The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has dismissed what it described as a coordinated campaign of calumny against the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, saying such efforts will not succeed. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt by its spokesperson, Darlington Nwauju, the party said recent allegations by a United Kingdom based group, Concerned Nigerians in the Diaspora (CND UK), calling for Tunji Ojo’s suspension, were politically motivated and lacked substance. Nwauju described the group’s claims as “idle talk from individuals disconnected from Nigeria’s realities,” insisting that the Minister had only been a victim of…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
Shell Nigeria and its partner Sunlink Energies have approved a $2 billion offshore gas project, marking another major investment in Nigeria’s energy sector. The project, known as the HI Offshore Gas Development, aims to supply up to 350 million standard cubic feet of gas per day to Nigeria LNG (NLNG), reinforcing the country’s ambitions to expand its liquefied natural gas exports. According to Shell’s Nigerian subsidiary, SNEPCo, the company will operate the project with a 40 percent interest, while Sunlink Energies holds the remaining 60 percent. The HI field is located about 50 kilometres offshore in waters roughly 100 metres…
The Federal Government has provided an update on the health status of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun. According to Chief Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Edun is “getting better” following a recent health concern. In a statement released on Monday evening, Chief Dare conveyed that he had a brief conversation with Edun, who reassured him of his improving condition. “I spoke with the Minister of Finance this evening. He is recovering well and in good spirits,” Dare stated. The presidency has also addressed circulating…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its full support behind the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as the union commenced a two-week nationwide warning strike on October 13, 2025. The NLC criticized the Federal Government’s enforcement of the “No Work, No Pay” policy, calling it unjust and a misrepresentation of the realities on the ground. NLC President Joe Ajaero stated in a press release, “The strike by ASUU is a direct result of the Federal Government’s failure to honor agreements previously negotiated with the union. Lecturers are not defying the system; they are responding to years of unfulfilled…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has strongly criticized the ongoing demolition of private properties by government agencies across Nigeria. He described these actions as unjust and detrimental to the welfare of citizens. In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Obi expressed his condemnation of the demolitions, particularly those carried out without prior notice to the affected property owners. “I like to reiterate my strong condemnation of the willful destruction of people’s property and goods by governments at any level without notice,” Obi stated. He emphasized that such actions are…
The Malian government has announced that citizens of the United States will now be required to pay a refundable deposit of up to $10,000 before obtaining business or tourist visas. The new policy, which takes effect on October 23, 2025, is part of a reciprocal measure against a similar requirement introduced by the U.S. government for Malian applicants. According to a statement from Mali’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the move follows Washington’s pilot visa bond programme that demands Malian travellers applying for B1/B2 visas to post a bond of between $5,000 and $15,000. The ministry described the U.S. decision as…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured that by 2027, no judge serving in the FCT High Court will be residing in rented accommodation. Wike made the declaration on Monday during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of official residences for the Heads of Courts in Abuja. The minister described the project as one of the most significant steps in President Bola Tinubu’s administration to enhance the welfare and independence of the judiciary. According to him, it is unacceptable for judges who serve the nation to live in rented apartments or depend on relatives for shelter.…
Renowned Nigerian cleric and evangelist, Dr Uma Ukpai, has passed away at the age of 80. The respected preacher, regarded as one of the pioneers of Pentecostal evangelism in Nigeria, reportedly died on October 6, with his family officially announcing his passing on Monday, October 13, 2025. In a statement released by his family, they described him as “a faithful soldier of Christ who dedicated his life to transforming lives through the gospel.” They noted that Dr Ukpai’s ministry, spanning more than six decades, touched millions of lives across Nigeria and beyond. “He was a spiritual general, loving husband, devoted…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all domestic airlines to strictly comply with the 14-day deadline for processing passengers’ ticket refunds, warning against unnecessary delays that violate aviation regulations. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, issued the warning on Monday through his official X handle. He stated that the directive followed reports that some airlines were informing passengers that refund processes could take up to four weeks. Achimugu explained that such a practice goes against Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations 2023, which mandates that all ticket refunds must be completed within…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declined an invitation to attend the Gaza summit scheduled to hold in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, citing a clash with the Jewish holiday, Simhat Torah. In a statement released by his office on Monday, Netanyahu explained that although he appreciated the invitation extended to him by United States President Donald Trump, he would not be able to participate in the meeting due to the timing of the religious observance. “Prime Minister Netanyahu was invited by US President Donald Trump to attend a conference in Egypt today. The prime minister thanked President Trump for the invitation…
The Lagos State Government has intensified its environmental enforcement drive by sealing illegal reclamation projects and issuing stop-work orders to individuals reclaiming sections of the Ikota River near Partibons Homes Estate and Bee-Forth Estate Phase II, off Orchid Road in the Lekki area of the state. In a statement released on its official X page on Monday, the government said the action followed an inspection tour by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, over the weekend. Wahab described the illegal reclamation as “heart-wrenching,” condemning the activities of those deliberately destroying the natural ecosystem for personal gain.…
Israel has commenced the release of Palestinian prisoners following the return of the remaining living Israeli hostages from Gaza, marking a significant step in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Television footage on Monday showed buses carrying released detainees leaving Ofer Prison in the West Bank near Jerusalem and heading toward Ramallah. According to the terms of the deal, Israel is expected to release about 1,700 Palestinians who have been detained since October 7, 2023, along with an additional 250 prisoners, some of whom were serving life sentences. The mass release comes after months of negotiations mediated by international…