Nigeria has continued to dominate Africa’s crude oil landscape, retaining its position as the continent’s highest oil producer after recording a modest improvement in production levels at the start of 2026. Although the increase signals…
Awujale: Gov. Abiodun Rejects Claims of Pressuring Kingmakers…
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has denied reports suggesting a dispute with kingmakers over the selection of the new Awujale of Ijebuland, dismissing claims that he attempted to intimidate the Council of Afobajes…
Ex-Minister Shittu Warns Against Granting Amnesty to Bandits
A former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has cautioned that granting amnesty to bandits could encourage criminality and worsen insecurity across Nigeria. Gossip News Now reports that Shittu issued the warning on Wednesday during an…
Elections Require Certainty, INEC Must Give 360-Day Notice…
The Executive Director of the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), Clement Nwankwo, has stressed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must issue election notices at least 360 days before any election, in accordance…
Kano Residents in Darkness as KEDCO Staff Begin…
Residents of Kano metropolis and neighbouring areas were plunged into darkness on Wednesday, January 21, after workers of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) commenced an indefinite strike over alleged poor working conditions. Gossip News…
Dollar vs Naira Today: Current Black Market and…
What is the current exchange rate between the United States Dollar and the Nigerian Naira on the black market, commonly referred to as the parallel market or Aboki FX? Below is an update on the…
Court Removes Abure as Labour Party Chairman, Recognises…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the removal of Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Nenadi Usman-led National…
Ogun State Suspends Selection Process for New Awujale,…
The Ogun State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of the ongoing selection process to appoint the next Awujale of Ijebuland. The directive was issued in a letter dated January 20, 2026, signed by the…
APC’s No Automatic Ticket Policy Could Be Targeting…
The Director of the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies, Anthony Ikila, has suggested that the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s policy of not granting automatic tickets to incumbent officeholders may be aimed at Rivers…