Author: Friday Omosola

President Bola Tinubu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a landmark trade deal designed to eliminate barriers and unlock billions in sustainable investments. Speaking on Tuesday at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), Tinubu also announced that Nigeria will co-host the prestigious global investment forum, Investopia, in Lagos this February. The event will serve as a physical marketplace to convert these high-level diplomatic ideas into high-impact capital for Nigeria and Africa. READ ALSO: Obi questions Tinubu’s absence, warns of leadership vacuum amid national crisis The new agreement (CEPA) is one of…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigeria’s public servants to prioritise selflessness and strength of character to build legacies that outlive their time in office. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, at a high-level colloquium marking the 50th birthday of Hajiya Usman, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, he warned that meaningful governance requires a “willingness to pay the price of service.” Eulogising the celebrant, Shettima described Usman as a “mirror for the nation,” particularly for young women in Northern Nigeria seeking proof that high-level ambition is attainable. READ ALSO: Shettima vows military empowerment to subdue insecurity…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully recovered and returned ₦802.4m to First Bank Nigeria Plc. The recovery follows a daring exploitation of a bank’s “system glitch” by a customer who attempted to vanish with over ₦1.3 billion of the bank’s funds. The Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC handed over the recovered sum in bank drafts to representatives of the financial institution yesterday. The investigation began after First Bank petitioned the EFCC, alleging that a technical error led to the erroneous crediting of a customer, identified as Ojo Kingsley, with a staggering ₦1.3 billion. READ ALSO: EFCC arraigns…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has kicked off its intensive planning cycle for the 2027 general election, starting with a landmark three-day leadership workshop in Lagos. The event, organised in partnership with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), marks the first major strategic outing for the new INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, since assuming office in October 2025. In a significant display of continental solidarity, the workshop was attended by Mosotho Moepya, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). READ ALSO: INEC chair inspects Lagos CVR, promises ‘specialised agency’ status for better welfare Amupitan hailed the presence of…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has directed the party coordinators to ensure every member is captured in the ongoing historic electronic registration exercise. Speaking on Tuesday during a high-stakes meeting with State Coordinators at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, Yilwatda emphasised that the digital drive is the strategic pillar for the party’s success in the 2027 general elections. In a “frank and productive” engagement, he made it clear that the era of “box-ticking” is over. READ ALSO: Rivers crisis: Fayose mocks Fubara’s APC ‘001’ claim He announced that he would monitor the progress of…

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered an immediate and intensified security operation in Ekpoma following the kidnapping and killing of a young man, which has thrown the university community into mourning and unrest. The governor personally visited the town yesterday, to assess the situation firsthand after news of the victim’s death on Friday, January 9, sparked violent protests and deep-seated fear among residents and students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU). The victim, who was reportedly abducted at the gate of his brother’s residence in Ihumudumu and found dead in a nearby bush. READ ALSO: ADC condemns Okpebholo’s disturbing kidnap…

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) have finalised a high-level partnership to streamline and intensify revenue collection from the oil and gas sector. The strategic alignment was solidified yesterday, during a visit by the newly appointed Commission Chief Executive (CCE) of NUPRC, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, to the Chairman of the NRS, Zacch Adedeji, at the tax agency’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. The collaboration is a direct response to the sweeping tax reforms that came into full implementation on January 1, 2026. READ ALSO: Tinubu reconstitutes NUPRC, NMDPRA boards, names Magnus Abe as chair Under the…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has declared that the countdown to the 2027 General Elections has begun. On Monday, Amupitan conducted an extensive “boots-on-the-ground” inspection of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) centers across Lagos State. The visit follows a high-level strategic retreat aimed at reforming the commission’s image and operational efficiency. READ ALSO: SERAP sues INEC over alleged N55.9bn election funds mismanagement Accompanied by his senior aides, the chairman visited key electoral hubs to evaluate the second phase of the nationwide CVR exercise. At the Ikeja LGA office, he was briefed by Electoral Officer Hajia Haolat…

Governor Ademola Adeleke has appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to intervene in what he describes as the unprofessional and partisan conduct of the Osun State Police Command. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Monday, the governor accused the State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gothan, of allowing the force to become a “tool for political harassment” following the arrest and prolonged detention of his media aide, Abiodun Apesin. Adegoke has reportedly been in police custody for over five days without being charged in court. READ ALSO: Osun traditional worshippers hold 2026 new year…

In a move to bolster urban security and provide financial relief to motorists, the Lagos State Government has announced a 33% price reduction for the replacement of faded or damaged vehicle number plates. The three-month amnesty window, which runs from January to March 2026, allows private and commercial vehicle owners to swap illegible plates for ₦20,000, down from the standard ₦30,000 fee. The initiative, approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is a response to the growing challenge of unreadable number plates, which officials say hamper modern policing and traffic management. READ ALSO: Alleged medical negligence: Lagos govt orders probe into Chimamanda Adichie’s…