# atiku abubakar (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 13 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover atiku abubakar. Page: Feed: --- ## [Kwara Lawmaker Dumps APC](https://www.naijanews.com/2026/08/27/kwara-lawmaker-dumps-apc/) _2026-08-27 · Enioluwa Adeniyi · Naija News_ The member representing Edu State Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Saba Gideon, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija... The post Kwara Lawmaker Dumps APC appeared first on Naija News . ## [Why I Decided To Quit Music – Okoya’s Son](https://www.naijanews.com/2026/08/27/why-i-decided-to-quit-music-okoyas-son/) _2026-08-27 · Doris Ijeoma Israel · Naija News_ Nigerian Afrobeats singer Raheem Okoya has announced his decision to stop releasing music professionally. Naija News reports that Raheem, son of businessman and industrialist... The post Why I Decided To Quit Music – Okoya’s Son appeared first on Naija News . ## [Mourinho Hails ‘Incredible’ Mbappé After Real Sociedad Hat-Trick](https://www.naijanews.com/2026/08/27/mourinho-hails-incredible-mbappe-real-sociedad-hat-trick/) _2026-08-27 · Ernest Victor · Naija News_ Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has hailed Kylian Mbappé as “incredible” after the French forward fired a hat-trick in Los Blancos’ win over Real... The post Mourinho Hails ‘Incredible’ Mbappé After Real Sociedad Hat-Trick appeared first on Naija News . ## [Abducted Kwara Monarch Regains Freedom](https://www.naijanews.com/2026/08/27/abducted-kwara-monarch-regains-freedom/) _2026-08-27 · Doris Ijeoma Israel · Naija News_ The Onigbesi of Igbesi land in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has regained his freedom after spending... The post Abducted Kwara Monarch Regains Freedom appeared first on Naija News . ## [Whenever I Got Angry At Ogogo, He Used To Land At The Hospital – Late Actor’s Wife](https://www.naijanews.com/2026/08/27/whenever-i-got-angry-at-ogogo-he-used-t/) _2026-08-27 · Doris Ijeoma Israel · Naija News_ Ajoke Taiwo, the first wife of late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan popularly known as Ogogo, has described him as a caring husband who stood... The post Whenever I Got Angry At Ogogo, He Used To Land At The Hospital – Late Actor’s Wife appeared first on Naija News . ## [What My Father Told Me When I Visited Him In Detention And Asked If Sacrifice Was Worth It -El-Rufai’s Son](https://www.naijanews.com/2026/08/27/what-my-father-told-me-when-i-visited/) _2026-08-27 · Doris Ijeoma Israel · Naija News_ Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has spoken on his father’s attitude during a recent visit to him in detention.... The post What My Father Told Me When I Visited Him In Detention And Asked If Sacrifice Was Worth It -El-Rufai’s Son appeared first on Naija News . ## [ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike, Shuts Plateau Varsity Over Unresolved Demands](https://www.naijanews.com/2026/08/27/asuu-begins-indefinite-strike-plateau/) _2026-08-27 · Richard Ogunsile · Naija News_ Academic activities have been grounded at Plateau State University, Bokkos, after the university chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) declared an... The post ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike, Shuts Plateau Varsity Over Unresolved Demands appeared first on Naija News . ## [Tension As Thugs Invade Ondo Assembly Amid Speaker Impeachment Crisis](https://www.naijanews.com/2026/08/27/tension-as-thugs-invade-ondo-assembly-amid-speaker-impeachment-crisis/) _2026-08-27 · Rachel Okporu Fadoju · Naija News_ The ongoing impeachment proceedings against the Ondo State Speaker, Hon. Olamide Oladiji, took a dramatic turn on Thursday morning as thugs invaded the Assembly... The post Tension As Thugs Invade Ondo Assembly Amid Speaker Impeachment Crisis appeared first on Naija News . ## [ADC Says Tinubu’s $1 Billion Social Protection Fund Is Reaction To Atiku’s Subsidy Plan](https://www.naijanews.com/2026/08/27/adc-says-tinubus-1-billion-social-protection-fund-reaction-atikus-subsidy-plan/) _2026-08-27 · Ernest Victor · Naija News_ The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the Federal Government’s proposed $1 billion social protection programme as a reaction to its presidential candidate Atiku... The post ADC Says Tinubu’s $1 Billion Social Protection Fund Is Reaction To Atiku’s Subsidy Plan appeared first on Naija News . ## [Ogogo’s Son-In-Law Speaks On Wife Welcoming Baby](https://www.naijanews.com/2026/08/27/ogogos-son-in-law-wife-welcoming-baby/) _2026-08-27 · Enioluwa Adeniyi · Naija News_ Yusuf Lawal, a Nigerian professional footballer and son-in-law of late Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has dismissed reports circulating on social... The post Ogogo’s Son-In-Law Speaks On Wife Welcoming Baby appeared first on Naija News . ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ng8H3cYCihbm) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Gusau resigns as NFF president, election process thrown into uncertainty](https://sunrisetimes.com.ng/gusau-resigns-as-nff-president-election-process-thrown-into-uncertainty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gusau-resigns-as-nff-president-election-process-thrown-into-uncertainty) _2026-08-27 · Sunrise Times · Sunrise Times_ The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has resigned from his position amid mounting pressure over the state of Nigerian football and a series of setbacks suffered by the country’s national teams. Gusau announced his resignation at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, ending his tenure as head of the country’s \[…\] The post Gusau resigns as NFF president, election… ## [Sunday Igboho launches ‘Iru Ekun’ security outfit in Ogun, says FG will train members](https://sunrisetimes.com.ng/sunday-igboho-launches-iru-ekun-security-outfit-in-ogun-says-fg-will-train-members/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sunday-igboho-launches-iru-ekun-security-outfit-in-ogun-says-fg-will-train-members) _2026-08-27 · Sunrise Times · Sunrise Times_ Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has launched the Ogun State chapter of his security outfit, the Iru Ekun Security Network, saying the Federal Government will determine who will train members of the organisation. Igboho disclosed this during the formal launch of the security outfit in Ogun on Wednesday, adding that \[…\] The post Sunday Igboho launches ‘Iru… ## [Ndume Says Tinubu’s Aides Are Fueling Presidency’s Embarrassment](https://sunrisetimes.com.ng/ndume-says-tinubus-aides-are-fueling-presidencys-embarrassment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ndume-says-tinubus-aides-are-fueling-presidencys-embarrassment) _2026-08-27 · Sunrise Times · Sunrise Times_ Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently review the calibre of officials serving in his administration, warning that some of those around the President could continue to expose the presidency to avoidable controversies. Ndume said the recent controversy surrounding the discovery of alleged fictitious government agencies had raised serious concerns about the \[…\] The post Ndume… ## [Adebisi Makes Bold 2027 Bid to Defeat Tinubu](https://naijapolitics.ng/adebisi-2027-bid-to-defeat-tinubu/) _2026-08-27 · Mariam Balogun · NaijaPolitics_ Adebisi 2027 bid gains momentum as the DLA presidential candidate says he is prepared to defeat Bola Tinubu in Nigeria’s 2027 election United States-based businessman and Democratic Leadership Alliance presidential candidate Moses Adebisi on Thursday, August 27, 2026, declared on Arise Television’s Morning Show that he is the right candidate to defeat President Bola Tinubu \[…\] ## [PDP Urges Ogun Voters to Stand Firm in 2027](https://naijapolitics.ng/ogun-voters-2027-pdp-campaign/) _2026-08-27 · Mariam Balogun · NaijaPolitics_ Ogun voters 2027 are urged by the PDP to resist intimidation, protect their ballots and follow the electoral process through to collation Oladipupo Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Ogun State, and Lateefat Sowunmi-Kolapo, his running mate, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, urged Ogun voters to remain vigilant and protect their ballots as \[…\] ## [Nigeria Moves to End Reliance on Foreign Defence Equipment, Seeks Technology Transfer from Türkiye](https://sunrisetimes.com.ng/nigeria-moves-to-end-reliance-on-foreign-defence-equipment-seeks-technology-transfer-from-turkiye/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigeria-moves-to-end-reliance-on-foreign-defence-equipment-seeks-technology-transfer-from-turkiye) _2026-08-27 · Sunrise Times · Sunrise Times_ The Federal Government has signalled a renewed push to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported military hardware, seeking technology transfer, joint production and local manufacturing partnerships with Türkiye. The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), disclosed this on Wednesday at the 7th Nigeria–Türkiye Defence Industry Business Forum held at in Abuja. Musa said Nigeria was \[…\]… ## [Yusuf Urges Northern Voters to Reject Vote Buying](https://naijapolitics.ng/northern-voters-yusuf-osun-election-vote-buying/) _2026-08-27 · Mariam Balogun · NaijaPolitics_ Northern voters are urged by Professor Usman Yusuf to reject vote buying and religious appeals, citing Osun’s 2026 election as a lesson Professor Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, urged northern