Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Crude Oil Prices Surge Past Nigeria’s 2025 Budget Benchmark, Boosting Economic Outlook. There’s a major development for Nigeria’s economy, as price of crude oil surpassed the federal government’s 2025 budget benchmark, reaching $75.15 per barrel. This milestone, achieved for the first time this year, marks a positive shift for the nation’s fiscal projections, as the government had set a crude oil price benchmark of $75 per barrel in its N55 trillion 2025 budget. The price of Bonny Light crude, one of Nigeria’s key oil blends, has risen to $78.62 per barrel, according to recent market data, further exceeding the…

Nigerian Troops Deliver Major Blow To Terrorist Networks, Neutralise Kingpin Auta In Zamfara. In a significant victory for Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, troops of the Mobile Strike Team (MST) under Operation Fasan Yamma have eliminated a notorious terrorist leader, Auta, and at least 14 of his associates in a decisive offensive in Zamfara State. The operation, conducted on 10 June 2025 around Ƙunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe Local Government Area, marks a critical step towards restoring peace in the troubled North-West region. According to Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, the operation targeted Auta, a key figure…

Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To Multi-Party Democracy In Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu has firmly dismissed speculations that his administration is steering Nigeria towards a one-party state, emphasising his unwavering commitment to multi-party democracy. In a passionate address to a joint session of the National Assembly on Democracy Day, 12 June 2025, the President declared, “At no time in the past, nor any instance in the present, and at no future juncture shall I view the notion of a one-party state as good for Nigeria.” The statement comes amid growing concerns from opposition parties, including the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Labour…

Presidency Issues Apology For Error In Democracy Day Honours List. The Nigerian Presidency has issued a formal apology after mistakenly including two prominent living figures, Pa Reuben Fasoranti and Dr Edwin Madunagu, in the posthumous honours category during President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address. The blunder, which caused widespread confusion, occurred during a televised speech at the National Assembly, where the President announced national honours for pro-democracy activists and national figures for their contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey. In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency acknowledged the…

Seriake Dickson Criticises Tinubu’s Silence On Rivers State Political Crisis. Former Bayelsa State Governor and serving Senator, Seriake Dickson, has publicly condemned President Bola Tinubu for his silence amid the escalating political crisis in Rivers State. Speaking on Democracy Day, Dickson accused the Tinubu administration of failing to uphold democratic principles, warning that the ongoing turmoil in Rivers State undermines Nigeria’s democratic credentials. In a strongly worded statement, Dickson declared, “We cannot celebrate democracy while suppressing it in Rivers State.” His remarks, made during a press briefing in Abuja, highlighted what he described as a troubling inaction from the…

Tinubu Mocks Opposition’s Woes In Democracy Day Speech. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took a sharp jab at Nigeria’s opposition parties during his Democracy Day address on 12 June 2025, declaring, “It is, indeed, a pleasure to witness you in such disarray.” The provocative remark, delivered to a joint session of the National Assembly, targeted the internal crises plaguing parties like the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) continues to gain ground through defections. Speaking at the National Assembly in Abuja, Tinubu addressed concerns raised by…

Federal Government Announces Plan To Build Bamboo Smart Homes For Low Income Earners. The Federal Government’s latest announcement to construct affordable “smart houses” using bamboo for low and medium-income earners has sparked a mix of intrigue and scepticism across Nigeria. Unveiled by Mrs. Esuabana Nko Asanye, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, at a workshop in Abuja on Wednesday, the plan promises eco-friendly, durable homes to address the nation’s chronic housing shortage. But with scant details and a history of ambitious yet unfulfilled projects, many are questioning whether this is a genuine breakthrough or…

Nigerian Civil Service Set To Go Fully Digital By December 2025, FG Announces. The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared that the nation’s civil service will achieve full digitisation by 31 December 2025, marking a significant milestone in its ambitious public sector reform agenda. The announcement, made by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, during a press conference in Abuja, underscores the government’s commitment to modernising administrative processes and enhancing service delivery across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Speaking at the World Press Conference ahead of the 2025 International Civil Service…

U.S., UK, Canada, And Others Urge Nigeria To Reform Cybercrimes Act To Safeguard Free Speech. In a unified call to action, the heads of missions from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Finland, and Norway have congratulated Nigeria on marking 26 years of democratic governance while urging the Federal Government to reform its Cybercrimes Act to protect freedom of expression and foster economic growth. The statement, issued on Democracy Day, highlights concerns over the misuse of the 2015 Cybercrimes Act, which, despite its aim to combat online fraud and cyberattacks, has been increasingly used to suppress dissent and silence critics.…

Air Peace And Senator Oshiomhole Clash Over Disruptive Conduct At Lagos Airport. A heated confrontation at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (Zulu Hall) in Lagos has sparked a public row between Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, and Senator Adams Oshiomhole, the former Edo State Governor and current Edo North Senator. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, 11 June 2025, has led to accusations of unruly behaviour, extortion, and poor customer service, with both parties trading sharp rebuttals. According to Air Peace, the incident began when Senator Oshiomhole arrived at approximately 06:10 AM for Flight P47120, scheduled to depart Lagos…

Court Advances N27bn Fraud Case Against Ex-Taraba Governor With Key Evidence Admission. As part of the ongoing N27 billion fraud trial of former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku, a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has admitted crucial evidence presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The ruling, delivered by Justice Sylvanus Oriji on Wednesday, 11 June 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the case, which has gripped public attention due to its scale and implications for anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria. Ishaku, alongside Bello Yero, a former Permanent Secretary of the Bureau for Local…

China To Scrap Tariffs On African Imports In Major Trade Boost. In a landmark move to deepen economic ties with Africa, China has announced plans to eliminate tariffs on imports from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations. The decision, unveiled at a China-Africa cooperation meeting in Changsha, Hunan province, on 11 June 2025, comes as African nations face the threat of increased tariffs on their exports to the United States. The zero-tariff policy, set to apply to 100% of tariff lines for products from these countries, expands on a 2024 initiative that granted duty-free access to…