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By Ademola Oshodi Guinea’s presidential inauguration on January 17, 2026, marked a formal return to constitutional rule following the September 2021 military coup that dismantled the country’s democratic order. That ceremony did not conclude Guinea’s transition. Instead, it inaugurated a broader regional test: whether the Economic Community of West African States, with the leadership of Nigeria and commitment of President Bola Tinubu, can still enforce its democratic norms, and whether Nigeria, as the bloc’s most influential member, can translate diplomatic weight into principled leadership. The presidential election held on December 28, 2025, Guinea’s first since the 2021 coup, has assumed…

Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC on Thursday announced that Shell Group has pledged $20 billion in new investment opportunities for the most populous nation in Africa over the coming years, crediting President Bola Tinubu’s tangible reforms in transparency and economic agenda for unlocking global capital amid fierce international competition. The GCEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Bashir Ojulari, said a delegation of Shell visited the President at the Presidential Villa primarily to express appreciation for his leadership and the policy direction that followed the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), He said that additional incentives…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has appointed Mr Sani Musa Daura – a Director due for retirement as his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Protocol Matters. Daura is the current Director of Protocol in the FCT and is prepared to retire after 30 years as a senior civil servant under the administration. Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister Lere Olayinka, in a statement on Wednesday said Wike described Daura as “a seasoned civil servant with over 30 years of experience in the FCTA Protocol Department.” The statement also described…

Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna has officially taken over as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division of the Nigerian Army. The Benue born senior military officer will also serve as Commander, Sector 2, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA. NewsQuest reports that the handover ceremony took place at the 8 Division Headquarters, Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto. Koughna succeeds Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose, whose tenure recorded notable advancements in regional security and counter-banditry operations across the North West. Speaking during his inaugural address, Major General Koughna thanked the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, for the…

Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has begun discussions with the  management of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), to strategically enhance the nation’s oil and gas sector revenue generation. Dr. Adedeji met with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NUPRC, Mr. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, in Abuja, where they deliberated on strengthening institutional relations between the two agencies. “During the meeting, both leaders discussed deepening collaboration in oil and gas revenue collection, with a focus on improving coordination, transparency, and efficiency to maximize government earnings from the upstream petroleum sector and support national development objectives,”…

KPMG’s top management on Monday met with the Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji in Abuja, and pledged professional support to the nation’s tax reforms, describing them as essential. The visit by the global network of professional services firms comes just a week after they identified several areas needing revisions to the New Tax Act (NTA) 2025, following their review—a move that has already drawn reactions from the Nigerian government. NewsQuest reports that Monday’s meeting fostered better understanding between the Nigerian tax authority and the group, clarifying policy directions and intentions. The NRS in a…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has assured that he will, before the end of January 2026, clear all outstanding pensions and gratuities owed to senior citizens in the State over the last two and a half years. Governor Alia, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, said his government has remained consistent in the payment of pensions and gratuities and will sustain the tempo. The Benue State Governor gave the assurance while speaking with journalists after the interdenominational church service held to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Makurdi, the State capital.…

Special Adviser (SA) to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication Daniel Bwala has described former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi as a “character-in-chief” who thrives on theatrics. SA Bwala who stated this during an interview on The Clarity Zone Podcast- a Nigerian talk show, was reacting to claims that Obi had previously referred to him as a ‘character.’ While drawing a comparison with acting, SA Bwala said Obi was merely playing a role rather than presenting realistic leadership ideas. “In a movie, an actor is a character. He is actually the character-in-chief…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday congratulated the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji on the occasion of his birthday celebration. The President in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga commended Dr. Adedeji’s sterling leadership of the 83-year-old revenue agency, the introduction of fresh ideas, the adoption of global best practices, the automation of systems, and the upskilling of staff members for the greater good of the nation. “I salute the NRS  Chairman for his visionary and charismatic dedication in restructuring, aligning and managing the revenue profile of the country. “He…

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has congratulated the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Coordination and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit, Hadiza Bala Usman, on the occasion of her 50th birthday. The SGF in a statement by the Director, Information & Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen on Friday, described the milestone as a recognition of her remarkable professional career spanning nearly three decades, and characterised by consistency, hard work, and results-oriented leadership. Senator Akume acknowledged her contributions to politics and public policy, highlighting her active and impactful service in President Bola…