Author: Gbenga Olaleye

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,…

A former lawmaker and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Edo State, Segun Saiki, has criticised Senator Adams Oshiomhole for distributing grinding machines, motorbikes, sewing machines, and N100,000 cash as part of his constituency projects. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, handed out the items during an event in his hometown, Iyamho, on Saturday. The gesture, however, drew sharp condemnation from Saiki, who accused the former Edo State governor of hypocrisy. “Oshiomhole swallowed what he had vomited by doling out grinding machines, motorbikes, sewing machines and N100,000 as a constituency project,” Saiki said. “It’s like someone vomiting and swallowing…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has assured that internal disagreements within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are being resolved amicably, describing the issues as a “family affair” that requires no external interference. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday after chairing the inaugural meeting of the Accommodation Sub-Committee of the PDP National Convention Committee, Governor Adeleke emphasised that the party remains united and well-prepared for its upcoming national convention. Adeleke, who serves as the Deputy Chairman of the Convention and Chair of the Accommodation Sub-Committee, confirmed that all logistical arrangements are in place for the event, which is scheduled…

The Abia State Government has firmly refuted widespread reports suggesting that Governor Alex Otti has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the claims as baseless and politically motivated. The rumours, which began circulating over the past week, were triggered by a photograph showing Governor Otti in the company of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, shortly before the latter officially joined the APC. Speculation mounted that Otti’s visit was a strategic move intended to pave the way for his own defection to the ruling national party. However, in a statement issued on Monday, the…

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has credited the ongoing wave of defections by governors, senators, and other prominent politicians to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the reform agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Monday in Lafia during a ceremony to welcome Senator Ahmed Wadada back to the APC from the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Governor Sule said Tinubu’s policies are resonating across political divides and attracting widespread support. “I want to specifically, at this moment, congratulate our President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It is because of the good reforms he is bringing in — and courageous ones, for that…

Former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, has firmly denied rumors suggesting he defected secretly from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Sunday during a visit to the residence of Professor Saasongo Nongu in Makurdi, the state capital, Suswam described the allegations as unfounded and insisted that his loyalty to the ADC remains unwavering. “I am too big to dump the ADC in secret. Leaving the party quietly would be the height of disgrace to my personality and a betrayal to my loyalists,” Suswam declared emphatically. According to him, such a move would not…

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has accused security operatives of launching an unprovoked attack on peaceful protesters during Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanu rally in Abuja. In an interview on Channels Television’s programme, ‘The Morning Brief,’ Sowore alleged that security forces opened fire shortly after the protest began at the front of the Transcorp Hilton Abuja. According to Sowore, the protest was orderly and peaceful, with no provocation from the demonstrators. However, he said that security operatives suddenly started shooting tear gas and live bullets at the crowd. “There were about 10 trucks that arrived as soon as we started the protest. There…

The Sultanate Council in Sokoto has issued a call to all Muslims across Nigeria to begin the search for the new moon of Jumadal Ula 1447 AH on the evening of Tuesday, 21 October 2025, corresponding to the 29th day of Rabi’ul Assani 1447 AH. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, on Monday. According to the statement, the moon sighting marks the beginning of a new lunar month in the Islamic calendar, which plays a key role in determining…