Here are the leading news highlights from across Nigeria today.
1. PDP Considers Jonathan and Obi for 2027 Presidential Ticket – Governor Bala Mohammed
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed revealed on Thursday that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is evaluating former President Goodluck Jonathan alongside ex-Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as potential candidates for the 2027 presidential election.
2. ADC Demands Forensic Review Amid Unusual Voter Registration Surge in South-West
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged for an independent forensic audit of the recent voter registration data released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party cautioned that unresolved irregularities could undermine the integrity of the 2027 general elections.
3. Ohanaeze Ndigbo Affirms No Obstruction to Igbo Presidential Aspirants in 2027
Contrary to circulating rumors, the prominent Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has clarified that it will not hinder any presidential hopefuls from the South-East region in the upcoming 2027 election.
4. Ebonyi Governor Increases Civil Servants’ Minimum Wage to ₦90,000
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has announced a raise in the minimum salary for state civil servants, boosting it from ₦70,000 to ₦90,000, aiming to improve workers’ welfare.
5. Federal Government Refutes Signing Agreement with ASUU
The Nigerian Federal Government has officially denied reports claiming it has entered into any agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), amidst ongoing negotiations.
6. Nigeria Immigration Service Revises Passport Fees Effective September 2025
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has declared an increase in passport application charges, with new fees set at ₦100,000 and ₦200,000, to be implemented starting September 1, 2025.
7. Dangote Group Partners with Ethiopia to Establish $2.5 Billion Fertilizer Facility
In a strategic move, Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) and the Dangote Group have formalized a shareholders’ agreement to develop a state-of-the-art urea fertilizer manufacturing plant in Ethiopia, marking a significant investment in the Horn of Africa’s agricultural sector.
8. Petrobras Explores Re-Entry into Nigeria’s Offshore Oil Sector
Brazil’s state-owned oil company, Petrobras, is reportedly considering renewed investments in Nigeria’s upstream oil industry, according to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited.
9. Nigerian Railway Corporation Recovers Train Components After Abuja-Kaduna Derailment
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has successfully retrieved a locomotive and passenger coaches from the site of the recent train derailment on the Abuja-Kaduna line, as part of ongoing recovery efforts.
10. EFCC Apprehends 12 Illegal Bureau de Change Operators in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a dozen individuals suspected of operating unauthorized Bureau de Change businesses within Lagos, intensifying the crackdown on financial crimes.
Source: Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria, Friday, August 29
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