The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised concerns over the high cost of cement in Nigeria, saying Nigerians currently pay more for the building material than consumers in several other African countries. The commission has consequently commenced an investigation into possible price manipulation in Nigeria’s cement industry, following widespread complaints about rising…
President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, Omoyele Sowore and other political leaders have signed the first National Peace Accord on issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. The agreement was signed in Abuja on Tuesday at an event organised by the National Peace Committee in partnership with The Kukah Centre, ahead of the official commencement…
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunde Disu, has warned Nigerians against jungle justice, declaring that anyone who assaults or kills a suspected criminal through mob action will face murder charges. Disu issued the warning in a viral video while directing police authorities across the country to intensify the fight against extrajudicial killings and mob attacks. The…
Omoyele Sowore has criticised the NDLEA for destroying cannabis farms in Edo State, urging the Federal Government to legalise and regulate cannabis cultivation to create jobs and generate revenue. Human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to stop destroying cannabis farms…
Oil companies looking to invest in new deep offshore projects in Nigeria now have a new incentive to consider. The Federal Government has introduced a 70:30 profit-sharing arrangement for eligible projects, with contractors getting 70 per cent of the profit oil and the government taking 30 per cent. President Bola Tinubu approved the new incentive…
The Edo State House of Assembly has witnessed a major change in its leadership, following the resignation of Hon. Blessing Agbebaku as Speaker during Monday’s plenary. Agbebaku resigned from the position on Monday, August 17, 2026, after which Hon. Yekini Idaiye was inaugurated as the new Speaker of the House. Shortly after taking over, Idaiye…
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position amid moves by some lawmakers to impeach him. Agbebaku reportedly stepped down on Monday, August 17, 2026, as the Edo State House of Assembly faced a fresh leadership crisis. His resignation was confirmed by his media aide, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele,…
Arsenal have started the new season with silverware after defeating Manchester City 3-0 to win the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium. The Gunners made a blistering start, taking the lead just 23 seconds into the game when Riccardo Calafiori converted a pass from Myles Lewis-Skelly to stun Pep Guardiola’s side. Arsenal continued to threaten…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is studying the results of Saturday’s governorship election across the state’s 332 wards before deciding on its next line of action. The party disclosed this on Sunday in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, following the declaration of Ademola Adeleke of…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election for another term following his victory in the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election. Adeleke, the Accord Party candidate, was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday morning after defeating his major challenger, All Progressives…
