Author: Gbenga Oluranti Olaleye

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is bracing for another round of crucial discussions as the party’s elected governors have called for an emergency meeting to address ongoing crises threatening the party’s unity and direction. The meeting is set to take place in Asaba, Delta State, on Friday, January 31, and will run through to Saturday, February 1, with the aim of tackling various internal challenges. The call for the meeting follows a chaotic Board of Trustees (BoT) session held on Wednesday, January 29, in Abuja, which descended into disorder after supporters of Senator Samuel Anyanwu reportedly attacked former PDP Youth…

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has reaffirmed that his stance on the current state of governance in Nigeria would remain unchanged, even if he were still serving in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. This declaration came in response to a remark by the President’s Special Adviser on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, on Thursday, January 30. El-Rufai, speaking at a national conference in Abuja on Monday, January 27, described the state of governance and opposition in the country as a “national emergency.” He also expressed concerns over the lack of internal democracy within the ruling All Progressives Congress…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned its ruling on the bail application of former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore until Thursday, January 31, 2025. Sowore, who is facing 17 counts of cybercrime, is accused by the Nigerian Police Force of using his verified X handle to post a tweet referring to the Inspector General of Police as “illegal IGP Kayode Egbetokun.” The police have claimed that the statement was false and intended to incite public disorder. Justice Musa Liman made the decision after hearing arguments from Sowore’s counsel, Marshall Abubakar, and the prosecution’s representative, Udey Jonathan. Sowore,…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, over alleged anti-party activities. Aregbesola, who governed Osun State for two terms, had been leading a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives, which was later rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus. The APC leadership confirmed his expulsion in an official letter on Wednesday, accusing him of violating Article 21 of the party’s constitution, which addresses disciplinary actions for members. The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” stated that the State Executive Committee (SEC)…

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has assured Nigerians that the President Bola Tinubu administration will achieve significant development in 2025, declaring that the era of excuses for non-performance is over. Speaking on Monday, January 27, night after receiving the ThisDay Award for Minister of the Year, Wike emphasised the government’s commitment to infrastructure and development, stating, “This year, 2025, we will see more developments and more infrastructure, that is what is basic for us. We have no time for excuses; the time for excuses has gone.” Wike thanked President Bola Tinubu for giving him the opportunity to contribute…

The wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), has distributed N50,000 grants to 1,000 women petty traders in Kwara State, totalling N50 million, aimed at re-capitalising their existing businesses. The presentation was made during the inauguration of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)/RHI Community ICT Centre in Ilorin, the state capital, on Tuesday, January 28. Senator Tinubu also launched other key projects, including the newly reconstructed Civil Service Clinic, which has been named in honour of the wife of the Kwara State Governor, Olufolake Abdulrazaq. As part of the RHI Social Investment Programme,…

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported an impressive revenue collection of N180.75 billion from cargoes imported into the country in 2024. This marks a significant 99.89% increase compared to the N90.43 billion generated in 2023. At a press conference held at the command’s headquarters in Lagos, Command Area Controller Michael Awe highlighted that the total revenue generated surpassed the set target of N179.74 billion for the year, with an additional N1.01 billion achieved, reflecting a 0.56% increase over the target. Awe praised the command’s performance, noting that the revenue boost demonstrated a strong…

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has granted 25-year gas distribution licences to 10 companies in a move aimed at enhancing domestic gas utilisation across the country. The licences, issued on Tuesday in Abuja, will enable these companies to establish, construct, and operate gas distribution networks in key regions of Nigeria. The awarded licences cover franchise areas in Lagos, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, and Benin City, with a primary goal of ensuring that natural gas reaches households and industries in the southwestern and southern parts of the country. The initiative is part of Nigeria’s…

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has issued a stern warning to financial institutions, stressing that any violations of the newly launched Nigeria Foreign Exchange (FX) Code will lead to severe sanctions. During the launch of the FX Code at the CBN headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, January 28,, Cardoso emphasised the critical role the framework will play in restoring trust and transparency in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market. He described the FX Code as a comprehensive and enforceable set of guidelines designed to address past abuses and unethical practices that have undermined the integrity of…

President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria is leveraging over $3.25 billion in foreign investment to ensure a steady and reliable power supply for 23.7 million people across the country.This investment, which includes contributions from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank, is central to Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to electrify its most remote and hard-to-reach communities, with a focus on achieving energy equity.Tinubu made the announcement at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, which recently concluded in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.The summit focused on improving energy access across the African continent, and Tinubu took the opportunity to reaffirm…