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It is tempting to say that the debate over fuel subsidy is back to the fore of public conversation, again. Much thanks is owed for this to former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar’s pledge to return the subsidy if voted into office in next year’s general election. A while before this, though, the presentation by the Federal Ministry of Finance, in which the minister sought to account for the effect of the fuel subsidy savings on the federation accounts, lit a fire beneath the subsidy debate. Laudable for its attempt at improving…

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — THE Federal Government, yesterday, said it intends to carry out repair works on the Kara–Berger Bridge on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, for two weeks, just as it cautioned motorists and commuters on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway of possible travel delays.The project, earlier slated to commence in August 2026, was suspended for traffic review following public outcry over short notice and the need for effective traffic management.The two-week rehabilitation project, directed by the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, involves the replacement of deteriorating expansion joints to improve road safety, structural integrity, and long-term traffic flow on…

News » Premier League news » Manchester United newsSeptember 6, 2026 21:35 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Man Utd transfer targets Man Utd to land new left-back in January Manchester United are actively pursuing a new left-back solution for the winter transfer window. The Red Devils were determined to land a new left-back during the summer, but could not find a suitable solution.Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall was the top target, but the club could not convince the Magpies to sanction his transfer.Manchester City’s Rayan Ait-Nouri emerged as an option on deadline day, but there was not sufficient time to finalise a deal.United explored…

IFA Berlin has often been a place to see cutting-edge tech, cool concepts, and interesting prototypes (or should we say weird?). While there certainly have been some of those this year, like iRobot’s Roomba Duo, various humanoid demos, and a flying car concept, 2026 has felt more muted than last year. We’re still seeing the same demos of things like the Saros Rover and the Dreame Cyber X concept. Instead, what I’ve seen is companies really trying to drill down on perfecting the products and product lines that work for them. Here are the trends I saw at IFA Berlin…

Following revelations from the UN nuclear watchdog that the former Syrian regime failed to report holding nuclear material and the discovery in May of an undeclared chemical weapons cache, the Security Council met Thursday to be briefed on the latest developments and discuss the way ahead. Source link

Atiku has stated that Donald Trump’s Energy Policy support his fuel subsidy restoration plan. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that the energy policy of United States President Donald Trump supports his proposal to restore fuel subsidies in Nigeria. Atiku, who has pledged to introduce a new fuel subsidy model if elected president in 2027, made the assertion in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu. The statement, titled “Atiku Boasts of Stakeholders, Trump Support on Fuel Subsidy,” explained that the proposed policy would focus on supporting domestic production and refining rather…

The insurance sector’s recent rally lost momentum on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Thursday as Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc retreated from its recent highs. Sovereign Trust Insurance declined 9.73 percent with its share price falling from N2.26 to N2.04, reversing part of the impressive rally that had seen the stock rank among the market’s top gainers […] The post Insurance Rally Pauses as Profit-Taking Hits Sovereign Trust appeared first on Investors King. Source link

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has suffered a groin injury, with Galatasaray confirming that medical examinations detected a moderate-to-advanced strain in his right adductor muscle group. The Turkish champions said Osimhen underwent MRI and advanced examinations at Acıbadem Hospital alongside teammate Mario Lemina, who was also diagnosed with a similar injury. In a statement, Galatasaray said: “Following the completion of MR and advanced examinations at our sponsor Acıbadem Hospital, advanced-moderate level strain (bleeding and strain) has been detected in the right adductor (groin) muscle group of our footballer Victor Osimhen.” The club added that Lemina had suffered a similar injury,…

Five suspected drug dealers have been arrested during a joint operation by troops of the 90 Amphibious Battalion and officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. The development was disclosed in a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama on Sunday. According to the post, the suspects were arrested during a cordon-and-search operation carried out at about 10:10 pm on September 4 in Ugberukoko Community. The operation was reportedly launched after security operatives received intelligence about alleged drug-peddling activities in the Sapele area. Recommended “During the raid, five suspects…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsSeptember 6, 2026 21:42 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Arsenal transfer targets Joao Pedro was on Arsenal’s radar Arsenal explored the possibility of signing Chelsea striker Joao Pedro earlier this summer, according to BBC journalist Sami Mokbel. The Gunners had a productive summer transfer window with five permanent signings, but they made just one acquisition to bolster their attack.The club pursued a marquee forward throughout the window but ultimately made only one forward signing in the form of Christos Tzolis.Mokbel now reveals that Pedro was one of the top targets for the Gunners over the summer,…