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Adebayo Ogunlesi eyes investments in Nigeria’s ports, aviation sectors
Nigerian-born billionaire investor and founder of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Adebayo Ogunlesi, has described Nigeria as “investable for the first time in years,” citing recent economic reforms under President Bola…
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UCL: Arteta Confirms Major Arsenal Injury Scare After Olympiacos Win
Mikel Arteta has cooled fears that Gabriel picked up an injury during Arsenal’s win over Olympiacos. Gabriel went down after a collision with goalkeeper David Raya towards the end of…
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In His Independence Anniversary Address, Tinubu Pays Tribute to Founding Heroes
In His Independence Anniversary Address, Tinubu Pays Tribute to Founding Heroes
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to remember and honour Nigeria’s founding heroes’ sacrifices, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria.
He made the call in his broadcast to the nation on Wednesday morning to mark its 65th independence anniversary.
President Tinubu said: “Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the rest of the world.
“Our founding heroes and heroines—Herbert Macaulay, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Margaret Ekpo, Anthony Enahoro, Ladoke Akintola, Michael Okpara, Aminu Kano, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, and other nationalists—believed it was Nigeria’s manifest destiny to lead the entire black race as the largest black nation on earth.”
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Tinubu: At 65, While We Haven’t Achieved All Lofty Dreams of Our Forebears, We Haven’t Strayed Too Far from Them
Tinubu: At 65, While We Haven’t Achieved All Lofty Dreams of Our Forebears, We Haven’t Strayed Too Far from Them
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria may not have achieved all the lofty goals of its founding fathers, it has not strayed too far from those goals.
Addressing the nation in a national broadcast, on Wednesday morning, to mark the 65th independence anniversary, President Tinubu said even though the promise of independence had been tested by profound social, economic, and political challenges, the nation has made tremendous progress in economic growth, social cohesion, and physical development.
He said: “For decades, the promise of our Independence has been tested by profound social, economic, and political challenges, and we have survived. While we may not have achieved all the lofty dreams of our forebearers, we have not strayed too far from them. In 65 years since our Independence, we have made tremendous progress in economic growth, social cohesion, and physical development. Our economy has experienced significant growth since 1960.
“Although, it is much easier for those whose vocation is to focus solely on what ought to be, we must recognise and celebrate our significant progress. Nigerians today have access to better education and healthcare than in 1960. At Independence, Nigeria had 120 secondary schools with a student population of about 130,000. Available data indicate that, as of year 2024, there were more than 23,000 secondary schools in our country. At Independence, we had only the University of Ibadan and Yaba College of Technology as the two tertiary institutions in Nigeria. By the end of last year, there were 274 universities, 183 Polytechnics, and 236 Colleges of Education in Nigeria, comprising Federal, State, and private institutions. We have experienced a significant surge in growth across every sector of our national life since Independence – in healthcare, infrastructure, financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, information technology, aviation and defence, among others.
“Our country has experienced both the good and the bad times in its 65 years of nationhood, as is normal for every nation and its people. We fought a bitter and avoidable civil war, experienced military dictatorships, and lived through major political crises. In all these, we weathered every storm and overcame every challenge with courage, grit, and uncommon determination. While our system and ties that bind us are sometimes stretched by insidious forces opposed to our values and ways of life, we continue to strive to build a more perfect union where every Nigerian can find better accommodation and find purpose and fulfilment.”
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Court Declares Utomi’s Shadow Government Unlawful
Court Declares Utomi’s Shadow Government Unlawful
Alex Enumah in Abuja
Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday declared as unlawful and unconditional the proposed shadow government/cabinet by former presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi, and his associates.
Justice Omotosho accordingly made an order restraining Utomi and his associates from taking any further steps in their bid to establish a shadow government/cabinet in the country.
The judge made the order while delivering judgment in the suit by the Department of State Services (DSS).
According to the court, the concept of shadow government/cabinet is unconstitutional and alien to the nation’s presidential system of government.
Besides, the court held that Utomi and his associates cannot hide under the rights of association to criticise the government and engage in unlawful activities.
