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FG Pays ₦18bn Severance Benefits to 2,700 Ex-Nigeria Airways Workers


The Federal Government has disbursed ₦18 billion in outstanding severance benefits to 2,700 former employees of the defunct Nigeria Airways, nearly two decades after the airline was liquidated.

Governor Okpebholo Reshuffles Cabinet for Fourth Time in 2026


Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has carried out another minor cabinet reshuffle, redeploying four commissioners in what marks his fourth shake-up of the year.

Nigeria High Commission in UK to Refund £50 to Passport Applicants


The Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom has announced a £50 refund for Nigerians who paid a £70 administrative fee during the ongoing passport intervention exercise. 

Atiku’s production subsidy plan failed under Obasanjo - Presidency

 

Otega Ogra, senior special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on digital and new media, says Atiku Abubakar’s plan to subsidise crude for local refineries is a policy that “failed” when it was previously implemented under former president Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration.

 

Again, two Nigerians killed in xenophobic crisis in South Africa


The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says two Nigerians have been killed in xenophobic attacks against foreigners in South Africa.

 

Dangote Refinery IPO: ‘Investors may receive N50m profit from N5m investment’


Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has said the Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO at N525 per share could record a 1,804.76 percent increase to N10,000.

 

INEC Dismisses Atiku’s Suit Against Tinubu as Abuse of Court Process


The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has described the suit filed by Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility for the 2027 election, as a “gross abuse of court process.”

Jigawa PDP Names 45-Member Campaign Council for 2027 Governorship Race


The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State has unveiled a 45-member campaign council to spearhead mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 governorship election, with its candidate Mustapha Lamido appointed as chairman.

Why Was Ortom’s Vehicle Used for Peter Obi’s Makurdi Visit – Gov Alia’s Aide Asks


The recent visit of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), to Makurdi has stirred controversy after reports suggested he was conveyed in a vehicle allegedly registered to former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom.

Troops foil ‘armed herders’ invasion of farmlands in Plateau


 Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have reportedly foiled an attempt by suspected armed herders and their cattle to invade farmlands around the Manja community in Mangu LGA of Plateau state.

 

Islamic cleric stabbed twice in neck after leading Friday prayer in Sokoto


 The Sokoto state police command says Musa Lukwa, an Islamic cleric, was stabbed shortly after leading the Juma’at prayer at his mosque in the Mabera area of Sokoto metropolis on Friday.

 

NCAA fines RwandAir N15m over ‘unresolved baggage issue’, directs airline to compensate passenger



The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned RwandAir for violating consumer protection regulations.

 

NIS extends UK passport intervention exercise to October 3 after enrolling 1,477 in four days



The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended the end of its ongoing passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom (UK) from September 19 to October 3.

 

Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Gantry Price to ₦1,350


The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another increase in the gantry price of premium motor spirit (petrol), moving from ₦1,265 to ₦1,350 per litre, effective Saturday, September 12, 2026.

NDC Establishes 13-Man Executive in Every Polling Unit Ahead of 2027 Elections


The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the creation of a 13-member executive structure in every polling unit across Nigeria as part of its grassroots strategy for the 2027 general elections.