Author: Gbenga Olaleye

The newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has vowed to deliver credible, free, and fair elections across Nigeria, reaffirming his commitment to restoring public confidence in the electoral process. Professor Amupitan made the pledge while addressing INEC staff for the first time on Thursday, shortly after being sworn in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, the Chairman emphasised that one of his foremost priorities would be rebuilding trust among the electorate, ensuring that every Nigerian voter believes their ballot truly counts. “One of the tasks before us…

Turkish giants Galatasaray have described Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen as “the best striker in the world” following his stunning performance in their 3–1 UEFA Champions League victory over Bodo/Glimt on Wednesday night. The Super Eagles star continued his incredible scoring form by netting twice in the first half at the RAMS Park, Istanbul, putting Galatasaray firmly in control of the encounter. Osimhen opened the scoring in the third minute, clinically finishing off a pass from Mario Lemina. He doubled the lead just after the half-hour mark, capitalising on a defensive error to roll the ball calmly into the net. Yunus…

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu bears a historic responsibility to redefine Nigeria’s future, warning that his failure to deliver could make governance even more difficult for those who follow him. Speaking during an interview on TVC, Sani described the Tinubu administration as a defining moment in the country’s political evolution, stressing that the president’s leadership will have long-term implications for Nigeria’s stability and progress. “President Bola Tinubu has a unique opportunity to reshape and reconfigure the destiny of this country,” Sani said. “If President Bola Tinubu fails, I don’t think it will…

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) reached a historic milestone on Tuesday as the All-Share Index surged to 151,456.91 basis points, driven by gains in top-performing firms including SCOA Nigeria, Omatek, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings, BUA Foods, and others. The continued bullish run in the equities market led to an investor gain of ₦963 billion, pushing market capitalisation from ₦95.171 trillion to an all-time high of ₦96.134 trillion — a 0.01% increase. The NGX All-Share Index rose by 1,516.10 points compared to 149,940.81 points recorded on Monday, further strengthening market momentum despite a slightly negative breadth with 30 losers against 28 gainers.…

In a strategic move to deepen youth involvement in politics, entrepreneurship, and national development, Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, recently met with some of Nigeria’s most prominent young Igbo billionaire businessmen under the ‘Change Nigeria’ initiative. The high-profile meeting took place at The Delborough Lagos, an award-winning luxury venue located in Victoria Island, Lagos. Present at the gathering were Obi Cubana, Stanley Uzochukwu (CEO of The Delborough and Stanel Group), E-Money, Zenco, Ituma Enviable, Hon. Chima Anyaso, and other influential entrepreneurs of Igbo descent. Presiding over the meeting, Seyi Tinubu emphasised the need for collaboration across ethnic and…

Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has advised voters to accept money from political parties attempting to buy votes in the forthcoming 8 November governorship election — but ultimately cast their ballots for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the ruling party in the state. Speaking on Wednesday during a campaign rally in Anambra East Local Government Area, the governor, who is seeking re-election under the APGA banner, alleged that opposition parties were preparing for vote-rigging and electoral violence. “They are planning for rigging, they are planning for violence,” Governor Soludo told supporters. “But APGA is planning for free,…

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has concluded a private legal consultation with his defence team, led by former Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, in preparation for the commencement of his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial. Kanu, who is currently in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), was brought to the Federal High Court headquarters in Abuja under tight security, where he met with his legal team in Court 7. The courtroom, situated on the second floor of the complex, had been vacated for the private session by Justice…

The House of Representatives has resolved to intervene in the ongoing dispute between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Refinery, which has severely impacted the distribution of petroleum products across the country. The decision was taken during Tuesday’s plenary session following the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance co-sponsored by Alhassan Doguwa (Kano) and Abdussamad Dasuki (Sokoto), titled “Need to protect private investment from adversarial unionism.” The lawmakers drew attention to the strategic importance of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, describing it as Africa’s largest private petroleum facility, vital to…

ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned the burning of its Ekiti State office in Ado-Ekiti, describing the attack as a politically motivated act of intimidation aimed at silencing opposition voices ahead of the state’s upcoming governorship election. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party revealed that the fire occurred just hours before a planned “Reconfiguration and Affirmation Ceremony,” which it said would go ahead despite the attack. “This was a criminal and undemocratic act, a disgrace to anyone who claims to believe in democracy…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled 31 October 2025 to deliver judgment in a suit seeking to halt the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention slated for 15 and 16 November 2025 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date on Tuesday after hearing arguments from both sides in the case filed by three aggrieved PDP members — Austin Nwachukwu (Imo PDP Chairman), Amah Abraham Nnanna (Abia PDP Chairman), and Turnah Alabh George (PDP Secretary, South-South). The plaintiffs are challenging the legality of the planned convention, alleging violations of the PDP Constitution, the 1999 Nigerian Constitution,…