Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

NCMDLCA Seeks Review Of Nigeria Customs Service Act To Curb Rising Port Costs. The National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish a committee to review the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Act 2023, citing concerns over escalating port costs that threaten trade competitiveness. In a letter signed by NCMDLCA National President Lucky Amiwero, the group highlighted the Act’s financial framework, particularly the four per cent Free-on-Board (FOB) import levy and additional charges, as a burden on importers and businesses. The NCMDLCA argued that sections 18, 24, and 44 of…

Third Mainland Bridge Faces Major Rehabilitation At N3.6 Trillion, Says Minister. The Federal government of Nigeria has announced a significant rehabilitation project for the Third Mainland Bridge, one of the country’s most vital infrastructure assets, following the discovery of severe structural issues beneath the waterline. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, revealed that the rehabilitation is estimated to cost N3.6 trillion, reflecting the extensive damage to the bridge’s underwater components. Speaking at a recent Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, Umahi disclosed that detailed assessments uncovered critical problems with the bridge’s piers and piles, primarily due to illegal sand…

“APC, LP, PDP’ve Failed Nigerians” — Aregbesola Urges Voters To Choose ADC In 2027. Lagos, Nigeria – On 13 August 2025, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), delivered a scathing critique of Nigeria’s major political parties during a membership drive in Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos State. The former Minister of the Interior declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour Party (LP) have failed to deliver progress, urging Nigerians to reject them in the 2027 general elections. Aregbesola, once a prominent APC figure and former Governor of…

PDP Rejects Wike’s Conditions For National Convention, Signals Unity Drive. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has firmly rebuffed attempts by Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, to impose conditions on the party’s upcoming national convention, underscoring its commitment to internal unity and democratic processes. The party’s leadership, responding to Wike’s reported demands, stated that no individual can dictate terms to the PDP, as it prepares for a crucial convention to elect new national officers and strategise for the 2027 elections. Debo Ologunagba, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, addressed Wike’s comments during a press briefing in Abuja, emphasising that…

PDP Seeks To Reunite With Jonathan And Obi For 2027 Election Push. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is actively working to bring former President Goodluck Jonathan and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi back into its fold ahead of the 2027 general elections, sparking both optimism and internal tensions within the party. The move, aimed at strengthening the PDP’s position against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has revealed deep divisions as the party navigates its strategy for the upcoming polls. Party insiders confirm that the PDP has initiated high-level discussions with Jonathan, with some factions promising him…

Falana Criticises FG Over KWAM 1 Pardon, Questions Moral Authority To Prosecute Passengers. Prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has sharply criticised the Federal Government’s decision to pardon Fuji music icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, following allegations of misconduct at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Falana argues that the move has stripped the government of its moral authority to prosecute unruly air passengers, setting a troubling precedent for the rule of law. The incident, which occurred on 5 August 2025, involved KWAM 1 allegedly obstructing a ValueJet flight and pouring liquid, identified as…

Obasanjo Presidential Library Demands N3.5 Billion From EFCC Over Midnight Raid. The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has issued a stern ultimatum to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), demanding N3.5 billion in compensation and a public apology following a controversial midnight raid on its premises. The operation, which occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday, 10 August 2025, has been condemned by the library’s management as a “Gestapo-like” invasion that caused significant distress and damage. According to Vitalis Ortese, Managing Director of OOPL Ventures, over 50 armed men, purportedly EFCC operatives, stormed the Green…

Delta Governor’s Aide Extends Generous Offer To Freed Ibom Air Passenger. A senior aide to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has made headlines with a remarkable gesture towards Comfort Emmanson, a passenger recently released from detention following an incident on an Ibom Air flight. Success Ossai, the Senior Special Assistant on Media, has offered Ms. Emmanson a job with a monthly salary of N500,000 and an all-expenses-paid luxury trip to Delta State for the upcoming Delta Media Summit. The announcement, shared widely across social media platforms, has sparked positive reactions from the public, who have praised the aide’s…

Nigerian Government To Revoke 1,000 Dormant Mining Licences In Major Sector Reform. The Nigerian Federal Government has unveiled plans to revoke an additional 1,000 dormant mining licences as part of its ongoing efforts to overhaul the solid minerals sector, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, announced on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, at the inaugural National Steel Summit in Abuja. This follows the cancellation of 900 inactive licences in 2024, marking a significant step towards sanitising the industry and boosting economic growth. Speaking at the summit, themed “Rebuilding and Consolidating Nigeria’s Steel Industry: Collaborative Action for Sustainable…

Trump Issues Stern Warning To Putin Over Ukraine Conflict. US President Donald Trump has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of “very severe consequences” should Russia fail to agree to a ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine war following their summit in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday, 15 August 2025. The statement, made during a press conference in Washington after announcing the Kennedy Center Honors recipients, underscores a hardening stance as Trump prepares for high-stakes talks aimed at ending the conflict, now in its fourth year. Speaking to reporters, Trump declined to specify the nature of the consequences, stating only that they…

Federal Government Mandates Stricter Financial Oversight For Contract Awards. The Nigerian Federal Government has introduced a significant reform to enhance fiscal discipline across its Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). In a directive announced on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, the government declared that no MDA may issue contract award letters without first obtaining a warrant or Authority to Incur Expenditure (AIE) from the Minister of Finance. This measure, unveiled by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja, aims to ensure prudent management of public resources and align expenditure with available…

President Tinubu Embarks On Diplomatic Mission To Japan And Brazil. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Thursday, 14 August 2025, for a significant two-nation visit to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The announcement, made by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening economic ties and fostering international cooperation. In Japan, President Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama from 20 to 22 August. The conference, themed “Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” will focus…