Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

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…

In a bold regulatory enforcement action, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), on Thursday sealed the premises of Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC), in the Alausa area of Lagos, citing alleged violations of consumer rights. According to FCCPC’s Director of Surveillance and Investigation, Bola Adeyinka, the move was executed in line with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, after repeated attempts to resolve the matter amicably. “Sealing this facility is a proportionate enforcement measure taken only after repeated engagement and several opportunities for voluntary compliance,” Adeyinka said in a statement. “The seal will remain in place until Ikeja Electric complies fully…

The Federal Government on Wednesday arraigned former Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah, and one Gloria Odita before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Maitama, Abuja, on multiple counts bordering on alleged fraud, obtaining by false pretence, and criminal breach of trust. The arraignment marks a significant milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to prosecute high-profile financial crimes allegedly committed during previous administrations. According to the charge sheet presented before trial judge Justice Hamza Muazu, Oduah and her co-defendant were accused of conspiring in January 2014 to obtain a total sum of N2,469,030,738.90 from the Federal Ministry of Aviation…

The Federal Government has approved the design and construction of a new headquarters for the Bank of Industry (BoI), at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, marking a major step in the FG’s drive to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial and financial infrastructure. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Enoh, on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC), meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. Key Details of the Approval Enoh revealed that the Council considered five key memoranda related to the ministry, with three focused on…

Former Anambra State governor and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has been arrested in Abuja and is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The development was confirmed on Wednesday night in a statement by Ngige’s former media aide, Fred Chukwulobe, who dismissed viral rumours suggesting that the former minister had been kidnapped. Chukwulobe clarified the situation, stating:“Former Governor of Anambra State and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, is with the EFCC. More details later.” Rumours of Kidnapping Refuted Earlier in the day, speculation spread…

Commercial flight operations have officially commenced at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, following approval by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), for full-scale operations. The milestone marks a significant step in Ekiti State’s transportation and economic development agenda, fulfilling a long-held vision for enhanced connectivity and regional growth. Inaugural Flight Marks Historic Moment The inaugural flight, operated by United Nigerians Airlines, took off from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 10:30 AM on Wednesday morning and touched down at the Ekiti Airport at exactly 11:00 AM. The aircraft, registered 5B-BWY, carried a distinguished roster of dignitaries including: Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director…