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Nigeria’s 30-Day Petrol Discount: Relief for Commuters or a Short-Term Fix? 
Nigeria’s 30-Day Petrol Discount: Relief for Commuters or a Short-Term Fix? Nigeria’s 30-day petrol discount could offer temporary relief, but questions remain over how much operators will save, whether commuters will pay lower fares, and what happens when the scheme ends amid concerns about its timing ahead of the 2027 elections.
By Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi•2 days agoLocal
Local
Nigeria’s 30-Day Petrol Discount: Relief for Commuters or a Short-Term Fix? 

Nigeria’s 30-Day Petrol Discount: Relief for Commuters or a Short-Term Fix? 

Nigeria’s 30-day petrol discount could offer temporary relief, but questions remain over how much operators will save, whether commuters will pay lower fares, and what happens when the scheme ends amid concerns about its timing ahead of the 2027 elections.

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article source iconADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
Local
Akure Chokes: Ondo Authorities Launch Probe into Mysterious Offensive Odour Gripping Residents!

Akure Chokes: Ondo Authorities Launch Probe into Mysterious Offensive Odour Gripping Residents!

Akure residents are alarmed by a mysterious, suffocating gaseous emission, occurring primarily at night and aggravating health conditions. Despite a month of complaints, the Ondo State Government is yet to identify the source, leading to public criticism and a police investigation into the potentially poisonous fumes.
Pelumi Ilesanmi
Warning! SEC Alerts Nigerians: Avoid Unregistered WayvePay Investment Scheme!

Warning! SEC Alerts Nigerians: Avoid Unregistered WayvePay Investment Scheme!

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a critical warning against unregistered online investment platforms like WayvePay and Gvest Global. The SEC advises the public to avoid these platforms due to the high risk of fraud and financial loss, urging investors to verify company registration status before committing funds.
Pelumi Ilesanmi
Fuel Price Alert! NNPCL Extends Discount as Presidency Denies Subsidy Return

Fuel Price Alert! NNPCL Extends Discount as Presidency Denies Subsidy Return

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) extended its N66-per-litre petrol discount until October 31 to mitigate rising fuel costs. Despite political criticism and observed discrepancies in pump prices, government officials affirm the initiative is funded by NNPC Retail's profit margins and does not signal a return to fuel subsidies.
Pelumi Ilesanmi
Court Orders Arrest of Ex-Governor Okorocha, Araraume in Forgery Scandal!

Court Orders Arrest of Ex-Governor Okorocha, Araraume in Forgery Scandal!

An Abuja Senior Magistrate Court has issued a bench warrant for former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha and three others over alleged criminal conspiracy and forgery of APC primary election results. This development follows INEC's request for an investigation into the purported fake results for the Imo West Senatorial District primary, which falsely presented Okorocha as the winner. The allegations have yet to be established in court.
Pelumi Ilesanmi
Across Africa
Equatorial Guinea Is the Only African Country Where Spanish Is an Official Language: What Else Should You Know?

Equatorial Guinea Is the Only African Country Where Spanish Is an Official Language: What Else Should You Know?

Equatorial Guinea is more than Africa’s only country where Spanish is an official language. Its history connects to Nigerian plantation workers, its president has been in power since 1979, and its new capital and oil-dependent economy offer more to know about this Central African country.

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article source iconADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
Across Africa
Football Fury: Cristiano Ronaldo Suspended by Portugal After Shocking Walkout

Football Fury: Cristiano Ronaldo Suspended by Portugal After Shocking Walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation following his unauthorized departure from the national team camp after disagreements with coach Jorge Jesus. The football star, who apologized publicly, faces a potential ban ranging from one to six months, though an extended punishment is considered unlikely. He remains committed to playing for Portugal once his suspension is served.
Pelumi Ilesanmi
Ghana Rocked by World Cup Visa Fraud: Officials Implicated as Scandal Unfolds

Ghana Rocked by World Cup Visa Fraud: Officials Implicated as Scandal Unfolds

Ghana is embroiled in a major visa scandal surrounding arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with allegations of fraud, misrepresentation to embassies, and substantial sums collected from prospective travelers. High-ranking officials, including the NSA Director-General, have been suspended as investigations by the CID continue, sparking widespread calls for constitutional accountability.
Pelumi Ilesanmi
MTN8 Final Fever: Pirates vs. Sundowns in Epic Battle for Glory!

