Sit-at-Home Battles Southeast’s Comparative Advantage to a Staggering Loss

“People live in fear of the unknown, and the government has been unable to restore confidence or order.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu   A recent report by SBM Intelligence claims that the Southeast had lost over $4.7 billion to sit-at-home since August 2021, causing significant harm to the economy of the Southeast geo-political zone. The report, which also reckoned that the zone lost over N7.6 trillion in the first two years of the sit-at-home order, noted that...

Sheikh Gumi Barred from 2025 Hajj by Saudi Authorities

Saudi Arabian authorities have deported prominent Nigerian Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, barring him from participating in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The deportation occurred despite Gumi having been granted a Hajj visa. Confirming the incident on his Facebook page on Monday, 26 May, Gumi suggested that his political views might have influenced the decision. “For some obvious reasons, my views about world politics, the Saudi authorities are uncomfortable about my presence in Hajj after giving...

Speaker Abbas Withdraws Bill to Make Voting Compulsory in Nigeria

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn the proposed bill seeking to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians. The decision was made public on Monday through a statement by his media adviser, Musa Abdullahi Krishi. According to the Speaker, the bill, which he co-sponsored with Hon. Daniel Adama Ago, was shelved after “extensive consultations with a broad spectrum of stakeholders.” He explained that the idea behind the bill...

Primate Ayodele: Tinubu’s Second Term Will Be Better

…Says Voting for Opposition Will Worsen Nigeria’s Crisis Prominent Nigerian cleric, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, has issued a cautionary message to the nation, advising citizens to be wary of certain political figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a recent statement, Primate Ayodele specifically named former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-governnor of Anambra State Peter Obi, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as...

UTME: Backlash from the Southeast beyond JAMB’s Network Glitches

“The current protest against JAMB and the accompanying narration of Igbo marginalization is not unfounded” —Ebuka Onyekwelu The recently rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Exam – UTME, by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board – JAMB, for the Southeast and parts of Lagos State, has again, raised a serious argument on Igbo victimization and marginalization in Nigeria. Days after the rescheduled examination has been taken, the debate has continued to rage. Some have blamed the JAMB...

Dangote Refinery Announces Nationwide Reduction in Petrol Pump Price

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a new reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, across its partner retail outlets nationwide. In a statement released to the public on Thursday, the refinery disclosed that Nigerians can now purchase petrol at significantly reduced prices, depending on the region. According to the new pricing schedule, petrol will sell at ₦875 per litre in Lagos, while residents of the South West...

Otedola Backs Tinubu’s Reforms,  Raises First HoldCo Investment to ₦320 Billion

Renowned businessman and Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola, has revealed plans to increase his personal investment in the financial institution to over ₦320 billion, all in cash and with no loans involved. He made this known at the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos, where shareholders gathered to hear updates on the bank’s progress and future direction. In his remarks, Otedola was full of praise for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms,...

No Vacancy in Aso Rock: Tinubu Receives Unanimous Second Term APC Support

In a significant political development, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. This unanimous endorsement came during the APC National Summit held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, coinciding with the second anniversary of Tinubu’s presidency. All 22 APC governors under the aegis of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) led the charge in affirming Tinubu’s candidacy,...

Cholera Outbreak Hits Lagos, Reps Call For Urgent Federal Intervention

To contain the escalating cholera outbreak in Badagry West, Lagos State, which has already claimed lives and poses a growing threat to public health, the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to take immediate action. Reps Sesi Whingan while presenting a motion on the matter on the floor of the House appealed for urgent intervention to prevent further loss of life in the affected communities. During his lead debate, Whingan described the...

JAMB To Conduct Mop-up Examination Candidates who Missed 2025 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is planning to conduct a mop-up examination for candidates who missed the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Professor Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB Registrar disclosed this in Abuja at a meeting with key stakeholders to address challenges encountered during the exercise, explaining that this would afford the over 5% of candidates who were unable to sit for the examination for whatever reason the opportunity to do so. He emphasized...

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