Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

The legislative arm of Warri South Local Government Area has passed a resolution declaring that there are no Ijaw aboriginal communities within the local government area. The resolution was passed during an open plenary session convened to address growing tensions surrounding the ongoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ward delineation exercise in the region. The motion was moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Tuoyo Ebigbeyi, and seconded by Hon. Eghere Dumetotor. It was subsequently adopted by an overwhelming vote of 18 in favor to 1 against. The legislative session also provided a platform for representatives of protesting Itsekiri and Urhobo…

NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi.  Elegbede Abiodun … and we have been granted access to the portal to upload our qualified candidates ~ Seriake Dickson, The Independent National Electoral Commission has uploaded the name of Peter Obi on its portal as the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, despite a recent court ruling that deregistered the political party. The development follows a judgment by Justice Isa H. Dashen of the Federal High Court in Lokoja, which set aside a previous order compelling the commission to register the party. The court nullified the registration after the Peace Movement Party claimed…

The United States President Donald Trump has presented the design of a limited-edition commemorative U.S. passport to mark the country’s 250th anniversary of independence, featuring his portrait.  Trump shared a rendering of the passport on his Truth Social platform on Friday, describing it as America’s “New Passport” and adding the message: “Welcome, but be good!” The proposed design shows a portrait of Trump leaning on his desk alongside his signature, with the text of the Declaration of Independence forming the background. The image is believed to be based on an official portrait taken by White House photographer Daniel Torok. The…

The staffs of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have threatened to ground flight operations nationwide from July 1, 2026, over alleged unpaid remittances by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). The workers, under the umbrella of the NiMet Unions Joint Action Committee (NJAC), said aviation activities could be paralysed if NAMA fails to comply with a directive by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on the remittance of 10 per cent of en-route and over-flying charges due to NiMet. In a letter dated June 26, 2026, the unions accused NAMA management of disregarding the minister’s directive to…

File: CBN HQ Elegbede Abiodun In spite of the moderation in monetary conditions, lending rates remained relatively high, limiting the appetite for household borrowing. Outstanding consumer credit in Nigeria fell by N780bn in one month to N3.03tn in February 2026, as high borrowing costs continued to weigh on household demand for loans despite improving macroeconomic conditions. The decline was contained in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s February 2026 Economic Report, obtained from the apex bank’s website on Friday, which showed that consumer credit dropped from N3.81tn in January to N3.03tn in February, driven by reductions in both personal and retail…

File photo: Finance Minister, Taiwo Oyedele FG released only about N2.68tn for the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of roads and bridges between 2023 and April 2026, despite making provisions of N54.93tn for road-related projects during the period. The Federal Government on Monday said the implementation of capital projects across the country is significantly higher than figures often reported in the public domain, promising to launch a more transparent reporting system that will enable Nigerians to track budget performance in real time. The government also disclosed that President Bola Tinubu had directed the harmonisation of federal projects to improve transparency, coordination…

Remi Tinubu. Photo: Presidency FG donated N100m to Jigawa State Government to empower 2,000 petty traders. The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has defended her earlier comments on small-scale businesses, saying the Federal Government’s empowerment programmes extend beyond akara sellers to include traders in tomatoes, pepper, vegetables and roasted plantain. Tinubu spoke on Monday during the inauguration of the newly constructed Abubakar Maje Haruna Hall at the Emir of Hadejia’s Palace in Jigawa State. Her remarks come days after comments she made about akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli businesses sparked widespread backlash on social media, with many Nigerians accusing her…

Gas cylinders. Photo: BusinessDay Cooking gas prices had risen from an average of N1,000 per kilogramme in January and February 2026 to as high as N2,400 between May and June. People across parts of the country are beginning to experience relief as retail prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, popularly known as cooking gas, decline following improved product supply and softer depot prices. The latest market update from gas marketers showed that retail LPG prices have started easing in major cities after weeks of elevated prices, although the reductions have not been uniform because of varying transportation costs, distance from supply…

Elegbede Abiodun NAFDAC is working with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and other partners to boost Nigeria’s food safety systems. The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called on Nigerians to renew their commitment to building a nation where everyone has access to safe, wholesome and nutritious food. Prof. Adeyeye made the call on Monday in Lagos during the 2026 World Food Safety Day celebration organised by NAFDAC. The event, themed “From Burden to Solutions: Safe Food Everywhere,” brought together stakeholders to promote food safety and…

Elegbede Abiodun Award dedicated to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.  Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has reaffirmed its leadership in Nigeria’s health insurance sector after winning the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) for State Government Health Insurance of the Year, marking the Agency’s third victory in the prestigious category in recognition of its outstanding health insurance service delivery. Receiving the award at the 12th Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards held on Friday 26th June, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, the Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, described the honour as a testament…