MTN8 Final Fever: Pirates vs. Sundowns in Epic Battle for Glory!

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are set for a monumental clash in the MTN8 final, with Pirates aiming for a record fifth consecutive title amidst their unbeaten season. The match, featuring key players like Pirates' Kamogelo Sebelebele and Sundowns' attacking trio of Kekana, Santos, and León, promises high stakes and a sold-out Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Pelumi Ilesanmi
A Man Is Paddling an Inflatable Canoe Into One of the Least Explored Forests on Earth. Here Is Why the Internet Is Worried

A Man Is Paddling an Inflatable Canoe Into One of the Least Explored Forests on Earth. Here Is Why the Internet Is Worried

A TikTok creator is paddling into the Congo Basin, one of Earth's least explored forests. Here’s why the journey has sparked concern online.
Zainab Bakare
Global
Salford Estate Terrorized: Crime Spree Leaves Residents in Fear and Anger

Salford Estate Terrorized: Crime Spree Leaves Residents in Fear and Anger

Salford residents are living in fear following a wave of vandalism targeting homes and cars with anti-HMO and anti-immigration graffiti in Lower Broughton and Kersal. Police have launched an investigation into the incidents, while local authorities condemn the hate and violence, urging for peace and unity amidst community concerns over housing and immigration.

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article source iconPELUMI ILESANMI
Global
Game of Money Set for London Debut as Dr Tope Mark-Odigie Takes Wealth Creation Conversation Global

Game of Money Set for London Debut as Dr Tope Mark-Odigie Takes Wealth Creation Conversation Global

Dr Tope Mark-Odigie Brings The Game of Money to London, gathering entrepreneurs, professionals and investors for practical conversations on wealth creation, financial transformation and personal growth.
Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Game of Money 3.0 UK Tour Lands in Manchester as Tope Mark-Odigie Expands Financial Education Across Borders

Game of Money 3.0 UK Tour Lands in Manchester as Tope Mark-Odigie Expands Financial Education Across Borders

Tope Mark-Odigie brings The Game of Money 3.0 to Manchester as part of its UK tour, featuring Jumoke Quadri, Sunday Aderibigbe, and Paul Foh,  bringing practical wealth education and financial empowerment conversations to Africans in the diaspora. 
Precious O. Unusere
Chilling Discovery: Gun & Ammo Uncovered at Salford Nursery, Suspect Identified

Chilling Discovery: Gun & Ammo Uncovered at Salford Nursery, Suspect Identified

A man has been charged with firearms and drug offences after a gun and ammunition were found at a recently-closed nursery in Salford. The discovery followed a police raid at the former Mini Fingers Day Nursery, which had closed days earlier due to an unrelated rat infestation.
Pelumi Ilesanmi
Salford Rocked by Escalating 'No HMO' Crime Spree: Homes and Cars Targeted!

Salford Rocked by Escalating 'No HMO' Crime Spree: Homes and Cars Targeted!

Salford is experiencing a rash of criminal damage incidents, primarily involving anti-HMO graffiti and property destruction, prompting a police investigation and an arrest. Local leaders have called for calm, condemning violence while acknowledging community concerns about Houses in Multiple Occupation.
Pelumi Ilesanmi
Politics
North-Central Rallies for 2027: Akume, Oluremi Back Tinubu's Second Term Bid

North-Central Rallies for 2027: Akume, Oluremi Back Tinubu's Second Term Bid

Thousands of APC supporters from North-Central states converged in Lafia, Nasarawa State, for a mega rally endorsing President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and SGF George Akume spoke, addressing economic challenges, defending policies, and calling for regional unity behind the president. The rally culminated in the formal adoption of Tinubu as the party's sole candidate for the upcoming presidential elections.

