Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State have threatened to stage a protest in Abuja if attempts by some party leaders to block Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to the ruling party continue. The warning was issued after a meeting of stakeholders from the six local government areas of Enugu East Senatorial Zone. They accused Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, of allegedly working against Mbah’s anticipated move. Dr. Ben Nwoye, former APC state chairman, said Mbah’s defection would reverse APC’s electoral misfortunes in Enugu, citing the governor’s impressive performance in roads, education, healthcare, and…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The Minister of Works, Engineer David Umahi, has defended the administration of President Bola Tinubu, stating that the government is providing real value for money through its investments in road infrastructure. Umahi made this assertion while inspecting ongoing road projects in the North Central Zone. The minister highlighted that the roads and bridges being constructed are designed to last up to 100 years, with quality materials and engineering standards carefully factored into the projects. However, he expressed concern over the rising cost of construction materials, noting that prices of essential materials like cement, iron rods, sand, and chippings have not…
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has announced a compulsory directive for all courier and delivery service providers operating within the state to use reflective jackets and visibility tapes during evening and nighttime hours. This directive, signed by Mrs. Bolanle Ogunlola, Director of Public Affairs, Ministry of Transportation, aims to improve road safety and reduce accidents involving dispatch riders. According to Mr. Olawale Musa, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, all riders operating between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. must wear reflective jackets, while delivery motorcycles and bicycles must be fitted with reflective tapes or markers to ensure clear visibility on…
Nigeria has earned $2.21 billion from crude oil exports to the United States in the first seven months of 2025, according to data released by the US Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This figure underscores Nigeria’s continued role as America’s largest African crude supplier, despite a decline in shipments compared to last year. Between January and July 2025, Nigeria shipped 28.7 million barrels of crude oil to the United States, valued at $2.16 billion on a customs basis and $2.21 billion on a Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) basis. This represents an 8.8% drop in volume and…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned transport unions and affiliates against fixing ‘union stickers’ on private vehicles in place of valid registration numbers. General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, issued the warning in a statement released on Sunday by Mr. Taofiq Adebayo, the agency’s Public Affairs Director. LASTMA described the practice as a violation of regulatory frameworks, constituting both a serious security infraction and a gross subversion of lawful vehicular identification systems within the metropolis. According to Mr. Bakare-Oki, any vehicle discovered navigating the roadways under the guise of ‘Union Sticker’ identifiers or other unauthorized symbols…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched an economic empowerment program for 10 million women, aiming to achieve its ambitious one trillion dollar economy goal. Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, disclosed this at a high-level sideline event of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly in New York, U.S.A. The program focuses on economic development, providing women with access to livelihood grants, formal financial institutions, national ID, and health insurance schemes. One of the key vehicles being utilized for the empowerment is the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP), which is currently the nation’s most significant women’s economic…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed long-standing claims that he attempted to extend his tenure beyond the constitutionally allowed two terms. Obasanjo made this known at the Democracy Dialogue organised by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, Ghana, insisting there was never a time he pursued a third term. He said if he had truly wanted another term, he would have succeeded, noting that his administration achieved the more difficult task of securing debt relief for Nigeria. The former president also cautioned African leaders against clinging to power, stressing that leadership is best offered when one is young, vibrant, and…
The Vice Chairman of Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Princess Oluremi Nutayi Ajose, has died. Ajose, who was sworn into office just two months ago alongside the Council Chairman, Hon. Rauf Ibrahim Kayode Yemaren, was confirmed dead by family sources. Her remains have since been deposited in a morgue. The late Vice Chairman was the daughter of Oba Oyekan Possi Ajose, the Alapa of Apa Egun-Awori Kingdom in Badagry. As of the time of filing this report, the cause of her death has not been made public.
Nigeria’s oil production rose to an average of 1.63 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and condensates in August 2025, marking an improvement from 1.58 million bpd recorded in the same period last year. This was contained in the Crude Oil and Condensate Production Report for August 2025, released on Saturday by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and signed by its Head of Media and Strategic Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu. According to the report, Nigeria’s crude oil output in August accounted for 96 per cent of its Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota of 1.5 million…
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) on Saturday conducted by-elections to fill vacant councillorship seats across 15 of the 18 local government areas in the state. The polls went ahead despite an ex parte order issued by the High Court earlier in the week, restraining EDSIEC from holding the elections. The order was secured on Tuesday following an application filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Reacting to the development, the electoral body said it had directed its legal team to file a motion on notice to vacate the restraining order and ensure the elections proceeded as scheduled. The…
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has rejected allegations by activist Omoyele Sowore that President Bola Tinubu and Minister Wike plotted to assassinate him. In a statement on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Abuja, Olayinka described Sowore’s claims as “mind games” and a tactic to sustain his lifestyle. He stressed that neither President Tinubu nor Minister Wike had any reason or motive to target the activist. Olayinka suggested that any threats Sowore may have faced could stem from people he had previously blackmailed. He…
The Defence Headquarters has ordered a thorough investigation into the recent explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in Kurmin Gwari, Kaduna, which occurred on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The blast claimed the lives of two people, including a military officer, and left four others critically injured. Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, assured the public that the situation is under control, saying, “We are conducting a full investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. The safety of the surrounding community is our top priority.” He also extended condolences to the families of the…