Author: Gbenga Olaleye

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has said that the often-reported rivalries among prominent Yoruba monarchs are largely caused by their followers and supporters, not by the traditional rulers themselves. He made the remarks on Thursday during a courtesy visit to his Bodija residence in Ibadan by the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, and his wife. Addressing the perceived supremacy contest between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, Oba Ladoja said such tensions are frequently exaggerated or instigated by loyalists who promote conflicting historical narratives. “I have always maintained that neither…

Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in the retail price of premium motor spirit (PMS) across Nigeria, ahead of the commencement of its direct petrol distribution initiative on Monday, 15 September 2025. In a statement posted on its official X account, the company said the new retail prices would take effect from the launch date of the direct-to-consumer distribution scheme, which was initially scheduled for 15 August 2025. The initiative will see the $20 billion refinery distribute petrol and diesel directly to consumers using its fleet of 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks at zero logistics cost. According to the…

Oyo State will on Friday officially launch its African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) sub-national implementation strategy, becoming the first state in Nigeria to adopt and begin executing the continent-wide trade agreement at the local level. The announcement was made on Thursday by Neo Theodore-Tlhaselo, the Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on International Trade and AfCFTA, during a press briefing at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan. The AfCFTA, which came into force in January 2021, is the world’s largest free trade area by number of participating countries, aiming to create a single market across Africa with over 1.4 billion…

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has stated that members of the party are not cowards and cannot be intimidated, despite a recent wave of attacks targeting ADC members in various states. Aregbesola, a former Minister of Interior, made the remarks on Thursday following reports of violence against party members in Kaduna, Lagos, and most recently, Ondo State. Speaking during a press briefing, he said:“Just as our Chairman has rightly said, we are not fighting anyone. It is only a coward who would entertain fears. Ignore those saying negative things about us and remain steadfast.…

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a five-day warning strike set to begin on Friday, 12th September 2025, in a bid to press home their long-standing demands concerning working conditions and welfare. This development was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by Agbor Affiong, the General Secretary of the Association of Resident Doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). According to the statement, the decision to embark on the strike followed a virtual National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of NARD, which commenced on Wednesday, 10th September and extended into the early hours of Thursday, 11th…

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to deliver his address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) during the high-level General Debate on Wednesday, 24 September 2025. According to a revised provisional list of speakers obtained from the UN headquarters in New York, President Tinubu will speak on the second day of the event. He is scheduled to address fellow world leaders during the afternoon session at approximately 8:30 pm local time (around 2:30 pm Nigerian time). He will be the 17th speaker on day two of the General Debate. The General Debate brings together…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has praised the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, for what it described as a principled decision in recognising the party’s new leadership. Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, made the statement on Wednesday following INEC’s official endorsement of the party’s newly constituted executive committee. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Abdullahi wrote: “We congratulate ADC members and all lovers of democracy in Nigeria.We commend @INECNigeria and its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, for standing on the right side of history and for standing up for the cause of multi-party democracy.…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied any knowledge of a legal challenge against it concerning the party’s leadership structure. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a programme aired on Channels Television, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said there was no ongoing court case involving the party. “We are not aware that anybody is in court against ADC,” Abdullahi stated. “What we have is the completion of the administrative process of changing the leadership of the ADC.” He further criticised those opposing the party’s current leadership, suggesting that their claims lack substance: “What we have found is…

Paris — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shared insights into his recent meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, describing the engagement as “productive” and centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation. The two leaders met on Wednesday, 10 September, at the Élysée Palace in Paris for a private working lunch as part of President Tinubu’s official engagements during his annual working leave. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, President Tinubu stated: “Had a productive lunch with President Emmanuel Macron. We reviewed key areas of cooperation between Nigeria and France and agreed to deepen our partnership for mutual prosperity and global stability.”…

The Federal Government has formally published Nigeria’s new tax reform laws in the official gazette, signalling a historic overhaul of the country’s fiscal framework. The reforms, signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 26 June 2025, introduce a modernised structure for taxation, administration, and revenue collection, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. The four legislations enacted are: Nigeria Tax Act (NTA), 2025 Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA), 2025 Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act (NRSEA), 2025 Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act (JRBEA), 2025 Key Provisions Small businesses with turnover under ₦100m and assets below ₦250m will be exempted…