Author: Adejuyigbe Adegoke

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…

DStv may face a new wave of subscriber departures following its failure to reach a fresh distribution agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The pay-TV operator, anticipating potential backlash, has alerted subscribers via text message that its current carriage deal with WBD will expire on December 31, 2025. The firm holds that negotiations for a renewal are ongoing but have yet to produce an agreement. If talks fail, DStv viewers could lose access to several major WBD channels from January 1, 2026, including CNN, Discovery Channel, TLC, and Cartoon Network. “While discussions between the parties continue, no agreement has been…

Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, popularly known as FRYO, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), candidate for the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State. His victory marks a defining moment for the party, coming amid internal disputes, last-minute resignations, and conflicting directives from party leadership. A Tense Primary Amid Heavy Security The primary election took place in Osogbo on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, under a visibly heavy security presence. Delegates from across Osun State arrived early for accreditation at the Atlantis Multipurpose Hall, where the exercise was eventually conducted despite uncertainties that clouded the hours leading up to…

In the early hours of December 2, 2025, Ademola Adeleke — Governor of Osun State — announced his resignation from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing a deepening leadership crisis at the national level of the party. The decision reverberates across Nigeria’s political landscape, further underscoring the turbulence within PDP ahead of the 2026 governorship election cycle in Osun State. The Decision: What Happened In a letter dated November 4, 2025, addressed to the chairman of PDP Ward 2 in Ede North LGA, Osun, Adeleke officially tendered his resignation. His spokesperson confirmed the move on Monday night. The letter cited “the…

On Monday, December 1, 2025, the governors of the 19 northern states of Nigeria — together with traditional rulers — convened at the Government House in Kaduna to address the escalating insecurity that has plagued large swathes of the region. The meeting, hosted at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House and presided by the chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, drew attendance from key governors — including Uba Sani (Kaduna), Umar Bago (Niger), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), and Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), among others. From the traditional establishment, the…

Steady Year-on-Year Growth Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), grew by 3.98 per cent (year-on-year), in real terms in the third quarter of 2025 — slightly higher than the 3.86 per cent recorded in Q3 2024. The latest GDP report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), highlights continued economic resilience despite softening global and domestic conditions. Quarter-on-Quarter Moderation On a quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP growth eased from 4.23 per cent in Q2 2025 to 3.98 per cent in Q3.Real GDP climbed to N57.03 trillion, up from N54.85 trillion a year earlier, while nominal GDP surged by 18.12 per cent to…