Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP has promised to crash the prices of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS also known as petrol, to N200 per litre within six months of his election as President and Commander-in-Chief.
The SDP presidential candidate also promised to reduce the prices of other petroleum products, such as diesel, Aviation Fuel, cooking gas, the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN reports.
Petrol is currently sold for N1,300 per litre or more, depending on the part of the country, while other petroleum products like diesel are sold around N1,500 per litre.
According to NAN, Adebayo made the assertion at the weekend, saying his plans also include the rescucitation of the governmen-owned comatose refineries, and the licensing of the modular refineries across the country,which he said will force the price of petrol and others down.
He also dismissed the suggestion that the refineries cannot be repaired, citing refineries in the United States which he said are still functioning more than 100 years after they were established, adding that it was wrong for the government to abandon them.
The SDP presidential hopeful also promised to reinstate subsidy,under a special arrangement where 450,000 barrelsof crude oil will be allocated to government refineries for local consumption, noting that his government will ensure that local refineries are functional.
“SDP will pick cooking gas, petrol and Jet A1; those three, we will put them under a regime where the price does not go past N200,” he said.
Recall that the incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had on his innaugural as president on May 29, 2023 announced the end of petrol subsidy, a development that immediately shot up the price of petrol from the N200 per litre it was sold at the time.
Meawhile analysts insist that the debate over the pricing of petrol and subsidy on petroleum products are likely to be one of the major campaign issues among presidential candidates of various political parties as part of their efforts to attract the attention of voters ahead the 2027 general election.
The petition filed against thevictory of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun stateis just ”a piece of paper”, according to the legal team of the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC in the state.
A member of the team, Adekunle Adegoke, a Senior Advocate of Nigerian, SAN made the assertion on Monday, according to The Punch newsapers, few hours after reports that the APC had filed a petition against the victory of Governor Adeleke who was declared winner in the August 15, 2026 governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
According to the senior lawyer, the petition was filed without the authorisation of the APC governorshipcandidate in the election, Bola Oyebamiji, who he said had earlier agreed not to challenged the victory of the Accord candidate victory in the court by the APC legalteam.
Adegoke pointed out that the legal team had advised Oyebamiji not to go to court after Adeleke was announced as the winner, because it felt there was no compelling reason to do that, and the need to allow the state to enjoy peace after the keenly contested election.
He explained that it was on that basis that the APC candidate in the election congratlated Governor Adeleke, wondering why some persons now turned around to file the petition, which he said was not instigated by Oyebamiji.
There was no way the APC candidate could have gone behind the legal team to challenge the election, after it was agreed that the matter should not be filed in the court, he said, stressing that Oyebamiji as a ”man of honour” will never do that.
Adegoke said, “Right from the second day of the election, at the level of the legal team being led by about 4 Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Dr Biodun Layoonu (SAN), Dr Yomi Aliyu (SAN), myself, Kunle Adegoke (SAN) and Dr Muritala Abdulrasheed (SAN). We also have other legal luminaries, Professors of law in the legal team, Prof Mojeed Alabi and many others, and we advised our client that the best in this circumstance is for us not to go to the tribunal.
“The legal team has been in existence for more than seven years now. When we are going into an election, and the result of the election is being announced, we know where there are loopholes, we know what we can challenge. At this particular point in time, we want to prove to the minds of the people that at the level of the APC, we are not termagants; we are not just litigious people who are just interested in causing brouhaha in the populace. We don’t have anything personal against Nurudeen Adeleke the governor, or any other person in another party, whether PDP or Accord.
“We are principled, and when we want to challenge or fight for something, we fight on the basis of principle. That is one thing we want to make clear to the people. And when we decided that we are not going to the Tribunal, we needed to let our client understand why we had taken that decision. We took our client through a gamut of our findings. It’s not like maybe the election was free; it doesn’t mean there were no malpractices. There are valid grounds to challenge the result of the election, and we decided to let the populace rest.
“Let there be some peace and our client said yes; if it’s going to take us another four years to get things together for the people of Osun, let us allow it. And that is the decision we took.
