Author: Friday Omosola

As the nation transitions into the 2026 fiscal year, the majority leader of the 10th Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has declared that Nigeria is now positioned for a total economic turnaround. In a New Year’s Eve statement issued on Wednesday, Bamidele described 2025 as a “defining year” that saw the National Assembly and the Executive collaborate on transformative reforms across tax administration, electoral credibility, and constitutional reviews. He identified the 2025 Tax Reforms Act as the most consequential achievement of the year. READ ALSO: Bamidele backs continuity in Ekiti, hails Oyebanji’s performance ahead of 2026 poll He confirmed that the new unified…

Public servants in Ondo State are to resume duties on Monday, January 5, 2026, following a work-free day granted by the State Government. The announcement was made by the Head of Service, Bayo Philip, following a State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Wednesday. The additional work-free day on Friday, January 2, is intended to allow workers sufficient time to return from their New Year travels. READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa flags off APC e-registration in Ondo, eyes reliable database for future polls The Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Abiola Olawoye, revealed that the cabinet has approved several…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed profound “shock and sorrow” following the tragic death of seven journalists in a fatal road accident in Gombe State. The victims, predominantly staff members of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Gombe and the State Ministry of Information, were returning from a colleague’s wedding in Kaltungo, Gombe South, on Monday evening, when the disaster struck. According to the Gombe State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Samson Kaura, the incident was a lone crash involving an NUJ bus. READ ALSO: Humanitarian minister, pushes for a unified Humanitarian ecosystem…

Governor Alex Otti has signed into law the Abia State 2026 Appropriation Bill, marking a historic fiscal milestone as the state’s budget exceeds the one-trillion-naira mark for the first time. The 2026 budget, totaling ₦1.02 trillion, was signed yesterday, following its swift passage by the State House of Assembly. Assenting to the bill presented by Speaker Emmanuel Emeruwa, Otti pledged that his administration is committed to implementing the “Budget of Acceleration and New Possibilities” to the letter. READ ALSO: Otti reaffirms plan to retire from politics after governorship, dismisses 2027 ambitions The 2026 fiscal plan is characterized by a massive shift…

The Federal Government (FG) has debunked a viral document alleging a state-sponsored plot to target and prosecute high-profile opposition figures, describing it as a “fabricated” attempt to heat up the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a press statement on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, clarified that the government has no plans to unlawfully arrest or detain opposition members. The response follows the circulation of a document claiming the existence of a program tagged “ADP4VIP” (Arrest, Detain, Prosecute for Very Important Persons). READ ALSO: FG deploys 7,000 newly trained forest guards to reclaim northern…

Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has ended months of speculation by announcing that he will be on the ballot for the 2027 presidential election. The announcement was made during a highly attended interactive session on X (formerly Twitter), hosted by the space @obidientupdate. The session drew thousands of participants, highlighting Obi’s enduring political influence and the significant interest surrounding his next moves. READ ALSO: Peter Obi dumps labour party, set to join ADC on Wednesday During the dialogue, Obi dismissed rumours that he might settle for a vice-presidential ticket in…

Former Minister of Justice,  Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdul Aziz were on Tuesday docked on a 16-count money laundering charge preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).  They were arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite who is sitting as a vacation judge. After pleading innocent to the charges, their lawyer, Mr. J. B. Daudu,  made an oral application for their release on bail, pending the determination of the case against them. READ ALSO: Former Nigerian justice minister Abubakar Malami to face EFCC arraignment in Abuja The EFCC opposed the bail application and requested quick hearing of the…

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to host the landmark 10th anniversary of the #Greater Lagos Countdown, a two-day celebration scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, and Wednesday, December 31, 2025. This year’s edition, themed “Legends of Afrobeats,” is uniquely dedicated to the pioneers and icons who built the foundation of Nigeria’s globally dominant music genre. The event aims to honour the creators who projected Nigeria’s cultural identity to the international stage while fostering youth engagement and economic stimulation. READ ALSO: Ogun, Lagos governments confirm Anthony Joshua involved in Lagos–Ibadan expressway crash To ensure all Lagosians can participate, the Commissioner for…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deep condolences and support to world-renowned boxing champion Anthony Joshua (AJ), following a tragic road accident on Monday. The accident, which occurred on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway near the Danco Filling Station in Makun, Ogun State, claimed two lives and left the heavyweight boxer with minor injuries. In a personal statement posted on his social media pages and addressed to the sportsman, Tinubu described the incident as an immense tragedy that has overshadowed the festive season. READ ALSO: Resign or be sacked: Tinubu issues ultimatum to Wale Edun He praised Joshua’s resilience and his standing as…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, formally establishing a ₦524.4 billion fiscal roadmap aimed at “Economic Consolidation” for the state. The signing ceremony, held at the Executive Council Chamber in Akure, marks a significant shift from previous stabilization efforts toward long-term growth. The governor described the budget as a “solemn reaffirmation” of his administration’s commitment to sustainable development and regional self-reliance. READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa flags off APC e-registration in Ondo, eyes reliable database for future polls The 2026 budget features a total expenditure of ₦524.41 billion, reflecting a strategic tilt toward infrastructure and…