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Keyamo Solicits Support for Nigeria’s Re-election into ICAO Council
Keyamo Solicits Support for Nigeria’s Re-election into ICAO Council
Kasim Sumaina in Abuja
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, has solicited support for all African States endorsed by the African Union, particularly Nigeria’s re-election into part 2 of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council.
The minister made the call at the 42nd Assembly of ICAO, in Montreal, Canada.
Presenting the Country’s Statement, Keyamo expressed Nigeria’s commitment to the principles and objectives of ICAO, stating that the West African country continues to invest in infrastructure modernisation, regulatory reforms, and capacity building to ensure Nigeria’s aviation sector meets global standards and contributes meaningfully to regional and international connectivity.
While chronicling Nigeria’s strides in the aviation industry, Keyamo said Nigeria was host to the Regional Safety Oversight Organisation, the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO), and that Nigeria has remained its major contributor while also supporting the activities of the Regional Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA)
The Minister, in a statement yesterday, issued in Abuja, by the Head, Press and Public Affairs of the Ministry, said Nigeria continues to fulfill its environmental obligation by submitting its state action plan on carbon emission reduction and voluntarily participating in the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
He congratulated the President, ICAO Council, Mr. Salvatore Sciacchiatano, the Secretary General of ICAO, Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar and the entire ICAO Secretariat and the government of Canada for a well-organised 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly and the kind reception given to Nigeria’s delegation.
He also urged the delegates to work together to ensure the goals of ICAO are achieved despite the differences in geographic location.
Keyamo, however, invited the Council to the Nigerian International Airshow taking place in Abuja, Nigeria, between 2nd and 4th of December, 2025, noting: “The skies may divide our geographies, but through ICAO, they unite our goals and aspirations.”
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Keyamo Solicits Support for Nigeria’s Re-election into ICAO Council
Keyamo Solicits Support for Nigeria’s Re-election into ICAO Council
Kasim Sumaina in Abuja
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, has solicited support for all African States endorsed by the African Union, particularly Nigeria’s re-election into part 2 of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council.
The minister made the call at the 42nd Assembly of ICAO, in Montreal, Canada.
Presenting the Country’s Statement, Keyamo expressed Nigeria’s commitment to the principles and objectives of ICAO, stating that the West African country continues to invest in infrastructure modernisation, regulatory reforms, and capacity building to ensure Nigeria’s aviation sector meets global standards and contributes meaningfully to regional and international connectivity.
While chronicling Nigeria’s strides in the aviation industry, Keyamo said Nigeria was host to the Regional Safety Oversight Organisation, the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO), and that Nigeria has remained its major contributor while also supporting the activities of the Regional Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA)
The Minister, in a statement yesterday, issued in Abuja, by the Head, Press and Public Affairs of the Ministry, said Nigeria continues to fulfill its environmental obligation by submitting its state action plan on carbon emission reduction and voluntarily participating in the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
He congratulated the President, ICAO Council, Mr. Salvatore Sciacchiatano, the Secretary General of ICAO, Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar and the entire ICAO Secretariat and the government of Canada for a well-organised 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly and the kind reception given to Nigeria’s delegation.
He also urged the delegates to work together to ensure the goals of ICAO are achieved despite the differences in geographic location.
Keyamo, however, invited the Council to the Nigerian International Airshow taking place in Abuja, Nigeria, between 2nd and 4th of December, 2025, noting: “The skies may divide our geographies, but through ICAO, they unite our goals and aspirations.”
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CBN Cuts MPR to 27%
CBN Cuts MPR to 27%
James Emejo in Abuja
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Tuesday resolved to reduce the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 50 basis points to 27 per cent from 27.50 per cent.
The slash came amid relative stability in exchange rate and disinflation.
Addressing journalists at the end of the two-day meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in Abuja, CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, said the bank will continue to monitor inflationary trends and act appropriately.
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National Assembly Unseals Natasha’s Office, Postpones Resumption Without Explanation
National Assembly Unseals Natasha’s Office, Postpones Resumption Without Explanation
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja
In what appears to be a significant shift of position, the sealed office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was officially reopened on Tuesday, in a development that could signal her imminent return to legislative duties after six months of controversy and legal wranglings.
The unsealing was supervised by Mr. Alabi Adedeji, a Deputy Director in the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms, accompanied by a team comprising National Assembly security operatives and other federal law enforcement personnel.
The office, Suite 2.05, located within the Senate Wing of the National Assembly Complex, had been under lock and key since the embattled senator’s suspension earlier this year.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was suspended for six months by the Senate over alleged breaches of its standing rules, a decision that drew sharp criticism from rights groups, political observers, and civil society organisations.
The Senate leadership at the time claimed she was guilty of “unparliamentary conduct,” though it failed to provide comprehensive details in the public domain, other than the accusation that she spoke from a seat not allocated to her.
Critics have long contended that her suspension was politically motivated, citing her rising influence, activism, and confrontations with powerful interests.
The suspension triggered a wave of protests and legal challenges. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), one of the country’s foremost workers’ unions, described the suspension as “unfair, undemocratic, and a dangerous precedent for Nigeria’s democracy.”
Similarly, Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, joined the calls for her reinstatement, warning that the Senate’s action eroded public trust in the legislature.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan filed a suit at the Federal High Court challenging the legality of her suspension.
In a landmark ruling delivered last month, the court declared the suspension excessive, unlawful, and unconstitutional, stating that no legislative chamber has the power to unilaterally deny an elected representative the right to perform their constitutional duties without due process.
Despite this ruling, the Senate leadership had remained defiant, maintaining that the lawmaker could not resume without a fresh resolution from the floor or a further directive from the judiciary.
This legal ambiguity kept the senator in a limbo for weeks, unable to access her office or participate in Senate proceedings.
With the latest development, namely, the reopening of her office, it appears the Senate may be making a quiet retreat from its earlier hardline stance, even though there has been no official statement on whether she will be permitted to resume full plenary duties when the chamber reconvenes.
Compounding the intrigue surrounding the Senator’s case is the unexpected postponement of Senate plenary activities, originally scheduled to resume on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
According to separate memos issued by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr. Kamoru Ogunlana, and the Chief of Staff to the Senate President, Mr. Chinedu Akubueze, plenary sessions have been postponed by two weeks and will now resume on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
“Any inconvenience this short notice may cause is deeply regretted,” the notices read, while informing lawmakers that committee activities would continue during the recess period.
No specific reason was provided for the rescheduling, fueling speculation about internal tensions or strategic manoeuvring within the Senate leadership.
Political observers believe the decision may be linked to the controversy surrounding Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, as the Senate leadership may be seeking time to manage the fallout from the court ruling and public pressure.
A senior management staff of the National Assembly who spoke on conditions of anonymity said, “This delay may be a face-saving strategy. They needed time to quietly walk back their position without admitting fault or setting a precedent that could constrain their authority in future disciplinary matters.”
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has quickly become one of the most visible, and controversial, figures in Nigeria’s National Assembly.
A lawyer, social entrepreneur, and outspoken advocate for transparency and good governance, she rose to prominence after contesting the 2019 governorship election in Kogi State.
Though unsuccessful at the time, her profile soared, especially among youth and women voters.
In 2023, she was elected to the Senate in a keenly contested election that saw her defeat the incumbent from the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite widespread reports of electoral irregularities and intimidation.
Since taking office, Akpoti-Uduaghan has carved a niche for herself as a fiery debater and advocate for the underprivileged.
She often clashes with colleagues over issues such as gender equity, electoral reform, and public sector accountability.
Her critics accuse her of being too combative, while her supporters see her as a refreshing voice in an otherwise conservative legislature.
With her office now accessible and the Senate yet to publicly state its next course of action, attention will shift to whether she will be allowed to take her seat once plenary resumes in October.
Her legal team has insisted that she remains a duly elected lawmaker with all the rights and privileges that come with that status.
While the reopening of her office is a step forward, her full return to legislative activity may depend on behind-the-scenes negotiations and further legal interpretation.
For now, the unsealing of Suite 2.05 is being viewed as a quiet but significant victory for due process, and a test case for the limits of legislative immunity and internal discipline.
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JUST IN: Nigerian lawmakers extend recess by two weeks after two months break
The two chambers had gone on recess on 23 July and were expected back on 23 September. The post JUST IN: Nigerian lawmakers extend recess by two weeks after two…
