By Tunde Rahman The past week showed how people can easily misconstrue well-intentioned actions of the government. After the presidential pardon and clemency were handed down to some Nigerians and a few foreigners, intense controversy had erupted. Indeed, some commentators and analysts have been so vocal against the clemency, particularly as it relates to drug trafficking and capital offence convicts. Following the consultation with the Council of State on Thursday, October 11, President Bola Tinubu granted some reprieve to 175 persons. The reprieve was based on the recommendations of the Presidential Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, headed by the…
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By Mobolaji Sanusi “History has a Nemesis for every sin.”——Theodor Mommsen At a time when constructive interrogations of President Bola Tinubu’s administration should dominate national discourse, it’s unfortunate that the ongoing rancorous defections by politicians have taken over rational national engagements. The issue in contemporary Nigerian politics is distractingly about who’s for or against Tinubu. It’s so disgusting that what’s unfurling is now being disturbingly misinterpreted to mean that Nigeria is gradually becoming a one party state. The issue of defection, colloquially known as cross carpeting, is currently gaining momentum, and this is expectedly because the nation is approaching another…
By Kehinde Bamigbetan Out of several hundred licences that were revoked for offences ranging from dormancy to defaults in payment of service fees, only one of the defaulters is raising hell. This foreigner held licences for several years without any operation and refused to pay a single kobo in service to the government. He is now sponsoring economic saboteurs and unpatriotic elements to attack regulation enforcement, claiming it stifles sector sanitisation. This sponsor is the highest debtor in the sector’s history for annual service fee payments. He tried but failed to frustrate the implementation of the Nigerian Mining and Minerals…
Today, as the world marks World Food Day with the theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” we are reminded that food security is a shared responsibility. The future we want, one free from hunger and malnutrition, is within our reach, but it requires every one of us to work together to transform our food systems. It calls for partnerships that promote sustainable agriculture, reduce food waste, and ensure every family in Nigeria has access to nutritious and affordable food. Let us commit to join hands today to build a nation where everyone is involved in…
On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, I extend my warmest felicitations to Mr. Seyi Tinubu on the occasion of his 40th birthday. At forty, you have distinguished yourself as a dynamic leader and a true bridge between the old and the young. You’re a generation builder who continues to inspire hope and confidence in the future of our great nation. Your unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, national development and social impact reflects a deep sense of purpose and responsibility that Nigeria is proud of. As you celebrate this milestone, may the Almighty continue to bless you with wisdom,…
The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has been named Consumer Credit Access Company of the Year at the 13th BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, held in Lagos on Saturday, 11 October, 2025. The prestigious event is organized annually by BusinessDay, Nigeria’s foremost private-sector newspaper renowned for its authoritative analysis and independent reporting. The awards convene leading players across banking, fintech, and financial services. Other notable winners at the event included: Opay — Mobile Payment Solutions Provider of the Year First Bank of Nigeria — Dominant Force in Inclusive Banking Fidelity Bank — Export Finance Bank of the…
From Cyril Mbah, Abuja. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has raised the alarm over incessant threats to his life by unknown powerful individuals following the recent revocation by the ministry of more than 1, 263 mining licences held by companies for several years without payment of annual service fees and other charges in compliance with the Minerals and Mining Act 2007 and relevant regulations.About 3,794 mineral titles have been revoked by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration since last year and these included 619 mineral titles cancelled for defaulting in the payment of annual service fees and…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, OFR, has joined family, friends, and well-wishers across the country to celebrate Mr. Oluwaseyi Tinubu on the occasion of his 40th birthday. In a warm and reflective message, Princess Orelope-Adefulire described Seyi Tinubu as “a man of purpose, vision, and quiet influence,” commending his dedication to youth empowerment, philanthropy, and national development. “At forty, Seyi Tinubu stands as a shining example of responsible leadership, youthful innovation, and a deep-seated commitment to national progress,” she stated. “He has shown that the true measure of success lies…
By Tunde Rahman The emergence of Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, at the ancient Mapo Hall in the heart of Ibadan, is uncannily symbolic in many respects. The symbolism lies not just in the rare recurrence of the number 44 in his life’s journey—as seen in his year of birth and his position in the lineage of Olubadans—but also in several other significant ways, which I will explore in this piece. Ladoja was born on September 25, 1944. He emerged as the 44th Olubadan in September 2025. This is more than…
The aircraft taking Nigeria’s Super Eagles from Polokwane, South Africa to Uyo, Akwa Ibom state for their final World Cup qualifier has made an emergency landing in Luanda Angola. The Value Jet aircraft had made an initial stop in Luanda to refuel before embarking on the trip to Uyo. But twenty five minutes into the flight, the pilot made a U-turn into Luanda after a heavy crack on the air craft’s wind shield distorted what had started as a smooth flight. The players, officials and government delegates onboard have since disembarked the aircraft and await the air line operator’s swift…