Author: Lawan

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has spoken about his early financial success and outlined the political disagreement that has strained his relationship with former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. Makinde disclosed that by the age of 29, he had already earned one million dollars, recalling that the milestone was achieved in 1997. He contrasted his career path with that of Wike, noting that at the time, Wike had just graduated from law school and was preparing to take up his first role as a local government chairman. The Oyo governor further revealed that his major disagreement with Wike stems from…

The United States Department of State has announced the implementation of partial visa restrictions on nationals of Nigeria and 18 other countries, effective January 1, 2026. According to the announcement, the restrictions will take effect at 12:01 a.m. EST and are in line with Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.” The affected countries are Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Venezuela, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Under the proclamation, visa issuance will be partially…

Fuji music star, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate (KWAM1), has withdrawn the suit he filed at an Ogun State High Court in Ijebu-Ode, seeking to stop the installation process of the next Awujale of Ijebuland. Ayinde formally discontinued the suit through a Notice of Discontinuance dated December 22, 2025, which was filed before the court following correspondence from the Chairman of the Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area.In the notice, the claimant urged the court to record the withdrawal of the case and make any order it deemed appropriate. The development came a day after Justice A.A. Omoniyi of…

The Federal Government has formally extended its congratulations to the Honourable Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, following his conferment with the prestigious “Great Ambassador of the University of Jos” award. In a congratulatory letter personally signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, fnim, CON, the Federal Government described the honour as a testament to Amupitan’s lifelong dedication to academic excellence, legal scholarship, and selfless national service. The award was conferred on the INEC boss during the University of Jos’s landmark 50th Alumni Anniversary and the combined 35th…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, February 21, 2026, for the conduct of bye-elections into the Ahoada East II and Khana II State Constituencies of the Rivers State House of Assembly. INEC announced this in a press statement issued on Monday following an extraordinary meeting of the Commission, during which it approved the timetable and schedule of activities for the two elections. According to the Commission, the decision was taken in line with Section 116 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which empowers INEC to fix dates and conduct bye-elections to…

The Federal Government has introduced mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all applicants seeking jobs in the federal public service, as part of measures to curb rising drug abuse and its impact on national security and productivity. The directive is contained in a service-wide circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), which was circulated to Permanent Secretaries and heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as extra-ministerial departments and parastatals. According to the circular, MDAs are required to integrate drug screening into their recruitment processes and to collaborate with the National…

Ini Edo Appeals to NFVCB, CAN Over Controversial Film Title A Very Dirty Christmas Nollywood actress and producer Ini Edo has appealed to the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) not to withdraw her new movie, A Very Dirty Christmas, from cinemas nationwide following objections to its title.In an emotional video released on social media, the actress apologised to CAN and members of the Christian community who expressed concerns that the film’s title was offensive to the Christian faith. Edo, visibly distressed, clarified that she did not intend to insult or ridicule…

As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), a social group, De-Zenith Club of Lagos, has donated of medical items and equipment to the Ifako Ijaye General Hospital in Lagos. Speaking at annual convention of the club and the end of the year ceremony held in Lagos, its President, Yomi Samson, said the donation will alleviate the overbearing challenges of the medical needs of the hospital being faced by the patients. He said: “As part of our usual way to herald this year Event that has been our Custom and tradition for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The Club donated some…

Former presidential aide and social commentator, Reno Omokri, has claimed that Nigeria is now among the top 10 countries globally with the cheapest petrol prices,describing the development as a “Christmas gift” to Nigerians under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In a post on Monday, December 22, 2025, Omokri said petrol currently sells at about ₦739 per litre, which he put at roughly $0.50, arguing that the price level places Nigeria within the world’s top 10 lowest petrol markets. According to him, Nigeria was ranked 13th in November 2025 among countries with the lowest pump prices for premium motor spirit, based…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for what he described as his responsible and effective leadership, particularly in handling sensitive issues relating to peace and development in Ogoniland.Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, conveyed the President’s message on Monday during a courtesy visit to Governor Fubara at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Ribadu led a high-level presidential delegation to the state as part of ongoing federal efforts to consolidate peace and accelerate development in Ogoniland after decades of unrest.“Mr President asked me to thank you. He is very happy with you,” Ribadu…