voters in Nigeria to protect the value of their ballots by rejecting small cash \[…\] ## [Iru Ekun: what if Sunday Igboho ends the insecurity Nigeria’s security forces could not?](https://thenewsguru.ng/features/iru-ekun-what-if-sunday-igboho-ends-the-insecurity-nigerias-security-forces-could-not/) _2026-08-27 · Marshall Bassey · TheNewsGuru_ What happens when a man who spent years shouting from the outside suddenly decides to build something from within? That is perhaps the most interesting question surrounding Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, and his latest project, the Iru Ekun Security Network. The name itself is unmistakably Yoruba. Iru Ekun — “leopard’s tail.” And \[…\] The post Iru Ekun: what if Sunday Igboho ends… ## [Ndume Urges Tinubu to Quit 2027 Campaign Chair](https://naijapolitics.ng/tinubu-2027-campaign-ndume-urges-president-to-step-aside/) _2026-08-27 · Mariam Balogun · NaijaPolitics_ Tinubu 2027 campaign comes under scrutiny as Senator Ali Ndume urges the President to leave the APC campaign council to party leaders Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South in the National Assembly, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to relinquish the chairmanship of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council for \[…\] ## [I wept last night…](https://naijapolitics.ng/dotun-oladipos-death-nigerian-journalism-mourns/) _2026-08-27 · Azuh Arinze · NaijaPolitics_ Yes, I did! Nobody roughened me up. Nobody also robbed me. But death “did me bad.” It suddenly snatched Dotun Oladipo, managing editor and founder of The Eagle Online, one of the best and leaders in online journalism in our country and a former president of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). Also \[…\] ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bupqvN7xkGYV) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [From Midwest to Bendel: The story behind creation of Delta State 35 years ago](https://thenewsguru.ng/opinion/from-midwest-to-bendel-the-story-behind-creation-of-delta-state-35-years-ago/) _2026-08-27 · Ediri Oyibo · TheNewsGuru_ Thirty-five years ago, on August 27, 1991, Nigeria's political map was redrawn with the creation of Delta State. The post From Midwest to Bendel: The story behind creation of Delta State 35 years ago appeared first on TheNewsGuru . ## [Breaking: NFF Crisis: Gusau, board resign over N17bln fraud probe, World Cup failure](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/27/breaking-nff-crisis-gusau-board-resign-over-n17bln-fraud-probe-world-cup-failure/) _2026-08-27 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Samuel Akpan Nigeria’s football governing body has been rocked by crisis following reports that NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and seven board members have resigned. The sudden departure comes amid mounting public outrage over systemic decay in the nation’s football administration and the widespread failure of the national teams. “Eight of the 13 board members \[…\] The post Breaking: NFF Crisis:… ## [Another ‘fake’ agency? This is no longer funny – By Pius Mordi](https://thenewsguru.ng/columnist/another-fake-agency-this-is-no-longer-funny-by-pius-mordi/) _2026-08-27 · Onyeka Meluwa · TheNewsGuru_ It looks like it is easier to set up an agency operating with the name of the Federal Government than to open a social media account. To open an account with any of the major social media platforms, you are required to agree to adhere to its community rules. Whenever the subscriber runs foul of the explicitly stated rules, a sanction is inevitable. It could be the suspension of the account or,… ## [FAAN clears Bolt to resume airport services after passenger backlash](https://thenewsguru.ng/news/faan-clears-bolt-to-resume-airport-services-after-passenger-backlash/) _2026-08-27 · Marshall Bassey · TheNewsGuru_ Passengers heading to and from Nigerian airports can breathe a little easier as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has cleared Bolt to resume operations at all airports under its management. The decision follows days of complaints from travellers who were caught between disrupted e-hailing services and the significantly higher fares charged by conventional \[…\] The post FAAN clears… ## [Dolly Parton and the immortality of genius – By Valentine Obienyem](https://thenewsguru.ng/opinion/dolly-parton-and-the-immortality-of-genius-by-valentine-obienyem/) _2026-08-27 · Reporter · TheNewsGuru_ In October 2009, duty and fellowship took me to Nashville, Tennessee, for the 7th Annual National Convention of the Anambra State Association USA (ASA-USA). The post Dolly Parton and the immortality of genius – By Valentine Obienyem appeared first on TheNewsGuru . ## [BREAKING: Police invite VeryDarkMan over allegations made at NBA conference](https://thenewsguru.ng/news/breaking-police-invite-verydarkman-over-allegations-made-at-nba-conference/) _2026-08-27 · Reporter · TheNewsGuru_ The Nigeria Police Force has invited social commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to substantiate allegations he made against police personnel at the recent Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Conference in Port Harcourt. The post BREAKING: Police invite VeryDarkMan over allegations made at NBA conference appeared first on TheNewsGuru . ## [Tinubu’s assent to Maritime Varsity, FMC Laws will transform Delta South — Joel-Onowakpo](https://thenewsguru.ng/news/tinubus-assent-to-maritime-varsity-fmc-laws-will-transform-delta-south-joel-onowakpo/) _2026-08-27 · Emman Ovuakporie · TheNewsGuru_ Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assenting to legislation establishing the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, and the Federal Medical Centre, Oleh, describing the development as a landmark intervention that will significantly transform the socio-economic landscape of Delta… ## [PFIPC scandal: ICPC reveals four govt officials linked to ‘Fake’ presidential council](https://thenewsguru.ng/news/pfipc-scandal-icpc-reveals-four-govt-officials-linked-to-fake-presidential-council/) _2026-08-27 · Marshall Bassey · TheNewsGuru_ The controversy surrounding the now-disowned Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has taken another dramatic turn, with an interim investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) identifying government officials allegedly involved in helping the organisation penetrate federal government structures. The investigation centres on… ## [DELTA AT 35: Oborevwori congratulates Deltans, says State’s shining era is here](https://thenewsguru.ng/news/delta-at-35-oborevwori-congratulates-deltans-says-states-shining-era-is-here/) _2026-08-27 · Emman Ovuakporie · TheNewsGuru_ Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Deltans as the state marks its 35th creation anniversary, assuring citizens that the state has entered a new era of sustainable growth, development and prosperity. The Governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, described the anniversary as a \[…\] The post DELTA AT 35: Oborevwori… ## [You Lied: TCN Tells AEDC Abuja Power Shortage Caused By Low Generation, Not Transmission Line Trips](https://universalreportersng.com/you-lied-tcn-tells-aedc-abuja-power-shortage-caused-by-low-generation-not-transmission-line-trips/) _2026-08-27 · admin · Universal Reporters_ The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has rejected a claim by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) that the reduction in its power allocation was caused by the tripping of 330kV transmission lines supplying Abuja from the Shiroro Transmission Substation. AEDC had, in a statement dated August 26, 2026, informed customers of electricity supply constraints \[…\] The post You Lied: TCN… ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v4uPCDIVbhWQ) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [AEDC Says Transmission Constraints Affecting Power Supply To Abuja](https://universalreportersng.com/aedc-says-transmission-constraints-affecting-power-supply-to-abuja/) _2026-08-27 · admin · Universal Reporters_ The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has attributed the ongoing reduction in electricity supply across Abuja and parts of its franchise area to transmission constraints and low power generation. The management of AEDC announced this on its X handle on Wednesday. The management said that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had been experiencing challenges \[…\] The post AEDC Says… ## [Calls Grow to Rename Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton as Tributes Pour In](https://thedailycrucible.com.ng/calls-grow-to-rename-nashville-airport-after-dolly-parton-as-tributes-pour-in/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=calls-grow-to-rename-nashville-airport-after-dolly-parton-as-tributes-pour-in) _2026-08-27 · The Daily Crucible · The Daily Crucible_ Calls to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton have gathered momentum following the death of the country music legend at 80, as tributes continue to pour in from across the United States and beyond. A petition seeking to rename the airport in Parton’s honour has attracted nearly 90,000 signatures, with more than 30,000 \[…\] ## [Funke Akindele reunites with ex-husband JJC Skillz for family holiday in Paris](https://thenewsguru.ng/entertainment/funke-akindele-reunites-with-ex-husband-jjc-skillz-for-family-holiday-in-paris/) _2026-08-27 · Marshall