Here are the top 15 stories making headlines in Nigeria today. Read, share and drop your opinion in the comments.
1. TINUBU APPROVES N52,500 MINIMUM PENSION AND FREE HEALTHCARE FOR RETIREES
President Bola Tinubu has approved N52,500 as minimum pension for eligible retirees in Nigeria.
The President also launched a free healthcare scheme for retirees as part of efforts to improve their welfare.
Many pensioners who have waited for years for gratuities and improved pensions have welcomed the announcement, while others say they want to see quick implementation and not just promises.
For many retired workers, this is a big relief if the government truly pays on time.
2. NO N210 TRILLION MISSING IN NNPC, SAYS EX-GCEO KYARI
Former Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, Mele Kyari, has told the Senate that no money is missing in NNPC.
Kyari said the N210 trillion discrepancy being reported is not missing money, but an accounting issue that has been misunderstood.
He explained that under his watch, nothing was missing and he is ready to defend the records.
The Senate is still looking into the matter as Nigerians demand full transparency on oil money.
3. 2027: OBI UNVEILS AGENDA, PRIORITISES SECURITY AND ECONOMY
Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has unveiled his agenda for 2027.
Obi said his priority will be security, economy, education and cutting waste in government.
He promised to secure Nigeria, create jobs, support local production and make life easier for ordinary Nigerians.
His supporters say he is the change Nigeria needs, while APC supporters say Tinubu is already doing the work.
4. MAKINDE PRESENTS N1.12 TRILLION 2027 BUDGET
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented a N1.12 trillion budget for 2027 to the Oyo State House of Assembly.
Makinde said the budget is his final budget and it will focus on infrastructure, education, health, agriculture and security.
He said the budget is designed to consolidate his achievements and leave Oyo better than he met it.
Residents are now waiting to see how the budget will affect their daily lives.
5. 2027: ABDULSALAMI PANEL FLAGS 109 BREACHES, WARNS OF ELECTION VIOLENCE
The Abdulsalami Abubakar Peace Panel has flagged 109 breaches ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The panel warned that election violence is rising and called on politicians, parties and supporters to stop hate speech, vote buying and attacks.
The panel urged INEC, security agencies and political leaders to act fast to protect lives and votes in 2027.
Many Nigerians agree that peace is the most important thing before, during and after the election.
6. TINUBU’S HARDSHIP MAKES NIGERIANS MISS BUHARI – AMAECHI
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the hardship under President Tinubu is making Nigerians miss former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Amaechi said many Nigerians who complained about Buhari are now saying Buhari’s time was better.
APC supporters have dismissed the comment, saying Tinubu’s reforms are painful now but will bring long term prosperity.
The debate continues on social media: Is life better now or during Buhari?
7. SENATE PASSES BILL TO BRING FINTECHS UNDER CBN CONTROL
The Senate has passed a bill to bring major fintechs and non-bank financial firms under the control of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
The bill is meant to strengthen regulation, protect customers’ money, stop fraud and bring sanity to the fast growing fintech sector.
Many fintech operators are watching to see how the new law will affect their operations.
Customers hope it will make their money safer.
8. INEC SPEAKS ON TINUBU’S ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS AND ATIKU’S CANDIDACY
INEC has spoken on the controversy over President Tinubu’s academic credentials and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s candidacy for 2027.
The commission said it will follow the law and the constitution in handling all candidates and their documents.
The issue has been trending on social media, with opposition supporters asking questions and APC supporters saying Tinubu’s records are clear.
INEC says Nigerians should wait for the official publication of candidates.
9. ORJI KALU: I SOLD ARMS TO GADDAFI AND ANTI-APARTHEID FIGHTERS
Senator Orji Kalu has continued to trend after he admitted on live TV that he sold arms to anyone with money.
In the interview, he said he sold to buyers in DRC, Namibia and even to Libya under Gaddafi and anti-apartheid fighters in South Africa.
He said he stopped because his parents asked him to stop.
The confession has sparked serious debate about security, arms proliferation and the past of Nigerian politicians.
10. SOUTHERN AND MIDDLE BELT LEADERS DEMAND FORENSIC AUDIT OF VOTERS REGISTER
Southern and Middle Belt leaders have demanded a full forensic audit of the INEC voters register.
This is coming after INEC announced the deletion of 1,608,660 invalid voter registrations and 1,749 deceased persons from the register.
The leaders said the register still has AI photos, duplicate registrations and strange names, and they want a complete clean up before 2027.
INEC says it will publish a cleaned register in December.
11. ABIA 2027: AGBAZUERE MAKES U-TURN, BACKS OTTI’S 2ND TERM BID
In Abia State, former Chief of Staff, Agbazuere, has made a U-turn and now backs Governor Alex Otti’s second term bid.
Agbazuere said Otti has performed well in infrastructure, education and health, and deserves another term to consolidate.
The move has shocked many in Abia politics, as Agbazuere was previously seen as a critic.
Otti supporters say it is proof that good work speaks for itself.
12. ROAD CRASHES CLAIM 3,445 LIVES IN 9 MONTHS NATIONWIDE – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has revealed that road crashes claimed 3,445 lives in 9 months across Nigeria.
The FRSC blamed speeding, bad roads, drunk driving and reckless overtaking for most of the crashes.
The agency is calling on drivers to slow down, obey traffic rules and ensure their vehicles are in good condition.
Many families have lost loved ones, and Nigerians are calling for safer roads.
13. HOW I WAS IMPRISONED AFTER REJECTING US ASYLUM – OBASANJO
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed how he was imprisoned after rejecting US political asylum during Abacha’s regime.
Obasanjo said he chose to face Abacha in Nigeria instead of running away to America.
He said he was ready to die for Nigeria, and that decision shaped his life and leadership.
Many Nigerians have praised his courage and sacrifice.
14. WORST OF ECONOMIC CRISIS OVER, SAYS TINUBU CAMPAIGN SPOKESPERSON
The Tinubu campaign spokesperson has said the worst of the economic crisis is over.
He said Tinubu’s reforms are now showing results, with improved revenue for states, better salary payments, and growing investor confidence.
Opposition supporters disagree, saying food prices are still high and ordinary Nigerians are still suffering.
The question remains: Are you feeling the improvement in your pocket?
15. DELIVER YOUR WARD FOR APC, GET N10M, WIKE TELLS COUNCILLORS
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has told councillors to deliver their wards for APC and get N10 million reward.
Wike said the N10 million reward is not vote buying, but motivation for hard work.
Opposition parties have condemned the statement, saying it is vote buying and an insult to democracy.
APC supporters say it is normal party mobilisation.
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