Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has urged stakeholders to unite and provide greater support to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to effectively address the ongoing challenges facing the Niger Delta region. Governor Aiyedatiwa praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its commitment to the development of the Niger Delta, highlighting the government’s efforts to ensure the NDDC receives the necessary backing to fulfil its mandate. He made these remarks on Sunday at a Thanksgiving service commemorating the 25th anniversary of the NDDC’s establishment, held at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Akure, the Ondo State capital. “The NDDC has…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, will never again emerge as Nigeria’s president. Wike made the statement on Sunday during an official Thanksgiving Service marking the successful completion of projects commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The event took place at St. James’ Anglican Church in Asokoro, Abuja, and was attended by several dignitaries and government officials. Addressing the congregation, Wike argued that Obi’s political era has passed and criticised the former Anambra State Governor’s supporters for their emotional attachment rather than an informed understanding of his…

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former running mate of Peter Obi in Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election, has highlighted the challenge facing the opposition coalition, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as being filled with individuals harbouring presidential ambitions. The ADC coalition comprises several prominent political figures, including former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, ex-Kaduna State governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and former Senate President David Mark, among others, DAILY POST reports. In an interview with Trust TV, Baba-Ahmed noted that unlike previous political alliances, the ADC lacks a unifying…

Outspoken Nigerian activist and legal practitioner, Deji Adeyanju, has vowed to intensify his verbal onslaughts against the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, amidst a growing political rift involving former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi. In a pointed statement posted to his Facebook page on Saturday, Adeyanju made it clear that he considers Wike a political “lightweight” unworthy of attention from the more prominent figures in Nigeria’s opposition movement. Instead, he volunteered himself to “handle” the Minister. “Coalition people should leave Wike and his dead PDP for me. Amaechi is too big to be responding to Wike. Please, leave…

The National Secretary of the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has appealed to his supporters to refrain from insulting or attacking members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Friday in Lagos, shortly after the ADC’s official launch aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Aregbesola, who served as Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in Lagos State under Tinubu, called for a respectful and fact-based approach in political discourse. Taking to social media, the former Ogun State Governor expressed gratitude to supporters who welcomed him at the Lagos airport. However, he warned against any form…

In a significant development within Nigeria’s political landscape, the National Legal Support Team of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) visited former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, at his private office in Abuja on Friday. The visit comes shortly after Malami’s high-profile defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the ADC, marking a key moment in the opposition party’s growing momentum. The delegation, led by prominent ADC legal strategists M.E. Sheriff, Dr Al’amin Muhammad, A.I. Garba, I.R. Abdullahi, and Saidu Yusuf, engaged in extensive discussions with Malami. The talks focused on reinforcing the…

The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called for the scrapping of Nigeria’s current bicameral National Assembly, describing it as inefficient, wasteful, and riddled with internal conflicts. In a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday and signed by its Executive Director, Dr Ibrahim Zikirullahi, CHRICED said the recent standoff between the Senate and the House of Representatives underscores a legislative system in urgent need of reform. The House of Representatives had earlier announced its decision to halt all consideration of Senate-sponsored bills, citing the Senate’s failure to act on 146 bills already passed by the lower…

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has declared that President Bola Tinubu “rescued the nation” at a perilous moment in its history, when Nigeria was beset by numerous security and political crises threatening its unity and survival. Ribadu made the remarks in Abuja during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 18 Regular Course. Addressing attendees, including senior military officials and government dignitaries, he described the national security landscape as dire when President Tinubu assumed office. “The country was at a dangerous crossroad, there were multiple, overlapping crises cutting across every region  from insurgency and terrorism in the…

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has inducted 624 education graduates from the University of Uyo into the teaching profession, in what officials described as a record-breaking and historic ceremony. Speaking at the university’s 14th induction ceremony on Friday in Uyo, the Registrar/Chief Executive of TRCN, Dr Ronke Soyombo, emphasised the need for teachers in the 21st century to be technologically proficient, adaptable, and globally competitive. Represented by the Director of Regulation, Accreditation and Enforcement, Dr Jacinta Ezeahurukwe, Soyombo said the future of education is digital and demands innovation in teaching. “Teaching should be accorded its rightful place of…

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded its second consecutive gain on Thursday, buoyed by a strong performance from 55 companies including Academy Press, Berger Paints, Deap Capital, Guinea Insurance, and Unilever Nigeria. The All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 637.27 points or 0.53%, closing at 120,977.20, while market capitalisation jumped from ₦76.180 trillion on Wednesday to ₦76.583 trillion on Thursday, reflecting renewed investor confidence and robust buying interest. NGX data revealed a positive market breadth, with 55 gainers against 15 losers. Leading the charge, Academy Press, Berger Paints, Deap Capital, and Guinea Insurance each recorded a 10% increase in share price. Academy…