Author: Adejuyigbe Adegoke

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), Mr. Michael Ango, in a move that signals another significant shake-up within the administration’s revenue-generating institutions. The announcement was made on Friday by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communication and Social Media. In his brief statement, Olayinka confirmed the immediate removal of Ango and directed that “the most senior official of the FCT-IRS has also been directed to take over the running of the revenue agency with immediate effect.” No official…

The All Progressives Congress (APC), governorship race in Osun State has taken a dramatic turn ahead of the party’s primary slated for December 13, 2025, with the APC Screening Committee disqualifying Iyiola Omisore and six other aspirants. The decision, announced Friday, cited gaps and irregularities in the nomination processes of the affected aspirants. The screening committee, chaired by Chief Obinna Uzoh, Esq., concluded its exercise on December 4, 2025, and submitted its report to the APC National Working Committee (NWC), in Abuja. The report emphasized that resolving internal disputes is crucial to ensuring party unity and a credible primary. Disqualified…

Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially constituted the boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), signaling a major step toward strengthening governance in Nigeria’s agricultural and educational sectors. UBEC Board Appointments Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, appointed in July, will continue to serve as Chair of the UBEC Board. The board now includes representatives from all six geopolitical zones: Uchendu Ikechi Mbaegbulem for the South East, Gift Ngo for the South South, Mrs. Ibiwunmi Akinnola for the South West, Dr. Meiro Mandara for the North…

In a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s health sector, The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has been admitted as a full member of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH). The announcement was made during the ICH Assembly held recently in Singapore. With this development, Nigeria becomes the 24th — out of only 25 — national regulatory authorities (NRAs,) worldwide recognised for their adherence to globally harmonised pharmaceutical standards. The elevation marks a major step forward in our nation’s quest to strengthen drug regulation, improve medicine quality, and deepen…

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly — led by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule — have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amaewhule announced the lawmakers’ decision during plenary on Friday, citing what he described as a “clear division” within the PDP as the reason for their defection. This abrupt shift deepens the ongoing political turbulence in Rivers — a state already grappling with repeated defections, legal battles, and competing claims to legitimacy. Background: Remnants of Earlier Defections & Institutional Rift This defection comes after a previous wave in December 2023…

The Senate on Thursday sounded a grave alarm over what it described as a “widespread and scientifically verified lead‐poisoning disaster” affecting Ogijo — a densely populated community that straddles the boundary between Lagos (Ikorodu area), and the Ogun East Senatorial District. The crisis was traced to multiple used lead-acid battery recycling factories operating in the area. According to lawmakers, emissions and toxic waste from these factories have, over years, contaminated the environment, exposing children, women and factory workers to extremely dangerous levels of lead. Scope of contamination and health impact In debate, the motion — jointly sponsored by Mukhail Adetokunbo…

In a landmark event for international diplomacy, President Donald J. Trump joined President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), to sign the Washington Accords, a major peace agreement aimed at fostering stability and cooperation in Central Africa. The historic signing took place at the Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace in Washington, D.C., marking a pivotal moment in the region’s pursuit of lasting peace. The Washington Accords outline a comprehensive framework for collaboration between Rwanda and the DRC, focusing on conflict resolution, cross-border security, economic development, and humanitarian aid. Leaders…

Former UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has pushed back against persistent foreign reports portraying Nigeria as unsafe, insisting during a visit to Imo State that he felt “perfectly safe” and urging the world to look beyond negative stereotypes. Johnson made the remarks on Thursday at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025 in Owerri, where he addressed business leaders, policymakers, and investors. Reflecting on the concerns he encountered before travelling, he said: “When I decided to come to Owerri, I read some things, and there were people saying, ‘There may be some security problems in Nigeria.’ Have you heard that? And…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a sweeping list of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, renewing Nigeria’s long-deferred diplomatic staffing overhaul. The new list features high-profile names from the military, politics, and social circles — including former senior officials and notable public figures. Stick with me as I dive into who made the list this round! Ibok‑Ete Ekwe Ibas — the immediate past Sole Administrator of Rivers State and a former Chief of Naval Staff. He is now being considered for a non-career ambassadorial posting. Abdulrahman Dambazau — retired Lieutenant General, ex-Chief of Army Staff and former Minister of…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday swore in five new permanent secretaries and the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, in a ceremony held just before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), meeting at the State House, Abuja. The brief but formal event marked yet another step in the administration’s ongoing effort to strengthen the federal bureaucracy and reposition strategic national institutions for improved performance and service delivery. Five New Permanent Secretaries Take Oath of Office The President administered the oath of office to the following permanent secretaries: Dr. John Chidiebere Ezeamama — Imo…

Introduction: A New Model of Global Health Assistance At the U.S. State Department’s Digital Press Briefing on Zipline Drone Delivery and the America First Global Health Strategy, senior U.S. officials and private-sector innovators unveiled what may be the most consequential restructuring of American global health assistance in decades. The partnership between the U.S. Government and Zipline Africa is not merely a technological upgrade — it represents a strategic ideological pivot: from decades-long aid dependency to short-term catalytic investments designed to drive self-sufficiency, local ownership, and economic growth in African health systems. Key Voices at the Briefing Senior Bureau Official &…

Abuja, 3 December 2025 — Deutsche Bank has expressed interest in financing major rehabilitation and replacement works on two of Lagos State’ most critical bridges, the Carter Bridge and the Third Mainland Bridge, as the Federal Government intensifies its push to attract private capital for large-scale road infrastructure projects. The bank’s delegation, led by Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Structured Trade and Export Finance, Moritz Dornemann, and Chief Country Representative in Nigeria, Andreas Voss, met with Minister of Works, David Umahi in Abuja on Tuesday. During the meeting, the delegation also reaffirmed its interest in further financing of the…