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Ongoing efforts by a coalition of opposition politicians under the aegis of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) appear to be heading for the rocks as a section of stakeholders vehemently oppose the emergence of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as Interim National Secretary of the party. Led by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Dr. Musa Isa Matara, the group, in a statement on Wednesday, rejected what they termed as the “attempted takeover” of the party by Aregbesola. “We are not opposed to coalitions. We are not opposed to reform. But we are opposed to hijack, to imposition, and to speeches…

As Kwara State heads toward the 2027 governorship election, a growing agitation is emerging from the Christian community, demanding an end to decades of political exclusion, ODUN EDWARD reports. Despite constituting a significant portion of Kwara State’s population, no Christian has governed the state since 1983, and the top seat has remained largely inaccessible. With mounting frustration over political marginalisation, Christian leaders and stakeholders are mobilising, insisting that the time has come for a power shift in the interest of equity and inclusion. But the question of whether a Christian could emerge as governor of Kwara State in the 2027 polls is…

The International Labour Organisation, the Nigerian government, and key stakeholders have announced plans to review the National Policy and National Action Plan for the Elimination of Child Labour. The announcement was made by Dr. Vanessa Phala, ILO Director of the Abuja Country Office, during the 2025 World Day Against Child Labour commemoration held in Abuja on Tuesday. She revealed that the policy review will include a comprehensive list of hazardous work to establish a stronger policy and regulatory framework aimed at eradicating child labour across the country. Phala emphasised that the ILO has supported extensive research to provide reliable data…

• PDP national vice chairman decries move to ADC, defends Anyanwu’s retention• Dalori dismisses coalition threats, vows to prioritise APC reconciliation• Northerners unlikely to believe Obi’s one-term promise, says IPAC chair• Rhodes-Vivour calls Tinubu’s administration failure, urges opposition unity After weeks of deliberation among northern opposition politicians over aligning with an existing party or awaiting the registration of a new one ahead of the 2027 general elections, prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the North yesterday endorsed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the preferred platform for the proposed Coalition Group. The initial plan, The Guardian learnt,…

The Lagos State government yesterday commenced full enforcement of its ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) less than 40 microns in thickness, with a vow to seal markets and stores found selling or storing the prohibited items. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, announced this during a press briefing at the ministry’s conference room in Alausa, Ikeja, stating that the enforcement follows a six-month grace period that expired on June 30, 2025. “There will be no reversal of the enforcement, which officially took effect on July 1,” Wahab declared. The prohibited items include styrofoam packs, plastic straws,…

The President of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, Theophilus Alaye, has rejected any single-term deal as a condition for the return of suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Alaye said Fubara has the constitutional right to seek re-election and should not be brow beated by any political actor including his predecessor Nyesom Wike into settling for a single term as a condition for his suspension to be lifted by President Bola Tinubu. “The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, is a citizen of Nigeria and by the virtue of the Nigerian Constitution, we believe that the governor has the right…

A Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, Al-Hassan Garba, on Tuesday told the Federal High Court, Lagos how he converted cryptocurrency (USDT) into naira and paid the equivalent amounts into the bank account of Genting International Limited. He made the revelation in the ongoing trial involving former government official, Friday Audu, and three others over an alleged N3.4 billion cyber and romance fraud scheme. Testifying before Justice Daniel Osiagor, Garba, who was led in evidence by EFCC counsel Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), alongside Bilkisu Buhari-Bala and Hanatu Kofanaisa, explained the role he played in the alleged illicit financial activities of the defendants.…

The Centre for Democratic Integrity and Leadership (CDIL) has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike’s performance, clearing of any wrongdoing in the administration of land in Abuja. The CSO’s statement comes in response to a recent media campaign alleging that Wike corruptly allocated thousands of hectares of land to his son, Joaquin Wike. According to CDIL, the allegations are “politically charged” and “highly irresponsible,” lacking in both context and credibility. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Kelvin Kuhwa notes that Wike has shown “extraordinary leadership and administrative rigor” since assuming office, transforming the FCT’s…

The Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned the State’s Attorney General, Mr Lawal Pedro, and Solicitor General, Oyenuga Hameed Olanrewaju, to appear before a joint committee, following a contentious letter from the Ministry of Justice regarding the commencement date of the Local Government Administration Law 2025. Speaker of the House, Dr. Mudashiru Obasa, announced the summons, emphasising the need to clarify the executive’s position on a law that has already been assented to. The controversy stems from a letter dated June 24, 2025, from the Solicitor General’s office, which stated that the Local Government Administration Law 2015, despite being…

In SummaryThe African warehousing market is expected to reach $71.5 billion by 2033, with a 5.1% CAGR from 2025-2033 in West Africa, according to IMARC Group. The container port traffic in Africa is also projected to reach 41.84m Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) in 2025. General warehousing and storage in Africa are projected to reach $429.22 billion by the end of 2025, with enterprise expansion potentially reaching $563.09 billion by the first quarter of 2029. E-commerce growth is a major driver, with online sales revenues in Africa expected to almost double to $46 billion by 2025.Deep Dive!!As the trade landscape in Africa rapidly…