Author: Friday Omosola

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) held its third quarterly consultative meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Wednesday in Abuja, providing a comprehensive update on upcoming electoral activities and affirming its dedication to conducting credible and transparent elections. The meeting was chaired by the Acting Chairman of INEC, May Agbamuche-Mbu, who used the platform to update stakeholders. She began by acknowledging the departure of the former INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on October 7, 2025, and commended his tenure for its notable innovations and maintenance of institutional integrity. READ ALSO: Technology improved elections but cannot cure deeper flaws, says ex-INEC…

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has severed ties with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Making the announcement on Wednesday from the exco chamber in the state Government House, the governor did not reveal his intended new political affiliation. His decision received backing from twenty-three members of the State House of Assembly, including the Speaker. READ ALSO: Diri calls on politicians to improve Nigeria’s healthcare Diri’s resignation follows closely on the heels of his Enugu State counterpart, Peter Mbah, who defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) just 24 hours earlier. Mbah explained his switch, which he delivered in a…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has asserted that the future growth, commercial viability, and long-term endurance of Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector are intrinsically linked to the formation of strategic partnerships. The company’s position was communicated by the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Bayo Ojulari, in an address delivered at the 2025 Inaugural Annual Downstream Petroleum Week yesterday. Ojulari, whose remarks were presented by the Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mumuni Dagazau, noted that Nigeria’s downstream environment is characterised by “transition, opportunity, and strategic reform,” making collaboration essential for a stable energy future. READ ALSO: NNPC receives ₦318bn for frontier…

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has commenced full enforcement actions against all land reclamation projects operating across the state without the mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Approval and Drainage Clearance. The enforcement follows the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued by the state government to developers and individuals involved in unauthorised activities. The deadline for compliance expired on September 25, 2025, following the publication of notices in The Punch and The Nation newspapers on September 18 and 19. READ ALSO: Lagos govt urges farmers to embrace agricultural insurance for sustainability The disclosure was made known in a statement signed by the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that the increasing number of politicians leaving their parties to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is a clear indication of internal fragmentation within the opposition ranks. Speaking at a grand reception in Enugu for Governor Peter Mbah, his cabinet, and thousands of supporters who formally joined the APC, Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu, described the move as a major endorsement of the governing party’s collective vision. “Their departures are not accidents; they reveal the cracks in the walls they built and the strength of the bridges we have constructed,” Shettima said.…

The Federal Government (FG) and the nation’s electricity Generation Companies (GenCos) have finalised the implementation framework for the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan. This major initiative, approved by President Bola Tinubu, is designed to bring financial stability and boost investor confidence in Nigeria’s struggling electricity market. The plan involves issuing up to N4 trillion in government-backed bonds to settle verified legacy debts owed to both generation companies and gas suppliers. READ ALSO: FG removes Maths requirement for Arts, Humanities admissions into tertiary institutions Approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in August 2025, the intervention is the largest of its…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that Nigeria’s energy transition strategy under President Bola Tinubu is expected to unlock investment opportunities exceeding $410 billion between now and 2060. This, he said, will position the nation as a leader in Africa’s renewable energy sector. Speaking at the inaugural Nigerian Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF) 2025 in Abuja on Tuesday, Shettima stated that over $23 billion of this investment is necessary to close the energy access gap for millions of Nigerians currently living without electricity. READ ALSO: Shettima assures Nigerians in diaspora of robust engagement, economic progress Shettima emphasised that as the global…

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a formal request to the Nigerian Senate for the confirmation of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The communication from the President was presented to the Senate during its plenary session on Tuesday by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, who also read other presidential correspondence concerning appointments requiring legislative consent. READ ALSO: No one can question Tinubu’s pardons, Law Professor insists — It’s a constitutional right The letter indicated that the nomination adheres to the constitutional requirement that such appointments be subject to Senate confirmation. The…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has paid a sum of N2 billion to 800 retirees to clear a backlog of gratuity arrears, asserting that making citizens happy is his greatest joy as a leader. The governor revealed that the state government has now expended a cumulative sum of N14.6 billion on gratuity for both state and local government retirees since he assumed office in October 2022. Additionally, he noted that a staggering amount of N25 billion has been paid as pension to the state’s elder statesmen in the last three years. READ ALSO: Oyebanji presents N415.57bn ‘budget of impactful governance’…

The Federal Government, FG, has announced a plan to empower communities susceptible to flooding and other disasters to take ownership of their own safety management. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced this yesterday in Abuja at the 2025 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). Shettima emphasised that preparedness efforts will only yield tangible results if communities are equipped to manage their own safety. READ ALSO: ASUU Strike: Don slams FG’s no-work-no-pay policy, urges respect for university lecturers “None of these efforts will yield results unless we empower and support our communities to take ownership of their safety. They are the foundation…