The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised the recent defections of the Governors of Enugu and Bayelsa States to the All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that the move confirms fears of a growing attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the defections validate longstanding concerns that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is intent on…

Federal workers under the aegis of the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) have issued a renewed appeal to the Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging the immediate payment of their outstanding three-month wage award. In a statement released to the press on Wednesday, the FWF’s National Coordinator, Comrade Andrew Emelieze, criticised the government’s failure to fulfil its promise regarding the ₦35,000 monthly wage award – a temporary relief…

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has commenced full enforcement actions against all land reclamation projects operating across the state without the mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Approval and Drainage Clearance. The enforcement follows the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued by the state government to developers and individuals involved in unauthorised activities. The deadline for compliance expired on September 25, 2025, following the publication of notices in The Punch and…

The Federal Government (FG) and the nation’s electricity Generation Companies (GenCos) have finalised the implementation framework for the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan. This major initiative, approved by President Bola Tinubu, is designed to bring financial stability and boost investor confidence in Nigeria’s struggling electricity market. The plan involves issuing up to N4 trillion in government-backed bonds to settle verified legacy debts owed to both generation companies and gas…

The Federal Government has removed the mandatory requirement of a credit in Mathematics for students in the Arts and Humanities seeking admission into Nigerian universities and polytechnics. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the policy change on Tuesday as part of a comprehensive revision of the National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions. Under the previous policy, candidates across all fields of study — including the Arts and…

In an extraordinary display of forgiveness and humanity, Alhaji Ahmed Bello Isa, father of the late Bilyaminu Bello, has expressed his joy and gratitude over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to grant a presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted of murdering her husband in 2017. Speaking at a joint press conference in Abuja on Tuesday alongside Maryam’s father, Alhaji Garba Sanda, Alhaji Bello Isa revealed that he had…

Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has called for a fundamental rethinking of Africa’s relationship with the world, advocating a move away from charity-driven approaches towards models focused on investment, entrepreneurship, and equal partnership. Speaking on Monday at a high-level Africa-Europe summit dedicated to economic cooperation and sustainable development, Elumelu emphasised that “Africa needs partners, not charity. Our future will not be built by aid, but by investment, partnership, and…

The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has announced plans to commence construction of 200 housing units in Ekiti State later this year, aiming to reduce the housing deficit in the region. Work on the project is expected to begin after the rainy season, in either November or December. The FHA Chief Executive Officer, Oyetunde Ojo, disclosed this in a briefing with journalists in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday. He revealed that Ekiti…

Khamis Musa Darazo, a staunch supporter of President Bola Tinubu and member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged the Presidency and the party’s national leadership to take urgent action to prevent key figures from defecting, amid reports that Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami may be considering leaving the party. Darazo expressed serious concern over the potential exit of the former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, warning…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has paid a sum of N2 billion to 800 retirees to clear a backlog of gratuity arrears, asserting that making citizens happy is his greatest joy as a leader. The governor revealed that the state government has now expended a cumulative sum of N14.6 billion on gratuity for both state and local government retirees since he assumed office in October 2022. Additionally, he noted…

The Federal Government, FG, has announced a plan to empower communities susceptible to flooding and other disasters to take ownership of their own safety management. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced this yesterday in Abuja at the 2025 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). Shettima emphasised that preparedness efforts will only yield tangible results if communities are equipped to manage their own safety. READ ALSO: ASUU Strike: Don slams FG’s no-work-no-pay…

President Bola Tinubu on October 11, 2025, granted presidential pardon and clemency to 175 persons, including former lawmaker Farouk Lawan, Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, late environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, nationalist Herbert Macaulay, Mamman Vatsa, and many others. In a release by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the decision for the pardon followed recommendations by…