Middle East Crisis Puts Fresh Pressure on Nigeria’s Fuel Prices
Nigeria is facing renewed pressure on energy costs as disruptions to global oil supplies push crude prices higher, raising concerns over petrol, diesel, transport and production costs across the country.…
EKITI ORIGIN ALLEGATION: WE WELCOME YAYI’S LAWSUIT, COURTROOM IS ARENA OF TRUTH NOT MEDIA GIMMICKS — HUNYE FIRES BACK
The political battle over the true ancestry of Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has taken a dramatic turn. Hon. Abayomi Hunye, leader of Ogun West Concerned Stakeholders, has…
APC GOVERNORS REJECT WIKE’S RAINBOW COALITION AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTION
ABUJA, NIGERIA — September 16, 2026 The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) has rejected political arrangements associated with the proposed “Rainbow Coalition” promoted by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom…
Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84
Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84.The actor’s death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs,…
DDNEWS-NEWSPAPER HEADLINE FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH 2026 UPDATE
NIGERIA NEWSNOLLYWOOD LOSES ICON AS VETERAN ACTOR OLU JACOBS PASSES ONVeteran actor Olu Jacobs has passed on after decades of service to stage and screen. He was widely regarded as…
From Viral Hits to Silence: Why Some Nigerian Artistes Fade from the Spotlight
Lagos, Nigeria – September 15, 2026 DDNewsOnline By Efunbajo Victoria The Nigerian music industry has produced artistes who seemed destined to dominate the scene after releasing just a few successful…
NBA Leadership Meets IGP, Seeks Stronger Police-Lawyer Cooperation
Abuja, Nigeria – September 15, 2026 DDNewsOnline The newly elected Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) leadership, led by President Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, met with Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu at…
Wike Reaffirms Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election, Says PDP Can Still Field Candidates
Abuja, Nigeria – September 15, 2026 DDNewsOnline The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that his support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027…
Oyo APM Candidate Adekanmbi Denies Being Makinde’s Surrogate, Says He Owns Every Decision
Ibadan, Oyo State – September 15, 2026 DDNewsOnline The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, has denied being a political surrogate of Governor…
2027 Elections: Group Warns Against Vote Manipulation, Stakeholders Demand Credible Polls
A civil society group has warned against any attempt to manipulate or predetermine the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, as stakeholders continue to raise concerns over the credibility of…