News
NGE Calling on FG to confront multifaceted Challenges facing economy
While noting that the federal government’s efforts to respond to these challenges through reforms, the NGE stated that the impact of these reforms is becoming unbearable for the poor.
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed deep concern over the multifaceted challenges confronting the nation, particularly in the areas of economy, insecurity, education, governance, and the media industry.
While noting that the federal government’s efforts to respond to these challenges through reforms, the NGE stated that the impact of these reforms is becoming unbearable for the poor.
In a communiqué issued at the end of its Standing Committee Meeting in Owerri, Imo State, signed by Eze Anaba President, and Onuoha Ukeh General Secretary, the Guild urged the federal government to put in place more safety nets to address hardship, inflation, and poverty.
The Guild also called for a holistic approach to addressing insecurity, including enhanced intelligence gathering, community policing, and strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders.‘
The NGE noted the recent major breakthrough in the ongoing war against terrorism, including the arrest of leaders of two militant groups on Nigeria’s most wanted list, the heads of Ansaru, an al-Qaida-linked group, and Mahmuda,” the communique said.It however emphasized the need for sustained efforts to address insecurity and restore confidence in farmers to return to producing food.
The professional media group also raised alarm in the education sector, noting the sorry state of education in the country and urged governments at all levels to prioritize education by improving funding, infrastructure renewal, and welfare for educators.
According to the Guild, “education is essential for economic growth and development, fostering innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
“The NGE also called on governments at all levels to be more committed and transparent in addressing the needs of citizens, especially the rural populace.
Speaking on the state of the media in the country, the Guild condemned growing hostilities against media organizations and professionals by some security agencies and non-state actors, calling on governments to partner with the media to deepen and protect democracy.
The editors warned against attempts to weaken the media, stating that “a weak media may fail to hold those in power accountable, limit access to information, and create a disconnect between the public and reality.
“The Guild thanked the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, for his efforts at delivering the dividends of democracy to his people and urged him to continue partnering with the media towards nation-building and promotion of peace and unity.
News
Public holidays: FG declares December 25, 26, and January 1
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the public holidays on behalf of the Federal Government.
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, as well as Thursday, January 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year celebrations.
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the public holidays on behalf of the Federal Government.
In a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the minister extended warm Christmas and New Year felicitations to Christians in Nigeria and across the world.
He extended the same gestures “to all Nigerians as they celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of a new one”.
Tunji-Ojo urged Christians to reflect on the virtues of love, peace, humility, and sacrifice as exemplified by the birth of Jesus Christ, noting that these values are critical to promoting unity, tolerance, and harmony in the nation.
News
KWAM1 loses bid to block Awujale selection process
KWAM1 had declared his interest in the vacant Awujale stool, claiming lineage from the Jadiara Royal House of the wider Fusengbuwa Ruling House.
• KWAM1
The Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode has refused to grant popular Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, alias KWAM1, an interim injunction aimed at restraining Governor Dapo Abiodun and five others from proceeding with the selection and installation of the next Awujale of Ijebuland.
Ayinde, represented in court by Wahab Shittu (SAN), had on Monday, sought the injunction pending the hearing of his substantive suit challenging the selection process.
But Justice A. A. Omoniyi dismissed the application, holding that the interim injunction lacked merit and that there were no strong grounds to justify its grant.
He subsequently ordered the expedited hearing of the substantive matter, fixing 14 January 2026 for proceedings.
KWAM1 had declared his interest in the vacant Awujale stool, claiming lineage from the Jadiara Royal House of the wider Fusengbuwa Ruling House.
However, the Fusengbuwa ruling house rejected his claim, stating that he is not from the royal house.
To challenge what he perceived as injustice, Ayinde filed a suit against the Fusengbuwa ruling house, Governor Abiodun, the Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, and three others
News
November Petrol supply rises 55% to 71.5m litres daily
The report revealed that the domestic refineries supply in the period stood at 17.1 million litres per day, while the average daily consumption of PMS for the month was 52.9 million litres per day.
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) November Fact -Sheets indicated that the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, increased to 71.5 million litres per day in November 2025 from 46 million litres per day in October. This was an increase of 55 per cent.
In the report released yesterday, the agency said that the nation’s consumption also increased by 44.5 per cent to 52.1 million litres per day in November 2025, compared to the 28.9 million litres in October,. an excess of 37.4 million litres.
It said that the volume supplied came from both the domestic and the international market.
NMDPRA noted that the imports were aimed at building inventory and further guaranteeing supply during the peak demand period.
Other reasons for the increase, according to the NMDPRA, were due to “low supply recorded in September and October 2025, below the national demand threshold; the need for boosting national stock level to meet the peak demand period of end of year festivities and twelve vessels programmed to discharge into October which spilled into November.
The report revealed that the domestic refineries supply in the period stood at 17.1 million litres per day, while the average daily consumption of PMS for the month was 52.9 million litres per day.
Public holidays: FG declares December 25, 26, and January 1
KWAM1 loses bid to block Awujale selection process
November Petrol supply rises 55% to 71.5m litres daily
Tech Expert, Zuckerberg trains with UFC champions, Adesanya, Alexander
Organ Trafficking: Ekweremadu bags 10 years in UK prison
SAINT OBI: Between his marriage and his death
-
Entertainment3 days agoGbenga Bada Urges NIJ Students: Embrace Passion, Professionalism in Entertainment Reporting
-
Sports3 days agoAFCON to be held every four years after 2028 – Motsepe
-
Crime1 day agoBREAKING: Nigeria Secures Release of Last 130 Abducted Pupils in Niger State; None Remain in Bandit Captivity
-
Entertainment3 days agoGrammys to honour Fela with special merit award
-
News3 days agoUS stops Nigerians, others from applying for green card, citizenship
-
News3 days agoLagos Labour Union Praises Gov Sanwo-Olu for 100% Year-End Bonus and Car Gifts to Workers
-
Sports23 hours agoAFCON 2025: Davido bets N36million on Nigeria vs Tanzania
-
News19 hours agoTinubu Hails DSS DG Ajayi for Championing Press Freedom in IPI Award Recognition