Families nationwide are starting to see financial relief as the retail cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) drops, driven by better supply levels and lower depot prices. While price reductions are not uniform, market data indicates that costs have begun to stabilize in major urban centers following a recent period of significant price hikes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

As of late June 2026, the national retail price for cooking gas typically ranges from ₦1,100 to ₦1,650 per kilogramme, though prices can be higher in certain neighborhoods due to logistical challenges, such as transport costs and distance from supply depots. Regional price breakdowns include:

• Lagos, Ibadan, and Abeokuta: ₦1,100 – ₦1,350/kg.

• Benin City, Port Harcourt, and Warri: ₦1,150 – ₦1,400/kg.

• Onitsha and Enugu: ₦1,200 – ₦1,450/kg.

• Abuja: ₦1,250 – ₦1,500/kg.

• Kano and Kaduna: ₦1,300 – ₦1,550/kg, while Maiduguri and parts of the North-East remain higher at up to ₦1,650/kg.

Impact on Cylinder Refills Depending on the location and specific retailer, the cost to refill standard cylinders now falls within these ranges:

• 5kg Cylinder: ₦5,500 – ₦8,250.

• 6kg Cylinder: ₦6,600 – ₦9,900.

• 12.5kg Cylinder: ₦13,750 – ₦20,625.

Industry leaders, including Edu Inyang of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers and Ayobami Olarinoye of the NUPENG LPG Retailers Branch, noted that supply levels are normalizing, leading to increased product availability. While some retailers currently sell to consumers at prices between ₦1,600 and ₦1,800 per kg, marketers remain optimistic that if local supply and imports remain consistent, prices may continue to decrease in the coming weeks.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially commenced the submission of its final list of Senate and House of Representatives candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. This action follows the formal approval of the candidates by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), ensuring compliance with INEC’s established regulatory guidelines.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Several candidates have verified receiving their Form EC9 documentation from INEC as of Monday night. Among those cleared for re-election, House of Representatives members Donald Ojogo and Festus Adefiranye expressed gratitude to the party for the renewed opportunity to represent their constituencies.

A broad spectrum of candidates across various regions has been confirmed, including:

• Senate: Sunday Karimi (Kogi West), Prince Paul Ikonne (Abia South), Emmanuel Udende (Benue Northeast), Adeniyi Adegbonmire (Ondo Central), Titus Tartenger (Benue Northwest), and Olajide Ipinsagba (Ondo North).

• House of Representatives: John Odimayo, Abdulazeez Kaka, Samuel Okezie, Ekumankama Nkama, Abubakar Abdullahi, Festus Olarewaju, Rafiu Ajakaye, Mohammed Mamman, and Raheem Olawuyi.

Official Party Correspondence

In a formal communication dated June 29, APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda and National Secretary Ajibola Basiru confirmed that the finalized list was determined after a thorough review of reports from the party’s Primary Appeal Committees. The party emphasized that this transmission to INEC serves as its definitive stance for the affected constituencies, adhering to the Electoral Act.

Developments in Oyo State

APC candidates in Oyo State have also received their nomination materials in Abuja, specifically Forms EC13D and EC9. The senatorial candidates for the state include Yunus Akintunde, Remi Oseni, and Hannah Ogunesan, alongside a list of 14 confirmed House of Representatives candidates.

During the presentation, Prof. Yilwatda commended the integrity of the Oyo State primaries, describing them as free and fair. He further noted that the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Ali, and his running mate are scheduled to receive their forms this coming Thursday.

Dissenting Voices

While the process moves forward, the exercise has faced some opposition; notably, a group of aggrieved aspirants in Ondo State has staged protests, alleging manipulation within the selection process and urging the party to rectify perceived injustices.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially appealed a recent Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja that instructed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withhold recognition of the party until ongoing legal disputes regarding its registration are resolved. The party maintains that it is still a legally registered entity and asserts that the court’s decision did not constitute an order for its deregistration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• National Publicity Secretary Osa Director confirmed that the party’s legal team has already filed for a stay of execution on the ruling.

• National Secretary Barr. Ikenna Enekweizu clarified that the court’s action was limited to setting aside a prior judgment that had compelled INEC to register the NDC, rather than dissolving the party.

• Enekweizu stated that there is currently no court order preventing the NDC from conducting its operations, and he has encouraged members and supporters to remain focused.

• The party has directed its legal representatives to challenge the judgment at the Court of Appeal, expressing optimism that the ruling will be overturned due to perceived legal errors.

• The NDC has reassured its candidates that activities and preparations for the 2027 general elections will continue as planned.

• Party leadership suggested the timing of the judgment was intended to disrupt their election preparations, but they remain committed to using legal channels to protect the party’s interests.

The Lokoja Federal High Court’s ruling stemmed from an application filed by the Peace Movement Party, which claimed that the logo used by the NDC to secure its registration actually belonged to them.