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BREAKING: Hardship: Foursquare GO Urges Nigerians Not to Abandon Faith

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By Spotlight African Reporters | Abuja September 25, 2026 The General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Rev. Sam Aboyeji, has urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in their faith despite the economic hardship and mounting pressures facing citizens across the country. Aboyeji gave the advice during the first District Convocation and District Anniversary of the Foursquare Gospel Church, Pleasure District, in Lagos. Represented at the event by the Ikeja Axis Coordinator, Rev. Ayomide Abraham, the cleric encouraged Nigerians to continue trusting God for better times while remaining grateful for His provisions.  He acknowledged the economic pressure associated with high petrol prices but urged citizens to also recognise developments in the country, including improvements in infrastructure and access to student loans. The Foursquare leader further called on Nigerians to continue praying for economic recovery and an end to insecurity, while encouraging Christi...
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Atiku’s Fuel Subsidy Plan Will Return Nigeria to Era of Corruption — APC Chieftain

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ABUJA, August 25, 2026 — An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain has warned that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore fuel subsidy could plunge Nigeria back into an era of corruption, fraud and diversion of public funds.
The APC figure argued that the subsidy regime had historically created opportunities for financial leakages, manipulation and the alleged diversion of billions of naira meant to cushion the impact of fuel costs on Nigerians.
According to the chieftain, returning to the subsidy system would reverse ongoing efforts to reform the petroleum sector and establish greater transparency in the management of public resources.
The warning followed Atiku’s renewed advocacy for policies aimed at reducing the economic hardship facing Nigerians, including his proposal for a return to fuel subsidy as part of measures to lower petrol prices and ease the cost-of-living crisis.
The APC chieftain, however, maintained that rather than restoring subsidy, the government should pursue measures that increase domestic refining capacity, strengthen competition in the downstream petroleum sector and provide targeted assistance to vulnerable Nigerians.
The controversy over fuel subsidy remains one of Nigeria’s most politically sensitive economic issues, with supporters arguing that subsidies can protect citizens from high fuel prices, while critics say the system has historically been vulnerable to abuse and imposes a heavy burden on public finances.
The latest exchange is expected to further intensify debate over the best approach to addressing rising living costs while protecting public funds and ensuring long-term stability in Nigeria’s petroleum sector.

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Police Uncover Fake Diplomatic, Government Number Plate Syndicate in FCT

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Police Uncover Fake Diplomatic, Government Number Plate Syndicate in FCT Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has uncovered a criminal syndicate allegedly involved in the production and circulation of fake diplomatic and government vehicle number plates within the nation's capital. According to the police, the illegal network manufactured counterfeit number plates that were allegedly used by criminals to evade security checkpoints, gain unauthorized access to restricted government facilities, and carry out unlawful activities while posing as government officials or members of the diplomatic community. The operation followed intelligence gathering and surveillance by security operatives, leading to the recovery of several fake diplomatic and government number plates, as well as materials believed to have been used in their production. The FCT Police Command said investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest other members of the syndicate, while eff...
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Trump Backs U.S. Diesel Export Ban as Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs

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NSCDC Mining Marshals Issue Final Warning to Illegal Miners in Kogi, Vow Strict Enforcement

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  NSCDC Mining Marshals Issue Final Warning to Illegal Miners in Kogi, Vow Strict Enforcement By Spotlight African Reporters Ankpa, Kogi State – The Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Onoja Attah , has issued a strong warning to illegal miners operating in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, declaring that the era of unlawful mining activities has come to an end. The warning was delivered during a strategic meeting with the Ejeh of Ankpa and Chairman of the Ankpa Traditional Council, Alhaji Abubakar Yakubu Ahmed , where both parties resolved to strengthen collaboration to eliminate illegal coal mining and promote safe, regulated mining operations across the area. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake , and the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi , ACC Attah urged residents to engage only with duly licensed mining compan...
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