Author: Sadiq Abdullateef

NAMADI Sambo, former Nigeria’ s Vice President, has decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The decamp of the former Vice President was made know in a X (formerly known as Twitter), Wednesday,.by an APC ‘ stalwart in Kaduna State, Imran Muhammad. News Point Nigeria gathered that Sambo’s exit from PDP may not be unconnected with the ongoing crisis within the party. Sambo, who served as Vice President under President Goodluck Jonathan from 2010 to 2015, was formally received into the APC on Wednesday by Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani at the Sir…

THE National Pension Commission (PenCom) is working with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) to introduce a ₦30 billion annual gratuity scheme for retiring civil servants under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Omolola Oloworaran, Director General of PenCom, stated this during a courtesy visit to Didi Esther Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) in Abuja to discuss ongoing pension reforms and initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of federal civil servants. Oloworaran disclosed that PenCom is finalizing modalities for the establishment of a Gratuity Framework for employees of treasury-funded…

THE Federal Government has announced that it is finalising emergency evacuation plans for Nigerian citizens stranded in Israel and Iran following the recent escalation of hostilities between the two nations. According to a statement released by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Tuesday night, Nigerian embassies in Tel Aviv and Tehran are actively reaching out to affected citizens and coordinating efforts to ensure their safe return. Nigerians in the affected regions have been urged to adhere strictly to local security protocols and to contact the nearest Nigerian Embassy or Mission for registration and further instructions.…

AMID growing speculation of a rift between President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ismaeel Ahmed, has firmly dismissed rumours of any plan to replace the Vice President for the 2027 presidential race. Speaking on Channels Television’s prime time programme Politics Today monitored by News Point Nigeria, the former member of the APC Board of Trustees described the claims as “malicious rumours” and insisted there was no substance to the reports suggesting discontent between the two top leaders. “It’s (friction) not true. I know it very well. Who is ever in…

OIL marketers have increased the prices of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, at filling stations amid ongoing competition with Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Data gathered by this newspaper from Petroleumprice.ng on Tuesday revealed that seven oil depots increased prices by a range of 1.45% to 2.90% between June 11 and June 13. The changes at major Lagos depots between June 11 and June 13, 2025, illustrate the upward trend in petrol prices: Aiteo: NGN 825 → NGN 840 (1.82% increase) Nipco: NGN 827 → NGN 845 (2.18% increase) Menj: NGN 826 → NGN 850 (2.90% increase) First Royal: NGN…

THE National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday said inflation declined to 22.97 per cent in May 2025 from the 23.71 per cent recorded in April 2025. Statistician General of the Federation, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, made this known in a press statement issued at Abuja. He said, “The headline inflation rate for May 2025 decreased to 22.97 per cent compared to the April 2025 rate of 23.71 per cent. This represents a decline of 0.74% from April 2025.” He said on a month-on-month basis, the headline inflation rate in May 2025 was 1.53 per cent, which was 0.33 per cent…

THE Federal Government has indicated that concerns over ground rent obligations involving several foreign embassies in the Federal Capital Territory will be addressed through established diplomatic processes. Speaking to our correspondent on Sunday, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the matter would be taken up with the Federal Capital Territory Administration and handled accordingly. “The ministry has taken up the matter with FCTA and it will be addressed via diplomatic channels,” Ebienfa said. The assurance followed reports that the FCTA might take enforcement action, including the possible sealing of 34 embassies over unpaid ground rents…

THERE was chaos at the meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the North- East, on Sunday, after Comrade Mustapha Salihu, National Vice Chairman of the ruling in the North-East, failed to mention the name of Vice-President Kashim Shettima while endorsing President Bola Tinubu for a second term. The meeting, which was held in Gombe State, was attended by virtually all ministers, lawmakers, and governors of the party from the region. Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the APC, also led some key personalities to the event. When it was the turn of Salihu to speak, he endorsed Tinubu to…

THE administration of United States President Donald Trump has commenced plans to place a general visa ban on Nigerians. According to a report by the Washington Post, an internal memo signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday outlines a proposal that could impose visa restrictions or entry bans on up to 36 additional nations. These countries are expected to comply with newly established requirements from the US State Department within a 60-day timeframe or face potential travel restrictions. United States President Donald Trump is considering imposing a travel ban on Nigeria and a host of other countries, mostly…