Right from the second day, 16th of August, when the result of the election was announced, that is why we allowed time to play out a little before our client came out and congratulated the Governor Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke,” Adegoke said.
He added, “Our client, having willingly, without pressure, without duress, congratulated Governor Adeleke, do you now think it will be legitimate as a man of honour for Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji to go behind and authorise the filing of a petition? The petition is just a piece of paper without good substance. No good petition will come from a seasoned election petition lawyer that will contain such a penchant for context. It is never done. I want to be on record that the APC legal team has denounced the bundle of papers filed by some individuals masquerading as APC lawyers. It was not authorised by APC as a party or its candidate.”
The magazine had earlier reported that the election umpire,INEC declared Governor Adeleke winner of the election after he scored over 510 votes to defeat the APC candidate who polled less than 450, 000 votes.
Oyebamiji and his party had since congratulated Adeleke acknowledging his victory in the election.
Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, popularly known as “Gentle The Yahoo,” has been declared wanted by the Joint Task Force South-East, Operation Udoka.
The Military placed a N30 Million reward Bounty on him to be given to anyone with credible information that will lead to his arrest.
In the now viral wanted notice, the JTF described him as a threat to peace in the South-East.
The military urged residents to support efforts to curb violence and criminality in the region, with the message: “Give Peace a Chance.”
Anyone with credible information that could lead to his arrest is advised to contact the security authorities through 193 or 0806 795 9570, with assurances that information could be provided anonymously.
His photograph was displayed on the wanted notice, which also carried the message: “No Violence, No Criminality in the South East.”
The declaration comes amid intensified security operations in the South-East targeting individuals suspected of involvement in violent and other criminal activities.
The task force further advised members of the public not to confront the suspect if sighted but to immediately pass any information to the security authorities through the designated channels.
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has explained that he is not involved in anti-party activities or sponsoring candidates of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Aiyedatiwa spoke on Monday at a stakeholders’ meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) local government and ward chairmen in Akure, where he urged party leaders to mobilise support for the party ahead of the elections.
The governor explained that he has not asked any APC member to contest an election on the platform of another political party, describing allegations against him as false.
“I have zero tolerance for anti-party. I have never engaged in anti-party in my life,” Aiyedatiwa said.
He also dismissed claims that his administration was sponsoring APC members to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other opposition parties.
Aiyedatiwa stated that the party’s grassroots structures remained critical to its electoral success, noting that elections were won at polling units located within the wards.
“Elections are won at the polling units. And the polling units are right there in the ward. And you are the ward chairmen. Very, very important. You are occupying a significant role in party structure.”
He directed the 203 ward chairmen and their secretaries to hold regular meetings and bring party leaders together to discuss party affairs and preparations for the 2027 elections.
The governor, while urging members to focus on mobilisation, warned that such activities should not be accompanied by anti-party conduct.
“So, no to anti-party, that’s what I’m trying to say. Let’s support Mr President and all the candidates of our party.”
The APC state chairman, Babatunde Kolawole, also warned members against anti-party activities, saying the party had gathered intelligence on alleged acts of disloyalty.
Kolawole said members found culpable would face appropriate consequences, while urging the local government and ward chairmen to support all APC candidates in the 2027 elections.
He expressed confidence that the party would secure victory in the presidential, National Assembly and state House of Assembly elections in Ondo State.
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has demanded N10bn in compensation from the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), to be paid within seven days, over alleged defamatory statements made during a Channels Television programme.
He threatened legal action if the demands are not met within the stipulated time period.
This was contained in a letter before action dated Monday, September 7, 2026, issued by El-Rufai’s lawyers, Chambers of Ubong Akpan, and addressed to Musa at the Federal Ministry of Defence in Abuja.
The legal action followed Musa’s appearance on Politics Today on September 3, 2026, where he discussed insecurity in Kaduna State and made several allegations concerning the former governor.
Musa was quoted in the letter as saying, “We can never be happy with somebody who has deliberately planned for the killing of our people.”