Bassey · TheNewsGuru_ Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, and her former husband, Abdulrasheed Bello, popularly known as JJC Skillz, have sparked attention online after reuniting for a family holiday in Paris, France. The former couple, who share twin sons, appeared to put their differences aside as they spent quality time together with their children during the trip. \[…\] The post Funke Akindele reunites… ## [Drug Barons Must Lose Their Wealth to Be Defeated — Marwa](https://naijapolitics.ng/drug-barons-lose-wealth-marwa-cambridge/) _2026-08-27 · Victory Emmanuel · NaijaPolitics_ The NDLEA chairman tells Cambridge experts that arrests alone cannot dismantle drug networks without targeting the assets that finance them Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, told an international gathering at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom \[…\] ## [US Uncovers Massive Asylum Scam: 420 Foreign Officials Enter on Diplomatic Visas, Refuse to Return Home](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/27/us-tightens-diplomatic-visa-screening-after-hundreds-of-foreign-officials-seek-asylum/) _2026-08-27 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ The United States has ordered its embassies worldwide to intensify scrutiny of diplomatic and official visa applications following the discovery that hundreds of foreign government representatives entered the country on official assignments and subsequently applied for asylum. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau disclosed this following a comprehensive State Department review of… ## [Akpabio Pays Tribute to Dotun Oladipo, Hails Media Legacy](https://naijapolitics.ng/akpabio-mourns-dotun-oladipo/) _2026-08-27 · Hon Eseme Eyiboh · NaijaPolitics_ The Senate President describes the publisher of The Eagle Online as a courageous journalist whose contribution to Nigeria’s digital media will endure Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio has expressed profound sadness over the death of veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, describing his passing as a painful loss to Nigeria’s media \[…\] ## [Expanded Local Training Reduces Need for Overseas Scholarships, Says Alausa](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/26/109525/) _2026-08-26 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Federal Government has defended scrapping select overseas scholarship schemes, with Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa citing soaring costs and the growing strength of Nigeria’s own universities. According to Alausa, local tertiary institutions now offer many of the specialized programs students previously had to travel abroad to study. PerSecondNews correspondent reports… ## [Tinubu Sets 90-Day Deadline for New National Security Strategy](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/26/109522/) _2026-08-26 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Samuel Akpan In a bold move to overhaul Nigeria’s security network, President Bola Tinubu has ordered a new panel to deliver a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a five-year rolling defence plan within 90 days. Secretary to the Government of the Federation Sen. George Akume, who inaugurated the team on Wednesday, said: “We must \[…\] The post Tinubu Sets 90-Day Deadline for New National… ## [Amuzu Pledges Legacy Projects, People-Centred Legislation for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency](https://thedailycrucible.com.ng/amuzu-pledges-legacy-projects-people-centred-legislation-for-abeokuta-south-federal-constituency/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amuzu-pledges-legacy-projects-people-centred-legislation-for-abeokuta-south-federal-constituency) _2026-08-26 · The Daily Crucible · The Daily Crucible_ The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, Chief Toyin Amuzu, has pledged to facilitate legacy projects and sponsor laws that will protect the welfare and general well-being of his constituents if elected in the 2027 general elections. Amuzu made the pledge during the flag-off of his campaign \[…\] ## [Alaafin Declares Brazilian Woman’s Yemoja Title Invalid, Says Palace Was Not Consulted](https://thedailycrucible.com.ng/alaafin-declares-brazilian-womans-yemoja-title-invalid-says-palace-was-not-consulted/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alaafin-declares-brazilian-womans-yemoja-title-invalid-says-palace-was-not-consulted) _2026-08-26 · The Daily Crucible · The Daily Crucible_ The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has declared invalid a traditional title conferred on a Brazilian national, Paola Almeida Ferreira, by Yemoja worshippers in Oyo, saying the conferment was made without