Author: Oloye

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to resolve the long-running dispute surrounding the controversial Oil Prospecting Licence 245 (OPL 245), describing the move as long overdue. In a statement issued on Friday following the government’s announcement of a settlement with Eni and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited, Adoke said he “wholeheartedly” supported the implementation of agreements that were reached nearly 15 years ago during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. “I wholeheartedly welcome the decision of the Federal Government of Nigeria to finally implement the OPL 245 Resolution…

The Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) has commended President Bola Tinubu for nominating Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, describing the decision as a positive step towards strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal governance. The praise was given by NECA’s Director-General, Adewale-Smart Oyerinde, during an interview in Abuja on Thursday. According to him, the nomination reflects the Federal Government’s willingness to engage experienced professionals with a strong understanding of the country’s economic and financial challenges. Oyedele, an economist, accountant and public policy expert, currently serves as chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. His committee has been…

Nigeria’s Senate has called for a stronger regulatory framework that would place the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the centre of supervising the country’s rapidly expanding financial technology sector, while also demanding tougher measures to combat the growing threat of Ponzi schemes. The call was made on Wednesday during a one-day public hearing held at the National Assembly in Abuja. The session was led by Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions. The hearing examined the proposed amendment to the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) through the Banks and…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) now controls 31 states through its governors, adding that more governors are expected to defect to the party in the coming months. Okpebholo made the statement on Wednesday during the official reception of defectors to the APC in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The event was organised to welcome politicians and supporters who recently joined the ruling party. Addressing party members and supporters at the gathering, the governor expressed appreciation to the people of Edo State for what he described as their unity and continued…

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has criticised opposition parties in the country, accusing them of relying on “lies and hypocrisy” while insisting that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is now politically stronger than it was during the 2023 general elections. Shettima made the remarks while representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at an interfaith breaking of fast held at the State House to mark the ongoing observances of Ramadan and Lent. The event brought together political leaders, religious figures and other dignitaries. During his address, the Vice President took particular aim at the African Democratic Congress (ADC), criticising the party…

Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday officially inaugurated Olatunji Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police during a ceremony held at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. The swearing-in formalised Disu’s appointment as the head of the Nigeria Police Force, following his earlier confirmation by the Nigeria Police Council. The event was attended by senior government officials, security chiefs and members of the Federal Executive Council. Disu’s elevation comes at a time of heightened security challenges across the country, including incidents of kidnapping, banditry and communal violence. Observers say his appointment signals the administration’s intention…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated an eight-member committee to oversee the implementation of state police and advance his broader policing vision, marking his first formal engagement with senior police officers since his confirmation as the 23rd indigenous IGP. The inauguration comes days after the Nigeria Police Council unanimously ratified Disu’s appointment, paving the way for his formal swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Professor Olu Ogunsakin was appointed to lead the newly formed committee, which will coordinate efforts to decentralise policing and strengthen internal oversight across the Nigeria Police Force.…

The trial of nine men accused of masterminding the 2025 Yelwata massacre was once again stalled on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja following a request for adjournment by counsel for two of the defendants. The trial judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, adjourned proceedings after Y.A. Hassan, who appeared for the eighth and ninth defendants, Sale Mohammed and Bako Jibrin, informed the court that it was his first appearance in the case and that he had not yet familiarised himself with the charges. The nine suspects were arraigned by the Federal Government on 2 February 2026 over the 13…

Kathmandu, Nepal – Six months after taking to the streets in mass anti-corruption protests, 23-year-old Amrita Ban is preparing to vote in Thursday’s parliamentary elections, hoping that the new government will heed the demands of the movement. Last September’s demonstrations, which left at least 77 people dead, set fire to parliament and led to the ousting of the government, continue to cast a long shadow over Ban and her fellow protesters. “It took months to sleep properly again,” she told AFP. “As soon as I closed my eyes, I would hear gunshots, like it was happening right now.” The protests…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 58-year-old fugitive, Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, who had been on the wanted lists of both the agency and British authorities for over 15 years. The arrest took place in Lagos on Monday, 23 February 2026, following a meticulously coordinated operation by officers of the agency’s Special Operations Unit. In a statement released on Wednesday, NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi described Ilomuanya as a recidivist with a long history of drug-related offences in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. “In a significant blow to international drug trafficking networks, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency…