Calls for strict enforcement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s #NigeriaFirst Policy has gained momentum as the Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW) and the Nigeria Coalition Group (NCG) urged the President to take decisive steps to safeguard the Dangote Refinery against what they described as “a coordinated campaign of economic sabotage” by entrenched oil interests. The groups, which held a Grand National Solidarity Rally at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex, Alausa, Ikeja, said the ongoing face-off between Dangote Refinery and key oil unions — PENGASSAN, NUPENG, IPMAN, and DAPPMAN — represents a defining test of Tinubu’s resolve to prioritise local…
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***Decries misplaced national priorities Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has decried the reported non-payment of allowances owed to members of the Super Eagles, calling it “a disgrace to the nation” and a stark reflection of misaligned national priorities. Speaking on his official social media handle, Obi expressed outrage that Nigeria continues to allocate funds for “needless lavish spending and political patronage,” yet fails to meet its obligations to athletes who consistently deliver pride on the global stage. “It is truly unfortunate that our Super Eagles, who tirelessly represent our nation, are still owed their allowances,” Obi said.…
***Moves aim to boost non-oil exports and modernize financial regulation The Nigerian Senate has endorsed a plan to increase the Nigerian Export-Import Bank’s (NEXIM) capital base from ₦50 billion to ₦1 trillion, while also backing reforms to modernize the country’s insurance regulatory framework. Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, announced the development during a public hearing at the National Assembly Complex on Wednesday. The session focused on the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (SB. 599) and the National Insurance Commission Act (Repeal) and Insurance Regulatory Commission Bill, 2025 (SB.…
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned the recent altercation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and a Naval officer, calling it a stark reminder of Nigeria’s weakening institutional order and disregard for due process. Describing the confrontation as more than a personal clash, Obi said it “mirrors the alarming erosion of discipline and respect for the rule of law in public office.” He lamented that what should have been a routine civic encounter has escalated into a national embarrassment, reflecting the broader decay of governance norms. “What…
A storm erupted in the Senate on Wednesday over the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) delineation of Warri Federal Constituency, with two Delta State senators at the centre of a tense confrontation. The uproar began during a motion by Senator Simon Lalong, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, who urged the Senate to intervene following a petition from the Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality. Lalong contended that INEC’s exercise unfairly reduced the number of wards in Itsekiri areas while favouring two Ijaw communities. He also claimed that some communities included in INEC’s coordinates strayed beyond Delta State, encroaching into Edo…
Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benue State, Prof. Sam Egwu, has accused every Nigerian president since 1999 of governing in breach of the Constitution and abandoning its fundamental promises of social justice, equality, and citizens’ welfare. Speaking at the National Conference on the Future of Democracy in Nigeria in Abuja, themed “Sustaining Democratic Growth Beyond the Polls for Effective Governance,” Egwu lamented that successive governments have turned their backs on the Constitution’s core ideals while pursuing market-driven economic prescriptions dictated by global financial institutions. “If you read the 1999 Constitution, which mirrors that…
***Calls for accountability, unity, and a departure from episodic governance Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has appealed to Northern leaders to harness their moral authority and institutional influence to steer Nigeria toward unity and purposeful governance. Speaking at a courtesy visit to the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) headquarters in Abuja, where he was received by the Chairman of the Forum’s Board of Trustees, Alhaji Bashir Muhammed Dalhatu, and other senior members, Adebayo framed his remarks as both reflective and reformist. He warned that Nigeria risks further fragmentation if non-partisan voices such as the ACF fail…
By Fatima Ndagi The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has welcomed over 100 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State. The defection took place during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) in Obingwa Local Government Area on Sunday. According to a statement signed by Kalu’s Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, the event drew a massive crowd of supporters as the defectors, led by former PDP State Secretary, Barr. Ibe Nwadioha, pledged allegiance to the APC and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has voiced support for Delta North Senator Ned Nwoko’s public call for his wife, actress Regina Daniels, to undergo rehabilitation for alleged drug abuse, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding her health and well-being. Senator Nwoko, in an interview with journalists on Sunday, explained that the decision was motivated by concern for his 25-year-old wife and their two children. “I want her alive and healthy, not just for me, but for our children. We have two young kids together, and they cannot fight for themselves, so I’m going to fight for them by…
The 2025 Annual Convention of the Intellectual Elite Youth Association of Nigeria (IEYAN) has burst to life in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja — uniting youth leaders, artisans, and innovators from across the nation in an atmosphere charged with optimism and resolve. Declaring the convention open on Tuesday, National President Hon. Azeez Balogun welcomed thousands of spirited members and partners, describing the gathering as a defining moment for Nigeria’s young people. He said the convention’s focus on youth empowerment, skills development, and economic transformation reflects IEYAN’s unwavering commitment to national progress. This year’s theme, “Reason Why Nigerian Women and Youth…