Author: Olóyè Gbenga

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to urgently implement political and economic reforms, warning that Nigeria’s development remains stunted without bold structural changes and inclusive governance. In a statement marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, Minority Leader Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP–Rivers) said the moment calls not just for celebration, but for sober reflection on the nation’s progress and persistent challenges. “We must face the uncomfortable truth that our political and economic structures need deliberate and timely reforms,” Chinda stated, according to the News Agency of Nigeria. He emphasised the need for fairness, equity, and…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed all commissioners and other public office holders in his administration with immediate effect, following a recent Supreme Court judgment that reasserted his executive authority after months of constitutional uncertainty. The announcement was made in a statement released Wednesday evening by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, in Port Harcourt. It came shortly after a valedictory session held at the Government House as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. “Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has thanked members of his cabinet for their services and contributions to the development…

The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address, accusing the government of offering Nigerians “empty rhetoric and statistics” in the face of deepening poverty, hunger, and insecurity. In a strongly worded statement issued on Wednesday, Atiku’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Mr. Phrank Shaibu, dismissed Tinubu’s October 1 speech as disconnected from the lived realities of ordinary Nigerians. “Citizens cannot eat statistics or sleep on PowerPoint slides,” Shaibu said. “True progress is not about GDP figures, but about whether people can feed their families, send their children to school, access quality healthcare,…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to ensure that the touted successes of ongoing economic reforms are meaningfully reflected in the lives of ordinary Nigerians. The association stressed that true national progress must go beyond favourable statistics to touch the daily realities of citizens. CAN’s position came in response to President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address, in which he highlighted signs of economic recovery. According to the President, Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.23 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, the fastest pace in four years and above the International…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has pledged to intervene in the ongoing travails of Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, particularly concerning the Federal Government’s actions against him, including the freezing of his bank accounts. Igboho, accompanied by a group of supporters, paid a visit to the monarch at his Bodija residence in Ibadan on Monday. The meeting, which lasted approximately 40 minutes, focused on security concerns in the South-West and Igboho’s protracted dispute with the Federal Government. A statement issued by Igboho’s media office on Wednesday revealed that the discussions addressed insecurity…

Nigeria expended a total of $2.86 billion on servicing its external debt in the first eight months of 2025, representing 69.1 per cent of the country’s total foreign payments during the period, according to international payment data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday. Read latest news report on economy  This compares to $3.06 billion spent on external debt service in the corresponding period of 2024, which made up 70.7 per cent of total foreign payments amounting to $4.33 billion. Despite a reduction of $198 million in absolute debt service payments year-on-year, the data reveals that debt…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has called on Nigerians to rise above division and embrace unity, enterprise, and collective responsibility to build a stronger and more prosperous nation. Speaking through his Deputy, Monday Onyeme, at a ceremony commemorating Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary on Wednesday, Governor Oborevwori highlighted the significance of the day as an opportunity for national reflection and renewed commitment to unity, peace, and sustainable development. “The true strength of Delta lies in its people,” the governor said. “As we mark Nigeria’s independence, let us also embrace independence in our daily lives—independence from ethnic division and rivalry, from…

As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence anniversary, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called for greater adherence to the rule of law, warning that the country’s democracy cannot thrive without a robust constitutional framework and respect for judicial authority. In his Independence Day message, Governor Adeleke described the occasion as a moment of deep national reflection on democracy, governance, and the role of institutions in shaping Nigeria’s future. “We have made progress but we can move faster and better,” Adeleke stated. “We should continue to protect the foundation of our national existence—the Constitution and its interpretation by a truly…

In a rousing Independence Day message to mark Nigeria’s 65th anniversary of nationhood, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised the youth of Nigeria as the country’s “greatest assets” and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering them through innovation, education, and economic support. Addressing the nation on Wednesday, President Tinubu emphasised the central role of young Nigerians in shaping the country’s future, calling on them to “dream big, innovate, and conquer more territories” across diverse fields such as science, technology, sports, and the arts. “You are the future and the greatest assets of this blessed country,” President Tinubu said in his national…

Lagos State has successfully recovered N1.5 billion in outstanding taxes from a commercial bank, marking a significant victory in the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen fiscal governance, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), announced on Tuesday. Speaking at a press briefing in Alausa to mark his second year in office, Pedro said the recovery was the result of enforcement actions taken by the Ministry of Justice. He highlighted the establishment of specialized revenue courts at both the High Court and magistrate court levels, as well as the creation of a dedicated Revenue Recovery Unit, which…