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Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Rauf Aregbesola call for free and fair elections in 2027, saying voters — not governors — will decide Nigeria’s future.

Nigeria’s military says several officers will face trial after an investigation allegedly uncovered a coup plot against President Tinubu’s government.

Chevron Nigeria confirms hydrocarbon discovery at the Awodi-07 well in the western Niger Delta under its joint venture with NNPC.

Shell says President Tinubu’s leadership has restored investor confidence, inspiring plans to invest up to $20 billion in Nigeria’s energy sector.

Ebonyi State Finance Commissioner Leonard Uguru says the new federal tax reform exempts low-income earners below ₦1.2 million annually while placing higher tax obligations on wealthy individuals.

Nigerian universities warn of funding shortfalls as rising costs threaten campus operations and academic stability.

The Federal Government has launched a digital portal for the $25 million Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund, giving indigenous shipowners access to long-awaited funding for vessel acquisition. The initiative aims to boost local participation in shipping, create jobs, and strengthen Nigeria’s maritime industry.

Former pension reforms chief Abdulrasheed Maina has reappeared publicly after serving a prison term, receiving an award from the NBA Garki Branch in Abuja. At the event, he called for renewed investigations into former Attorney General Abubakar Malami while revisiting his conviction, whistleblower claims, and asset recovery issues that continue to generate public debate.

Rising transport fares across Nigerian cities spark complaints from commuters struggling with increasing living costs.

Healthcare workers warn that drug shortages in public hospitals are worsening, affecting patient treatment and care nationwide.