Author: Friday Omosola

Mark Jacob, a former Legal Adviser for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has called out FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for trying to control the party’s direction from the outside. Jacob, speaking on Channels Television, pointed out that Wike hasn’t attended a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in over a year yet continues to wield influence. He stated emphatically that Wike cannot expect to direct party matters while being absent. READ ALSO: ‘Stop playing politics, Okpebholo meant well’ – Wike to Obi “You can’t sit at home and dictate what the PDP does,” he said, emphasising that the party is currently in…

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of a property in the city’s Park View Estate, following its alleged connection to a N986 million diesel supply fraud. Justice Dehinde Dipeolu granted the order on Friday, August 1, 2025, after a motion was filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC, represented by counsel C.C. Okezie, sought the order to preserve the property located at No. 29 Oyindamola Shogbesan Street, pending the hearing of a motion for final forfeiture. READ ALSO: EFCC arraigns Bishop Katung, witness testies to defrauding investors of N178m According to the…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has denied accusations of being desperate for power. He stated that his political actions are not driven by personal ambition. Obi, in a statement posted on his X page on Tuesday, said that a true commitment to service can bring about significant change in a single four-year term, and that his proposal for a one-term presidency is a reflection of this conviction. READ ALSO: LP chieftain casts doubt on Obi’s single-term promise, cites past defection The 64-year-old’s remarks come as his pledge to serve for a single term if elected in 2027 continues…

A prominent figure in the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has advised Nigerians against trusting presidential hopeful Peter Obi’s recent pledge to serve only a single four-year term if elected in 2027. Arabambi, who spoke on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief”, pointed to Obi’s past actions. He pointed at the defection of the former governor of Anambra State from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) after being elected governor on that platform, as a reason for skepticism. READ ALSO: LP chieftain casts doubt on Obi’s single-term promise, cites past defection Arabambi, who serves as a factional national publicity secretary for the…

Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), has stressed the importance of creating “bankable” energy projects to secure a sustainable energy future for Africa. Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Ojulari called on governments and industry stakeholders to collaborate on building an investment-friendly energy sector. Ojulari, who also serves on the SPE Nigerian Council, highlighted that Africa must not only compete for global capital but also make a compelling case for the viability of its energy projects. READ ALSO: From…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has announced his intention to run for a second term in the 2026 gubernatorial election. He made the declaration at a meeting with the All Progressive Congress (APC) Central Working Committee at the party’s secretariat on Monday. Oyebanji stated that his decision was motivated by a desire to build on the progress of his first term and the widespread support he has received from various groups across the state. READ ALSO: Fayose endorses Tinubu, Oyebanji for second terms, retains PDP membership The governor, who is approaching the end of his first three-year tenure, expressed gratitude…

Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army and the Northern Senators Forum, has denied recent reports of his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement on his X page on Monday, the senator reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the party and urged media outlets to disregard what he called “speculative headlines.” Yar’adua clarified that not all individuals bearing the Yar’adua surname are politically associated with him. He stated that some media outlets are intentionally creating “mischief” by linking him to other political figures. READ ALSO: APC has deepened poverty more than any govt in history…

The Lagos State Government has served a 21-day ultimatum to the developers of 176 illegal estates. The state government demanded that the estates process their layout approvals or face sanctions. The estates, primarily located in the rapidly developing corridors of Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe, were identified by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development for operating without the necessary government-sanctioned layouts. READ ALSO: Lagos govt reaffirms commitment to security through citizen feedback According to a document released by the ministry, the illegal developments are in violation of the state’s sustainable development goals and the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda. Permanent Secretary…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has affirmed that the state airport project was a collective decision made by the state’s leaders and stakeholders to foster development and connect the state to the world. He made this known while speaking at an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Chief Imam of Ado-Ekiti, Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere Bello. Oyebanji clarified that the airport project, which received a six-month non-scheduled flight approval last December and is awaiting approval for commercial operations, was not a unilateral decision. READ ALSO: Fayose endorses Tinubu, Oyebanji for second terms, retains PDP membership He noted that the airport…

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has approved the allocation of an additional N20 billion in the state’s supplementary budget to further upgrade school infrastructure. He said the new investment is intended to build on the significant improvements the administration has made in public schools since 2020. The governor, in a statement by the Commissioner of the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe, said this followed his administration’s renewed partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). READ ALSO: Gov AbdulRazaq rewards Kwara United with ₦5m, land for Federation Cup victory The governor said, “The process has started…