Author: Friday Omosola

The presidency on Wednesday assured Nigerians that the absence of both President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from the country will not lead to a leadership vacuum.  According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the President and Vice President remain actively engaged with the nation’s affairs despite being abroad. President Tinubu is currently on a two-week vacation in the United Kingdom, following a recent visit to France, while Vice President Shettima is on a two-day official trip to Sweden. The statement read: “President Tinubu left the country on 3 October and is on a two-week…

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, to lead a federal government delegation to Jigawa following a devastating fire in Majia town on Tuesday night that resulted in the loss of over 100 lives. According to a statement on Wednesday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the delegation includes the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar; Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali; Corps Marshal of the Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed; and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North West), Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai.…

Lagos State’s initiative to effectively utilize its substantial solid wastegenerated received a significant boost on Tuesday, as the state announcedits readiness to collaborate with several organisations from Sweden ontransforming both solid and liquid waste into energy throughout themetropolis. During a meeting held at Alausa, Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner forthe Environment and Water Resources, emphasised the state’scommitment to waste management. He stated that waste should not be viewed merely as refuse but rather as avaluable resource. Wahab highlighted that the waste-to-energy project is a key endeavour thegovernment is eager to pursue, aiming to advance the narrativeprogressively and productively resolve from the…

Former Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel, has been appointed as the new head coach of the England men’s national football team.  The English Football Association (FA) confirmed the news in a statement released on Wednesday. The 51-year-old German succeeded Gareth Southgate, who resigned after England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final in July. Tuchel signed an 18-month contract on October 8 and will be supported by Anthony Barry, who previously worked alongside him at Chelsea and Bayern Munich. In his first remarks following the appointment, Tuchel expressed his pride in leading the England team. He also shared his long-standing…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu, citing the alarming rise of hunger in Nigerian households. In a statement on his X page, Obi expressed concern over Nigeria’s regression under Tinubu’s leadership. He lamented that a country once known as the “Giant of Africa” and home to the continent’s most arable land is now struggling to maintain its status. The former governor of Anambra State highlighted the irony of Nigeria’s food crisis, given the country’s abundance of fertile land. He described the situation as heartbreaking, particularly as many families…

Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to strengthening Nigeria’s military capabilities through enhanced Research and Development (R&D).  Speaking at the Annual Seminar and Exhibition organised by the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) in Abuja, Abubakar emphasised the crucial role of local innovation in addressing both global and regional security challenges. The Minister said: “Our national security strategy acknowledges the vital role of innovation in fostering a secured and prosperous nation. To effectively respond to today’s dynamic threats, we must integrate a Military Industrial Complex that promotes self-reliance and local production of military equipment.” He…

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Wahid Enitan Oshodi on his recent election as President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF). This announcement was announced in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Oshodi, who previously served as the Deputy President of ATTF and as Lagos State Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development, was elected during the organisation’s annual general meeting held on 15 October in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. President Tinubu expressed pride in Oshodi’s achievement, emphasizing the strong support he received leading up to the election. READ ALSO: Tinubu demands…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has labelled Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s remarks about Toyin Babalola, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ondo State, as false and misleading. During the launch of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign for the November 16 governorship election in Ondo, Makinde claimed that Mrs Babalola is from the state.He said she should be removed to guarantee the neutrality of the electoral body. He also stated that PDP members would protest until she is either removed or redeployed. He said: “This message is for INEC national chairman Yakubu Mahmood that you must redeploy the…

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has condemned the frequent national grid collapses, calling them a clear indication of failed leadership and poor policy execution at the highest levels. The New Daily Prime reported that the national grid collapsed on Monday, with relevant agencies now working to restore normalcy. In a statement posted on X, Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, labelled the recurring grid failures a ‘national shame.’ He also challenged President Bola Tinubu’s administration, asking how much longer Nigerians must endure a system that cannot provide such a fundamental necessity for a functional and productive society. The…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has tasked the newly appointed Board of Directors of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) with expanding the country’s investment portfolio to bolster key sectors of the economy. Addressing the board members, Shettima emphasised their critical responsibility as stewards of Nigeria’s collective wealth. According to his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President delivered this message during a meeting with the NSIA board at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday. Shettima articulated the administration’s strategic vision for the NSIA, drawing parallels with more established sovereign wealth funds. Acknowledging Nigeria’s delayed establishment of such a fund, he said,…