Turaki-Led PDP Faction Endorses G-100 Opposition Alliance Ahead of 2027 Elections
Abuja, Nigeria – September 1, 2026 DDNewsOnline The Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has endorsed the G-100 (a group of 100 opposition stalwarts) driven process…
Atiku Pledges to Direct Local Government Funds to Councils from First Day in Office if Elected in 2027
Abuja, Nigeria – September 1, 2026 DDNewsOnline The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to immediately direct local government funds to councils across Nigeria from his…
EFCC Allocates N100bn Recovered Funds to NELFUND, Recovers Over N1.23tn in 33 Months
Abuja, Nigeria – September 1, 2026 DDNewsOnline Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says the federal government has allocated N100 billion from funds recovered by…
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NIGERIA NEWSCNG Vehicle Conversion Programme Stalls Amid Economic PressureNigeria’s compressed natural gas conversion programme remains stalled at a low percentage, raising concerns over the Federal Government’s target to convert one…
Veekee James’ Husband Dragged Online Over Appearance with Wife at Birthday Party
Lagos, Nigeria – August 31, 2026 DDNews Entertainment Femi Atere, husband of celebrity fashion designer Veekee James, has come under criticism online after a TikTok creator questioned his decision to…
BBNaija Season 11: Sultex and Goddessa Evicted from Show Ya Sef House
Lagos, Nigeria – August 31, 2026 DDNews Entertainment The Big Brother Naija Show Ya Sef house witnessed a double eviction on Sunday night as Sultex and Goddessa were sent packing…
BBNaija Star Tacha Reportedly Arrested in Lagos Over Alleged Rape Claims
Lagos, Nigeria – August 31, 2026 DDNewsOnline Entertainment Big Brother Naija star Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has reportedly been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force in connection with…
Lionel Messi Announces Retirement from International Football
Argentina – August 31, 2026 Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that “hurt” but he understands “the time has come.”…
APC Defends Tinubu’s Reforms as ADC Demands Accountability Over Trillions from Subsidy Removal
Abuja, Nigeria – August 31, 2026 DDNewsOnline The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the removal of petrol subsidy has increased government revenues and…
Police Fire Teargas at Lagos Pensioners Protesting Unpaid Benefits at Lagos House
Ikeja, Lagos – August 31, 2026 DDNewsOnline Police officers have reportedly fired teargas at pensioners protesting at the Lagos House in Ikeja over unpaid pension increases, wage awards and other…