Author: Akintayo Adams

Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Speaking at the launch of his autobiography, “A Journey in Service,” in Abuja on Thursday, February 20, 2025, Babangida admitted that the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola won the election. Babangida described the annulment as the most challenging aspect of his life and took full responsibility for the decision. “I regret June 12. I accept full responsibility for the decisions taken and June 12 happened under my watch. Mistakes, missteps happened in quick successions,” he said. “There was no…

Two Nigerians, Reverend Dr. James Movel Wuye and Imam Dr. Muhammad Nurayn Ashafa, have been named winners of the inaugural Commonwealth Peace Prize. The co-founders of the Interfaith Mediation Centre were recognized for their exceptional contributions to peacebuilding and reconciliation in Nigeria. The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, announced their win in a congratulatory letter addressed to the Deputy High Commissioner of Nigeria, Sani Suleiman. Scotland praised their dedication to bridging religious divides, fostering mutual understanding, and preventing violent conflict, noting that their efforts have set a global benchmark for peacebuilding. The award ceremony will take place on March 10, 2025,…

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for allegedly assaulting government officials. Portable turned himself in to the police in Lagos after being declared wanted. He was arraigned on five charges, including conspiracy, assault, and possession of dangerous weapons. After pleading not guilty to the charges, his counsel requested bail, which was granted at N2 million with one surety in the like sum. The case has been adjourned to March 5, 2025, for trial. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country’s electricity generation reached a record high of 5,543.20 megawatts on Friday, February 14, 2025. This new peak surpassed the previous record of 5,478.73 MW recorded on February 13, 2025. In addition to the new peak generation, Nigeria also achieved its highest-ever Maximum Daily Energy of 125,159.48 megawatt-hours (MWH), exceeding the previous record of 121,674.88 MWH set on February 7, 2025, by 3,484.60 MWH. TCN confirmed that the increased generation was successfully transmitted to distribution companies for onward supply to consumers. Despite this milestone, Nigeria’s power sector continues to face…

The Nigerian Senate has summoned Security Intelligence Chiefs for investigation. This is in response to the alleged funding of terrorism in Nigeria by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) made by Perry Scott of the United States parliament. The resolution followed an Order of Urgent National Security through Order 41 by Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Mohammed Ali Ndume. Ndume urged the Senate to consider the revelation as too weighty to gloss over, given the devastation that terrorists have done to the country, particularly the Boko Haram fighters, stressing that the investigation would put paid to speculations…

President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú, GCFR, has approved the release of ₦758 billion to clear 13 years’ worth of pension arrears. This significant move aims to address the long-standing issue of unpaid pensions and improve the welfare of retired government workers. The approval was confirmed by the Ministry of Finance, which stated that the funds would be disbursed promptly to ensure that retirees receive their due payments. This decision is part of President Tinubu’s broader commitment to enhancing the living standards of both serving and retired government personnel. The payment of these arrears is expected to provide much-needed relief to…

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has surrendered to the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yaba. This follows an ongoing police investigation into allegations of violent conduct and assault on government officials in Ogun State. Portable, who was declared wanted by the police, turned himself in on Wednesday. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the surrender and stated that the Ogun State Police Command has been contacted to take him into custody. The singer was recently declared wanted for allegedly leading a violent attack on government officials from the Ogun State…

Nigeria’s federal government has told retailers to reduce food prices and shunned exploiting consumers amid January’s drop in the inflation rate to 24.48 per cent. According to NAN, the Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Abubakar Kyari, stated this on Tuesday during the 2025 Wheat Farmers Green Field Day at Dabi village in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. He decried the nonchalant attitude of retailers in reflecting the reduction in their sales despite the drop in prices, describing it as unpatriotic and unacceptable. “The federal government is aware of the significant drop in the prices of food items…

The naira exceeded expectations to record its highest gain against the dollar at the parallel foreign exchange market in recent days. The naira appreciated to ₦1,515 per dollar on Tuesday from ₦1,540 on Monday. This means the naira strengthened by ₦25 per dollar. Tuesday’s naira appreciation surpassed the ₦15 gain recorded last week at the parallel foreign exchange market. At the official FX market, the Central Bank of Nigeria has yet to release Tuesday’s FX data; however, the naira closed at ₦1,508.58 per dollar on Monday. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, the wife of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, has returned to the state after over a year. This follows speculation and appeals for her to reconcile with her husband amid reports of a strained relationship. Oluwaseun’s unexpected return to the Government House occurred during a ceremony for the governor’s niece at the Government House Chapel on Saturday. It is reported that she had left the state during Aiyedatiwa’s tenure as deputy governor due to their frosty relationship. Efforts to reconcile the couple had been ongoing, and her presence at the event was seen as a positive sign,…