Author: Friday Omosola

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…

The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has reacted to the defection of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The party described Obi’s defection as a “liberation” and a blessing in the future. In a statement signed by Obiora Ifoh, the party’s National Publicity Secretary on Wednesday, the party expressed relief at Obi’s exit, claiming it had effectively parted ways with him and his “disgruntled followers” as far back as September 2024. In a surprising turn, the party apologised to the Nigerian electorate for fielding Obi in the 2023 general election. READ ALSO: 2027: Peter…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The former governor of Anambra State announced his decision on Wednesday, at a high-profile gathering in Enugu, the historical capital of the South-East. The move marks the culmination of months of coalition talks aimed at building a formidable opposition front to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. READ ALSO: Peter Obi declares 2027 presidential bid, rules out vice-presidential slot Addressing a massive crowd of supporters and political heavyweights, Obi stated that his exit from the Labour Party…

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…