Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has publicly referred to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as his “oga” and boss, signaling a further thaw in their previously strained political relationship.

Speaking on Tuesday during an inspection tour of ongoing projects in the state, Governor Fubara praised the vision of his predecessor while assuring residents that key infrastructure would be delivered by October.

“From your own observation, not just mine alone, they’ve achieved a lot and in the course of our discussion they are still assuring us that by October this year they will deliver the project,” Fubara said.

He emphasised his personal commitment to completing projects initiated under Wike’s tenure. “So in my assessment what they need is the fund and from my own end is the push. I strongly believe that this promise that we made to our people will deliver in October, God willing.

“For me, this project is very important considering the person who conceived it, my oga, honourable minister. He had a very big vision. He believed that if I achieve this project at record time then the rest of the people will be happy with me. So I also, notwithstanding whatever is happening, it is also my wish and my struggle to ensure that that wish comes to be.”

The governor’s comments come shortly after Wike confirmed that the rift between him and his successor had been resolved. The FCT Minister credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with playing a pivotal role in restoring harmony.

“The president is the father of the nation, and when a father speaks, his children must listen and do the needful to ensure peace and progress,” Wike said.

He added that the resolution was critical for the stability of the state. “The most important thing is for Rivers State to move forward, and we are grateful to Mr President for his tireless commitment to ensuring that we reach this understanding.”

 

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will defeat terrorism and banditry, pledging renewed efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture.

The President gave the assurance during his opening remarks at the ongoing National Executive Council conference on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development, where he acknowledged that insecurity has remained a major concern for his government.

“I am leaving here again to further find means to strengthen our security forces to defeat terrorism and banditry, that I promise you,” Tinubu said. “It is what has kept all of us sleepless at night, but I assure you that we will win with determination and resiliency. We will overcome this unacceptable terrorism and banditry; it’s not part of our culture, it’s foreign to us.”

He described insecurity as an economic burden, noting that failure to address it would continue to hinder national development.

The President also commended several state governors, particularly those of Borno, Katsina, and Kaduna states, for their roles in supporting efforts to protect citizens and safeguard national stability. He praised their contributions to defending “our freedom, liberty, and our commonwealth.”

On the economy, Tinubu said his administration is working to strengthen macroeconomic stability through improved revenue performance, stronger public financial management, and enhanced fiscal coordination. He added that government has prioritised infrastructure development in transportation, power, digital connectivity, housing, and irrigation as drivers of inclusive growth.

According to him, social investment and human capital programmes have also been expanded to support vulnerable households, youths, women, and small businesses. He cited the Renewed Hope Ward Development Project as an example of the administration’s grassroots-focused approach to national development.

Tinubu further outlined the Renewed Hope National Development Plan 2026–2030, describing it as evidence-based, realistic, and anchored on inclusive, balanced, and environmentally sustainable growth. He said the plan prioritises economic diversification, productivity, human capital development, subnational competitiveness based on comparative advantage, and climate resilience.

The President stressed that successful implementation of the plan will depend largely on effective execution at state and local government levels, noting that alignment between national priorities and local realities remains critical.

 

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit by N25 per litre, lowering its ex-depot/gantry rate from N799 to N774 per litre.

 

The refinery communicated the price adjustment to marketers on Tuesday, confirming that the new rate takes immediate effect nationwide.

“This is to notify you of a change in our PMS gantry price from N799 per litre to N774 per litre,” noted the refinery.

 

The adjustment further strengthens the competitiveness of locally refined products, as the current landing price of imported PMS from Lome stands at about N793 per litre, compared to Dangote Refinery’s ex depot/gantry price of N774 per litre.