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Petrol Discount: NNPCL Gesture to Nigerians quite helpful, beneficial to citizens – Coalition for Good Governance

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2026October 12, 20260

The Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) has described the ongoing N66-per-litre petrol discount offered by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as a timely and welcome gesture that is providing meaningful relief to ordinary Nigerians. In a statement signed by Comrade Danjuma Bello on Monday, the group said the...

Brazil Cuts Fuel Taxes Ahead Of Lula’s Presidential Runoff

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2026October 12, 20260

Brazil’s government cuts fuel taxes and extends subsidies ahead of the October 25 runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. Brazil’s government has announced new fuel tax cuts and extended existing subsidies to lower prices, just over two weeks before President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva...

Sule Urges APC Unity Ahead Of 2027, Praises Wadada Primary Rival

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2026October 12, 20260

Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule urges APC members to stay united ahead of 2027, praising Musa Ahmed-Mohammed for backing Ahmed Wadada after the party primary. Nasarawa state Governor Abdullahi Sule, has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to remain united ahead of the 2027 elections, applauding the sponsor of...

DSS Witness Says Al-Qaeda Backed Ansaru’s Oriire Kidnap

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2026October 12, 20260

DSS witness tells an Abuja court that Al-Qaeda supported Ansaru’s Oriire kidnappings to force the release of detained leaders. A Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Monday that Al-Qaeda supported members of the proscribed terrorist group Ansaru in planning the May 15 kidnappings of students and teachers in Oriire...

Belgium Strike Disrupts Public Services As Budget Talks Stall

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2026October 12, 20260

Belgium’s nationwide strike disrupts rail services, schools and broadcasting as unions oppose planned budget cuts and Prime Minister Bart De Wever faces mounting pressure. Belgium’s public services were partially shut down on Monday as unions staged a second day of nationwide strikes against planned government budget cuts, while stalled negotiations...

Dangote Refinery Extends $2.1bn IPO By 10 Days To Attract African Investors

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2026October 12, 20260

Dangote Refinery extends its $2.1 billion IPO by 10 days to allow more African investors to participate in the landmark share sale. The initial public offering (IPO) of Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s oil refinery will be extended by 10 days to allow investors from other African countries to participate, a...

2027: AEISCID Faults Umahi Over Zoning Comments, Demands Apology to Obi, Odii

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2026October 12, 20260

The Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora (AEISCID) has criticised the Minister of Works, David Umahi, over his recent comments on the 2027 elections, accusing him of promoting division among Ebonyi people and their Igbo counterparts. The group made its position known in a press statement dated October...

The Headies Moves 18th Awards Toronto Finale To April 2027, Expands Awards Programme

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 12, 20260

Organisers of The Headies Awards have postponed the Toronto finale of the 18th edition to April 10 and 11, 2027, following plans to expand the event’s programme across Nigeria and Canada. The finale, initially scheduled to take place earlier, will now form part of an expanded series of activities designed...

Soludo Says Negative Public Perceptions Discourage Youths From Joining Military

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 11, 20260

Anambra governor says negative views of security agencies discourage young Nigerians from military service, highlighting the late General Chikadibia Obiakor’s legacy. Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has said negative public perceptions of the military and other security agencies sometimes discourage young people from joining the services. Soludo spoke at...

Ayra Starr Makes History As First African Artist To Headline NFL International Games Halftime Show

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2026October 11, 20260

Ayra Starr makes NFL history in London, performing Rush and Heaven Baby during the Eagles-Jaguars halftime show Sunday. Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has made history as the first African artist to headline an NFL International Games halftime show, performing at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The...