Author: Friday Omosola

The Lagos State Government has broken its silence regarding the ongoing enforcement and demolition activities in the Makoko area, insisting the intervention is a life-saving necessity rather than an attack on the poor. Appearing on an AIT programme monitored in Lagos, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, clarified that the state’s actions are focused on urban renewal and protecting citizens from “an emergency waiting to happen.” At the heart of the government’s argument is the extreme danger posed by residents living directly under high-tension power lines. READ ALSO: Lagos police arraign activists for singing abusive songs during protest Omotoso…

The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a stern ultimatum to the public following a surge in harassment and physical assaults targeting its enforcement personnel across the metropolis. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, yesterday condemned the increasing trend of violence against officers, describing such actions as a “direct affront to public order.” Gbadegesin expressed deep concern over recent reports of personnel being threatened, intimidated, or physically harmed while enforcing environmental sanitation laws. READ ALSO: ADC NWC upholds expulsion of Kogi’s lawmaker Abejide He noted that these officers are frontline workers tasked with safeguarding public…

In a major strategic shift toward land-based wealth creation, the Lagos State Government has launched a statewide initiative to identify, document, and formalise all informal land spaces. The project aims to end the systemic abuse of undocumented areas and transform them into economic engines for the state. Speaking at a collaborative meeting at the Lagos State Valuation Office, the Permanent Secretary of the Office of Physical Planning, Olumide Sotire, described land as the state’s most valuable resource. READ ALSO: NNPC raises petrol price to N835 in Lagos, N839 in Abuja “Lagos’ oil is its land,” Sotire emphasised. “Informal spaces have been…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned the newly completed Afon Township Road. The milestone event yesterday, also served as a catalyst for further development, as the Governor issued an immediate directive for the total reconstruction of the long-neglected Olorunda–Imeko Road. The decision to overhaul the Olorunda–Imeko axis followed a firsthand assessment by the governor, who described the road’s current state as “deplorable” after travelling the route earlier that day. READ ALSO: Gov. Abiodun, let Kingmakers, Oracle decide new Awujale, says Fusengbuwa ruling house Wasting no time, Abiodun directed the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure to immediately finalise project estimates. The…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has made a passionate plea for religious and ethnic tolerance, noting that Nigeria’s path to global greatness depends on the ability of its citizens to embrace their shared heritage over their differences. Speaking on Wednesday, during a visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos, HRH Jacob Gyang Buba, he emphasised that Nigerians are fundamentally one people. “We are all connected one way or the other,” Shettima noted. “What binds us together supersedes what separates us.” READ ALSO: 2027: APC dismisses Shettima’s replacement Shettima’s visit to Plateau State coincided with a significant political shift: the formal reception of Governor…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a step toward defining its governance roadmap by unveiling a 50-member “Wise Men and Women Policy and Manifesto Committee.” The party’s National Chairman, David Mark approved the high-powered committee. The initiative signals the ADC’s intention to position itself as a credible and intellectually driven alternative for national leadership ahead of future elections. READ ALSO: Massive influx into ADC in Anambra as Peter Obi’s joining sparks surge in membership The committee brings together an elite group of Nigerian technocrats, academics, and former public officials. It is tasked with creating a “people-centered” and forward-looking policy framework…

In a seismic shift that has redrawn the political map of the North Central region, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday. The grand entry, held at a packed Jos Polo Field, was attended by a high-powered federal delegation led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. The move signifies the total consolidation of the APC in the North Central zone, with all six states in the region now under the governing party’s control. READ ALSO: Plateau Gov Caleb Mutfwang set to be officially welcomed into APC…

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has paid tribute to the late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, describing him as a strategic partner who was instrumental in the firm’s seamless operations within the state. The management of the indigenous oil firm—which recently made headlines for its landmark acquisition of the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)—paid a condolence visit to Governor Douye Diri at the Government House yesterday. Leading the delegation, Igo Weli, the company’s Vice President for Relations and Sustainable Development, noted that while Ewhrudjakpo passed away at the age of 60, his legacy in public service far exceeded…

Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to unveil two major empowerment and educational initiatives on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The launch, which will take place at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, is the centerpiece of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2026 High-Level Policy Engagement. The summit is a collaborative effort between the Office of the Vice President, the Sterling One Foundation, the United Nations System, and various international partners. READ ALSO: APC denies speculation on VP Shettima’s 2027 running mate position Under the theme “Scaling Action – Driving Inclusive Growth through Policy and Innovation,” he will unveil two…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has selected Ondo State to pilot its Alternative Development Programme in a move to transition from burn and destroy tactics to sustainable economic empowerment, The announcement was made on Monday, during a high-level visit by the NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier-General Mohamed Marwa to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Marwa presented sobering data regarding Nigeria’s drug landscape, revealing that approximately 15 million Nigerians (aged 15–64) use drugs—nearly triple the global average. READ ALSO: NDLEA intercepts drugs hidden in coffee sachets, detains 22 Indians over 31.5kg cocaine The situation in the South-West is particularly acute, with Lagos State recording…