# The Beacon NG News > The Beacon NG is a trusted Nigerian news platform delivering breaking news, politics, business, entertainment, sports, and insightful stories from Nigeria and around the world. ## Posts - [Flash Floods Displace Over 1,000 Households in Osun State](https://news.thebeaconng.com/flash-floods-displace-over-1000-households-in-osun-state/): Osogbo, Osun State – October 3, 2026 – Severe flash floods have struck parts of Osogbo and Ilesa in Osun State, displacing more than 1,000 households and causi… - [Tension in Osogbo as Residents Loot Warehouse Over Food Scheme Scam](https://news.thebeaconng.com/tension-in-osogbo-as-residents-loot-warehouse-over-food-scheme-scam/): A tense situation unfolded in the Odi-Olowo area of Osogbo on Tuesday when angry residents broke into a warehouse operated by the Global Food Initiative, follo… - [Economic Hardship: Federal, State, LG Workers Begin Warning Strike](https://news.thebeaconng.com/economic-hardship-federal-state-lg-workers-begin-warning-strike/): Public service workers under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) have declared a three-day nationwide warning strike starting from O… - [APC Has Taken Nigeria Deeper Into Poverty – Atiku](https://news.thebeaconng.com/apc-has-taken-nigeria-deeper-into-poverty-atiku/): Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives… - [President Tinubu’s Full Speech](https://news.thebeaconng.com/president-tinubus-full-speech/): ROM REFORM TO PROSPERITY: INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, 1ST OCTOBER 2026. My fellow Nigerians, S… - [Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of Prominent Zimbabwean Businessman and His Wife in Marondera, Zimbabwe](https://news.thebeaconng.com/tragic-helicopter-crash-claims-lives-of-prominent-zimbabwean-businessman-and-his-wife-in-marondera-zimbabwe/): In a devastating incident this evening, Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lulu Muteke, lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Marondera… - [Dangote Says He Is Ready for Legal Battles, Open to Reducing Refinery Stake](https://news.thebeaconng.com/dangote-says-he-is-ready-for-legal-battles-open-to-reducing-refinery-stake/): Aliko Dangote has said he is prepared to face legal challenges involving his businesses; and that he is willing to reduce his ownership of the Dangote Petroleu… - [Tinubu Arrives in Lagos After Four-Week Working Vacation in Europe](https://news.thebeaconng.com/tinubu-arrives-in-lagos-after-four-week-working-vacation-in-europe/): President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria, arriving in Lagos on Tuesday after concluding his extended working vacation in Europe. Tinubu arrived at the pre… - [Demand for Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection Triggers Stock-Outs in Four States](https://news.thebeaconng.com/demand-for-twice-yearly-hiv-prevention-injection-triggers-stock-outs-in-four-states/): Demand for the newly introduced lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable drug used to prevent HIV infection, has surged in parts of Nigeria, leaving participatin… - [FG May Spend N2tn on Electricity Subsidies in 2026](https://news.thebeaconng.com/fg-may-spend-n2tn-on-electricity-subsidies-in-2026/): The Federal Government may spend about N2tn on electricity subsidies in 2026 as it maintains its decision not to increase electricity tariffs in the immediate… - [PETROAN Orders Fuel Stations to Check Meters Over Under-Dispensing](https://news.thebeaconng.com/petroan-orders-fuel-stations-to-check-meters-over-under-dispensing/): PETROAN directs filling stations nationwide to inspect and calibrate fuel meters after NMDPRA warned of under-dispensing and possible sanctions. - [FG Threatens to Shut Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Over Safety Violations](https://news.thebeaconng.com/fg-threatens-to-shut-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway-over-safety-violations/): The Federal Government has threatened to shut the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway within two weeks if motorists and other road users fail to… - [APC Campaign Council Questions Atiku’s Proposed Petrol Production Subsidy](https://news.thebeaconng.com/apc-campaign-council-questions-atikus-proposed-petrol-production-subsidy/): The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has asked the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, to clarify… - [Lagos APC Unveils 2027 Campaign Council, Names Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Ambode](https://news.thebeaconng.com/lagos-apc-unveils-2027-campaign-council-names-sanwo-olu-fashola-ambode-2/): The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has