Author: Lawan

The 313 Network for Asiwaju 2027, a grassroots support group championing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, has commended the President and Nigeria’s security forces for the successful rescue of all abducted students and teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State. In a statement at the conclusion of its end-of-year congress held in Lafia, the group described the release of the final batch of 130 students on Sunday as a “monumental victory” that underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to the safety and security of Nigerian citizens, particularly vulnerable children. The congress, which featured exhaustive…

Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has attributed the controversy surrounding the harmonisation and gazetting of the new tax laws to possible process and system failures, rather than deliberate wrongdoing. Oyedele said the issues observed should not be reduced to finger-pointing or a search for who to blame, noting that the law-making process involves several stages where manual handling could result in errors.“I think it’s a process and system issue that has to be addressed, and I don’t think it is about finger-pointing or looking for who to blame,” he said. “If you…

Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed claims of discrepancies between the newly signed tax laws and what was purportedly passed by the National Assembly, insisting that versions circulating in the public domain are not authentic. Oyedele said there is currently no basis for comparing what was gazetted with what was passed by the lawmakers, noting that the officially harmonised bills certified by the Clerk of the National Assembly are not publicly available. “Before anyone can say there is a difference between what was gazetted and what was passed, we have what has…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the strategic deployment of police personnel and operational assets nationwide to ensure a safe, peaceful and crime-free Christmas and New Year celebration. In line with the Nigeria Police Force’s proactive security strategy for the festive season, the IGP directed all Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and State Commissioners of Police to intensify patrols, visibility policing, intelligence-led operations and confidence-building engagements throughout the period. Specialised units, including the Police Mobile Force, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Command, Intelligence Response Team, Special Tactical Squad, Special Intervention Squad, Highway Patrol, Marine Police and the…

Abuja, Nigeria | 20 December 2025 – Heirs Energies Limited, Nigeria’s leading indigenous integrated energy company, has executed a USD 750 million financing with the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank). The transaction was concluded at a signing ceremony in Abuja on Saturday 20th December 2025, attended by Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Chairman of Heirs Energies, and Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of Afreximbank. The transaction represents one of the largestfinancings secured by an indigenous African energy company and demonstrates lender confidence in Heirs Energies’ operating performance, governance standards, proprietary brownfield excellencecapability, and long-term growth trajectory. Since assuming operatorship of OML 17, Heirs Energies has delivered a disciplined transformation programme, focused on restoring production, strengthening asset integrity,…

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert over the recall of Indomie Vegetable Flavour Noodles following the discovery of undeclared milk and eggs allergens, which pose serious health risks to consumers with allergies or intolerances. Announcing the recall in a Public Alert No. 041/2025, dated December 18, 2025, the agency disclosed that the recall notice was issued by Rappel Conso of France, the French food safety authority, after laboratory findings confirmed the presence of the allergens not listed on the product label. NAFDAC said the recall affects all batches of the…

The Yoruba Youth Council (YYC), a foremost organization advocating for the interests, unity, and cultural integrity of Yoruba youth, has vehemently opposed the planned conferment of the Obaloyin of Yorubaland title on former Zamfara State Governor and current Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar by the Alaafin of Oyo. In a statement released today, YYC President Dr. Adebayo Ogunleye described the decision as a grave misstep that risks undermining the cherished Yoruba values of integrity, moral uprightness, and communal responsibility. He said: “Yorubaland has always honoured individuals who embody the spirit of omoluabi – those whose character and actions reflect excellence, accountability,…

By Olayinka Oyebode Christmas indeed came early for the people of Ekiti State this year. For them the celebration begun on December 10th when the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in Ado-Ekiti commenced commercial flight operations signaling a new phase of development under the leadership of Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji as Governor of the State. On that day, Ekiti did not just celebrate the birth of a world class airport which invariably will bring the markets and the world closer to Ekiti, the people celebrated the power of vision and the beauty of unity. The emphasis was on how unity breeds…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday in Maiduguri, Borno State, commended Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for his sustained investments in education, health and transportation, noting that the initiatives are steadily improving the livelihoods of the people of the state. The President, who was on a three-state official tour of Borno, Bauchi and Lagos States, arrived in Maiduguri at about 12:30 p.m. and proceeded to commission several projects executed by the state government. These included the international wing of the Muhammadu Buhari Airport, a new VIP terminal extension, electric vehicles, intra-state buses, tricycles, as well as three model primary, junior secondary…

We have watched Ben Okezie Kalu the deputy speaker of the House with all admiration. He exudes humour, humility and hardwork.Kalu did not catch our glimpse from the wrong side but from a prism of competence, dedication and above all patriotism in his legislative duties. Even though we may not have a full grasp of Okezie’s elementary political life up till his ascension to the exalted office of Deputy speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria, but it is on record that he served extremely well and meritoriously when as a first time member of the House of Representatives…