Author: Friday Omosola

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has cautioned corps members against the negative use of social media. He warned that posts that damage the scheme’s or Nigeria’s image will attract sanctions. READ ALSO: NYSC withdraws Kaduna corps member over controversial comment about teenage girls The DG delivered the warning while addressing members of the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Delta State on Friday. Nafiu urged the corps members to use their platforms to create content that will positively project both the scheme’s and Nigeria’s image, rather than…

Nigeria and Tunisia have agreed to strengthen their economic cooperation, focusing on accelerating trade and investment between the two nations. This commitment was made during a meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the AATB and AHEB in Abuja. READ ALSO: Tinubu appoints Ribadu, Doro, others to lead Nigeria’s delegation to US for joint security talks Edun highlighted that this push aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s priority to boost intra-African trade and unlock private-sector opportunities. He noted…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has marked his first year in office with a firm declaration on security, health sector reforms, and his administration’s political prospects for 2027. During a media interface on Friday, Okpebholo delivered a message centred on “action, discipline and results.” Okpebholo stated that his administration has “crushed the criminal gangs destabilising the state”, resulting in the full return of nightlife to Benin after years of violence. READ ALSO: Okpebholo unveils major education reforms in Edo He detailed the decisive measures taken to tackle insecurity in the state. The governor explained that his administration had warned criminal elements,…

The Federal Government (FG) has renewed its commitment to combating human trafficking. FG assured that it will provide unwavering commitment and clear political will through institutional support and favourable administrative backing. The assurance was given by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi at the 2nd Policy Level Meeting on Human Trafficking in Nigeria on Thursday. The event was organised by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), supported by the government of Switzerland and additional funding from the European Union. The meeting was held under the framework of two projects:…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled details of the proposed Lagos Greenline Railway, dubbed Project Green, at the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, Morocco. The governor revealed this in a statement posted on his X page on Thursday. The presentation, made to partners from the Federal Government, the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), and the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), focused on attracting investment for the environmentally responsible transportation project. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu presents ₦4.237trn budget to assembly The governor highlighted the Green Line as a crucial next step in building a comprehensive transport system for Lagos State, building upon…

The House of Representatives has called upon the Federal Government (FG) to deploy all necessary diplomatic efforts to secure the safe return of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Jonathan is currently stranded in Guinea-Bissau following a military coup. He was in the West African nation as part of a joint election monitoring mission representing the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the West African Elders Forum (WAEF). The mission was present to observe the country’s presidential election, which took place over the weekend. READ ALSO: FG moves to secure Jonathan’s safe return from coup-torn Guinea-Bissau During…

The Federal Government (FG) has confirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan is safe in Guinea-Bissau following the military coup that seized control of the West African nation this week. A senior government source told Vanguard newspaper on Thursday that arrangements are underway to facilitate the return of Jonathan and other Nigerian officials. READ ALSO: Politics is not for rascals, Jonathan warns at foundation anniversary The source disclosed that a multinational task force, including Nigerian personnel, is currently present in Guinea-Bissau to support the safety of Jonathan and other officials in the country. “Nigeria is taking the necessary steps to ensure its…

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) has condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, demanding the immediate restoration of democratic order in the West African nation. The condemnation follows a military takeover on Wednesday, which suspended the electoral process and closed borders, three days after legislative and presidential elections. In a statement released on Thursday by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Nigerian government described the incident as unfortunate and expressed dismay. READ ALSO: Nigeria, Brazil sign MoU to boost local drug manufacturing The government articulated its condemnation in the “strongest possible terms,” characterising the military insurrection as…

The Ondo State Government has unveiled new ambulances and flagged off the State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (SEMSAS) to enhance the efficiency of its healthcare delivery system and strengthen pre-hospital care. Speaking at the ceremony in Akure yesterday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, stated that the initiative is part of his administration’s desire to change the narrative of healthcare in the state, in line with the “OUR EASE” development agenda. The governor emphasised that the new system is designed to tackle daily occurrences of medical emergencies, such as road traffic accidents, obstetric complications, and…

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on Wednesday signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at boosting Nigeria’s local pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and enhancing industrial cooperation with Brazil. The MoU was signed between the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC), EMS Brazil, and Oaks Medical Limited. READ ALSO: Amaechi faults FG’s response to school abductions, says children deserve urgent protection The ceremony was presided over by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. This operational partnership is a direct result of high-level diplomatic engagements between Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio…