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Oil prices fell on Monday as rising crude exports from the Middle East and plans by the Group of Seven (G7) to release 100 million barrels from emergency reserves eased concerns over near-term supply shortages.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stopped selling Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to major marketers that import petroleum products, citing concerns that its high-quality fuel could be blended with imported grades of uncertain quality.

President Bola Tinubu has declared a three-day national mourning for Air Force personnel who lost their lives in Monday’s military aircraft crash in Ondo State.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that Nigeria’s national register of voters has risen above 103 million, setting the stage for what could be one of the country’s largest electorates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a thorough investigation into Monday’s crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft near a naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.

President Bola Tinubu departed Lagos for Abuja on Monday evening after a six-day visit to the former seat of government.

No fewer than 32 people are feared dead following the crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 military aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, sending residents of the coastal community into panic as emergency and security personnel moved to the crash site.

Following the Supreme Court's September 28 ruling reaffirming Independent National Electoral Commission's authority over political parties, INEC has scheduled a national stakeholders' meeting for Tuesday in Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu, while announcing the opening of the National Youth Confab 2026, said young Nigerians must have a meaningful role in shaping decisions that affect their lives and the future of the country.