Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Fresh Crisis Hits Accord Party The internal crisis rocking the Accord Party in Osun State has deepened with the emergence of another governorship candidate ahead of the 2026 governorship election, barely days after Governor Ademola Adeleke was announced as the party’s flag-bearer. Faction Produces New Candidate A faction within the party has conducted a parallel governorship primary, resulting in the emergence of Mr. Clement Bamigbola as its candidate for the 2026 Osun governorship race. This development comes four days after a separate primary produced Adeleke, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Adeleke’s Nomination Under Dispute Earlier in…

The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG), has voiced deep concern over a sharp escalation of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), warning that renewed fighting in South Kivu risks destabilising the wider Great Lakes region. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the ICG — comprising the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and chaired by Germany — condemned the latest offensive by the March 23 Movement (M23), which it says is supported by Rwanda, around the city of Uvira near the Burundian…

The National Pension Commission (PenCom), has strengthened Nigeria’s pension remittance infrastructure with the approval of Remita and eTranzact as authorised Payment Solution Service Providers (PSSPs). The decision expands employers’ options for remitting pension contributions and reinforces PenCom’s push toward a fully digitised, transparent, and efficient pension system. With the addition of the two payment platforms, the total number of approved PSSPs now stands at 11, reflecting the commission’s strategy to broaden access, enhance compliance, and reduce operational bottlenecks in pension contribution processing. Remita, eTranzact Join Pension Remittance Framework Payment Solution Service Providers are companies authorised to facilitate the remittance of…

Bill Scales Second Reading A bill proposing a single, non-renewable six-year tenure for the governor and deputy governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Thursday scaled second reading at the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation seeks to amend Section 8(2) of the CBN Act 2007, which currently provides for a five-year tenure, renewable once, for the leadership of the apex bank. Ending Renewable Tenure at the Apex Bank Under the proposed amendment, the CBN governor and deputy governors would serve one six-year term with no option for reappointment. Lawmakers argue that the change would strengthen the bank’s…

The Kano State Government has issued an Executive Order banning a faction operating under the name “Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi”, declaring the group illegal, unauthorised, and potentially dangerous to public order. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi-Waiyya, who confirmed that the order was signed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf under his constitutional mandate to maintain peace and enforce state laws, specifically drawing on Section 5(2) of the 1999 Constitution. Only the Official Hisbah Board Is Recognised According to Abdullahi-Waiyya, the Kano State Hisbah Board Law recognises only the official Hisbah Board as the…

The Chairman of the 2026 Osun State Governorship Primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed that the party’s flag bearer for the forthcoming election will emerge through affirmation, following a consensus agreement reached by stakeholders. The APC governorship primary is scheduled to hold on Saturday, December 13, in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. Okpebholo, who addressed Osun APC leaders and stakeholders on Friday during a pre-primary meeting in Osogbo, said the party had adopted the affirmation model to consolidate unity, ensure internal harmony, and avoid disputes that typically trail competitive primaries.…

The Lagos State Government has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory ahead of the Ajegunle City Youth Marathon, scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 13, beginning at 6:00 a.m. The race, organised by the Society for Information and Human Advancement, will traverse several major and inner-city routes within Ajegunle, prompting temporary road closures and controlled diversions to ensure the safety of athletes and maintain order throughout the event. The traffic notice, released on Friday through the official X (formerly Twitter), handle of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, detailed a series of planned diversions aimed at minimising congestion while supporting…

In a landmark decision with significant legal and political ramifications, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has overturned the presidential pardon granted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to an Abuja-based housewife, Maryam Sanda, and affirmed her death sentence for the killing of her husband. Sanda was originally sentenced to death by hanging in 2020 over the death of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a domestic dispute. However, earlier this year, President Tinubu reduced her sentence to 12 years’ imprisonment on compassionate grounds, citing her remorse and the welfare of her two young children. The presidential clemency decision sparked nationwide debate over…

In a major and disruptive development in Nigeria’s energy sector, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has sharply reduced its ex-depot petrol price — a move designed to gain a competitive edge over the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), and other fuel suppliers just as the we head into the Yuletide season. According to early field reports from PetroleumPriceNg, the refinery’s ex-depot (gantry), price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), was cut from ₦828 to ₦699 per litre, representing a reduction of ₦129 — about 15.58%. This adjustment marks approximately the 20th price review this year by Dangote Refinery — underscoring the…

Reports of the death of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, have thrown the state into uncertainty, with conflicting accounts leaving residents and political observers bewildered. Eyewitnesses say that Ewhrudjakpo collapsed on Thursday and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, where he was reportedly in critical condition. However, later on Thursday evening, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), through its spokesperson, Ini Ememobong, announced that the party had received “with deep shock” news of the deputy governor’s passing. “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has received with deep shock the news of the passing of the Deputy Governor…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has filed an eight-count charge against former Minister of Labour, Productivity and ex-Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chris Ngige, paving the way for his arraignment on Friday at the FCT High Court, Gwarimpa, Abuja. According to the charge dated 31 October and filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Sylvanus Tahir, alongside five other EFCC lawyers, Ngige is accused of leveraging his position as Minister and supervising minister of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), to confer undue advantage on associates and companies believed to be linked to him. Details of the Allegations…

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has officially announced his final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), in Morocco, trimming down his earlier 50-man provisional list to the tournament-required roster. The announcement, which came shortly before the December 10 submission deadline, has generated major discussion across Nigerian football circles—especially due to the absence of a long-serving leader. Troost-Ekong’s Absence Dominates Headlines The most notable omission from Chelle’s final list is former captain, William Troost-Ekong, who announced his retirement from international football last week. Troost-Ekong has been a defensive pillar for the Super Eagles…