Author: Adejuyigbe Adegoke

The Dangote Refinery has once again triggered a ripple effect in Nigeria’s fuel market. After the refinery and several depot owners lowered their ex-depot (gantry) prices, NNPCL responded by cutting its retail price — a move that could signal a fresh fuel-price war nationwide. What Happened (and Where) According to eye witnesses in Abuja, NNPCL’s pump price has been revised downward to ₦930 per litre from ₦945 — a reduction of ₦15 per litre (some reports say the cut was ₦10). The price adjustment has already been observed at several NNPCL retail outlets across Abuja: Kubwa Expressway, Gwarimpa, Wuse Zone…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is among African leaders currently trapped in Guinea-Bissau after a sudden military coup disrupted the country’s presidential election process. Jonathan is part of a delegation of 36 high-profile observers representing the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the West African Elders Forum (WAEF). The joint mission was in Guinea-Bissau to monitor the presidential election held on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Military Takeover On Wednesday, November 26, military officers seized control of the government, suspended the electoral process, and imposed strict security measures including the closure of borders and the shutdown…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has confirmed that 16 banks have fully met the revised regulatory capital requirements, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing banking sector recapitalisation programme. Olayemi Cardoso, the CBN governor, made the announcement on Tuesday during a press conference following the 303rd Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), meeting in Abuja. MPC Commends Banking System Resilience Speaking at the event, Cardoso said the MPC expressed satisfaction with the sustained resilience of the Nigerian banking system. “Most financial soundness indicators remain within regulatory thresholds,” he noted, highlighting the sector’s stability despite broader economic challenges. He added that…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday welcomed the safe return of the 24 schoolgirls abducted last week in Maga, Kebbi State, calling their release a significant relief and praising the “tireless efforts” of security operatives. Dawn Abduction Sparks Copycat Attacks The girls were seized at dawn on November 17, shortly after a military detachment reportedly left the school premises. Their kidnapping triggered a spate of similar incidents, including attacks in Eruku, Kwara State, and Papiri in Niger State. Other Victims Regain Freedom In Eruku, all 38 abducted individuals were freed on Sunday. That same day, the Niger State chairman of the…

In a significant breakthrough for Nigeria’s ongoing fight against mass abductions, the twenty-four schoolgirls kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, have regained their freedom. Their release brings a wave of relief to families, state authorities, and a nation long tormented by relentless attacks on schools and rural communities. Presidency Confirms Release The news of their rescue was confirmed on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy. In a statement issued on behalf of the President, Onanuga praised the security agencies whose coordinated…

The United Kingdom has formally rejected a request from the Nigerian government to transfer former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu to Nigeria to complete the remainder of his prison sentence. The decision ends weeks of diplomatic engagement and confirms that the embattled lawmaker will remain in the UK prison system for the foreseeable future. A High-Profile Case That Drew Global Attention Ekweremadu has been serving time in a UK correctional facility after he was found guilty in 2023 of conspiring to harvest the kidney of a young Nigerian man. The case, prosecuted under the UK’s Modern Slavery Act, gained widespread…

The South West Governors’ Forum has unveiled a comprehensive package of security, economic and administrative measures aimed at strengthening safety and development across the region, reaffirming its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ongoing national reforms. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued on Monday at the end of the Forum’s meeting held at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan, Oyo State, and made available to the press. The governors said the decisions followed extensive deliberations on agriculture, regional economic development, and mounting security challenges affecting the six South-West states. Backing Tinubu, Supporting National Rescue Operations In the communiqué,…

As Nigeria intensifies efforts to expand its revenue base and improve economic stability, understanding how to pay taxes correctly has become more important than ever. Many businesses still struggle with the process due to limited awareness or outdated information, yet the modern tax system is now simpler, fully digital, and free to access. Registration or onboarding on the official platform costs nothing, and taxpayers should also know that no deductions are made at source—every naira paid goes directly into the Federation Account at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Additionally, not every commercial bank in the country is authorised to…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged world leaders to adopt a global framework that ensures communities hosting critical minerals in Nigeria and across Africa benefit substantially from their natural endowments. He also backed the creation of ethical global standards for Artificial Intelligence (AI), to ensure the technology advances development without deepening inequality. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Third Session of the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, themed “A Fair and Just Future for All: Critical Minerals, Decent Work, Artificial Intelligence,” President Tinubu stressed that critical minerals represent an opportunity for industrial transformation on the continent—not merely…

The Federal Government has dismissed circulating reports alleging that it ordered the shutdown of all schools across Nigeria due to rising insecurity. The Ministry of Education described the claims as false, misleading, and capable of causing unnecessary panic among citizens. Rising Insecurity Heightens Public Anxiety Over recent weeks, our nation, Nigeria has witnessed a disturbing resurgence in mass abductions of schoolchildren, especially across the north-west and north-central regions. Two major incidents recorded last week reignited national concern regarding student safety and government response. In reaction to these targeted attacks, the Federal Government approved the temporary closure of 44 Unity Colleges…

In a move that has sparked outrage among his supporters and renewed debates over religious persecution and freedom of speech, the Facebook account of popular Plateau State cleric, Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, has been deleted. Dachomo himself confirmed the development to multiple media outlets on Saturday when contacted for verification. When asked if his account had indeed been removed, he simply stated, “It’s true.” Who Is Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo? Reverend Ezekiel Bwede Dachomo is a prominent pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), and serves as a regional chairman in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State. Over the…

The United States expressed serious concern over escalating terrorist threats and violence in West Africa during a United Nations Security Council briefing on peace consolidation in the region. Addressing the council, the US representative highlighted the paralysis of Mali caused by Al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorists, who have imposed a fuel blockade and are reportedly aiming to take control of the country. While acknowledging the efforts of Malian armed forces against terrorist organizations, including ISIS-Sahel, the United States emphasized that the security situation is rapidly deteriorating. “The situation is dire. Incidents of kidnapping and hostage-taking are increasing, fueling terrorist operations across the Sahel,”…