Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has reiterated that the Presidency will not reintroduce fuel subsidy, despite widespread concerns over the rising cost of living following its removal. Oyedele made the remarks on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, during press interactions on the sidelines of a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and a group of global institutional investors in Paris, as part of a three-nation working visit. The minister's comments come amid growing public pressure fuelled by surging petrol prices linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis. Oyedele stated that the government would not reverse the subsidy removal, arguing that subsidies create "destruction for...

Arsenal’s run to the Champions League final has somehow flown under the radar, despite the scale of the achievement. With immense pressure on Mikel Arteta’s side to finally end a 22-year Premier League title drought, their impressive unbeaten journey to the final in Budapest hasn’t received the recognition it merits. Bukayo Saka’s first-half finish sealed a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their semi-final, completing a 2-1 aggregate win and booking their place in the showpiece event. While their performance at the Emirates wasn’t their most dazzling, some of Arsenal’s standout displays this season have come in Europe. They remain the only unbeaten team left...

Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has reiterated that the Presidency will not reintroduce fuel subsidy, despite widespread...

Arsenal’s run to the Champions League final has somehow flown under the radar, despite the scale of the achievement. With immense pressure on Mikel Arteta’s...