Author: Adejuyigbe Adegoke

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…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally declared the Accord Party as his new political platform ahead of the 2026 governorship election, marking one of the most significant political realignments in the state’s recent history. The governor made the announcement on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Osogbo, in the presence of national and state leaders of the Accord Party. The event also served as a symbolic unveiling of the political vehicle through which he intends to seek re-election. According to Adeleke, he officially joined the Accord Party on November 6, 2025, after what he described as…

Telecommunications provider Globacom (Glo), has issued a public apology to its customers following a nationwide disruption of data services that began on the morning of Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The outage, which started at approximately 8:30 a.m., affected multiple locations across the country, leaving many subscribers without mobile internet access for work, communication, and essential services. Scope of the Outage In an official statement, Glo confirmed the nationwide impact of the disruption. “Earlier today, a data service outage occurred nationwide, affecting data connectivity across multiple locations,” the company said. While the company did not provide specific details on the root…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has firmly rejected the recent call by the Arewa Consultative Youth Movement (ACYM), for its Executive Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, to step aside pending an investigation into alleged concerns about his “lifestyle.” In a strongly worded statement, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the FIRS Chairman, described the move as an unfounded and orchestrated attempt to undermine one of the government’s most critical institutions. “This is a sponsored campaign of calumny against a resourceful, cerebrally adroit man who is navigating Nigeria out of financial doldrums,” Atoyebi said, emphasizing that ACYM had failed…

The Federal Government has prohibited the use of physical cash for all revenue payments to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), directing them to deploy Point of Sale (PoS), terminals and other approved electronic payment devices within 45 days. The measure marks one of the most extensive overhauls of Nigeria’s public revenue administration since the introduction of the Treasury Single Account (TSA), a decade ago. The directive is contained in four new Treasury circulars issued by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), and obtained on Monday. In the documents, the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, declared that…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has called on the Federal Government to reopen all land borders in Nigeria to facilitate the smooth movement of persons and goods across the sub-region, in line with the ECOWAS trade liberalisation scheme. Oba Ladoja made the appeal during a farewell visit by the outgoing Controller of Customs, Oyo/Osun Area Command, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, at his Bodija residence in Ibadan on Sunday. The Olubadan expressed concern over the continued closure of certain land borders, which he said hinder trade and regional economic integration. Borders Closure: A Brief History The Olubadan recalled that the…