Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has extended warm greetings to Muslims across Nigeria as they marked Eid al-Adha. He urged leaders at all levels to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, humility, and service. In a statement posted in his X page and titled “Eid al-Adha: A Time for Reflection, Sacrifice, and Leadership”, the 63-year-old said the celebration served as a powerful reminder of faith, obedience, and selflessness. READ ALSO: Atiku, Obi meeting disrupted by Jigawa delegates He joined Muslims in thanking Almighty Allah for the grace of unity and peace that the sacred occasion represents. Obi also described…
Author: Friday Omosola
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has formally severed ties with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared his allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC), bringing an end to weeks of intense political speculation. Speaking in Uyo on Friday, Eno explained that his decision came after three months of wide-ranging consultations with political leaders and stakeholders throughout the state. “For quite some time, discussions have swirled around my possible departure from the PDP—the party that brought me into office,” the governor said. “Today, I’m here to put an end to the rumours and share my decision openly.” READ…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remember members of the armed forces and vulnerable citizens in their prayers and actions during the Eid-el-Kabir festivities. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu spoke after observing the Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Eid Ground within Dodan Barracks, Lagos. READ ALSO: ECOWAS at 50: Tinubu to commission projects, celebrate milestone in Lagos The President called on the public to show unity, love, and sacrifice in line with the spirit of the season. Tinubu stressed the need to offer prayers for military personnel and security operatives who continue to risk their lives…
The Federal Government, FG, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to plan and coordinate activities for the 2025 Democracy Day celebration. The committee is tasked with delivering a memorable and befitting national event in honour of Nigeria’s democratic journey. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, inaugurated the committee yesterday. READ ALSO: FG, FAO unveil ₦200m aquaculture initiative to boost Nigeria’s fish production He was represented at the event by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu. In his remarks, Bagudu highlighted the importance of Democracy Day as a moment for national reflection, describing it…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has the leadership qualities required to steer Nigeria towards meaningful progress and national fulfilment. Speaking at the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture titled “The Nigeria of Our Dreams”, held at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Wike highlighted the importance of visionary leadership in confronting the country’s longstanding developmental challenges. He argued that Nigeria’s greatest obstacle over the decades has been a persistent failure of leadership, echoing the sentiments of literary icon Chinua Achebe, who once noted that Nigeria’s primary issue lies in the absence of effective and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 16 of Nigeria’s 19 registered political parties will participate in the Anambra State governorship election. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee confirmed this in a statement on Thursday. Olumekun said the commission received submissions from 16 political parties that successfully uploaded their candidates’ details using Form EC9 before the deadline of 6:00 p.m. on 12 May for the election scheduled for 8 November. READ ALSO: INEC open to non-PVC voting in 2027, awaits legal backing He recalled that INEC earlier published the credentials of…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has attributed the upper chamber’s approval of key tax reform bills to a commitment to national progress rather than political or regional loyalties. In a statement issued through his spokesperson, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio noted that the National Assembly thoroughly reviewed the bills sent by President Bola Tinubu, incorporating feedback from various stakeholders through transparent dialogue and rigorous scrutiny. The tax reform package, comprising the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, the Joint Revenue Board Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, and the Nigeria Tax Bill—forms a central pillar of the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope economic strategy. READ…
In a renewed effort to curb maternal and neonatal mortality, the Lagos State Government has strengthened its partnership with the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON). Maternal and neonatal mortality are deaths related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the period shortly after birth. This was made during an advocacy visit by SOGON executives to the Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, at the Ministry’s office in Alausa, Ikeja. The delegation was led by former SOGON National President Rotimi Akinola and Lagos Sector Chairman Abidoye Gbadegesin. Abayomi emphasised that maternal and infant welfare must remain a top priority in Lagos’ public…
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday pledged the Federal Government’s (FG) commitment to rebuilding Mokwa, a Niger State community recently devastated by severe flooding. Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu during a visit to the area, announced the immediate release of ₦2 billion and 20 truckloads of grains to provide relief for affected residents. Shettima arrived in Mokwa at approximately 12:30pm, where he was received by Niger State Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the State Council of Traditional Rulers, Yahaya Abubakar, and members of the state executive council. READ ALSO: FG begins payment of N44,000 minimum…
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing digital education by integrating e-learning infrastructure across all public schools in the state. The governor made this known during the commissioning of a Digital Smart School at Government College, Ado Ekiti. The facility was donated by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Equipment Hub Group, Gbolahan Olayomi. READ ALSO: Inspiring journey of Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji to becoming Ekiti’s First Lady Oyebanji noted that the Smart School, equipped with modern ICT tools and interactive learning platforms, aligns with the state government’s education reform agenda to upgrade public schools…
