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The Federal Government has announced the suspension of the 15% import duty on petrol and diesel as part of measures to stabilize fuel prices and ensure consistent supply in the domestic market. The decision is aimed at easing pressure on consumers and preventing sudden spikes in fuel costs that could affect transportation and overall economic activities.
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The viability of Nigeria as a unified state is increasingly being questioned by scholars and policy stakeholders due to persistent systemic instability. In 2026, critical indicators including escalating insecurity, targeted violence against religious and ethnic groups, and profound institutional corruption suggest a governance crisis that the current political framework appears unable to resolve.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially presented certificates of return to Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy, following their overwhelming victory in the recent elections. The ceremony, held at the state electoral office, marked the final confirmation of their mandate to lead for the next tenure.
In his remarks, Governor Soludo praised the electoral process, describing it as transparent, credible, and a positive reflection of Nigeria’s democratic journey. He also expressed gratitude to the electorate for their trust and called on all stakeholders to work together in ensuring peace and development across the state.
Nigeria has recorded a rise in domestic fish production, growing from 1.1 million metric tonnes to 1.4 million metric tonnes in 2025. The increase was confirmed by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, highlighting progress in the country’s efforts to boost local aquaculture and reduce dependence on imports.
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BELLO TURJI SPEAKS, AND NIGERIA STANDS ACCUSED
Politics
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun repositioning ahead of the 2027 general elections, drawing clear battle lines as it seeks to rebuild and strengthen its internal structure. Party leaders say the process marks a strategic reset aimed at restoring confidence among members and supporters nationwide.
Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, stressed that unity remains the party’s most urgent task.
He appealed to aggrieved members at all levels to put aside personal differences and return to the fold in the interest of what he described as national rescue.
Wabara noted that internal divisions have weakened the party in recent years, adding that reconciliation and collective purpose are essential if the PDP is to regain its footing as a major political force.
He urged stakeholders to prioritize dialogue, mutual respect, and loyalty to the party’s ideals as preparations for 2027 gather momentum.
Party sources also indicated that ongoing consultations and reconciliation efforts are expected to intensify in the coming months, as the PDP works to present a united front capable of challenging for power in the next election cycle.
Crime
Amid persistent security challenges across the country, the Federal Government has called on senior officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to step up surveillance efforts and uphold strict professionalism in the discharge of their duties, particularly at the nation’s borders.
FG tasks senior Immigration officers on heightened vigilance
The Comptroller General of Immigration Service (CGIS), Kemi Nandap, delivered the charge on Monday in Abuja during the decoration ceremony for 46 officers recently elevated to the rank of controller. She stressed that the new positions come with greater responsibility, noting that the role of the Immigration Service remains critical to national security and border management.
Nandap reminded the newly promoted officers that advancement in a disciplined paramilitary institution such as the NIS is not a routine entitlement or merely a reward for long service. Instead, she explained that promotions are granted based on consistent dedication, proven competence, ethical conduct, and an unwavering commitment to protecting the nation’s interests.
Business
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has urged its members across the country to source Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, expressing confidence that the refinery’s pricing structure will contribute significantly to lowering the cost of petrol nationwide.
Nigeria’s commercial exchange with fellow member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recorded a significant upswing, rising by 43 per cent year-on-year to N6.9 trillion in the first nine months of 2025, compared with N4.82 trillion during the same period in 2024.
As Nigeria prepares to roll out a new tax regime beginning January 2026, the 149 companies currently benefiting from pioneer status incentives (PSI) have been guaranteed an extension of their tax holidays for at least two additional years.
The Nigerian stock market sustained its positive momentum last week, with investors collectively gaining around N1.67 trillion, signaling strong confidence in fundamentally solid stocks despite lighter trading during the Yuletide period.
World
The Trump administration has recalled the US ambassador to Nigeria, along with more than 20 other ambassadors serving across the globe. Reports indicate that chiefs of mission began receiving official notifications from Washington, D.C., informing them that their tenures would conclude in January.
Officials stressed that the recalled ambassadors are not being dismissed from the US Foreign Service and may return to Washington for reassignment or take up other positions within the diplomatic corps if they choose.
Nigeria is among 15 African nations impacted by the shakeup, alongside Algeria, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Gabon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Madagascar, Mauritius, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, and Uganda. Africa emerges as the continent most affected by the move.
