Author: Lawan

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has reacted to the k!lling of two Nigerian traders in South Africa by gunmen. Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement by NiDCOM spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, disclosed the Nigerian High Commission in South Africa was looking into the matter. She noted that the early warning mechanism put in place by both countries to prevent such k!llings had yet to be implemented by South Africa. The NiDCOM boss condoled with the bereaved families, assuring them that justice would be served. It was gathered that two Nigerians, simply identified as Austin and Ayo, were shot…

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to jointly pay N10 million in damages for violating the fundamental rights of several peaceful protesters. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Judge M. Kakaki emphasized that while the police have constitutional powers to enforce laws, those powers must be exercised in line with democratic principles and the rule of law. The judge found that the applicants, who took part in a peaceful protest on October 20, 2024, marking the fourth anniversary of the #ENDSARS memorial procession, were unjustly harassed and had…

Following the recent downward review of Band A electricity tariff from N209/Kwh to ₦160/kWh by the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC), the Association of Nigeria Energy Distributors (ANED) has called on state electricity regulators to adopt fully funded subsidy schemes. ANED Managing Director Chief Sunday Oduntan made this call in a press statement on Thursday. He urged the states to come up with timely disbursed subsidy payments for prompt settlement of market invoices and liquidity improvement. He said, “A clear subsidy framework that is transparent, targeted, and fully funded. ” Timely disbursement of subsidy payments to enable prompt settlement of…

The disappearance of young Anambra billionaire, Benjamin Ezemma, since November 12, 2024, has sparked growing concern, with youth leaders across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones calling for urgent government intervention. Under the aegis of the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), youth groups have urged President Bola Tinubu, urging him to direct the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and other security agencies to launch a thorough investigation into Ezemma’s mysterious disappearance. In a statement issued on Thursday in Awka and signed by CONYL President-General, Comrade Ibem Goodluck, the group expressed deep distress over the incident. They described Ezemma, Chairman and CEO…

The West African region yesterday unveiled the timeline for accomplishing its refinery hub goals, noting the West African countries are to sign harmonized refinery regulatory agreements in the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4 2025). The timeline was part of the highlights from the two-day Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)/ S&P Global Commodity Insights Conference on West African Refined Fuel Market in Abuja. Presenting the outcome of the conference, NMDPRA Executive Director in charge of Economic Regulations and Strategic Planning, Professor Zainab Gobir, said the essence of the timeline and agreements was to ensure all operational refineries steadily…

Senator Bagudu And His Strategic Blueprint For Economic Growth By Thomas Amuna In the bustling heart of Nigeria’s economic landscape, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, CON, stepped into the role of Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, carrying the weight of a nation’s hopes. With a vision sharpened by years of academic rigour and a heart fueled by patriotic zeal, he embarked on a mission to reshape the nation’s fiscal destiny, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and renewal. Appointed by President Tinubu to steer the Renewed Hope Agenda, he set out to transform Nigeria’s economic narrative, weaving policies that promised…

A leading policy think tank within the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Progressive Research Initiative (PRI), has raised concerns about those angling to lead the party, declaring that Senator Tanko Al-Makura and Chief Barnabas Gemade do not possess the competence or contemporary political credentials required to guide the ruling party into the 2027 elections. In a statement jointly signed by Dr. Ali Ahmed and Dr. Tersoo Aondona, senior research fellows of the PRI, the group described the two aspirants as “yesterday’s men seeking tomorrow’s responsibilities”, and warned that recycling obsolete figures would jeopardise the party’s prospects in a fast-evolving political…

Senator Abba Moro on Sunday Politics on July 20, 2025 Top Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Abba Moro, says the southern region of the country should be allowed to produce Nigeria’s next president in the 2027 election to complete the eight-year unwritten power rotation code between the southern and northern regions of the country. The Senate Minority Leader, who was on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, warned that political parties planning to field northern candidates might lose out in the next poll. The Benue South lawmaker explained that one of the reasons his party, the PDP, lost in the 2023…

Turkish giants, Galatasaray, have reached a full agreement with Napoli for the permanent signing of Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian striker, who impressed during his 2024/25 loan spell with 37 goals and eight assists in 41 appearances, will join Okan Buruk’s side permanently. Galatasaray will pay Osimhen’s €75m release clause, with €40m upfront and the remaining €35m by the end of 2026. Napoli will also receive €5m in bonuses and retain a 10% sell-on clause. The deal includes an ‘anti-Serie A clause’ that prevents Osimhen from joining a direct Serie A rival within the next two years. Osimhen will now continue…

The Chairman of Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon Yahaya Yari burst into tears during the burial of seven people k!lled by bandits in Jangebe town. LIB reported that bandits k!lled five members of the Community Protection Guard (CPG) and two civilians in a deadly attack on the community on Friday afternoon, July 18. Speaking during the funeral, the LG boss expressed frustration over the security operatives failure to prevent the killings despite allegedly receiving warnings of imminent attack.