Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, alongside the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, and the suspended Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, made a rare public appearance together on Saturday — just days after another round of peace talks convened at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The trio, who have been at the centre of a prolonged political crisis in Rivers State, were seen at a funeral service held in Rumueprikom, Wike’s hometown in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Their joint appearance has stirred fresh speculation about possible reconciliation efforts following…

Former Nigerian President Dr Goodluck Jonathan has opened up about the tense and uncertain period he experienced while serving as Vice President during the presidency of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, particularly during the latter’s protracted illness. Speaking in an interview with the Rainbow Book Club about his memoir My Transition Hours, Dr Jonathan detailed the political storm that brewed as the late President Yar’Adua battled ill health, and the deep divisions it exposed in Nigeria’s political and regional landscape. According to the former leader, there were covert efforts to oust him from the Presidential Villa by elements opposed to the South…

Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has described the passing of renowned Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, as a profound loss to the nation. As reported by NewDailyPrime, Dantata, one of Nigeria’s most respected billionaires, died recently. The announcement was made public on Saturday morning by his Personal Private Secretary (PPS), Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid. Reacting to the news in a heartfelt tribute posted on his official X handle, Senator Sani praised Dantata as a man of integrity, generosity, and enduring influence across generations. “The news of the passing away of Alhaji Aminu Dantata is a great loss to…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, is set to lead a national prayer session aimed at seeking divine intervention for Nigeria’s struggling economy. The prayer session is scheduled to take place during the RCCG’s July 2025 Thanksgiving Service, themed “Divine Intervention”, at the church’s national headquarters in Oyingbo, Lagos. This comes amid mounting economic challenges that have left many Nigerians grappling with rising costs and financial hardship. In a statement delivered through his Special Assistant on Administration, Pastor Dele Balogun, Pastor Adeboye expressed optimism that the country’s economic woes can be reversed…

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) and key capital market stakeholders have expressed strong support for the planned listing of Dangote Fertiliser Limited on the Nigerian Exchange, in what is expected to be a landmark move for the nation’s capital market. The development follows a recent strategic visit by the board and management of NGX Group—alongside stakeholders from across the capital market—to the Dangote refinery and fertiliser facilities located in Lagos. Temi Popoola, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NGX Group, said the Exchange is well-positioned to mobilise significant capital for large-scale industrial projects. “In 2024 alone, Nigerian…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, to personally express his appreciation for their warm birthday messages. The visit comes just days after Governor Sanwo-Olu celebrated his 60th birthday, which drew widespread goodwill messages from leaders and citizens across the country. Sharing a statement on X (formerly Twitter) following the visit, Sanwo-Olu wrote: “I had the honour of visiting His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to personally thank them for their kind and thoughtful…

The Federal Government has announced the successful conversion of over 100,000 petrol-powered vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in the past year, marking what it described as a major milestone in the nation’s push for alternative fuel adoption. Speaking at a sensitisation workshop held in Lagos on Thursday, the Programme Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), Michael Oluwagbemi, said the initiative had seen significant progress as part of government efforts to cushion the economic impact of petrol subsidy removal. “In just over a year, we’ve gone from fewer than 4,000 CNG-powered…

Prominent human rights lawyer and political activist Deji Adeyanju has expressed scepticism over the recent peace accord brokered between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Adeyanju’s reaction comes in the wake of Thursday night’s high-level meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu, aimed at resolving the prolonged political crisis in Rivers State. The meeting brought together Governor Fubara, Minister Nyesom Wike, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Reports had suggested that the President succeeded in brokering a truce between the feuding political heavyweights. However, Adeyanju remains unconvinced. Taking to his official Facebook page, the…

As former Oyo State Governor, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, was laid to rest, Governor Seyi Makinde has announced the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, in his honour. The institution will henceforth be known as Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan. The announcement was made on Thursday during the interdenominational state funeral service held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Liberty Road, Ibadan. The late Olunloyo passed away on 6 April 2025 at the age of 89. Olunloyo, a distinguished scholar and the pioneer Principal of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, served as Governor of Oyo State from 1 October to 31 December 1983. His tenure,…

President Bola Tinubu has signed into law four major tax reform bills aimed at modernising Nigeria’s fiscal framework and boosting revenue generation. The signing ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock at approximately 3:20pm local time on Wednesday. The four bills—each a significant component of Nigeria’s tax reform agenda—are: The Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business) The Nigeria Tax Administration Bill The Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill The Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill The bills, passed by the National Assembly after months of consultation with stakeholders, are expected to harmonise and streamline the nation’s tax processes,…