Author: Adejuyigbe Adegoke

APC Picks Consensus Candidate in Osogbo Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji has been affirmed as the All Progressives Congress (APC), candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The affirmation was concluded at the end of the party’s governorship primary held on Saturday in Osogbo, where APC leaders and delegates adopted a consensus arrangement in line with the party’s national directive. Decision Backed by APC National Leadership A former governorship aspirant, Kunle Rasheed Adegoke, who announced the outcome, said Oyebamiji’s emergence followed the decision of the APC National Working Committee (NWC). According to him, all other aspirants in the race agreed to…

In a decisive move to strengthen the resilience of Nigeria’s digital payments infrastructure, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has directed all acquirers, processors, and payment terminal service providers (PTSPs), to implement mandatory dual connectivity with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), and Unified Payment Services Limited (UPSL), for Point-of-Sale (PoS), transactions. The directive sets a one-month deadline for full compliance. The announcement was made in a circular dated December 11, 2025, signed by Rakiya Yusuf, Director of the CBN’s Payments System Supervision Department, and released on Friday. This update reinforces a previous directive issued on September 11, 2025, which…

The Lagos State Government has taken another decisive step toward strengthening its education oversight system with the appointment of Dr. Sulaimon Olagoke Ogunmuyiwa as the new Director-General of the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA). Announced by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the appointment marks a strategic move to enhance the monitoring, evaluation, and overall quality of education across the state. Dr. Ogunmuyiwa, a seasoned education administrator with over two decades of experience, is expected to bring renewed leadership and expertise to the agency’s mandate of ensuring excellence in both public and private schools. Presentation of Appointment Letter The formal presentation…

Abuja, Nigeria – December 12, 2025 — The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has announced that its Passport Digital Platform will undergo routine system maintenance, a move expected to cause temporary service disruptions for users across the country and in the diaspora. In a statement released on Friday, the NIS Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, explained that the maintenance exercise is part of efforts to enhance system performance and improve user experience on the digital passport platform. According to the statement, the maintenance window will run from: 12:00 a.m. on December 12, 2025, to 6:00 a.m. on December 14, 2025 (GMT).…

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has formally announced that the nomination meeting for the next Awujale of Ijebuland is scheduled to hold on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Bisrod Hall, GRA, Ijebu-Ode. The announcement was made in a letter dated December 11, 2025, signed by the family’s PRO and spokesman, Abiodun Ogidan. The letter outlined strict protocols for the event, specifying that only accredited members of the ruling housewould be allowed entry and that each candidate may have two representatives permitted to nominate and second them. “The Fusengbuwa Royal Ruling House implores all family members and accredited…

Lagos State is poised to host its second privately owned oil refinery, as the government confirms that active discussions are underway with a new investor. The development underscores Lagos’ growing appeal as a hub for industrial, petrochemical, and large-scale energy investments—building on the momentum generated by the Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Abiodun Olumide, during the Economic Roundtable organised by the Economic Intelligence Department of the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget at the Protea Hotel, Alausa, Ikeja. Investor Interest Surges as Lagos Strengthens Industrial Appeal…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has reaffirmed that Christians must not, under any circumstances, be subjected to Sharia law or court processes designed exclusively for Muslims. He made the statement on Wednesday at the opening of the 2025 triennial meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), in Abuja. The event, themed “Collaboration of Inter-Religious Council with Government to Promote Peace in Nigeria,” brought together influential religious and political leaders committed to strengthening national harmony. Sharia is for Muslims Alone, Not Non-Adherents Addressing participants, the Sultan stressed that Sharia is strictly for Muslims, reiterating that it must not be imposed on Christians in any form —…

On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Ademola Adeleke was officially confirmed as the governorship candidate of the Accord Party for the 2026 Osun State gubernatorial election. How It Happened: From Defection to Ticket Adeleke formally defected from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on December 2, 2025, citing “persistent leadership turmoil” at the national level as the reason. On December 9, he announced that he had adopted the Accord Party — often known as the “Thumb‑Up” party — as his new political platform and declared his intention to seek re-election in 2026. The next day, a screening committee from Accord cleared him as a valid…

ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has doubled down on his order to withdraw police officers from VIP and VVIP security assignments, declaring during Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC), meeting that the directive is final and must be executed immediately. “No Exceptions Without Clearance” Tinubu warned ministers and top officials against resisting the new policy, insisting that only those with extraordinary security needs may seek temporary exceptions — and only with his direct approval via the Inspector General of Police (IGP). “If you have any problem because of the nature of your assignments, please contact the IGP and get my…

In a landmark decision taken by its Air Transport Ministers in Lomé, Togo, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has endorsed a new regional strategy to significantly reduce the cost of flying within West Africa. Under the plan — to take effect from 1 January 2026 — all member states will remove non-compliant aviation taxes and reduce passenger service and security charges by 25%. The rationale for the reform is clear: charges, taxes, and fees currently make up almost 50% of the total cost of an air ticket in the region. Many of these levies have been deemed…

A new wave of promotions will sweep through the Otun Olubadan line on Friday as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, prepares to elevate nine chiefs across various traditional ranks—from Jagun to Ayingun. The ceremony marks another significant step in the ongoing reorganisation and strengthening of the Ibadan chieftaincy structure under Oba Ladoja’s reign. The event, which is expected to attract members of the Olubadan-in-Council, will take place at the historic Oke-Aremo Palace in Ibadan, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Prominent Figures Among Those to Be Elevated Among the chiefs slated for elevation is Ibadan-based lawyer and elder brother…

Recent reporting on the draft tenancy legislation now before the state legislature shows the bill promises to fundamentally reshape the relationship between landlords, tenants, and agents in Lagos State. The hope is that the new law will help end many of the frictions — multiple years’ rent upfront, unpredictable evictions, agent abuse — that have long plagued the city’s housing market. But the reforms also place new obligations and potential constraints on property owners and intermediaries. As things stand, the bill remains under review in the state’s House of Assembly — but enough has leaked to give both landlords and…