the knowledge or approval of the palace. Ferreira was reportedly bestowed with the title “Yeye Atayese Oniyemoja of Oyo Land” on \[…\] ## [Fuel subsidy debate: Between economic reform and political expediency](https://naijapolitics.ng/atiku-reignites-nigerias-petrol-subsidy-debate/) _2026-08-26 · Ehi Braimah · NaijaPolitics_ Atiku petrol subsidy plans have reignited Nigeria’s 2027 debate as the ADC candidate promises relief while the Presidency demands clarity Nigeria’s worsening cost-of-living crisis has turned petrol subsidy into one of the most politically sensitive issues ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Also read: Tinubu Slams Atiku Over Fuel Subsidy Promise The debate was reignited by \[…\] ## [Infantino’s re-election bid suffers fresh setback as Italy withdraws support](https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/26/infantinos-re-election-bid-suffers-fresh-setback-as-italy-withdraws-support/) _2026-08-26 · Femi Fabunmi · P.M. News_ Italy’s Football Federation (FIGC) has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain in office, adding to growing opposition to his leadership among European football associations. ## [2027: Adebutu Meets Egba Traditionalists, Promises More Infrastructure, Welfare Support for Ogun People](https://thedailycrucible.com.ng/2027-adebutu-meets-egba-traditionalists-promises-more-infrastructure-welfare-support-for-ogun-people/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-adebutu-meets-egba-traditionalists-promises-more-infrastructure-welfare-support-for-ogun-people) _2026-08-26 · The Daily Crucible · The Daily Crucible_ The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has promised to continue providing critical infrastructure across the state while ensuring that traditional institutions are promoted and accorded their rightful place in the affairs of the state. Adebutu made the commitment when the committee of Odo Oje Egba, (masquerade \[…\] ## [Atiku’s Subsidy U-turns show he’s playing politics, he is confused – Presidency](https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/26/atikus-subsidy-u-turns-show-hes-playing-politics-he-is-confused-presidency/) _2026-08-26 · Kazeem Ugbodaga · P.M. News_ Onanuga also challenged Atiku’s understanding of the factors determining petrol prices, arguing that government subsidy alone could not guarantee cheaper fuel. ## [Captaincy: Osimhen, Bassey, others join club captains abroad](https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/26/captaincy-osimhen-bassey-others-join-club-captains-abroad/) _2026-08-26 · Femi Fabunmi · P.M. News_ The latest name to join the growing list is Fulham defender Calvin Bassey, who captained the Premier League side in their 3-2 defeat to Chelsea at Craven Cottage on Monday. ## [FG Announces Plans To Introduce New Electricity Tariff For Universities, Teaching Hospitals](https://newsweekng.com/fg-announces-plans-to-introduce-new-electricity-tariff-for-universities-teaching-hospitals/) _2026-08-26 · Jake Clifford · News Week Nigeria_ The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce electricity tariffs for 25 tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals benefiting from its renewable energy projects across Nigeria. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the unveiling of the state-owned Renewable Asset Management Company (RAMCO). Tegbe \[…\] ## [Dr. Seyi Adigun Hails Popoola, Obanla and Bello, Says PDP Candidates Inspire Confidence Ahead of 2027](https://newsbulletin.com.ng/2026/08/dr-seyi-adigun-hails-popoola-obanla-and-bello-says-pdp-candidates-inspire-confidence-ahead-of-2027/) _2026-08-26 · JAAT · News Bulletin Nigeria_ PRESS STATEMENT A distinguished medical specialist and PDP chieftain, Dr. Seyi Adigun, has congratulated Hon. The post Dr. Seyi Adigun Hails Popoola, Obanla and Bello, Says PDP Candidates Inspire Confidence Ahead of 2027 appeared first on News Bulletin Nigeria . ## [Stolen Nigerian assets: EFCC offers whistleblowers 5% incentive](https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/26/stolen-nigerian-assets-efcc-offers-whistleblowers-5-incentive/) _2026-08-26 · Femi Fabunmi · P.M. News_ He also said investigations into former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, led to the identification of 57 properties. ## [Savannah Energy Grows 7M Revenue to US$160.6m, with 13% Increase in Cash Collections in Nigeria](https://phenomenal.com.ng/2026/08/savannah-energy-grows-7m-revenue-to-us160-6m-with-13-increase-in-cash-collections-in-nigeria/) _2026-08-26 · Phenomenal · Phenomenal_ The post Savannah Energy Grows 7M Revenue to US$160.6m, with 13% Increase in Cash Collections in Nigeria appeared first on Phenomenal . 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