The Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde has ruled out joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Makinde made this known on Wednesday in Abuja while speaking with journalists after the launching of a book titled; “Headlines & Soundbites: Media Moments That Defined an Administration” authored by the former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Muhammed. He stated: “I’m not an APC (member), and I’m not about to fall into APC either. So we are here as Nigerians from across the divide. I believe we need an elite consensus just for the improvement of…
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The House of Representatives has proposed 10 years imprisonment instead of three years initially recommended for a Presiding Officer or Collation Officer who fails to stamp and sign a ballot paper result sheet announced by them. The decision of the House following the consideration of the reports on the Electoral Bill at the plenary on Wednesday. The proposed amendments to the Electoral Act 2022 were aimed at empowering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), tighten electoral procedures, and address loopholes exposed. The resolution was part of the approved clauses unanimously adopted by the lawmakers during the consideration of the report…
President Bola Tinubu will Friday present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday, December 19, 2025. The annual budget presentation marks the formal transmission of the federal government’s fiscal proposals to the legislature for consideration and approval. A formal communication from the Presidency addressed to the Speaker, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas is expected to be read on the floor of the House of Representatives when plenary resumes on Thursday, notifying lawmakers and staff of the President’s appearance. In a letter dated December 17, 2025, the Secretary, Human Resources and Staff Development, Essien Eyo…
The embattled Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed and his counterpart in the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe have resigned their positions. TheHintsNews reports that the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote had accused Ahmed of indiscriminate issuance of importation licenses for PMS despite availability of the product produced by indigenous refineries. He also accused Ahmed of paying over $5 millions tuition fees for his kids abroad. Against this background, President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered huge counterfeit foreign notes to the tune of $3, 430, 000 and €280, 000 in possession of a five-member syndicate arrested for allegedly swindling one Halima Sanni the sum of N26, 550, 000. The herbalists were arrested by the operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the agency. The anti-graft agency in a statement issued Tuesday said investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly defrauding unsuspecting individuals of their legitimate earnings under the pretence of providing spiritual cleansing and solutions to different ailments. It said they were arrested on December…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has said that despite the rise in local fish production from 1.1 million to 1.4 million metric tons in 2025, current production level remains below Nigeria’s annual consumption estimate of 3.6 million metric tons. He disclosed that though the estimate reflects efforts to boost domestic output, reduce imports, and enhance food security, there was a need to boost local fish production, reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imports, and strengthen food security. The minister stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while speaking at the 4th Quarter 2025 Citizens/Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting of the…
A Cessna 172 aircraft operated by Skypower Express crashed, Tuesday evening, at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State, prompting an immediate response from airport emergency services. The aircraft, with nationality and registration marks 5N-ASR, was originally en route from Kaduna International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport when the crew declared an emergency, forcing a diversion to Owerri. The aircraft crashed in the approach area of Runway 17 around 8 p.m. local time. Four people were on board, and no fatalities have been reported so far. According to the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), there was no…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Wednesday led a high-powered Federal Government Technical Committee on an on-the-spot inspection of facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, as part of the ongoing process to upgrade the airport to full international status. The inspection exercise, coordinated under the leadership of the Minister had a strong delegation comprising the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Yakubu Adam Kofarmata; Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo; Director, Air Transport Management, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ahmed Tijani; Director of Aerodrome,…
Shenanigan. This ten-letter word evokes anger especially when it is deployed to retard a person, organization or country. It could be deadly. It is like truck knocking down man. This is exactly what is playing out at the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). This agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ahmed, fully deploys Shenanigan in its day-to-day activities. This is more pronounced when it comes to regulating importation of petroleum products. It has been ongoing for over two years. At NMDPRA, licenses for the importation of petroleum products are being irresponsibly issued. Ahmed cares less about local refiners.…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the National Assembly to urgently initiate constitutional and legislative safeguards that clearly define and limit the scope of emergency powers of the president, to prevent imminent abuse and preserve Nigeria’s federation. The opposition party also urged Nigerians, civil society organisations, the media, and the international democratic community to remain vigilant in the defence of constitutionalism, federalism, and the sanctity of the electoral mandate. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Ini Ememobong, made the call in a statement issued Monday while reacting to the judgment of the Supreme Court on the…