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It is time to celebrate Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of Ekiti State again after a yearly run on the Gregorian calendar that completes the People’s Governor’s 58th year sojourn on the Planet Earth. Born to illuminate his world with the warmth and riches of his endowments, Oyebanji’s method, as once noted by yours sincerely, transcends […]

Africa’s coup season, like a bad television series, refuses to end. Just when the continent’s self-appointed custodians of constitutional order were settling into their favorite ritual – condemnations in bold type, sanctions in italics – a foiled putsch in Benin on December 7th rudely interrupted proceedings. Soldiers briefly seized a television station, declared democracy suspended, […]

America’s latest tightening of travel rules is dressed up as a matter of national security. In practice, it looks more like a blunt instrument; one that lands hardest on ordinary Nigerians who pose no threat to anyone. On December 16, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation expanding US entry restrictions on countries judged to […]

Nigeria’s national oil company has escalated pressure on French energy major TotalEnergies after the multinational failed to promptly honor a $285.2 million arbitral award tied to the long-running Amenam–Kpono oilfield dispute, raising the prospect of aggressive recovery actions across jurisdictions, according to multiple sources, who briefed Culled From From aso.rocks on conditions of anonymity. The […]

By Innocent Anaba LAGOS — A long-running and complex legal battle over the true ownership of a vast expanse of land in Akodo, within the Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, has triggered a strong warning to prospective buyers. The warning was issued in a statement by the Alakodo of Ibeju Land, Oba Abdul-Hakeem […]

By Clifford Ndujihe & Henry Umoru ABUJA – When the 10th National Assembly was inaugurated on June 12, 2023, the numerical gap between the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and opposition parties in the Senate was marginal. At the time, the APC did not command the strength required to exercise a decisive two-thirds majority on […]

By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — FOUNDER of the Women Empowerment and Legal Aid, WELA, Mrs Funmi Falana, SAN, and human rights activist, Mr Omoyele Sowore, have identified economic empowerment as the foundation of women’s freedom, dignity and protection from abuse in Nigeria. They spoke at the 2025 graduation ceremony of the WELA Vocational Training College, […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, formally received the Opambata, the ceremonial staff of the Eyo Masquerade, marking the commencement of activities for the Adamu Orisa Play 2025 next Saturday in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu received the sacred staff at the Lagos House, Marina, during a homage visit by families of […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS— STAKEHOLDERS at the Lagos ports have expressed concern over the reintroduction of the Electronic-Call Up system, tagged ‘Eto’ initiative, describing it as “e-extortion.” The stakeholders stated this at a crucial meeting convened at the weekend to address the report from the Joint Freight Forwarders Association presented to the Nigerian Shippers Council. […]

…Falana, Imoudu family task Sanwo-Olu over seized property By Victor Ahiuma-Young LAGOS —  PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu paid glowing tributes to the late Michael Imoudu, Nigeria’s foremost labour leader, on the 20th posthumous anniversary of his death. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, in his message, hailed Imoudu as “the conscience […]

•Warns against artificial scarcity •Urges Nigerians to report MRS’s non-compliant stations By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a pump price of N739 per litre across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations. This move represents a significant milestone in the refinery’s mission to […]