Author: Friday Omosola

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised a fresh alarm over the worsening traffic congestion on Nigeria’s highways, blaming poorly positioned security checkpoints for “irresponsible” gridlock that endangers travellers. In a statement posted on his X page on Monday, Obi shared his personal experiences traversing major roads during the recent festive season. He described scenes of appalling congestion where travellers, exhausted and frustrated, were frequently forced to abandon their journeys after spending hours trapped in stationary traffic. READ ALSO: Peter Obi demands emergency reform amid national blaze surge The former governor of Anambra State identified the primary culprit as…

Governor Umo Eno has appealed to the youths of Akwa Ibom State to shun political violence and stay focused on personal growth as the 2027 election approaches. The governor, in a statement on his X page on Monday, said he spoke during a breakfast meeting with the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Akwa Ibom State Chapter. The governor emphasised that the state’s current stability must not be sacrificed for political interests. READ ALSO: Okpebholo: Eno’s defection will boost opportunities for South-South He cautioned the youth against being used as tools for disruption, stressing that progress only thrives…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has paid a moving tribute to Nigeria’s fallen heroes and active-duty personnel, describing their unwavering service as the “unseen cost” of the nation’s peace and collective freedom. The governor’s message was delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin yesterday during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service. Held at the Chapel of Christ the Light in Alausa, the service was themed: “Sacrifice Remembered, Strength Renewed.” READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun dismiss rift rumours as ‘fake news’ Sanwo-Olu characterised the annual remembrance as a “sacred pause” to acknowledge the…

Governor Alex Otti has called on the people of Abia to disregard the recent “noise” from opposition politicians, characterising their newly formed alliances as a desperate gathering for personal gain rather than the state’s development. Speaking at the dedication of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church building in Umuoriehi, Umuahia North, the governor took a swipe at former leaders who he says failed to develop the state during their 24-year tenure. Otti’s remarks come amid reports of a political gang-up involving former governors Orji Uzor Kalu, Theodore Orji, and Okezie Ikpeazu ahead of the 2027 elections. READ ALSO: Security remains top priority of…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three notorious suspects linked to the brutal “one-chance” robbery and murder of prominent legal practitioner, Barrister Chigbo Mediatrix. The arrests, which took place between January 5 and 10, 2026, followed an intensive manhunt ordered by the FCT Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye. The suspects were tracked down by the Command’s elite Scorpion Squad using advanced digital intelligence to trace the victim’s stolen mobile phone. READ ALSO: Soludo hands over 30 patrol vehicles to Anambra Police Command The suspects were apprehended in the Dei-Dei, Dakwa and Dan-Tata communities within the Kubwa area of…

The Osun State Government has suspended all dealings with the state chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) following a deepening leadership feud and allegations of financial mismanagement. In a statement on Sunday, the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, announced that the suspension would remain in effect pending the outcome of a thorough investigation into the group’s activities. Alimi said the decision follows reports of internal infighting and controversies regarding “allocated resources” within the youth body. READ ALSO: Osun traditional worshippers hold 2026 new year prayers for Adeleke He said to address these issues, a…

The South East Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have adopted President Bola Tinubu as their consensus candidate for the 2027 general election. The motion was moved by the Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the South East Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, during a high-level consultative meeting held at the Hotel Presidential, Enugu, on Sunday. Uzodimma declared that the decision was not based on rhetoric but on the “tangible growth and stability” Nigeria has witnessed under the #RenewedHope administration. READ ALSO: Fubara joined an illegal Rivers APC faction, says Tonye Cole The endorsement was driven by the push to…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a critique of the President Bola Tinubu administration, accusing it of “cruelly” abandoning over 1,600 Nigerian scholars stranded in foreign countries. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Sunday, the former presidential candidate described the plight of students under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) as a national disgrace. He alleged that the government has quietly killed the decades-old scholarship scheme, leaving Nigeria’s “brightest children” to face hunger, eviction, and even death in distant lands. READ ALSO: APC dismisses Atiku’s claim that Nigeria’s democracy is under threat The BEA, established in 1993 and…

The Lagos State Government has launched a high-level investigation into the death of Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of world-renowned author Chimamanda Adichie. The order follows allegations of medical negligence at a private hospital in the state. In a press statement released on Saturday, the Special Adviser to the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Health, Kemi Ogunyemi, expressed the government’s profound condolences to the Adichie family. He described the loss of a child as an irreparable tragedy. Following a distressing public account by Adichie regarding the events of January 6, Sanwo-Olu has directed the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) to…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has challenged the Federal Government (FG) to justify its tax collection by modernizing the nation’s fire services. His demand follows a devastating wave of fire outbreaks that have swept through Nigerian markets, high-rise buildings, and student hostels in the first ten days of 2026, leaving a trail of death and economic ruin. In a statement posted on his X page on Saturday, the former governor of Anambra State cataloged a series of catastrophic blazes that have occurred across the federation. READ ALSO: Momodu berates Obidients over claims Obi is ‘best’ candidate…