The Ogun State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Otunba Olufemi Soluade, has issued a stern warning to individuals attempting to destabilize the party. This warning follows the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) recent recognition of Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as the party’s new National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively. Soluade insists that INEC’s recognition settles all questions of legitimacy, cautioning that contrary claims are “misleading and harmful to the party’s progress.” Soluade urges party members to align with the new leadership and prioritize collective goals over personal ambitions, emphasizing that disorganization only benefits rival parties…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that two Air Peace pilots tested positive for alcohol, while a cabin crew member tested positive for cannabis, following a serious runway incident at Port Harcourt International Airport on July 13, 2025. The incident occurred when an Air Peace Boeing 737 aircraft veered off Runway 21 after an unstabilized final approach, touching down 2,264 meters from the runway threshold and coming to a stop 209 meters into the clearway. Fortunately, all 103 passengers and crew members disembarked safely without injuries. The aircraft, operating as a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos to Port…
Nigerian singer Jaywon has expressed deep concern over recent killings in his hometown, Okun, Kogi State. He shared a video on social media showing the insecurity and incessant killings in the area, pleading with President Bola Tinubu to intervene and stop the bloodshed. Jaywon revealed that policemen and vigilantes have been killed, yet there’s been silence from the government. “THREE POLICE OFFICERS AND TWO VIGILANTES WERE MURDERED IN YAGBA, YET NEARLY 48 HOURS LATER, THE @NIGERIANPOLICEFORCE AND THE IGP HAVE SAID NOTHING. IF THOSE IN UNIFORM ARE NOT SAFE, WHAT HOPE IS LEFT FOR THE ORDINARY MAN? THIS SILENCE…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on his 73rd birthday and 22nd anniversary on the throne. Tinubu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, described the monarch as a patriot who has consistently used his influence to foster unity, peace and reconciliation across the country. “Etsu Nupe has contributed immensely to nation-building. He has used his revered position to promote unity, harmony, religious tolerance, peace and reconciliation in the country. “His humility, courage and leadership experience…
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Tiwa Savage has shared her emotional journey in a recent interview. Her new album, “This One Is Personal,” is a reflection of her experiences with pain and heartbreak. Tiwa Savage spoke candidly about her struggles, revealing that she went through emotional trauma stemming from her adult tape leak, divorce, and multiple breakups. “I wanted to feel physical pain to counter the emotional suffering I experienced,” she shared, explaining how she resorted to self-harming as a way to cope with her pain. “I went through a lot of trauma—my sex tape was leaked, I had relationship problems, and…
Nigeria is on the verge of a major energy crisis as gas companies reduce their supply to power plants due to an outstanding N5.6 trillion debt owed to power generation companies. This development has raised serious concerns about the stability of the national grid and the country’s ability to sustain its electricity supply. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Power Generation Companies, Dr Joy Ogaji, confirmed the development in an interview, warning that the situation could push Nigeria deeper into darkness if not urgently addressed. According to Ogaji, the liquidity crisis in the sector has spiralled out…
Dangote Refinery has announced that its free fuel distribution scheme will kick off fully on Monday, September 15. The company said it will start with the South-West, the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Delta, Rivers, and Edo states. The refinery has cut petrol retail prices to N841 per litre in Lagos and the South-West, and N851 per litre in Abuja, Edo, Kwara, Rivers, and Delta. This move is expected to alleviate the financial burden on Nigerians and stimulate economic activity. The programme, initially scheduled for August, was delayed due to logistics challenges in China. More than 1,000 trucks have now been…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned Senator David Mark-led interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to appear before it on September 15 to explain why the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should not be restrained from recognizing their authority. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on September 4 after refusing an ex-parte application filed by former Deputy National Chairman Nafiu Gombe. Gombe, who claims the party’s chairmanship, sought an interim injunction to stop Mark’s faction from parading themselves as party leaders. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, asks the court to prevent INEC from recognizing Mark and his…
The fragile truce between the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers and $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery has collapsed, sparking a fierce industrial dispute that threatens fuel supply stability and tests the Federal Government’s ability to enforce labor agreements. NUPENG alleges that the Dangote Group reneged on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed earlier this week, allowing tanker drivers and other workers to freely unionize. The union’s National President, Williams Akporeha, accused Sayyu Aliu Dantata, a cousin of Aliko Dangote, of defying the resolution reached on September 9 at the Department of State Services headquarters in Abuja. Akporeha…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi met with ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja today. Obi shared details of the meeting on his X handle, describing Jonathan as an “elder brother, statesman, and leader”. According to Obi, “Today in Abuja, I met with my very dear elder brother, statesman, and leader, former President Goodluck Jonathan @GEJonathan. We had a fruitful closed-door meeting and discussed the state of our dear nation.” -PO. The meeting, which took place behind closed doors, focused on national issues and the current state of Nigeria. Obi characterized the meeting as “fruitful”, sparking interest in the potential…
The Lagos State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has warned hospitals against training and employing auxiliary nurses, citing the harm they pose to patient safety. Dr. Abiola Idowu, Permanent Secretary of HEFAMAA, stated that any hospital found engaging in such practices will be shut down. The state government banned the training and practice of auxiliary nurses because they do more harm than good to the state health sector. The agency revealed that 32 health facilities were shut down between January and June 2025 for various infractions. HEFAMAA has teams that monitor and inspect healthcare facilities across different local…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has declared an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries. In a letter dated September 11, 2024, and addressed to the institution’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olubunmi Shittu, the union stated that the action was in line with a national directive of ASUU. The letter, jointly signed by FUOYE ASUU Chairman, O. A. Fagbuagun, and Financial Secretary, Ngwu Benitho, stated that the strike would continue until the lecturers’ salaries were paid. The union wrote: “This is to notify the university administration that the National Executive Council of ASUU has directed…