The prolonged political discord between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has come to an end following a peace meeting facilitated by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. After the closed-door discussion on Thursday night, Wike addressed journalists, confirming that both parties had agreed to cease hostilities and work together. “We have all agreed to work together with the governor, and the governor also agreed to work together with all of us. We are members of the same political family,” he said. Wike acknowledged the months-long crisis but described the…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
The Nigerian Senate Committee on Public Accounts has intensified its probe into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) following the company’s failure to attend a critical hearing on Thursday regarding alleged financial discrepancies amounting to over N210 trillion in its audited accounts from 2017 to 2023. NNPCL officials and external auditors did not appear before the committee, even as representatives from the EFCC, ICPC, and DSS were present. In response, the committee, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wadada, issued a 10-day ultimatum for NNPCL’s top management to appear by July 10, 2025, warning of constitutional sanctions if they fail to…
In a decisive move to modernize Nigeria’s fiscal landscape, President Bola Tinubu signed four critical tax reform bills into law on Thursday. The legislation is poised to transform the country’s tax collection architecture by centralizing federally chargeable tax collection under the newly established Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). This reform effectively transfers tax collection responsibilities from agencies such as the Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, and various federal ministries to the NRS, thereby streamlining revenue administration. The President described the reforms as a gateway to enhanced economic opportunities and international business engagement. At the signing event in…
In a significant move to reform Nigeria’s tax system, President Bola Tinubu has signed four comprehensive tax reform bills into law. The signing ceremony was held at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday afternoon around 3:20 pm. The bills include the Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill. These laws were passed after months of deliberations involving various stakeholders and interest groups. The Nigeria Tax Bill seeks to unify Nigeria’s tax laws by reducing the number of taxes and eliminating overlapping provisions. This consolidation is expected…
The Lagos State Government has come out strongly to reject allegations made by former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, who accused the state authorities of demolishing a building reportedly owned by his brother. Gbenga Omotoso, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State, issued a statement on Thursday clarifying that neither the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) nor any other government body was responsible for the demolition. According to Omotoso, “The Lagos State Government is compelled to address the recent allegations made by Mr. Peter Obi regarding the demolition of a property belonging to his brother. We wish…
In a significant move to honour the memory of a revered leader, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan after the late Dr. Omololu Olunloyo. The announcement was made on Thursday during a solemn interdenominational service held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan, the state capital. Governor Makinde stated, “The institution will now be known as Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan,” marking a permanent tribute to the late former governor’s contributions to the state and the educational sector. Dr. Olunloyo, who served as the pioneer Rector of the institution, was a prominent elder…
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has declined to sign the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Amendment Bill, 2025, which was recently passed by the National Assembly. The bill aimed to grant the NDLEA authority to retain a portion of the proceeds from drug-related crimes directly. In a letter read out during Senate plenary, Tinubu cited constitutional concerns, specifically Section 58(4) of the 1999 Constitution, noting that under current law, all proceeds of crime must be paid into the Confiscated and Forfeited Properties Account. Disbursement to any government agency requires presidential approval and the consent of the Federal Executive…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has expressed unequivocal support for President Bola Tinubu’s decisions concerning the 2027 general elections, including any decision to select him as the Vice President. At a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Barau addressed questions about political groups urging the President to pick him as his running mate. He said, “Whatever the President asks me to do, I will do it — 100 per cent. He is my political father. If he calls on me to work with him, I will simply say, ‘Thank you, sir’ and I will do it.” Barau,…
Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, the Chief Judge of Ogun State, has called on lawyers to uphold the rule of law and prioritize fundamental human rights over traditional customs. Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association Sagamu Branch’s 5th memorial bar lecture in honor of the late Chief Kehinde Sofola, she underscored the importance of addressing chieftaincy disputes and religious freedom within the framework of the law. The lecture’s theme, “Obas And Chiefs Law Of Ogun State: Chieftaincy Disputes, Their Effects On The Community And Legal Protection of Religious Freedom,” was described by Justice Dipeolu as highly relevant to social cohesion and cultural…
Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, recently lamented the demolition of a property belonging to his younger brother in Ikeja, Lagos, claiming the action was unlawful and lacked due process. Obi stated that unidentified men demolished the building based on a vague court judgment against “unknown persons” and squatters, without naming his brother or authorizing demolition. He described the incident as “coordinated lawlessness and impunity,” emphasizing that no demolition order or permit was presented, and no one served with court papers. Obi said he rushed from Abuja to Lagos to confront the demolition but was barred from entering the…