Nasir El-Rufai
He was also alleged to have said of El-Rufai, “He told us he paid bandits,” and, in reference to alleged demolitions, “The next thing he sends a bulldozer to bulldoze your house down. He’s done it.”
El-Rufai’s lawyers described the statements as false and defamatory, arguing that they portrayed their client as someone who deliberately planned killings, paid bandits, victimised opponents through demolitions and divided Kaduna State along ethnic and religious lines.
The lawyers said the statements, taken together, portrayed El-Rufai as “a criminal, a murderer, a sponsor of banditry, and a person of the most base and depraved character.”
They demanded that Musa retract the statements and issue a public apology, in addition to paying N10bn as compensation for the alleged injury to El-Rufai’s reputation.
On the allegation that El-Rufai deliberately planned killings in Southern Kaduna, the lawyers said their client had never been involved in such conduct.
“No evidence has ever been produced to establish that our Client ‘deliberately planned’ the killing of any person,” they stated.
The lawyers also rejected the allegation that El-Rufai paid bandits, saying the former governor had consistently maintained that he would neither negotiate with nor pay bandits.
On the allegation concerning demolitions, they said any demolitions carried out during El-Rufai’s tenure were conducted “in accordance with the law and for public purposes.”
They also denied that El-Rufai’s administration divided Kaduna State along ethnic or religious lines, saying his government implemented policies aimed at “promoting unity and development across all parts of the State.”
The lawyers stressed that none of the allegations had been established by a court.
“None of the allegations made by you has been tested, proved or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction,” they said, demanding strict proof of each allegation.
They argued that Musa’s position as Defence Minister and retired Nigerian Army general gave his statements greater weight and credibility among members of the public.
“Your statements carry particular weight and credibility in the eyes of the public. By making these allegations from such a position of authority, you have caused substantially greater damage to our Client’s reputation than would have been caused by a private individual,” the lawyers stated.
El-Rufai’s legal team accused Musa of failing to adequately verify the allegations before making them during the televised interview.
They demanded a “prominent, unconditional and unambiguous retraction, correction and apology” on Politics Today, with the same or greater prominence as the original statements.
The lawyers further demanded that the apology be published in two nationally circulating newspapers, including one principally circulating in Northern Nigeria and another principally circulating in Southern Nigeria.
They also demanded the preservation of recordings, transcripts, notes, drafts, communications and source materials relating to Musa’s appearance on the programme.
The lawyers requested full disclosure of the sources, documents and reports relied upon by the minister in making the allegations, including relevant communications with Channels Television and information on the programme’s reach and engagement.
They also demanded a signed undertaking from Musa not to repeat, republish or cause the republication of the allegedly defamatory statements or allegations of substantially similar effect.
On the monetary demand, the lawyers stated, “Our Client’s instruction is to demand the sum of N10,000,000,000.00 (Ten Billion Naira) as compensation for the injury to his reputation and the distress and inconvenience occasioned.”
They clarified that the N10bn represented a demand for settlement and compensation and was not damages already awarded or agreed upon.
The lawyers gave Musa seven calendar days from the effective date of receipt of the letter to comply with the demands, while requiring him to acknowledge receipt within 24 hours and provide a substantive response by 4pm on the seventh day.
They warned that failure to respond could be relied upon by El-Rufai, “so far as the law permits,” in relation to mitigation, aggravated damages and whether the minister genuinely believed the statements to be true.
The lawyers further warned that failure to reach a satisfactory resolution would result in legal proceedings seeking declaratory relief, damages, injunctions restraining further publication, preservation and disclosure orders, interest and legal costs.
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma in a handshake with Dr. Ibrahim Soliman of Integromed Germany who led a delegation of medical experts from Germany to officially resume in the Imo State hospitals after a courtesy call on the Governor on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Governor Hope Uzodimma’s pursuit of reforms in the Imo State healthcare sector was further boosted, Monday, with the resumption of medical consultants and other healthcare professionals from Germany in the State’s medical facilities.
