By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved the resumption of scheduled commercial flight operations at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, bringing an end to years of limited aviation activities at the facility. The approval was granted through a provisional interim operational permit, following the completion of key infrastructure upgrades and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Engineers Farouk Ahmed and Gbenga Komolafe have resigned from their positions as chief executives of Nigeria’s key petroleum regulatory agencies, prompting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to nominate successors to the Senate for confirmation. Engineer Farouk Ahmed served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), […]
By Erewunmi Peace Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed rumours suggesting that he plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking amid growing political speculations, Makinde made it clear that he remains committed to the PDP and has no intention of joining the ruling APC or […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria is projected to miss its 2025 revenue target by a wide margin, Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun has disclosed. According to official figures presented before the House of Representatives’ committees on finance and national planning, actual revenues for the year are expected […]
By Erewunmi Peace A former United States Army officer has alleged that foreign interests may be supporting bandit groups operating in parts of Nigeria, raising fresh concerns about the complexity of the country’s security challenges. The retired officer, Captain Bish Johnson, made the claim during a recent television interview, where he suggested that Nigeria’s banditry […]
By Erewunmi Peace Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General (rtd) Mohammed Buba Marwa, has shared a personal reflection on his early childhood and family ties to Nigeria’s late former president, General Muhammadu Buhari. Marwa made the remark while speaking at a public event held in honour of the late former military […]
By Erewunmi Peace BUA Foods Plc has announced that it is nearing completion of what is expected to become Nigeria’s largest integrated sugar production facility, marking a major milestone in the country’s drive toward local manufacturing and import substitution. The sugar plant, located in Lafiagi, Kwara State, is part of BUA Foods’ large-scale backward integration […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has died at the age of 71. His death was confirmed by senior judicial sources on Tuesday. Justice Muhammad, who served as Nigeria’s Chief Justice from 2019 to 2022, was a respected jurist with decades of service in the Nigerian judiciary. Born […]
By Erewunmi Peace Electricity supply across Nigeria dropped nationwide following disruptions in gas supply to power generation companies, authorities have confirmed. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) explained that the reduction in power supply was triggered by gas constraints affecting several gas-fired power plants. These constraints were caused by vandalism of gas pipelines, which limited […]
By Erewunmi Peace Traditional leaders and community stakeholders in Ibadanland have issued a strong warning to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, cautioning him against disrespecting the Olubadan and the traditions of Ibadan. The warning was jointly issued by: Mogajis (family heads) in Ibadanland Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) Monarchs and Baales […]
By Erewunmi Peace Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has appealed to friends, associates and well-wishers to convert birthday gifts, congratulatory adverts and celebrations planned in his honour into cash and material donations for special schools in the state. The governor made the appeal ahead of his 58th birthday on December 21, urging supporters to […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday night held a high-level meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in a last-minute effort to prevent a planned nationwide protest over the worsening state of insecurity across the country. The meeting took place at the State House, Abuja, and commenced at about 11:27 […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian government has issued over 40 licenses to companies planning to build oil refineries across the country, but contrary to some claims, BUA Group is not the only refinery expected to come on stream, according to industry sources and government officials. Speaking on the current state of refining in Nigeria, a […]
By Erewunmi Peace Dangote Group has appointed Dr. Mahmud Hassan, a former senior official of the Central Bank of Nigeria, as its Group Chief Economist, in a move aimed at strengthening the company’s economic research and policy advisory capacity. The appointment, which was recently announced by the conglomerate, places the former CBN boss in charge […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of ₦1.928 trillion as revenue generated in November 2025 among the Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils. The allocation was approved at the FAAC meeting held in December 2025 in Abuja, with representatives of the three tiers of government […]
By Erewunmi Peace A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, has stated that Nigerian university lecturers are among the lowest paid in Africa, highlighting poor remuneration as a major challenge affecting the nation’s tertiary education sector. Prof. Olayinka made the remarks during a convocation lecture at Adekunle Ajasin University, stressing that […]
December 13, 2025 The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has dispelled widespread reports claiming that Nigerians without a Tax Identification Number (TIN) would be barred from opening or operating bank accounts, describing such information as misleading. In a clarification, the agency explained that Nigerians are not required to present a separate TIN before accessing banking […]
By Erewunmi Peace Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has recounted his recent visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, during which he was honoured and installed as the Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source. President Mahama, who was in Nigeria in December 2025, described his time at the Ooni’s palace as a memorable […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tension gripped residents of Ora-Igbomina in Ifedayo Local Government Area on Monday night after suspected bandits attacked the community, abducting a retired customs officer and killing a resident. According to local traditional authorities, the attack occurred at around 7:00 p.m., when gunmen reportedly stormed the border town and made a beeline for […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has revealed how rumours and internal gossip within the Presidential Villa affected the health and wellbeing of her late husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, during his time in office. Aisha Buhari made the disclosure in a recently launched biography titled From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of […]