THE Joint House of Representatives Committees on Public Account and Public Assets have summoned the Minister of Finance, Chief Adebayo Olawale Edun over alleged non-compliance with the provisions of Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007. Also to appear before the lawmaker on Monday is the Governor of Central Bank of Nigerian, Dr Olayemi Cardoso who, alongside Edun will offer explanation on internal control weaknesses identified in the 2021 reports by the Auditor General for the Federation. In a letter signed jointly by the Chairmen, House Committee on Public Accounts , Rep. Bamidele Salam and Chairman Committee on Public Assets Ademorin Kuye, the…

THE family of late Chief Moshood Abiola has demanded details of the reported N45bn debt owed it by the Federal Government. The call followed a recent statement by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, who appealed to President Bola Tinubu to compensate the family as a gesture of national healing and justice. Lamido had revived a dispute over money allegedly owed to the late Abiola, insisting the Federal Government pay the business mogul’s heirs about N45bn. Speaking in Abuja at the May 2025 launch of his memoir, ‘Being True to Myself’, Lamido told guests that Abiola’s company, International Telephone &…

THE Defence Headquarters on Friday announced the arrest of a Chinese national during a counter-terrorism operation conducted by troops in Borno State. Although the identity of the foreigner was not disclosed, the military said the individual, who claimed to be a miner, is currently in custody and undergoing interrogation. This development comes less than a week after the military revealed it had apprehended four Pakistani nationals in the region, allegedly involved in training terrorists. A source in the military told News Point Nigeria exclusively that, the Chinese national is suspected to be leading Boko Haram logistics supply and arms deals.…

RETIRED Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State General Sani Abacha, has refuted claims that the funds recovered by the Nigerian government were personal loots of the late general. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service on Democracy Day, monitored by our correspondent, Al-Mustapha asserted that the funds were intended as an economic empowerment initiative to support indigenous entrepreneurs and provide affordable goods and services, similar to Libya’s economic model under sanctions. He challenged anyone to present documents signed by Abacha linking the funds to his personal bank accounts. “The money was not deposited…

A POPULAR social media influencer based in Kaduna State, Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, who disappeared over six years ago, has been confirmed dead after a thorough investigation led by investigative public commentator and social critic, Damilola Adekunle. Dadiyata went missing after being abducted by armed men at gunpoint from his residence in Barnawa, Kaduna State. Many believed his disappearance was politically motivated due to his vocal criticism of prominent politicians and his support for former presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. In a shocking revelation, Adekunle announced on Wednesday on her Facebook page that her investigation had confirmed Dadiyata’s…

NEARLY 138 million children were engaged in child labour in 2024, including 54 million in hazardous work that endangers their health, safety and development. This is according to a report released on Wednesday by the International Labour Organisation and the United Nations Children’s Fund, ahead of World Day Against Child Labour, as the world mark the International Day of Play. The World Day Against Child Labour is marked every year on June 12, and the International Day of Play is marked on June 11th. The report revealed that while child labour has declined by more than 20 million since 2020,…

OVER 1,500 health professionals under the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria have not been paid salaries in the last 20 months. The inability of the council to pay stemmed from the directive of the Federal Government to cut off funding from certain agencies of government. Environmental Health Council of Nigeria, established by Act 11 of 2002 as amended, is Nigeria’s primary body overseeing environmental health regulations and a wide range of activities that prevent the spread of diseases. In 2014, during the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria, environmental health officers played a vital role in the fight against the virus. Also,…

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THE All Progressives Congress has cautioned former Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, over his recent comments warning that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s treatment awaits President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The party said while it allows differing opinions, it also has established procedures for disciplining members who engage in misconduct. APC’s Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, stated in an exclusive interview with our correspondent on Monday that the ruling party is open-minded and welcomes a variety of viewpoints without conflict. On Sunday, Ndume expressed fear that an upset awaited the President at the next poll if he failed to learn from the…

IN a renewed effort to reposition Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday evening convened a high-level closed-door meeting with key party leaders in Abuja under the banner of “Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP.” The strategic gathering brought together a cross-section of PDP heavyweights, notably three members of the influential G5 Governors: former Governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Samuel Ortom (Benue), and Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia). While the attendance of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde—another G5 member—remained unclear at press time, the meeting was graced by PDP National…

INNA Maryam Abacha, the widow of the late military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has denied long-standing allegations that her husband looted billions of dollars while in power. In an interview on TVC’s Politics on Sunday hosted by Femi Akande monitored by News Point Nigeria, Inna Maryam described the accusations against her late husband as unfair and rooted in misinformation. “The annulment was not done by my husband. And if it was him, then that means he was more powerful than the President at the time. That means Abacha was the greatest. But I’m not here to talk about…