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Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, on Wednesday, faulted President Bola Tinubu for allocating funds accrued from the fuel subsidy removal to state governors in return for their votes and support in 2027. Calling out the president, Melaye said Tinubu thinks he is smart to have diverted the proceeds of subsidy to governors. In 2023, during his presidential inauguration in Abuja, Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy as part of the reforms of his administration.

The unseen voice behind the Big Brother Naija reality show, Biggie, has assigned housemate Flora a secret mission aimed at winning over fellow housemate Aikou. During a conversation with Flora on Wednesday, Big Brother instructed her to do everything possible to make Aikou fall in love with her. Big Brother said: “You must make Aikou believe that your feelings are real. Find the right moment to get closer to him.

Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni has alleged that Nigeria’s persistent insecurity is driven by deep-seated complicity within the government and elite class rather than a lack of resources. Speaking on Wednesday during Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’, Rufai stated that Nigeria is not yet ready to stop the kidnapping, banditry and terrorism confronting the nation.

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has denied wrongdoing in the alleged $16 billion power project scandal ahead of the 2027 general election. Atiku made the disclosure in a statement by his media team on Wednesday.

The 2027 African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, says the party is competing in the election against those he described as ‘thieves.’ In a video shared on his X handle on Wednesday, Atiku accused those in power of stealing the election and the country’s economy. “We are competing with thieves. They stole the election. Now they have stolen the economy. They have stolen everything,” he tweeted.

Organisers of the Headies Awards have released the nomination list for the 2026 edition of the prestigious music awards. The nominees for the 18th edition, themed “Africa to the World,” were unveiled in an Instagram post on Tuesday. A total of 213 nominations were announced across the various award categories, with Fola emerging as the leading nominee with 10 nominations. Omah Lay followed with eight nominations, while Wizkid and Mavo secured seven nominations each.

Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has recounted how he organised the residents of Ogun State to protest against fuel subsidy removal during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo because he feared the proceeds would be wasted through corruption. Oshiomhole made the disclosure during the seventh national discourse organised by The Companion, an association of Muslim men in business and the professions, at the University of Lagos, UNILAG.

New Manchester United midfielder Carlos Baleba has spoken about joining the “club of my dreams” after completing his move from Brighton. The deal is worth up to £70m, made up of a £65m guaranteed fee plus £5m in add-ons. Baleba has now signed a five-year contract which includes the option of a further year. “It is an incredible feeling to join the club of my dreams.

The African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the removal of the title ‘Excellency’ when addressing Nigerian politicians. Sowore stated this in a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday. According to him, Nigerian politicians have not earned the title, stressing that there is nothing excellent about decades of corruption and poverty.

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to a national presidential debate ahead of the 2027 general election. Atiku also said he would not participate in any presidential debate where Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are absent. His position was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo.