The ongoing political tension in Osun State, marked by clashes between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), appears to be a prelude to the 2026 governorship election, writes Bola Bamigbola. The saying, “Morning shows the day,” suggests that the beginning of an event often foreshadows its outcome. In
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that external debt servicing cost the nation approximately $5.47 billion between January 2024 and February 2025, highlighting mounting pressure on government revenues, foreign reserves, and fiscal stability. Additionally, total foreign exchange direct remittances increased by 1.3% year-on-year (YoY) to $180.03 million in the first two months of
Fast-growing Nigerian airline, ValueJet, has signed a partnership agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to become the official airline of the federation and the national teams. During a ceremony held at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, the Chief Executive Officer and Accountable Manager of ValueJet, Capt. Omololu Majekodunmi, expressed the airline’s delight
State governments in Nigeria have earmarked a staggering N28.8 trillion for infrastructure development projects across the country. This massive investment aims to bridge the nation’s infrastructure gap and stimulate economic growth. According to a recent report, the proposed spending will focus on critical areas such as transportation, energy, water supply, and housing. The investment is
State governors have launched a fresh bid to thwart the implementation of local government autonomy, urging President Bola Tinubu to block the direct payment of federal allocations to local councils. The governors, who met with Tinubu at the State House in Abuja, argued that direct funding would undermine their authority and create chaos in the
Tragedy struck in Igbesa, Ogun State, as a police inspector, Ajele Oloyede, reportedly ended his life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The officer was stationed at a ceramics company as part of a security detail when the unfortunate incident occurred on Thursday. The incident was uncovered by another officer, Tolorunloju Stephen, from the Force Headquarters
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has called for a coalition of opposition figures in Nigeria to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a bold political move, El-Rufai invited prominent figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola,
McLaren Shines in Qualifying While Ferrari Grapples with Inconsistency; Rain Looms Over Australian GP Melbourne, Australia — Lando Norris delivered a masterclass in precision under pressure during Saturday’s qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix, securing pole position for McLaren in a dramatic showdown. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton’s much-anticipated debut with Ferrari fell short of expectations,
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has made a stunning appeal to opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Rauf Aregbesola, to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai, who has been critical of the current administration, believes that unity among opposition figures is crucial for the country’s progress. He argued that
The former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has rejected allegations of corruption leveled against him by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo, in his newly released book, Nigeria: Past and Future, accused Malami of playing a pivotal role in what he described as entrenched corruption under the administration
