had no lingering resentment towards his former housemate. Keivo was disqualified from the reality show during its final week following a physical altercation with Tram. The confrontation began after Tram accused Keivo of taking his black shirt, but Keivo denied the allegation, explaining that he owned a similar shirt. The disagreement escalated despite efforts by other housemates to calm…
MTN Nigeria has confirmed a network outage affecting customers in parts of Oyo, Lagos, Rivers and Delta states, as well as the Federal Capital Territory. The telecommunications company said some of its services may be temporarily unavailable in the affected areas. They announced the disruption in a statement shared on its official X account, saying its engineers were working to restore services as quickly as possible. The company also apologised to customers experiencing difficulties using its network. MTN did not disclose the cause of the outage or provide a specific timeline for full restoration. The telecom operator aske
The presidency has denied reports that the Bola Tinubu administration has reintroduced fuel subsidies following the announcement of lower petrol prices at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) filling stations for the next 30 days. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described a report claiming a subsidy had been restored as fake news. Onanuga clarified that the government’s measure is a temporary margin discount on petrol sold by NNPCL, with public transporters given priority nationwide. He urged Nigerians to properly understand the wider measures announced by the administration before circulating reports suggesting that fuel subsidy…
Former Actors Guild of Nigeria president, Emeka Rollas, has apologized to actress Regina Daniels, her mother Rita Daniels, Senator Ned Nwoko and several Nollywood colleagues over comments he made during the actress’s marital crisis. Rollas issued the apology in a statement shared on his Instagram page on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Emeka Rollas had publicly commented on the reported marital troubles between Regina Daniels and Nwoko in November 2025, also making remarks about Rita Daniels and some senior actors he said were aware of issues surrounding the dispute. He later said that after reflecting on his actions, including a recent…
Former Manchester City star David Silva has backed Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, overlooking Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal. Silva believes Ruiz deserves the award after winning major trophies in recent years. Silva described Ruiz as a wonderful footballer who does not receive enough recognition for his performances. The former Spain international also stressed the importance of teamwork, saying it is essential to winning titles. “If I had to give the Ballon d’Or to someone, it would be Fabian, because he has won the most titles in the last two years,” Silva said. He added…
Tacha Akide, former Big Brother Naija housemate, has revealed that she is currently in a relationship but prefers to keep her partner private until he puts a ring on her finger. The reality star made this known while speaking on the Morayo Afolabi show. Tacha explained that she avoids publicly identifying someone as her partner because relationships can end unexpectedly. She said she would rather describe him as someone she likes for now, adding that having someone special helps her cope with the loneliness that can come with success in the entertainment industry. Speaking about her ideal man, Tacha said…
The Federal Government has announced plans to stabilise petrol prices by negotiating a ceiling of ₦1,350 per litre on the ex-gantry or landing cost of petrol. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the proposed price modulation system is intended to reduce the impact of fluctuations in global crude prices and the exchange rate. Oyedele explained that the arrangement would require refiners and importers to absorb any shortfall when costs rise above the proposed ceiling and recover it when market conditions improve. He stressed that the measure is not a return to fuel subsidy or…
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) paid him to organise rallies in support of President Bola Tinubu. The singer made the claim in a video shared on his Instagram story while discussing his finances and political activities. Portable said he had previously struggled financially and was unable to give money to people on the streets as he used to. He claimed that his financial situation changed after receiving payment for his involvement in rallies supporting Tinubu. The singer also said the alleged payment had strengthened his support for the president…
The Federal Government has announced a 30-day discount on petrol sold at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) filling stations. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the arrangement would allow Nigerians to buy petrol at cost, with priority given to public transport operators. Oyedele explained that the arrangement is not a subsidy, adding that the government will negotiate the landing cost of petrol and review it monthly. He said the discount is part of a government decision to sell petrol at cost for the specified period. Meanwhile, the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC)…