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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a stern warning to state governments, stating that all land approvals granted on federal road setbacks will be revoked. The President made this declaration on Thursday during the flag-off ceremony for the reconstruction of the Deep Sea Port Access Road along the Epe-Ijebu Ode corridor. He emphasized the importance of intergovernmental collaboration on infrastructure projects and urged state governors to align with federal agencies before granting planning permissions. “Dear governors, let us work together. Do not issue planning approvals without consulting the Surveyor General of the Federation and the Federal Ministry of Works,” Tinubu…

President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has declared that petrol prices in Nigeria are relatively cheap compared to other countries in West Africa. Speaking on Thursday during the launch of the reconstruction of the Deep Sea Port Access Road in Lagos State, Dangote also revealed that the road leading to the Dangote Refinery has been named in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He expressed relief over the improved fuel supply in the country, noting that most filling stations that were previously inactive are now back in operation. “The majority of fuel stations that were not working are now…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that Nigeria requires visionary leaders like President Bola Tinubu to realise the nation’s true potential. Wike made this statement on Thursday while delivering the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The lecture, titled “The Nigeria of Our Dreams”, addressed the nation’s ongoing leadership challenges and the path forward. According to Wike, poor leadership remains the country’s greatest impediment to progress. He echoed renowned author Chinua Achebe, citing his classic essay “The Trouble with Nigeria”, which attributed Nigeria’s woes directly to failed leadership. “Our leaders have,…

A prominent Northern elder and public affairs analyst, Alhaji Dabo Sambo, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to urgently address the escalating insecurity and banditry plaguing the northern region of Nigeria. Sambo cautioned that failure to act decisively could jeopardize President Tinubu’s chances of securing re-election in 2027, drawing a parallel with former President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 electoral defeat, which he attributed largely to similar security failures. In an interview with reporters, Sambo described insecurity as the most critical challenge facing the nation, emphasizing that the government’s inability to protect lives and property has…

Factional National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has reiterated the party’s commitment to representing marginalized and underrepresented Nigerians. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday during the inauguration of the party’s Directorate for Persons with Disabilities, Abure emphasized that the Labour Party stands apart from other political parties by deliberately empowering those often overlooked in society. According to him, the LP champions the cause of Nigerians who are typically sidelined in the political space due to physical, financial, or social limitations. “Our vision is rooted in social democracy. The Labour Party exists for those who have no voice, for…

Residents of Agwa Community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State are living in fear following a violent attack by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen on Wednesday, which left at least five people dead and several others injured. Eyewitnesses reported that the heavily armed herders invaded the oil-rich area, taking over farmlands and major roads. The attackers reportedly began their rampage in Umuekpu town, Mbano Agwa autonomous community, where a young man was shot dead, and his elder brother severely wounded. The attackers went on to kill four more people, including a young woman and commercial motorcycle riders along the…

The Bauchi State Police Command has successfully foiled an armed robbery operation along the Toro-Jos federal highway in the early hours of Tuesday, June 4, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil. He revealed that the operation followed a distress call received at about 3:30 a.m., alerting authorities that a group of armed robbers had mounted a roadblock on the highway and were robbing commuters. In response, a tactical team led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Toro Division, in collaboration with auxiliary security personnel,…

In the realm of property law, disputes over land ownership and possession are commonplace. Two key claims often arise in such disputes: declaration of title and trespass to land. While these claims are distinct, they are intricately linked. This article explores the relationship between these claims, focusing on whether the absence of a specific relief for declaration of title is fatal to a claim for trespass to land. A declaration of title is a legal remedy sought by a plaintiff to establish their ownership rights over a particular parcel of land. It is a judicial pronouncement that confirms the plaintiff’s…

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has acknowledged the deepening crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), warning that more members may defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to journalists in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Wednesday, Saraki said he remains committed to repositioning the PDP and resolving its leadership issues. He also expressed confidence that despite ongoing challenges, the PDP remains Nigeria’s only viable opposition party. “There’s no denying the fact that some PDP members may still cross over to the APC,” Saraki admitted. “However, I also believe that some politicians from other parties may find their way…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has delivered a scathing assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s two years in office, stating that the period has brought nothing but deeper suffering, economic hardship, and worsening poverty for Nigerian workers and the general populace. In a statement marking the administration’s second anniversary, NLC President Joe Ajaero said there was little to celebrate, noting that the government’s much-touted reforms have failed to translate into any tangible benefits for the masses. “When President Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, he promised bold economic reforms and a new era of prosperity. Instead, what Nigerians have received…