Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele has criticized Nigerians who verbally attacked the World Bank on social media over its decision to grant loans to Nigeria, saying the backlash reflected a lack of understanding of how the system works.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man accused of impersonating its personnel and extorting motorists in Abuja.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Adamawa State has arrested three suspects for allegedly transporting vandalised pipelines belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.
The OK Movement has reaffirmed its commitment to securing victory for Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, in the 2027 general elections.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the administration of President Bola Tinubu to publish a detailed account of federation revenues, deductions, savings and transfers.
The Federal Government has released emergency call centre numbers for states across the country, urging Nigerians to dial 112 when they require urgent medical assistance.
Onaiyekan insisted that he’s not afraid of anybody because
he can’t be arrested or embarrassed for telling the government the truth.
On July 28, 2026, Tinubu met with the Catholic Bishops’
Conference of Nigeria, where they expressed concerns over the country’s
economy, insecurity and political climate.
However, appearing on Arise Television’s Prime Time,
Onaiyekan said Tinubu rejected the bishops’ assessment, insisting that his
administration was on the right track.
However, addressing journalists in Abuja, Onaiyekan said: “I
didn’t have to reply to anything; other people have spoken on my behalf.
“I didn’t go to national television to please the
government; I only went there to tell the truth. I can’t be embarrassed because
I’m 82 years old and I’m not afraid of anybody. At this age, who is going to
arrest me or carry me to where?
“We are lucky in Nigeria that we can still talk; we
shouldn’t take that for granted. There are many countries in Africa where no
bishop dares to talk like we do here.
“That we can still talk and not be arrested and locked up
means that we are not doing badly.
“I don’t have to respond to those attacking me on social
media because other Nigerians have spoken on my behalf.”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, now the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has pledged to reinstate Nigeria’s fuel subsidy regime if elected in the 2027 general elections.
The Osun state police command says 60-year-old Tajudeen
Yusuf was shot dead in Osogbo on Wednesday shortly after some hoodlums
allegedly attempted to gain access to David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido,
during a visit to the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun.
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of 250 two-bedroom bungalows for civil servants under the Renewed Hope Civil Service Estate in Gwagwalada, Abuja.
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor and vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on Nigerians to reject divisive politics and embrace competent, accountable leadership as campaigns for the 2027 general elections begin.
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has cautioned against the use of state institutions to manipulate the 2027 general elections, insisting that the credibility of the polls must remain “non-negotiable.”