unveiled its campaign council ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Ol… - [Lagos APC Unveils 2027 Campaign Council, Names Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Ambode](https://news.thebeaconng.com/lagos-apc-unveils-2027-campaign-council-names-sanwo-olu-fashola-ambode/): The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has unveiled its campaign council ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Ol… - [Veteran Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84](https://news.thebeaconng.com/veteran-nollywood-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. His death was announced on Wednes… - [Dangote Refinery Opens Historic ₦2.15tn IPO on Nigerian Exchange](https://news.thebeaconng.com/dangote-refinery-opens-historic-%e2%82%a62-15tn-ipo-on-nigerian-exchange/): The Initial Public Offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals opened on the Nigerian Exchange on Monday, attracting intense investor interest as… - [The Silent Pandemic: How Antibiotic Resistance Is Killing Nigerians. By Feyi Akinfesoye](https://news.thebeaconng.com/the-silent-pandemic-how-antibiotic-resistance-is-killing-nigerians-by-feyi-akinfesoye/): Every year, more than 60,000 Nigerians die from infections that modern medicine should easily cure. The culprit is not a new virus or a failing healthcare syst… - [Food or Poison? How Unsafe Nutrition Is Affecting Nigerian Children. By Feyi Akinfesoye](https://news.thebeaconng.com/food-or-poison-how-unsafe-nutrition-is-affecting-nigerian-children-by-feyi-akinfesoye/): Nigeria struggles with two deadly health challenges: millions of children are starving even as contaminated food kills others. UNICEF reports that malnutrition… - [NAFDAC Uncovers Chinese Counterfeit Networks Operating in Nigeria](https://news.thebeaconng.com/nafdac-uncovers-chinese-counterfeit-networks-operating-in-nigeria/): Nigeria has spent years fighting counterfeit products, but the latest revelation by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has taken… - [Tinubu Mourns Former PDP Chairman Bamanga Tukur at 90](https://news.thebeaconng.com/tinubu-mourns-former-pdp-chairman-bamanga-tukur-at-90/): President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bamanga Mohammed Tukur, describing the late politician… - [Uganda’s King Oyo Buried Amid Bitter Succession Dispute](https://news.thebeaconng.com/ugandas-king-oyo-buried-amid-bitter-succession-dispute/): Thousands of mourners gathered in western Uganda on Saturday to bid farewell to King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the former “world’s youngest monarch,”… - [Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to N1,350 Per Litre](https://news.thebeaconng.com/dangote-refinery-raises-petrol-price-to-n1350-per-litre/): The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, by N85 per litre, taking the wholesale price… - [Court Orders INEC to Approve NDC’s Modified Logo for Elections](https://news.thebeaconng.com/court-orders-inec-to-approve-ndcs-modified-logo-for-elections/): The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to approve and use the modified digital logo of the Nigeria D… - [Trump Promises $5,000 Payment to Americans if GOP Wins Midterms](https://news.thebeaconng.com/trump-promises-5000-payment-to-americans-if-gop-wins-midterms/): US President Donald Trump has promised to introduce a $5,000 federal payment for every adult American if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congres… - [NCTO Rejects Claims Over N33.75bn Cash Transfer Payments](https://news.thebeaconng.com/ncto-rejects-claims-over-n33-75bn-cash-transfer-payments/): The National Cash Transfer Office has rejected claims that the Federal Government failed to account for N33.75bn disbursed under its cash transfer programme, s… - [IGP Disu Says Recording Police Officers for Social Media Is Demoralising](https://news.thebeaconng.com/igp-disu-says-recording-police-officers-for-social-media-is-demoralising/): Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has raised concerns over the increasing practice of Nigerians recording police officers with their mobile phones, part… - [Colombia Lifts Decade-Long Suspension on Gun-Carrying Permits](https://news.thebeaconng.com/colombia-lifts-decade-long-suspension-on-gun-carrying-permits/): Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has lifted the country’s general suspension on permits to carry firearms, restoring the ability of eligible gun ow… - [Keyamo Condemns Blockade of Peter Obi in Benue](https://news.thebeaconng.com/keyamo-condemns-blockade-of-peter-obi-in-benue/): Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has condemned the obstruction of Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi du… - [Chinese Counterfeiters Now Operating Inside Nigeria, Using Local Logistics Networks](https://news.thebeaconng.com/chinese-counterfeiters-now-operating-inside-nigeria-using-local-logistics-networks/): The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised fresh concerns over the changing structure of counterfeit trade in Nigeria, saying… - [Tanzania’s President’s Husband is Dead.](https://news.thebeaconng.com/tanzanias-presidents-husband-is-dead/): Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died while receiving treatment for a heart condition in Zanzibar. Vice President… - [Shehu Buba Speaks on Viral Video Linking Him to Bandits](https://news.thebeaconng.com/shehu-buba-speaks-on-viral-video-linking-him-to-bandits/): Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba, has rejected fresh allegations linking him to banditry, describing the claims circulating on… - [Nigeria Must Stop Allowing Counterfeit Products to Flourish](https://news.thebeaconng.com/nigeria-must-stop-allowing-counterfeit-products-to-flourish/): Nigeria’s growing battle with counterfeit and substandard products is no longer a problem confined to fake medicines hidden in obscure warehouses. Increasingly… - [Nigerian-British businessman dies after penis enlargement procedure in Thailand](https://news.thebeaconng.com/nigerian-british-businessman-dies-after-penis-enlargement-procedure-in-thailand/): A 43-year-old Nigerian-British businessman and social media personality, Igho Ubiribo, has died after suffering a fatal pulmonary embolism linked to a cosmetic… - [Osinbajo Raises Alarm Over Chemicals in Fruits After Wife’s Orange Juice Fails Lab Test](https://news.thebeaconng.com/osinbajo-raises-alarm-over-chemicals-in-fruits-after-wifes-orange-juice-fails-lab-test/): Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has raised concerns about food safety in Nigeria after recounting how laboratory analysis of freshly squeezed orange juice… - [Nigeria Must Intensify the Fight Against Counterfeit Products](https://news.thebeaconng.com/nigeria-must-intensify-the-fight-against-counterfeit-products/): Nigeria’s counterfeit products crisis is spreading beyond medicines, raising concerns over food, cosmetics and consumer safety. Stronger enforcement is needed. - [Defence Minister Musa Predicts APC Victory in 2027 Election](https://news.thebeaconng.com/defence-minister-musa-predicts-apc-victory-in-2027-election/): Defence Minister Christopher Musa says the APC will retain the presidency in 2027 and predicts victories for the party in Kaduna State. - [Waka Community Partners SoleScale to Promote Healthier Walking](https://news.thebeaconng.com/waka-community-partners-solescale-to-promote-healthier-walking/): Waka Community International Foundation partners with SoleScale to combine digital insole technology and walking as part of its global preventive health missio… - [FG Makes Tertiary Education Ranking Mandatory in Nigeria](https://news.thebeaconng.com/fg-makes-tertiary-education-ranking-mandatory-in-nigeria/): The Federal Government has made national tertiary education rankings compulsory for universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across Nigeria. - [Tinubu: Nigeria on Track for $1tn Economy by 2030](https://news.thebeaconng.com/tinubu-nigeria-on-track-for-1tn-economy-by-2030/): Tinubu Says Reforms Put Nigeria on Course for $1tn Economy by 2030. President Bola Tinubu says the economic reforms introduced by his administration have put N… - [Bishop Oyedepo Praises Kumuyi as a “Sage”](https://news.thebeaconng.com/bishop-oyedepo-praises-kumuyi-as-a-sage/): Bishop David Oyedepo praises Pastor William Kumuyi as a “sage,” commending his ministry’s global reach and lasting impact at the Global Crusade in Ota. - [INEC Releases 2027 Governorship Candidates, Running Mates](https://news.thebeaconng.com/inec-releases-2027-governorship-candidates-running-mates/): The Independent National Electoral Commission has published the names and personal details of candidates contesting the 2027 governorship elections, formally m… - [Moody’s Positive Outlook for Nigeria: Will Nigerians Feel the Economic Gains?](https://news.thebeaconng.com/moodys-positive-outlook-for-nigeria-will-nigerians-feel-the-economic-gains/): Nigeria has received another piece of encouraging economic news, and the Federal