Author: Friday Omosola

Bayelsa State has secured a major international victory in the health sector, emerging as the first runner-up in the South-South region for the Primary Health Care (PHC) Leadership Challenge. The prestigious award comes with a cash prize of $400,000, approximately ₦600 million, recognised for the state’s significant strides in improving grassroots healthcare delivery. The challenge is a high-stakes initiative organised by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and UNICEF, with primary funding from the Aliko Dangote Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. READ  ALSO: Shock in Bayelsa community as young man takes own life over relationship crisis The announcement…

The Federal Government (FG) has inaugurated a Joint Implementation Committee to spearhead the National Conference on Digital Literacy and Emerging Skills. The initiative, launched in Abuja, is a strategic partnership between the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) and the Clergywealth Multi-purpose Cooperative Society Limited (CWMSCL). It aims to empower 1 million Nigerians with globally recognised certifications and cutting-edge tech skills. READ ALSO: FG denies AI claims over Tinubu–Kagame photo Speaking on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Ibrahim Kana, emphasised that this project…

The Lagos State Government has kicked off the countdown to the ninth edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), reaffirming the city’s position as the heartbeat of the continent’s creative economy. At a high-level press conference held on Wednesday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, declared that Lagos is ready to welcome the world for a week-long celebration of African musical excellence. The festival runs from 7 to 11 January and features a packed programme that combines industry-focused engagements with world-class entertainment. READ ALSO: Lagos offers 3-month rebate to…

Governor Seyi Makinde has called for immediate calm across Oyo State following a deadly “cross-border” attack by bandits that claimed the lives of five personnel of the National Park Service (NPS). The attack occurred late Tuesday night, at the National Park Office located in Oloka Village, within the Oriire Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the governor described the incident as a “devastating loss” of officers who were killed while performing their lawful duties to protect the state’s natural resources. READ ALSO: Makinde reshuffles cabinet, appoints new SSG in Oyo state Preliminary investigations by security agencies suggest that…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised a red alert over an orchestrated “campaign of calumny” aimed at undermining its leadership and blackmailing the agency into a “timid mode.” In a statement on Wednesday, the Commission revealed that a “motley crowd of paid jobbers”—including disgruntled politicians, academics, and certain Nigerian fugitives in the diaspora—have been recruited to launch sponsored media attacks against its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. The EFCC identified a pattern of “phantom allegations” claiming political bias in its investigations. READ ALSO: VIDEO: Zamfara budget commissioner abuses naira, EFCC yet to act According to the anti-graft agency, these elements…

Former presidential of Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has labelled the recent cancellation of nearly ₦8 trillion in debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) as the pinnacle of “financial recklessness.” In a statement posted on his X page on Wednesday, Obi questioned why the government would forgive such a staggering sum for a company that claims to be profitable, while millions of Nigerians are “taxed into poverty” to cover revenue shortfalls. The former governor of Anambra State drew a sharp contrast between the debt forgiveness and the ongoing Senate investigation into ₦210 trillion in unaccounted funds…

In a move to bolster security and ease the financial burden on vehicle owners, the Lagos State Government has officially approved a three-month rebate window for the replacement of faded and unreadable number plates. The directive, approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was announced on Wednesday, by the Permanent Secretary of the Motor Vehicles Administration Agency (MVAA), Rasheed Muri-Okunola. The initiative is part of the state’s renewed focus on road safety and standardised vehicle identification. READ ALSO: Lagos APC unveils statewide e-membership registration exercise According to him, clear and legible number plates are not just an aesthetic requirement but a critical pillar…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed rumours of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decline. He declared that the party remains alive, strong, and resilient as a fundamental pillar of Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking at his private office in Abuja yesterday, Jonathan reaffirmed his lifelong commitment to the party that saw him rise from a Deputy Governor to the Presidency of Africa’s most populous nation. READ ALSO: Jonathan presses ECOWAS to force election result, release detained candidate The former President hosted a delegation of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by the newly elected National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki. The meeting served as a…

Traditional worshippers across Osun State gathered on Tuesday, for a high-powered Isese prayer session, seeking spiritual guidance and stability for the state as it enters a pivotal election year. The gathering, held in the state capital, saw the Traditional Worshippers Association of Osun State (TWARZO) offer fervent supplications to Olodumare, the Supreme Being for the continued success of the current administration and the peace of the “Land of Virtue.” Governor Ademola Adeleke, who personally attended the session, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to religious inclusion. READ ALSO: Osun 2026: Adeleke expresses strong confidence of victory Addressing the Isese community, the governor apologised…

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has inaugurated two newly constructed secondary schools and flagged off a landmark High Islamic College project in the southern part of the state. The projects, located in Fikiyel and Balbaya within the Bayo Local Government Area, are part of a broader strategy to bridge the gap between traditional and formal education while integrating technology into every classroom across Borno. The highlight of the Tuesday visit was the groundbreaking for a new High Islamic College in Fikiyel. READ ALSO: Zulum unveils free eye care in Monguno This institution is designed to bring out-of-school children, particularly Almajirai, into…