Author: Damilola Olufemi

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the internal crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has largely subsided—at least for the time being—following the recent defection of some top members, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Monday, Wike acknowledged that while the turbulence within the party has eased, certain lingering issues still require attention. “The crisis in PDP is over for now, because there are still some things remaining,” he said. Wike outlines conditions for peace The former Rivers State governor also outlined conditions for sustainable peace in the…

Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, says Nigerians can expect uninterrupted electricity supply before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in 2027. Speaking at the commissioning of the Kwaru 1x15MVA, 33/11KV injection substation in Ikotun-Egbe, Lagos, Adelabu reaffirmed the president’s determination to overhaul Nigeria’s power sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda. “The present administration in Nigeria, led by His Excellency, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with the Renewed Hope Agenda, recognizes that energy is not merely a commodity; it is the backbone of economic growth and job creation,” Adelabu said at the weekend event. He noted that the federal government has…

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has been ruled out indefinitely due to what the club has described as a “minor muscle injury in his right leg,” according to a statement released on Sunday. The 38-year-old football icon was forced off the field just 11 minutes into Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup clash against Mexico’s Necaxa, which ended in a penalty shootout win for the MLS side. Despite the early setback, Messi walked off unassisted and headed straight to the locker room. “Messi underwent medical tests to evaluate the extent of the muscle discomfort he experienced,” Inter Miami said. “The results confirmed…

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has claimed that the momentum that brought in millions of votes for Peter Obi during the 2023 general elections will not survive if Obi becomes Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the 2027 presidential race. Obi, who contested under the Labour Party (LP), and Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, were both defeated by President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tinubu emerged victorious with 8,794,726 votes, while Atiku scored 6,984,520 and Obi secured 6,101,533 votes. Speaking on *lChannels Television’s Sunday Politics, Keyamo dismissed the recently formed opposition coalition spearheaded…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has criticised the persistent lack of accountability among public officials, particularly at both federal and state levels. Speaking on Sunrise, a Channels Television programme aired on Saturday, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP’s Deputy Director, said that many Nigerians view state governors as reckless in the use of public resources. “The reality on the ground today is that most Nigerians perceive the governors as being profligate. It speaks to the level of poverty in Nigeria,” he said. SERAP seeks o foreign assements Oluwadare added that the President does not need to rely on foreign assessments to…

The Japanese government has donated N3.6 billion worth of road construction and maintenance equipment to the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), in a move officials describe as a boost to Nigeria’s infrastructure renewal efforts. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony on Saturday at FERMA’s asphalt yard in Kuje, Abuja, Aderemi Oseni, chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on FERMA, commended the agency’s leadership for its outstanding performance and innovative approach to maintaining Nigeria’s road network. “At the National Assembly, we have no doubt that with your expertise and the necessary autonomy to perform, our roads will become enablers of a…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has revealed that at least 165 people have died and 82 are missing as a result of this year’s flood disasters across Nigeria. The data, released via the agency’s dashboard on Friday, showed that a total of 119,791 persons have so far been affected by the flooding in 43 Local Government Areas (LGAs) spread across 19 states. NEMA also reported that 138 individuals sustained varying degrees of injuries, while 43,936 have been displaced. In addition, 8,594 houses were affected and 8,278 farmlands destroyed. The agency noted that women and children bear the brunt of…

Leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has said she no longer identifies with Nigeria, her country of ancestral origin. Speaking on the Rosebud podcast hosted by Gyles Brandreth on Friday, Badenoch reflected on her Nigerian roots and evolving sense of identity. “I have not renewed my Nigerian passport; I think not since the early 2000s. I don’t identify with it \[Nigeria] anymore; most of my life has been in the UK, and I’ve just never felt the need to,” she said. The UK minister explained that while her Nigerian heritage remains part of her history, it no…

Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, has criticised the federal government’s economic direction, saying its relentless push for revenue is doing more harm than good. Sppaking during an interview on Politics Today aired on Channels Television on Friday, Utomi said the government’s “obsession” with generating revenue is weakening the economy instead of strengthening it. “Most non-productive sectors, the political class, for example, and we need to get the resources that are available to go directly into ramping up food first of all, and then the value chain from those factor endowments around agriculture,” he stated. He argued that rather than…

President John Mahama of Ghana has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the safety and well-being of Nigerians and their businesses in the country