Government is entitled to welcome it. Moody’s has revised Nigeria’s sovereign… - [Nigeria’s Fake Agency Scandal Exposes Dangerous Weaknesses in Government](https://news.thebeaconng.com/nigerias-fake-agency-scandal-exposes-dangerous-weaknesses-in-government/): Nigeria's latest fake-agency scandal should alarm every citizen who cares about the integrity of public institutions. Not because it is the first such case to… - [WAEC Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Grading Anomalies in 2026 WASSCE Results](https://news.thebeaconng.com/waec-faces-scrutiny-over-alleged-grading-anomalies-in-2026-wassce-results/): The West African Examinations Council is facing mounting questions over the credibility of some results from the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Ex… - [Osun Election Violence: Nigeria Must End the Politics of Bloodshed](https://news.thebeaconng.com/osun-election-violence-nigeria-must-end-the-politics-of-bloodshed/): The violence that shadowed the build-up to the Osun State governorship election is another disturbing reminder that, nearly three decades into the Fourth Repub… - [Nigeria Must Move From Hostage Rescue to Kidnap Prevention](https://news.thebeaconng.com/nigeria-must-move-from-hostage-rescue-to-kidnap-prevention/): Nigeria received a rare piece of good news from its troubled security front last week when security forces rescued more than 300 people from captivity in the f… - [Oloye Lekan Alabi Dies at 81 in Ibadan](https://news.thebeaconng.com/oloye-lekan-alabi-dies-at-81-in-ibadan/): badan, August 1, 2026 — Oloye Lekan Alabi, a revered figure in Yoruba culture and politics, passed away this morning in his beloved city of Ibadan. He was a pr… - [Igboho Residents Celebrate Release of Kidnapped Family](https://news.thebeaconng.com/igboho-residents-celebrate-release-of-kidnapped-family/): Residents of Igboho in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State erupted in celebration after a family that had reportedly been kidnapped, including a pregna… - [FG Plans to Embed Journalists With Military Units During Operations](https://news.thebeaconng.com/fg-plans-to-embed-journalists-with-military-units-during-operations/): The Federal Government is considering a new initiative that would allow journalists to accompany military personnel during selected operations as part of effor… - [Lorenz Mba: How the “Waka Man” Built a Global Walking Movement](https://news.thebeaconng.com/lorenz-mba-how-the-waka-man-built-a-global-walking-movement/): The founder and head advocate of the Waka Community International Foundation who is fondly referred to as the "Waka Man" or "Waka Founder" is Lorenz Mba. ​He e… - [How Waka Community Is Turning Walking Into Africa’s New Soft Power](https://news.thebeaconng.com/how-waka-community-is-turning-walking-into-africas-new-soft-power/): In a world where power is often measured by might, the Waka Community International Foundation is making strides through movement, health, and hope. Their phil… - [Challenger Disaster: The Ignored Warnings That Turned 73 Seconds Into Tragedy](https://news.thebeaconng.com/challenger-disaster-the-ignored-warnings-that-turned-73-seconds-into-tragedy/): January 28, 1986 was an unusually crisp winter morning at Cape Canaveral in Florida. On a chilly morning, January 28, 1986, the world watched in anticipation a… - [2026: Will Nigeria’s Year Before the 2027 Elections Become a Year of Zero Governance?](https://news.thebeaconng.com/2026-will-nigerias-year-before-the-2027-elections-become-a-year-of-zero-governance/): As the dawn of 2026 breaks over Nigeria, a palpable sense of foreboding looms in the air. This year is not merely another chapter in the nation's history; it i… - [Abubakar Malami Faces N200bn Property Probe as EFCC Investigation Deepens](https://news.thebeaconng.com/abubakar-malami-faces-n200bn-property-probe-as-efcc-investigation-deepens/): In a dramatic turn of events, the former Attorney General of Nigeria, Abubakar Malami, now finds himself at the center of a corruption storm he once directed a… - [Obasanjo, Fayose and the Decline of Dignity Among Nigeria’s Political Elders](https://news.thebeaconng.com/obasanjo-fayose-and-the-decline-of-dignity-among-nigerias-political-elders/): The recent conflict between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former governor of Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has starkly highlighted the troubling dec… ## Pages - [HTML Sitemap](https://news.thebeaconng.com/html-sitemap/): See all our HTML Sitemap. 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