Abuja’s Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned that 34 foreign embassies risk closure on Tuesday due to unpaid ground rents accumulated over 11 years, totaling N3,662,196. The FCTA’s publication revealed many diplomatic missions have not paid since 2014, leading to revocation of thousands of properties for non-payment spanning 10 to 43 years. On May 26, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike ordered enforcement against defaulters, but President Bola Tinubu granted a 14-day grace period ending Tuesday for settling outstanding ground rent. Defaulters will incur penalties of between N2 million and N3 million depending on location, according to Chijioke Nwankwoeze, Director of…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
President Bola Tinubu has officially declared an end to his displeasure with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, stating that “all his sins” are forgiven. The President’s announcement came following a heartfelt appeal by the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), who met with Tinubu this afternoon to intercede on the Governor’s behalf. Alhaji Tajudeen Olusi, Chairman of the GAC, greeted the President warmly upon his arrival in Lagos and acknowledged the tension that had been apparent between the President and some state officials, particularly Governor Sanwo-Olu. Olusi’s appeal was for clemency and reconciliation, highlighting the need to move past grievances for the…
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of intentionally neglecting and abandoning the unfinished projects left by his late predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu. The PDP’s Director of Media and Publicity, Leye Igbabo, issued a statement on Sunday expressing concern that the governor is destroying Akeredolu’s legacy due to political vendetta. The PDP alleged that Aiyedatiwa boasted about his authority to stop projects that do not please him and suggested that beneficiaries should finance their completion. The party warned that such actions undermine the government’s continuity principle and damage public infrastructure. In a swift…
The Federal Government (FG) has officially declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, a public holiday in observance of Democracy Day, marking 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in Nigeria. This announcement was made public on Sunday through a statement signed by Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the FG, extended congratulations to Nigerians on this milestone. He described June 12 as a date representing “our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign, peace is sustained, and our future assured.” Reflecting on Nigeria’s…
The cultural heart of Ijebu Ode beat strongly on Sunday, June 8, 2025, as the Ojude Oba Festival unfolded with its usual grandeur. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun made a notable appearance, donning a traditional Yoruba dansiki that captured the festival’s spirit. A video posted by the governor on his official X page showcased him in the flowing garment, complemented by a Yoruba cap that added a touch of regal finesse. His confident and graceful bearing reflected the pride of the Ijebu people in their cultural heritage. Governor Abiodun’s message accompanying the video read: “We are getting set as we…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address a joint session of Nigeria’s Senate and House of Representatives on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. The occasion marks Democracy Day, a national holiday commemorating the June 12, 1993 presidential election, which is widely celebrated as the most credible election in Nigeria’s democratic history. The election was won by the late Chief Moshood Abiola but was annulled by the military government under General Ibrahim Babangida, an act that delayed Nigeria’s democratic progress. House of Representatives Spokesman Akin Rotimi confirmed in a Sunday statement that members have been formally…
In a recent crackdown, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted a consignment of psychoactive drugs disguised as green tea. Femi Babafemi, the agency’s spokesperson, shared the news via X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, cautioning Nigerians about the deceptive packaging. He explained, “This consignment is a green tea import in packaging and on the outside but if you drink it, you may lose your mind because the real and undisclosed content is psychoactive substances as discovered by #ndlea_nigeria officers in one of our latest seizures. Shine your eyes.” The NDLEA’s discovery highlights the need for increased public awareness and…
On June 7, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the end of his political alliance with Elon Musk, warning the billionaire entrepreneur of “serious consequences” if he supports Democratic candidates opposing Republicans who back Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill. In a phone interview, Trump declined to elaborate on the nature of these consequences but emphasized he has no plans to reconcile, stating, “I have no intention of speaking to him.” The rift follows Musk’s vocal opposition to the bill, which he labeled a “disgusting abomination” due to its projected $2.4 trillion addition to the national debt over ten years. Musk’s…
Despite receiving approval in January 2025, the process of registering inmates for National Identity Numbers (NIN) has not commenced in any of Nigeria’s 256 custodial centres, a recent report has found. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) had granted the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) the authority to carry out the registration, aiming to integrate inmates into national development frameworks and enhance their security. Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, who initiated the request, argued that NIN registration would help to end the exclusion of inmates from vital national programmes and improve the security environment within correctional facilities. He also pointed…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra and Osun is currently facing significant internal unrest following President Bola Tinubu’s interactions with Governors Chukwuma Soludo and Ademola Adeleke. The perceived closeness between the President and these governors has sparked fears among APC members about the party’s electoral chances. In Osun State, supporters of Minister Gboyega Oyetola have expressed dissatisfaction with Adeleke’s June 3 visit to Tinubu’s Lagos residence, where he was accompanied by his brother Dr. Deji Adeleke and nephew Davido. The visit, coupled with Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila’s earlier visit to Adeleke, has fueled speculation about Adeleke’s possible defection…