Author: Adejuyigbe Adegoke

A Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out a lawsuit challenging the legality of the statutes establishing the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), ruling that the claimant did not demonstrate any violation of constitutional provisions in the establishment or functioning of the two bodies. Delivering judgment, Justice Akintayo Aluko ruled that the applicant did not adduce credible or convincing evidence to show that the establishment and functioning of the two commissions violated any provision of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Background of the Suit The suit was instituted by Human Rights…

Commercial banks across Nigeria, including Fidelity Bank and Ecobank, have issued urgent warnings to customers that bank accounts not linked to a Tax Identification Number (Tax ID), or National Identity Number (NIN), may face transaction restrictions starting January 1, 2026. The advisory follows the federal government’s new tax reforms and is aimed at ensuring compliance ahead of the implementation of the 2025 tax laws. Banks Urge Customers to Link Accounts to NIN or Tax ID In separate notices to customers, banks emphasized that the new tax laws require all bank accounts to be linked to a Tax ID before the…

Here are the six major stories shaping Nigeria today — developments spanning governance, the economy, education, security, culture, and national identity. From rising tensions in the oil and gas sector involving Africa’s richest man and the country’s regulators, to fresh pressure on the naira in the foreign exchange market, today’s headlines reflect the challenges and opportunities facing our dear nation. We also bring you updates on international education opportunities for Nigerian students, renewed efforts to combat migrant smuggling, global recognition for Nigerian excellence, and a call for self-reliance from a former top government official. Stay with us as we take…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Osun State has disowned a purported factional Accord Party governorship primary, saying it was not notified of any such exercise following reports of a parallel primary held on Sunday in Osogbo, the state capital. The disputed primary reportedly saw Bamigbola Clement announced as the faction’s governorship candidate for the August 8, 2026 election. Bamigbola, presented as the sole aspirant, claimed he emerged through a consensus process. However, INEC’s Osun State Public Relations Officer, Musa Olurode, clarified that the commission had no knowledge of this exercise. “We monitored the Accord Party primary held a…

The Federal Government on Sunday announced a nationwide ban on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3), in both public and private secondary schools across Nigeria. The directive was issued by the Federal Ministry of Education in a press release dated December 14, 2025, and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. Policy Targets Rising Exam Malpractice The ministry stated that the decision follows “growing concerns over the increasing incidence of examination malpractice, including the use of so-called special centres during external examinations.” It added that such practices “undermine the integrity…

The United States has imposed sanctions on four individuals and four entities accused of supporting Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), targeting what officials described as a transnational network helping to fuel the country’s ongoing civil war. In a statement released Tuesday, the U.S. government said the sanctioned individuals and companies—primarily Colombian nationals and firms—have recruited former Colombian military personnel to fight alongside the RSF and provided training to fighters, including children. U.S. officials said the measures are intended to cut off a key source of external support to the RSF and limit its ability to carry out violence against…

The recent decision by Dangote Refinery to reduce its petrol gantry (ex-depot), price has been widely welcomed by Nigerians grappling with high fuel costs. Towards the close of last week, the refinery slashed its petrol price to N699 per litre, igniting public optimism that sustained relief may finally be in sight. However, petroleum economist and energy policy expert, Prof. Wumi Iledare, has advised Nigerians not to celebrate prematurely, warning that the price cut could mask deeper structural risks in the downstream petroleum sector. Iledare Reacts: Beyond the Headlines Iledare disclosed his concerns on Friday while reacting to the Dangote Refinery’s…

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…