Author: Gbenga Olaleye

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) and the other two refineries it operates, while officially ruling out any plans to sell the Port Harcourt refinery. This announcement, made by NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, during a company-wide town hall meeting at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, ends weeks of speculation about the future of the country’s most prominent state-owned refining asset. “The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has officially ruled out the sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its…

Indications have emerged suggesting that former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, may be considering a political return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), sparking concerns over the stability of the emerging opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Political analysts and observers warn that Obi’s potential defection to the PDP could fragment the opposition bloc, which has recently been gaining momentum through the ADC-led alliance aimed at challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. The speculation gathered traction on Monday when former Borno State Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, claimed that “credible intelligence” pointed…

The Presidency has affirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is entitled to seek a second term in office, just as his predecessor, the late President Muhammadu Buhari, did. This assertion was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, during an interview with Trust Radio on Wednesday. Mr Onanuga called on political leaders from Northern Nigeria to exercise patience and allow the South to complete its turn in power under the country’s unwritten zoning agreement. He argued that the South had endured eight years under Buhari’s presidency and, as such, deserves the same…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed that the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, is not a card-carrying member of the party. Speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday night, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi clarified Obi’s position within the opposition coalition. Abdullahi maintained, however, that Obi had been an active part of the coalition from its inception. “Peter Obi has been part of the coalition from day one,” he said. “He has attended almost every meeting of the coalition. “The reason Peter Obi has not joined the ADC as a card-carrying member is because he requested…

Prominent northern political leaders have declared strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, calling for power to remain in the South until 2031 in the interest of national unity and political stability. At a citizens’ engagement forum in Kaduna on Tuesday, key figures from across the region, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, governors, ministers, and senior officials, rallied behind the president, citing his performance, inclusive governance, and commitment to fulfilling campaign promises. Vice President Shettima, represented by Dr. Aliyu Modibbo Umar, described Tinubu as a people-focused leader. “He governs with the people, not above them,” Shettima said,…

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is committed to ending the cycle of strikes that have long disrupted the academic calendar in the nation’s tertiary institutions. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, Dr. Alausa revealed that President Bola Tinubu has issued a firm directive to prevent any further strikes by university unions such as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), and others. “The President has directed that not again, and I’ll borrow your word, not again ever…

Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has issued a firm warning to party members, declaring that under his leadership, there will be no tolerance for anti-party activities or internal disloyalty. Speaking to a gathering of party members in Abuja, the former Senate President made it clear that the ADC would only accommodate individuals who are fully committed to its mission and vision, especially as the party aligns itself with a broader opposition coalition. “There will be zero tolerance for anti-party and any form of indiscipline; you are either in ADC or not in ADC,” Mark…

In a renewed drive to combat food insecurity and enhance safety across the Southwest, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has joined forces with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde in a strategic alliance aimed at agricultural development and regional security. The meeting, held behind closed doors at the Oyo State Government House on Tuesday, focused on developing a unified response to the challenges facing both states, which share borders and similar agricultural potential. Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Governor Abiodun highlighted the historic connection between Ogun and Oyo, pointing to the legacy of the old Western Region where Ibadan served…

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has firmly denied allegations that the Presidency offered ministerial slots to Ralph Nwosu, the former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Bwala, in a statement posted to his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, described Nwosu’s claim as false and unfounded, asserting that no government official other than President Tinubu holds the authority to promise or grant ministerial appointments. His response followed allegations made by Nwosu during the ADC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Tuesday. At the meeting, where leadership of the party was formally handed…

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Reconciliation Committee, Senator Bukola Saraki, has denied directing any of his supporters to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held at his residence in Ilorin, Saraki reassured his supporters of his unwavering loyalty to the PDP and expressed confidence that ongoing efforts to reposition the party would soon yield positive results. Addressing party members from all 16 local government councils of the state, Saraki described the gathering as a family meeting aimed at clarifying rumours and fostering unity within the party. “I’m here…