The National Opposition Coalition Group, has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the registration of a new political party, the All Democratic Alliance, ADA. The opposition coalition is led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The coalition’s application dated June 19, was acknowledged by INEC on...

The shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company for maintenance has entered its second month, as the plant has yet to resume operations. The PUNCH reports that the immediate past Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Olufemi Soneye, told our correspondent on May 23 that the refinery would be shut down for maintenance. On May 24, Soneye...

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.23% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) — a notable improvement from the 3.48% recorded in Q2 2024. The growth reflects continued recovery and resilience across key sectors of the economy. Key Highlights: Oil Sector: Real GDP growth surged to 20.46%, up from...

The Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State, Hashimu Dungurawa, has stated that the resignation of the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, was not a voluntary resignation but rather a forced resignation from office. Don't Turn The Southwest Into A War Zone - NNPP Chairman Replies Ganduje On APC 'Take Over' Naija News...

The association accused the Lagos State government of ignoring its plea to review the fee down to N2,500 per truck—an amount NARTO says reflects economic realities. Nigeria could face a fresh wave of fuel scarcity if a brewing standoff between the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Lagos State Government isn’t resolved in the next 24 to 48 hours. NARTO has...