Their resumption, expected to make Imo State the preferred healthcare tourism destination in Nigeria in the days ahead, came few weeks after the State witnessed the first robotic-assisted surgery East of the Niger at a newly built Imo State Robotics and Oncology Centre (IROC) by the Governor Uzodimma’s administration.
The Imo State Government had finalised a strategic healthcare partnership with Integromed Germany for the purpose of elevating the State’s medical services to international standards, training local healthcare professionals, and laying the groundwork for medical equipment manufacturing within Imo State.
At his Boardroom on Monday, Governor Uzodimma received a delegation of the doctors and medical specialists from Germany led by the Managing Director of Integromed Germany, Dr. Soliman Ibrahim.
Uzodimma in his remarks noted that while his administration had invested substantially in medical infrastructure, “professional operational management remains crucial to achieving the desired outcomes.”
He said under the agreement, the Germany team will provide technical support and capacity-building to the Heartland Hospital Management Corporation, including specialised training for medical personnel, doctors, and clinical trainers.
”Our hope, at the end of the day, is to begin to even manufacture medical equipment in Imo State,” Uzodimma stated, expressing confidence that “adopting proven Germany operational standards will drastically improve local healthcare delivery, create jobs, train the trainers, and reverse medical tourism.”
Earlier while introducing his colleagues drawn from different sections of medical field, Dr. Ibrahim reiterated Integromed’s commitment to an enduring collaboration that goes beyond project execution to deep knowledge transfer.
”We are here for a long-lasting partnership between the Germany healthcare system and Imo State to leverage quality and services,” Ibrahim said, adding that he was deeply impressed by the State’s modern healthcare infrastructure and the administration’s drive for rapid action.
Elaborating on the immediate operational roadmap, a member of the delegation, Dr. Delonger, disclosed that the team will initially focus on a joint pilot scheme across five hospitals in Imo State to optimise operational structures, streamline processes, and empower local health workers.
”Our goal is not simply to bring solutions from Germany, but to work together, share knowledge, and develop sustainable solutions that meet the specific needs of the people of Imo State,” Dr. Delonger remarked.
The delegation comprises doctors
and nurses, and particularly, specialists/consultants in pediatrics, general practice, anesthesiology, intensive care, and internal medicine, who collectively expressed gratitude to the State government for the platform to contribute towards transforming Imo State into a regional, if not national healthcare hub.
Those who joined the Governor to receive the delegation include: the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Cosmos Iwu, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie, the Principal Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Irene Chima, and the Deputy Chief of Staff (Special Duties to the Governor), Chief Ferdinand Uzodimma.
Others include the Commissioner for Health, Dr. (Mrs) Chioma Egu, the Commissioner for E-Government and Digital Economy, Dr. Chimezie Amadi, the Managing Director of Imo Heartland Hospital Management Corporation, Dr. Emmanuel Ogueri, the Director of Imo State Nursing Services, Prof. Andalin Nworgu, and some members of the Imo State Expanded Executive Council.
The Federal Government has assured that no extra cost will be incurred for application and processing of international passport by Nigerians in the United Kingdom (UK)during the ongoing special passport intervention exercise.
The assurance was contained in a statement signed by Alao Babatunde, Special Adviser to the Minister of Interior on Media and Publicity.
The statement: “The Honourable Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has noted with concern the inconvenience experienced by Nigerians in the United Kingdom regarding the application and processing of their international passport during the ongoing special passport intervention exercise.
“The intervention exercise was introduced to provide more options for Nigerians in the United Kingdom to process their application.
“It is therefore necessary to clarify that this process does not come with extra cost different from the official fees of $150 and $230 for a five-year and ten-year validity passports respectively, exclusive of bank charges.
“Neither the Ministry of Interior nor the Nigeria Immigration Service has introduced any other charges outside the aforementioned.
“However, consultations are ongoing with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure that any inconveniences during this process do not persist any longer.
“This government has demonstrated high level of responsibility to Nigerians home and abroad, and remains committed to its promises of providing succour to all.
