Author: Gbenga Olaleye

The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has responded to criticism over the recent expulsion of House of Representatives member, Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, representing the Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency, citing gross disloyalty and alleged political trading with the All Progressives Congress (APC) as reasons for the action. Chairman of the NNPP in Kano, Alhaji Suleiman Hashimu Dungurawa, told journalists on Sunday that the party had no obligation to offer Kofa a fair hearing, as he had already demonstrated public disloyalty and declared his intention to leave the party. “We took the drastic measure of sacking Abdulmumin Jibrin…

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has reaffirmed its decision to commence industrial action on Monday, 8th September 2025, citing alleged anti-labour practices by the management of Dangote Refinery. In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday and signed by the union’s President, Williams Akporeha, and General Secretary, Afolabi Olufemi, NUPENG accused the Dangote Group of attempting to undermine legally recognised labour rights and union freedoms. According to the union, the core of the dispute lies in what it describes as efforts by the Dangote Refinery and its affiliated entities to compel drivers to join an…

Kano, Nigeria – Federal lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa has officially announced his departure from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), just hours after the Kwankwasiyya faction of the party declared his expulsion. In a personally signed statement released on Saturday, Kofa described the expulsion as a “rude shock” but said he accepted the decision “in good faith”. He urged the party to allow him to leave in peace, without further acrimony. “While I would have loved to stay in the NNPP and continue my service to our people and country despite differences on some issues, the party has made and…

Abuja, Nigeria – Individuals declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are usually subject to an extensive legal and investigative process prior to public declaration, legal experts have said. According to legal practitioner Pelumi Olajengbesi, the declaration of a person as wanted by the EFCC is not arbitrary, but follows several procedural steps, beginning with a formal invitation to the individual under investigation. The EFCC, Nigeria’s leading anti-graft agency, is empowered by law to investigate and prosecute financial crimes, including cybercrime, money laundering, contract scams, and public sector corruption. Before declaring a suspect wanted, the Commission typically…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South-West Development Commission (SWDC), Dr Charles Akinola, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to delivering its statutory mandate in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking to journalists after the commission’s inaugural board meeting held on Friday in Ibadan, Oyo State, Akinola described the establishment of the SWDC as a “landmark intervention” by President Tinubu aimed at tackling the region’s long-standing developmental challenges through a strategic, coordinated, and sustainable framework. He outlined the commission’s broad mandate, which includes infrastructure development, industrialisation, regional integration, job creation, and the promotion of human…

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established a dedicated desk to expedite approvals for insurance sector recapitalisation, with a firm commitment to process complete applications within 14 days. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, head of the Communication and Stakeholders Management Subcommittee, announced this during the 19th Insurers’ Committee meeting in Lagos. The move follows the recent signing of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 into law by President Bola Tinubu. The Act introduces sweeping reforms to the insurance sector, including a significant hike in minimum capital requirements aimed at strengthening industry resilience and investor confidence. Nwachukwu stated that SEC Director-General,…

Former federal lawmaker and ex-Senator for Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has responded to a recent statement by former President Goodluck Jonathan, in which the latter described Nigerian politics as being filled with “betrayers, liars, and traitors.” Jonathan made the remark during the 70th birthday celebration of Chief Mike Aiyegbeni Oghiadomhe in Benin, the Edo State capital, where he reflected on the events leading up to his failed re-election bid in 2015. According to the former president, betrayal is an unfortunate hallmark of the Nigerian political landscape. In reaction, Sani took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to echo Jonathan’s sentiments…

Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South in the National Assembly, has called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritise special infrastructure projects in the North-East, warning that the region risks being left behind without urgent intervention. His appeal came in the wake of a recent visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja by the six governors of the North-East, led by Borno State Governor and Chairman of the North-East Governors’ Forum, Professor Babagana Zulum. During the visit on Wednesday, the governors presented a list of abandoned federal road projects that have long plagued the region. According to Zulum, at least…

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, representing Sokoto South, has clarified his relationship with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stating that while they remain personal friends, his political allegiance, particularly in matters of leadership, lies with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Tambuwal addressed longstanding speculations about a falling-out with Wike, stemming from the 2022 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary, where Tambuwal dramatically stepped down in favour of Atiku Abubakar. His withdrawal was widely seen as a pivotal moment that handed Atiku the victory, much to the displeasure of…

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State and a key figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of actively destabilising opposition parties in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Friday, Tambuwal stated that the signs of government interference in opposition politics are evident, alleging that the Tinubu-led government is engaged in coordinated efforts to weaken rival platforms. “We are all sensible, and when you look at what is happening in various political parties in Nigeria today, you don’t need to be told.…