January 27, 2026

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⛽ Fuel Prices Set to Break ₦1,000 Mark as Tinubu Approves 15 % Import Tariff

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Petrol could sell above ₦1,000 per litre after President Tinubu approved a 15 percent ad valorem tariff on fuel imports to protect local refiners. While government insists the duty will stabilise supply and boost revenue, marketers warn it could ignite another price surge and deepen hardship for millions already struggling with record inflation....

Tinubu to Service Chiefs: Deliver Results, Not Excuses

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President Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s newly decorated service chiefs to defeat terrorism and banditry “once and for all,” warning that the nation expects results, not excuses. At the State House in Abuja, he pledged full government backing for decisive, technology-driven operations as the military leadership undergoes its most sweeping reshuffle in years....

Tinubu Revokes Maryam Sanda’s Pardon After Backlash — Orders Due Process Overhaul in Mercy Powers

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President Bola Tinubu has rescinded the controversial presidential pardon earlier granted to convicted murderer Maryam Sanda after widespread outrage. The reversal, formalised through an official gazette, reduces her death sentence to 12 years’ imprisonment. Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) confirmed the move as part of a new justice reform framework balancing compassion with fairness...

Farmers Clash With FG Over Food Price Drop, Say Import Waivers Crippling Local Markets

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Nigeria’s farmers have accused the Federal Government of destroying rural markets through indiscriminate import waivers, arguing that the recent fall in food prices masks widespread economic dislocation. The Ministry of Agriculture insists its policies are easing inflation, but producers say they face collapsing incomes, unsold produce, and worsening debt across grain and vegetable belts....

Confidence Abroad, Contraction at Home: The Split Reality of Nigeria’s 2025 Economy

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Nigeria is winning praise abroad but losing traction at home. From FATF reforms that restored global confidence to Dangote’s refinery expansion signaling industrial ambition, the country looks renewed on paper — yet on the ground, manufacturing is stalling, demand is collapsing, and inflation keeps biting. This is Nigeria’s new economic paradox....

Nnamdi Kanu Defies the Court: ‘No Valid Charges Against Me’ — Inside the Biafra Leader’s Legal Rebellion

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Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he will not enter a defence in his terrorism trial, insisting there are no valid charges against him. His declaration marks a turning point in the long-running case that has tested Nigeria’s judiciary, challenged executive power, and reignited the Biafra question....

Wike to PDP Governors: “Your Arrogance Will Bury the Party”

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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party faces collapse under the weight of arrogance and impunity from its governors. Speaking during his monthly media chat, Wike said the upcoming convention in Ibadan is illegal and accused state leaders of sidelining major stakeholders in critical party decisions....

Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule Defends Buhari, Warns Against Political Hypocrisy

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Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has criticised politicians who once praised former President Muhammadu Buhari but now deride his legacy. Speaking at the NIPR Diamond Lecture, Sule said sycophancy destroyed Buhari’s administration and warned that opportunistic politics threatens Nigeria’s moral compass and democratic maturity ahead of the 2027 general elections....

Tinubu’s Military Shake-Up: The Coup Rumour, the Silence, and the Strategy Behind the Storm

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President Bola Tinubu’s sweeping military reshuffle has triggered one of the most intense political debates in months. Beneath the surface of “routine adjustment” lies a story of regime anxiety, loyalty management, and Nigeria’s fragile balance of power — a move some see as a pre-emptive strike against whispers of a coup, others as pure governance calculus....

Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman

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The Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as Nigeria’s new INEC Chairman, following his screening at the National Assembly. Amupitan pledged to modernise Nigeria’s electoral process using drones and technology to reach remote areas, vowing that “no voter will be left behind.” His confirmation signals the start of a new era for Nigeria’s election management....

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