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No Subsidy, No Public Funds Involved – FG Slams Critics, Defends NNPC Petrol Discount

The government said the discount was a commercial decision by NNPC Retail Limited to reduce its retail profit margin and pass the savings to consumers, rather than an arrangement requiring taxpayers’ money to keep petrol prices artificially low.

Media Row: NGE Slams The Nation, Demands Apology Over ‘Journalists Failed Journalism’ Editorial

The Guild, in a statement signed by its President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, rejected the newspaper’s editorial titled “Journalists Failed Journalism”, describing its conclusions as unsupported by the facts surrounding the conference.

FAAN Announces Temporary Closure Of Owerri Airport

The closure is tentatively scheduled to begin on October 20, 2026, subject to final confirmation, as the authority moves to address deteriorating sections of the runway and improve the airport's operational capacity ahead of the Christmas travel season.

North-East Governors Commit ₦10.8bn To Regional Airline, Target October Take-Off

The chairman of the forum and Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, disclosed this during the opening ceremony of the 10th meeting of the North-East Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri.

Fuji House Of Commotion: Opposition Slams Tinubu’s 30-Day Petrol Discount, Declaring Nigerians “Not Fools”

The opposition leaders questioned the timing, scope and sustainability of the intervention, arguing that the measure would do little to address the high cost of petrol, rising transportation fares, food prices and mounting pressure on household incomes.

World Bank Raises Alarm As Nigeria’s States Slash Education Spending Despite 93% Revenue Surge

The World Bank disclosed this in its latest Nigeria Development Update, which examined how increased public revenues have influenced spending priorities across the federation.

Fuel Crisis: NNPC Waives Petrol Profit Margin as FG Unveils Relief Measures

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has agreed to waive its retail profit margin on petrol for the next 30 days as the Federal Government unveils a raft of measures to cushion Nigerians from the impact of surging global crude oil and petrol prices.

Troops Crush Lakurawa Bloody Attack on Kebbi Military Base, Capture Weapons, 17 Motorcycles

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force, North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have crushed an attack by members of the Lakurawa terrorist group on Forward Operating Base Maiyama in Kebbi State.

NLC Gives FG Two Weeks to Cut Petrol Price, Renegotiate Minimum Wage as Atiku Rejects 30-day Discount

The ultimatum was contained in a communiqué issued after a joint meeting of the NLC National Executive Council (NEC) and Central Working Committee (CWC) at Labour House, Abuja.

FBI Strikes Ghana Scam Hub Targeting Americans, Arrests Over 130

FBI Director, Kash Patel, disclosed this on Thursday in a post on his X account while providing an update on “Operation Blackout”, a global campaign aimed at dismantling scam centres and disrupting the criminal networks operating them.

About Me

Felix Ifijeh is a journalist with years of professional reporting experience. Known for his keen news sense, compelling storytelling and commitment to accurate, impactful reporting, he has built a reputation for turning leads into clear, engaging, and well-structured reports that resonate with readers. His work reflects deep newsroom experience and a commitment to accurate, impactful journalism.
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