April 28, 2026

Faleke picks presidential forms for Tinubu

A lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms on behalf of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.   The APC National Organising Secretary, Suleiman
April 28, 2026

UAE exits OPEC, OPEC+ amid shifting energy priorities

The United Arab Emirates has announced its decision to withdraw from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance, marking a major shift in global oil dynamics amid heightened geopolitical tensions.   The move, which
April 28, 2026

Reps approve Tinubu’s $516m loan for Sokoto–Badagry highway

The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $516.3 million foreign loan to support infrastructure development, particularly sections of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry superhighway.   The approval was granted during Tuesday’s plenary following the presentation of
April 28, 2026

OAU students barricade roads over transport crisis

Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, on Tuesday barricaded the busy Ife–Ede road in protest against what they described as an inadequate transportation system on campus.   The protest followed growing dissatisfaction with the newly introduced transport arrangement, which