Author: Gbenga Olaleye

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has attributed the limited functionality of the Baro Inland Port to the absence of adequate road and rail infrastructure linkages, despite its commissioning in 2019. Speaking on Tuesday before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the Rehabilitation and Operationalisation of the Baro Inland Port, Oyetola acknowledged the operational challenges but assured that the Tinubu administration is committed to revitalising the port as a key inland gateway to stimulate Nigeria’s commercial activities. “Although commissioned in 2019 by the previous administration, the port has faced operational constraints, chief among them the absence…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned Nigerians against registering multiple times during the upcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, warning that violators will face severe consequences, including complete removal from the voter register. Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq, INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Plateau State, issued the warning during a meeting with key stakeholders ahead of the CVR’s nationwide resumption. “Voter registration is not only a fundamental right but also a duty of every eligible citizen of Nigeria. No individual can vote in an election unless they are duly registered,” Sadiq said. He urged all Nigerians aged 18 and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly hinted at his support for the re-election bid of Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, reaffirming a two-decade-long friendship and pledging continued collaboration between the federal and Anambra state governments. Governor Soludo visited the president at the Aso Villa on Tuesday, where he revealed that their discussions focused on pressing national issues including the economy and security, though he refrained from disclosing full details to the press. In a Facebook post shared on Wednesday, President Tinubu confirmed the visit and echoed Soludo’s remarks, praising the governor’s reform-minded leadership and progressivism. He also affirmed his…

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has reiterated the party’s unwavering stance against political imposition, special privileges, and unaccountable governance, as it prepares for the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Tuesday during the 2025 International Youth Day celebration held in Abuja and organised by the ADC National Youth Wing, Mark – represented by Salihu Lukman, former APC National Vice Chairman (North-West) – said the ADC would position itself as a principled and people-focused alternative, particularly for Nigeria’s youth and progressive-minded citizens. The event, themed “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”, brought together youth…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling poverty by fostering the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the nation, stating that Nigerians have “no reason to be poor.” Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 8th Expanded National MSME Clinic held in Calabar, Cross River State, on Wednesday, President Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s vast potential, underpinned by its abundant human and natural resources. “Cross River, for instance, possesses fertile land capable of sustaining nearly every crop. The Federal Government plans to plant 100 million oil palm trees – and no other state is better…

A senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figure, Umar Sani, has expressed doubts over the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, keeping his promise to serve only one term if elected president. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, Sani acknowledged Obi’s integrity but warned that pressure from his supporters might prevent him from honouring the pledge. “Mr Peter Obi could be very sincere, you know. But the issue is not about Obi’s integrity; it’s about how he panders to his supporters,” Sani said. “His supporters will not agree [to the one term] because…

The Federal Government has clarified the differing responses to two recent aviation-related incidents involving passengers Comfort Emmanson and popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as Kwam 1, following public outcry over perceived selective justice. The controversy stems from the remand of Comfort Emmanson, who allegedly assaulted crew members on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, while Kwam 1, accused of disrupting a ValueJet flight in Abuja last week, faced no court action. Addressing the matter during an appearance on The Morning Brief on Channels Television, Mike Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria…

Prominent human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, on Tuesday led a protest to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) headquarters in Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the discharge certificate of Ms Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a corps member whose service year was allegedly extended unjustly. The protest came in the wake of serious allegations of political victimisation and abuse of office by NYSC officials, sparking widespread outrage among human rights advocates and legal practitioners. Addressing the demonstrators, Sowore insisted that Ms Uguamaye had dutifully completed her national service and was entitled to her discharge certificate without delay.…

The Ogun State Government has clarified that it is unaware of any official action to seal properties belonging to former Governor and current Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel. At a press briefing held at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta on Monday, Commissioner for Urban and Physical Planning, Mr Tunji Odunlami, addressed the issue, stating that the notices served on the properties in question were not sealing orders but stop-and-quit notices. These notices, he explained, are intended to prompt property owners or their representatives to report to the appropriate offices for document verification and clearance. “What we are doing now…

Ondo State leader welcomes Labour Party defectors to APC, vows party will retain power in 2027 Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has strongly criticised politicians advocating for a coalition to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, labelling them “daydreamers” and “unserious actors” lacking any credible blueprint for Nigeria’s development. Speaking in Akure on Monday during a formal ceremony to welcome Hon. Dayo Awude, former Deputy Governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), and members of his political movement, the Sunshine Grassroots Network (SGN), into the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed Ondo State’s unwavering…