Author: Friday Omosola

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has appealed to citizens to rally behind the military in its efforts to dismantle insurgent networks and violent criminal groups across the country. Musa spoke on Tuesday at the inaugural Voice of Nigeria (VON) Forum held in Abuja. He underscored the importance of mutual trust, active civic involvement, and responsible public discourse in confronting the nation’s security challenges. READ ALSO: Senate summons security chiefs over alleged terrorism funding Musa warned that extremist movements thrive when communities inadvertently enable them through silence, sympathy, or publicity. Representing the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, the Director…

The Federal Government (FG) has initiated steps to offset ₦2 trillion from the over ₦4 trillion debt owed to electricity generation companies for power supplied to the national grid. This was disclosed during a Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) stakeholders’ forum hosted by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). At the forum, a representative of the President’s Special Adviser on Energy, Olu Verheijen, addressed participants. READ ALSO: FG to establish eight medical simulation centres nationwide Verheijen, through her representative Eriye Onagoruwa, said the planned payment, expected before the end of the next quarter, forms part of broader efforts to bring stability…

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has encouraged Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to remain in the Labour Party (LP) despite recent defections shaking the party’s foundation. Fayose made the appeal during a visit to Otti’s residence in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. Commending the governor’s record in office, he urged him not to yield to political pressure to switch parties. “You’ve become a political institution in your own right,” Fayose told Otti. READ ALSO: Ex-gov Fayose’s brother suspends Atiku, Wike, declares self PDP National Chairman “Nigeria is a diverse nation with a multi-party structure. Even if everyone else…

Vice President Kashim Shettima, has reaffirmed the President Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to transforming the country’s cocoa industry by shifting focus from primary production to large-scale processing. He spoke on Monday during a meeting with a delegation from the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) led by its President, Chris Vincent, at the Presidential Villa. Shettima said the Federal Government was determined to restore Nigeria’s lost glory as a global leader in cocoa production and to unlock greater value through local processing. READ ALSO: ‘Now is time to invest in Nigeria’ – Shettima to Citibank “We don’t want to be producers of cocoa;…

The Osun State Government, under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke, has entered into a strategic partnership with Smart City Plc to drive innovation, economic development, and enhance the quality of life for citizens. The agreement was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both parties. The deal aligns with Adeleke’s broader industrialisation agenda, which prioritises infrastructure, technological advancement, healthcare, education, agriculture, and commerce as key drivers of inclusive growth and development. READ ALSO: Court rulings trigger political showdown between Osun PDP, APC Smart City Plc, a Nigerian investment and infrastructure company founded in 2017 and headquartered…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over his recent remark about being ‘hungry.’ Speaking during a media interaction in Abuja on Monday, Wike described Amaechi’s statement as misleading and disrespectful to Nigerians grappling with real economic hardship. READ ALSO: Video: Fubara is my ‘boy,’ not fighting him – Wike He argued that the former governor’s use of the term ‘hunger’ was not about food, but a reflection of his relentless craving for political relevance. “Amaechi is not talking about hunger in the literal sense. He simply…

The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it had rescued 12 trafficked children and recovered a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition in separate operations in Abia and Kogi States. Police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Monday said officers in Kogi State intercepted a green Sharon vehicle that sped through a security checkpoint. READ ALSO: High-profile kidnapper in Rivers neutralized, police chase fleeing suspects Adejobi noted that the fleeing driver abandoned the vehicle and escaped into nearby bushes, prompting officers to conduct a search of the scene. According to him, the search led to the discovery of five AK-47 rifles, eight magazines,…

The Lagos State Government has strengthened its commitment to youth development in the creative industry by equipping over 10,000 young people with professional training in filmmaking, animation, screenwriting, and other related fields. This development was announced by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, during a ministerial press briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja, as part of activities marking Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s sixth year in office. Benson-Awoyinka revealed that the initiative was made possible through collaborative efforts with top-tier creative institutions such as Del-York Creative Academy, EbonyLife Creative Academy, and the African Film Academy. READ ALSO: Cable thief jailed for…

The Federal Government (FG) has declared 6 and 9 of June as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the FG. In a statement issued on Monday, the Minister congratulated the Muslim Ummah both in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion of the Islamic festival. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to uphold the values of sacrifice and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him). He encouraged them to use the festive period to offer prayers for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria. READ ALSO: FG…

Former presidential aide to Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has revealed that prior to the economic policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria was spending $1.5 billion every month to artificially sustain the value of the naira. During an appearance on ‘Inside Sources’, a political programme on Channels Television broadcast yesterday, he alleged that these funds were borrowed and not directed towards critical development areas. Omokri criticised past administrations for funnelling substantial sums into currency support instead of healthcare, infrastructure, or education. READ ALSO: How I escaped Natasha Akpoti’s false accusations – Reno Omokri “The Federal Government of Nigeria was spending $1.5…