Author: Friday Omosola

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a response to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, dismissing his allegations of political persecution as “wild and far-fetched.” In a statement released on Friday, the anti-graft agency rebuked the governor for claiming that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, was using the Commission to target his administration. The EFCC maintained that it remains an independent, non-partisan body that operates without “affection or ill will.” READ ALSO: EFCC arraigns Bauchi commissioner, three others over alleged $9.7m terrorism financing The Commission delivered a sharp reminder to the governor regarding his…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sent a clear message to his newly appointed Special Advisers that there is no “honeymoon” period. Speaking on Friday, during the swearing-in ceremony at the Executive Chambers of Government House in Port Harcourt, the governor emphasised that his administration is entering a high-velocity phase of governance focused on recovering lost development momentum. The governor administered the oath of office to five seasoned professionals, many of whom are familiar faces within the state’s political and academic circles. READ ALSO: Fubara announces appointment of five special advisers They’re Eloka Tasie-Amadi, former Commissioner for Works, Peter Medee, former…

In a major political shakeup to start the new year, the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The transition was finalized on Friday, January 2, 2026, during a ceremony in Jos where the State Chairman of the APC, Rufus Bature, presented the governor with his party membership card. This move follows the governor’s formal resignation from the PDP, which was tendered earlier this week. READ ALSO: Plateau PDP disowns group seeking Mutfwang’s move to APC Addressing a gathering of party leaders and supporters, Mutfwang described his…

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has declared that the war against insecurity cannot be won by the government alone. In a New Year message released on Friday, Issa-Onilu urged Nigerians to move beyond ethnic and religious divisions. He stressed that a “spirit of patriotism and collective responsibility” is the nation’s most potent weapon against the forces of terror. READ ALSO: NOA leads nationwide drive to build public trust in Nigeria’s 2026 tax reforms Issa-Onilu emphasised that insecurity often flourishes in gaps where citizens feel disconnected from the “Nigerian project.” He argued that restoring peace requires a…

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has signed the ₦1.669 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, ushering in a fiscal year focused on “Sustainable Legacy.” The signing ceremony, held at the governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, marks a historic 58% increase over the 2025 budget. Abiodun in a statement yesterday on his X page, described the leap as a testament to the state’s rapidly growing financial capacity and its resolute commitment to a transformative development agenda. READ ALSO: Abiodun presents ₦1.668trn ‘Budget of Sustainable Legacy’ to Assembly The “Budget of Sustainable Legacy” represents a significant shift toward capital-intensive growth. Of the…

The Lagos State Government has announced the cancellation of the much-anticipated #GreaterLagosCountdown for 2025/2026, urging residents to swap the usual high-energy celebrations for a period of sober reflection and prayer. The announcement, made on Thursday, by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, comes as a surprise after earlier reports indicated that the 10th-anniversary edition themed “Legends of Afrobeats” was set to hold across six locations. Instead of the fireworks and concerts typically held at venues like the Agege Stadium and Tafawa Balewa Square, the state government is encouraging Lagosians to focus on personal and communal milestones. READ…

Motorists across Nigeria have been granted a temporary reprieve as the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) suspended the nationwide enforcement of its Tinted Glass Permit policy, which was originally slated to begin tomorrow, January 2, 2026. The decision to pause the crackdown follows a recent interim order from a Federal High Court in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025. The court order, issued on December 17, 2025, restrains the police from implementing the policy until a substantive lawsuit challenging the legality of the permits is heard and determined. READ ALSO: Gunmen invade Ipele Police station with dynamite; Ondo Command denies church attack In a statement…

Following a New Year’s Eve explosive attack on the Ipele Police Station in Owo Local Government Area, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has directed security agencies to intensify 24-hour patrols across all communities and forest zones in the state. The governor issued the directive on Thursday, after an emergency security meeting at the Government House in Akure with heads of the Police, Military, DSS, Civil Defence, and Amotekun Corps. The meeting was called to review the state’s response to the late-night assault and prevent any recurrence during the festive period. READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa signs ₦524bn 2026 budget, allocates 27.6% for infrastructure, 12.3% for…

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration remains resolute in its efforts to further reduce inflation and ensure that the benefits of ongoing economic reforms reach every household in 2026. In his New Year message, the President declared 2026 as the beginning of a “more robust phase of economic growth,” citing signs of recovery and a clearer economic direction. He said the government had laid a strong foundation for sustainable development through strategic reforms focused on grassroots empowerment and national stability. READ ALSO: PDP accuses Tinubu of prioritising revenue over citizens Reflecting on what he described as the “fiscal…

The Ondo State Police Command has condemned a violent New Year’s Eve attack on the Ipele Divisional Police Headquarters, where gunmen used assault rifles and explosives to raze the facility. Abayomi Jimoh, the spokesperson in.a statement on Thursday clarified that contrary to rumors circulating on social media, no church or religious center was targeted during the incident. Jimoh noted that the attack was strictly directed at the police formation. READ ALSO: Explosion hits Kebbi hospital quarters, police investigate He added that according to preliminary reports, the invasion began at approximately 9:41 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He said a gang…