Politics

APC endorses Nentawe Yilwatda as national chairman

Vincent Afolabi 24 July 2025 0

Nentawe Yilwatda, minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction, has been named the new national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Yilwatda emerged as a consensus candidate during a late-night meeting between President Bola Tinubu and APC governors — a move later

Politics

Tinubu being misled by sycophants around him — APC not okay, says Adamu Garba

Vincent Afolabi 23 July 2025 0

Adamu Garba, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says President Bola Tinubu is surrounded by sycophants who are misleading him about the true state of the country and the ruling party. The former senator spoke on Tuesday during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. Garba said the recent resignation of […]

Politics

‘It’s not a threat’ — Okpebholo insists Obi must seek clearance before visiting Edo

Vincent Afolabi 23 July 2025 0

Monday Okpebholo, the Edo state governor, has reiterated his directive that Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), must notify him before visiting the state. Okpebholo said the instruction was a security measure — not a threat — and insisted it was his responsibility to protect all residents and visitors in […]

Business

CBN retains interest rate at 27.5%

Vincent Afolabi 22 July 2025 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has left the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 27.5 percent — the third consecutive hold since March 2025. Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the apex bank, announced the decision on Tuesday during a press briefing at the end of the 301st meeting of the monetary policy committee (MPC) in Abuja. […]

Politics

Senator Natasha barred from n’assembly gate as Aisha Yesufu, supporters protest

Vincent Afolabi 22 July 2025 0

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was on Tuesday blocked from entering the National Assembly complex in Abuja, sparking a protest by her supporters and civil rights activists. The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central arrived at the gate alongside activist Aisha Yesufu, rights advocate Mama P, activist Randy, and a crowd of supporters. But security personnel denied

Politics

Senator Natasha arrives at national assembly despite unresolved suspension

Vincent Afolabi 22 July 2025 0

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has arrived at the national assembly in Abuja—despite a warning from the Senate that her suspension has not been officially lifted. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, made her way to the red chamber on Tuesday morning, in line with her earlier announcement that she would resume legislative duties on July 22. Akpoti-Uduaghan […]

Business

NBS: Nigeria’s GDP rate grew by 3.13% in Q1 2025 after rebasing

Vincent Afolabi 21 July 2025 0

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.13 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, up from 2.27 percent recorded in the same period last year. In a statement released on Monday, the NBS said the growth was largely driven by the services sector, which recorded a 4.33 percent increase […]

Business

Air Peace to launch direct Abuja–London flights to Heathrow, Gatwick on October 26

Vincent Afolabi 20 July 2025 0

Air Peace says it will begin direct flights from Abuja to London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports on October 26, 2025 — becoming the first Nigerian airline to operate such routes from the nation’s capital. In a statement released over the weekend, the airline said the flights would be operated with its Boeing 777 aircraft, and […]

Politics

APC slams ADC over criticism of Buhari’s state burial, calls it ‘insensitive’

Vincent Afolabi 19 July 2025 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as insensitive and desperate for attention following its criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s handling of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s state burial. In a statement on Saturday, Felix Morka, APC’s national publicity secretary, said the ADC’s remarks were not only ill-timed but

Politics

‘Court backed me’ — Natasha insists on senate resumption despite Akpabio’s appeal

Vincent Afolabi 19 July 2025 0

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan says she will resume plenary on Tuesday, July 22, in line with a court ruling, despite an appeal filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio challenging the decision. The Kogi Central lawmaker, who was suspended in March over allegations of misconduct, told The PUNCH during a constituency programme on Saturday that she had […]

News

Kaduna police warn against Peter Obi birthday rally, citing security threat

Vincent Afolabi 19 July 2025 0

The Kaduna police command has warned supporters of Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, against proceeding with a birthday rally in his honour. The caution follows intelligence reports suggesting that criminal elements are planning to hijack the event to cause chaos and disrupt public peace. Mansir Hassan, spokesperson of the command, issued the […]

Agriculture

Uba Sani targets 100,000 Kaduna farmers with free fertiliser, crop insurance

Vincent Afolabi 19 July 2025 0

Governor Uba Sani has inaugurated a multi-stakeholder committee to oversee the distribution of over 300 truckloads of fertiliser to 100,000 farmers across Kaduna State. The move, according to the state government, is part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing food security, supporting rural livelihoods, and strengthening the agricultural value chain. In a statement on

News

FAAC shares N1.82trn to FG, states, LGs for June — up by N170bn

Vincent Afolabi 19 July 2025 0

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) says it disbursed N1.82 trillion to the federal, state, and local governments as allocation for June 2025 — an increase of N170 billion from the N1.65 trillion shared in May. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Bawa Mokwa, director of press at the Office of the […]

Business

Tinubu appoints Babangida’s son as chairman of Bank of Agriculture

Vincent Afolabi 18 July 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, as chairman of the newly revamped Bank of Agriculture. The announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, on Friday. According to Onanuga, Muhammad Babangida, 53, holds a bachelor’s degree in business

Business

Dangote Suspends Petrol Discount as Partners Undercut Prices

Vincent Afolabi 18 July 2025 0

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the suspension of its discounted pricing scheme for strategic partners, citing abuse of the initiative and threats to its refinery operations. In a notice dated July 13, 2025, seen by Daily Times and signed by Fatima Dangote, group executive director for commercial operations, the company said the suspension takes […]

Climate

FG Issues Flood Warning for 11 States As Rains Intensify

Vincent Afolabi 18 July 2025 0

The federal government has issued a fresh flood alert, warning that at least 11 states are likely to experience heavy flooding between July 16 and 20. Usman Bokani, director of the National Flood Early Warning Centre at the federal ministry of environment, raised the alarm in a flood prediction notice issued on Wednesday. According to […]

Business

Tinubu Approves N150bn South-East Investment Company

Vincent Afolabi 18 July 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the South-East Investment Company (SEIC), a N150 billion investment vehicle designed to fast-track industrialisation and unlock private capital for transformative projects in the South-East. The new initiative will operate as a subsidiary under the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) and is expected to mobilise

News

Street Renaming: PDP accuses Lagos govt of stirring ethnic tension, rejects move

Vincent Afolabi 1 July 2025 0

The Lagos state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the state government against actions capable of fuelling ethnic tension, warning that the recent renaming of some streets could undermine unity in the state. The party specifically condemned the renaming of the popular Charly Boy Street in Bariga, which was recently changed to […]