“Applicants are further advised to take advantage of the seamless contactless biometric passport application system.”
The Nollywood Industry has been thrown into mourning once again following the death of Actress and Social Media Influencer Nimmy Ferrari.
The actress died of complications from fibroid surgery a few days before her house-warming party.
Her passing was made public by her colleague and friend, Oluwakemisola Apesin, who took to Instagram to confirm the sad news.
She wrote: “Everybody is back home we left only you IDERA Nimmyferrari it is well.”
However, the family is yet to confirm the exact circumstances surrounding Nimmy’s death at the time of filing this report.
Videos in circulation showed a large crowd already gathered at the very house she just built. Workers were busy digging her grave in the compound in preparation for her burial when our reporter visited.
The property she had dreamed of celebrating became the place where she was laid to rest.
Her death came weeks after the Nollywood Industry lost Taiwo Hassan, Atinuke Kareem, and Alabi Ogundepo.
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), is mourning as its bursal, Nasiru Marafa, was reportedly shot dead in Zamfara State.
The University disclosed this in an official notice issued on Sunday by its Registrar and Secretary to Council, Oladipo Ajayi, and posted on its Facebook page.
The notice said Marafa’s death occurred on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
“The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Senate, Staff and Students of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), regrets to announce the sudden and untimely passing of the University Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, which occurred today, Sunday, September 6, 2026.
“According to information available to the University, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau,” the statement said.
Marafa was appointed Bursar of NOUN in September 2022, after serving in various positions of responsibility at the university.
Describing him as a “dedicated and committed staff member,” the university said his death was a “profound loss” to the institution.
“The entire University community mourns the passing of a distinguished colleague, dedicated administrator and valued member of the NOUN family,” the statement said.
The university extended its condolences to his family, relatives, friends, colleagues and other members of the NOUN community.
In a subsequent notice, NOUN announced a Janaza Ga’ib prayer for the deceased, scheduled for Monday, immediately after the 1:30pm Zuhr prayer at the NOUN Jumaat Mosque, Jabi, Abuja.
According to the notice signed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Shehu Usman Adamu, former Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the NOUN Governing Council, Malam Isa Yuguda, OFR, will be among the Muslim faithful offering prayers.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, is also expected to offer his condolences to the Muslim community.
The university urged family members, friends, colleagues and well-wishers to attend the prayer and pray for the deceased.
Marafa was appointed Bursar of NOUN in September 2022 and served in the position until his death.
After hectic campaigns and election, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has travelled to the United Kingdom, (UK), for vacation and medical check-up.
Coming less than a month after winning re-election in the state, Adeleke departed Nigeria through the Lagos airport on Sunday for the trip, which will also include visits to other destinations to be announced later.
According to a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor is expected to use the break to rest and undergo medical examinations ahead of the commencement of his second term following his victory in the August 15 governorship election.
Speaking before his departure, Adeleke explained thaf the trip would enable him to recharge and prepare for the responsibilities ahead.
“I am taking a short break to refresh and get further prepared to serve the good people of Osun State,” he said.
Despite his absence from the country, the governor on Sunday intervened in an emerging kingship dispute in Koka Ilase, Obokun Local Government Area of the state.
Adeleke directed the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to investigate reports that another traditional ruler had been appointed for the community, creating a situation in which two individuals are laying claim to the same traditional stool.
The governor ordered the ministry to examine the circumstances surrounding the reported appointment and submit a report clarifying the status of the chieftaincy.
“I read of another King appointed outside the one on the stool. The ministry is hereby directed to look into the dispute and issue a report to set the records straight,” Adeleke said.
He urged all parties and other stakeholders in the dispute to remain calm while the investigation is ongoing.
“Kingship is governed by extant laws and regulations and the government will stand by the law and tradition of our people,” the governor added.
Adeleke’s intervention came as he stressed that the state government would rely on existing chieftaincy laws and regulations, as well as the customs and traditions of the people, in resolving the dispute.