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article source iconPELUMI ILESANMI
Politics
Omokri Cautions Atiku Over Tinubu 'Bola' Reference, Citing National Division Risk

Omokri Cautions Atiku Over Tinubu 'Bola' Reference, Citing National Division Risk

Reno Omokri urges Atiku Abubakar to apologise to President Tinubu for addressing him as Bola, arguing that the practice disrespects the presidential office.
Pelumi Ilesanmi
Legal Showdown: APC Demands INEC Enforce Apex Court Verdict on Electoral Act, Wike's Coalition Stands Firm

Legal Showdown: APC Demands INEC Enforce Apex Court Verdict on Electoral Act, Wike's Coalition Stands Firm

A Supreme Court judgment on the Electoral Act 2026, affirming the requirement for political parties to submit membership registers, has sparked a debate on candidate eligibility for the 2027 elections. While the Wike-backed Rainbow Coalition insists its candidates comply, the APC demands strict enforcement. INEC has indicated sanctions for non-compliance and is set to make a definitive pronouncement soon.
Pelumi Ilesanmi
Wike, Amaechi Trade Corruption Accusations Over Tinubu Supporters and 2027 Presidency

Wike, Amaechi Trade Corruption Accusations Over Tinubu Supporters and 2027 Presidency

Nyesom Wike and Rotimi Amaechi clash over Tinubu’s supporters, with Wike accusing the former Rivers governor of corruption and challenging his presidential ambitions.
Pelumi Ilesanmi
2027 Election Jitters: Supreme Court Ruling Rocks INEC Eligibility and Party Membership

2027 Election Jitters: Supreme Court Ruling Rocks INEC Eligibility and Party Membership

The Supreme Court's September 24, 2026 judgment in INEC v. Zenith Labour Party clarified critical rules for political party membership registers and candidate nominations, reinstating key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. This ruling significantly impacts the 2027 general elections by emphasizing party compliance with register submission and nomination methods, while distinguishing between a party's eligibility to field candidates and an individual's personal qualifications.
Pelumi Ilesanmi
Climate
How African Youth and Indigenous Knowledge are Forging Climate Solutions

How African Youth and Indigenous Knowledge are Forging Climate Solutions

Beyond the headlines of climate vulnerability, a new generation of African innovators is blending ancient wisdom with modern technology to create groundbreaking, community-led climate solutions. This article explores the inspiring stories of these young leaders, green startups, and indigenous communities at the forefront of Africa’s climate renaissance.

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article source iconEMMANUEL OKOYE
Climate
 Who Is To Blame For Floods in Nigeria?

Who Is To Blame For Floods in Nigeria?

From local government budgets to digital tools tracking public spending, explore the root causes of flooding in Nigeria—and discover how you can hold your government accountable.
Ibukun Oluwa
Climate Change Is Not the Enemy, We Are

Climate Change Is Not the Enemy, We Are

Africa's Climate crisis isn't nature's revenge, it's our reflection. From plastic-choked cities to failed promises, humanity not planted, is the real disaster.
Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Local Innovations Driving Clean Water Access in Africa

Local Innovations Driving Clean Water Access in Africa

Practical and innovative water solutions are transforming African cities. From desalination to wastewater recycling, discover how sustainable technology and local innovation are addressing urban water scarcity while protecting communities and ecosystems
Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Urban Transport Revolution in African Cities: Redefining Mobility for the Future

Urban Transport Revolution in African Cities: Redefining Mobility for the Future

Discover how African cities are transforming urban transport with electric buses, smart traffic systems, cycling lanes, and inclusive policies, creating greener, safer, and more efficient mobility for millions.
Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi