Day: August 5, 2025

ADC, LP condemn FG’s ₦712bn Lagos Airport renovation as ‘misplaced, elitist and reckless’

Aminu Imam
ADC, LP condemn

Fierce criticism has trailed the Federal Government’s approval of ₦712.3 billion for the renovation of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, with opposition parties – the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Labour Party (LP) – describing the move as fiscally reckless, elitist, and out of touch with the economic realities facing Nigerians. The criticism follows the July 31 approval granted by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), announced by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. According to him, the funds will go toward the first major rehabilitation of the airport’s old terminal since its…

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Tinubu rewards Afrobasket D’Tigress with $100,000, other gifts

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Tinubu rewards D’Tigress

President Bola Tinubu yesterday welcomed Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, to the Presidential Villa in Abuja after they won the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. D’Tigress earned their fourth straight Afrobasket title after beating Senegal in a tough final match. During the reception, the President announced National Honours for all players and coaching staff, while each player will also receive a cash reward of $100,000, while the technical crew will get $50,000 each. Their consistent wins have made them one of the strongest teams in African women’s basketball. The team’s…

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‘No contract awarded for Baro Port project’ – FG

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Baro port project

The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has denied reports alleging that Minister Adegboyega Oyetola awarded a multibillion-naira contract for the Baro Inland Port project, insisting the claims are entirely false and misleading. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Dr Bolaji Akinola, emphasised that no such contract was awarded under the current administration. He explained that the Baro Port project predates the Oyetola-led ministry and that any assertions to the contrary are “inaccurate and should be regarded as misinformation”. “No multibillion-naira…

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Retired soldiers protest in FCT over unpaid entitlements

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Retired soldiers protest

Scores of retired military personnel, yesterday, staged a peaceful protest in Abuja, the  Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over the non-payment of their entitlements. The retired soldiers reportedly stormed the main gate of the Federal Ministry of Finance located in the Central Business District area of Abuja unannounced and occupied the place after barricading the main entrance gate. It was gathered that the retired soldiers were demanding the immediate payment of outstanding shortfalls in their Gratuity, Security Debarment Allowance (SDA), and Parking Allowance. According to reports, the prompt arrival of a…

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Kaduna Govt. reshuffles cabinet, redeploys 2 commissioners 

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Kaduna Govt. reshuffles

Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani, has swapped the positions of two commissioners in a bid to re-energise the machinery of government for optimal service delivery, in a minor cabinet reshuffle. A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa yesterday, stated that “the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Sule Shu’aibu, (SAN) moves to Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, while the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Barrister James Kanyip, takes over as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice”. The Chief Press Secretary said that…

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Yoruba union lambasts Tinubu over hardship, insecurity

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Yoruba union lambasts

…Says ‘Aso Rock not your family house, forget about 2027’ The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, also known as the Yoruba Union, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the escalating insecurity and worsening economic hardship in the country.  In a statement issued yesterday by its Convener, Olusola Badero, and released by the Home Director, Princess Balogun, the Union accused the Tinubu-led government of neglecting its core responsibilities to the people, declaring that “Aso Rock is not his family house”. The group expressed deep concern over the growing level…

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“S’East must give Tinubu 90% votes to secure ‘future’ presidency” – Umahi

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Umahi on 2027

Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State governor, Senator David Umahi, has urged the South-East region to deliver at least 90% of its votes to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, stating that such overwhelming support is essential if the region hopes to produce Nigeria’s president in the future. Recall that during the last election in 2023, Labour Party candidate Peter Obi got overwhelming support across all states in the region. The former governor is expected to contest again in 2027. However, in a statement, Umahi argued that…

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2027: ‘PDP to pick former Nigerian president as candidate’ – Sources 

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PDP to pick for 2027

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reportedly working behind the scenes to bring former President Goodluck Jonathan back into the race for the 2027 presidential election, in case the Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, does not return to the party. According to sources, discussions about this plan began after some PDP leaders became unsure about Obi’s next political move. A group of influential party members has reportedly been given the task of convincing Jonathan to accept an automatic ticket. These efforts gained momentum following internal concerns…

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