Author: Friday Omosola

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has expressed satisfaction with the economic turnaround and progress achieved in the state since he took office on October 16, 2022. He said this while delivering his annual state of the state address during a special plenary session at the state House of Assembly in Ado-Ekiti to mark his administration’s third anniversary. Oyebanji stated that the state has experienced rapid economic growth and a notable increase across all empirical indicators, establishing it as a reference point among Nigerian states. READ ALSO: Quality healthcare is every Ekiti citizen’s right, not privilege – Oyebanji Oyebanji highlighted significant…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has declared that the reform agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration is generating substantial resources. He said the reform is enabling state governments to execute significant infrastructure and people-centric projects. Idris made the assertion on Thursday while leading Commissioners of Information from All Progressives Congress (APC)-governed states on a project inspection tour in Borno State, held on the sidelines of their Quarterly Strategic Meeting. READ ALSO: Idris: Patriotism is key to rebuilding Nigeria’s moral fabric “The reform agenda of Mr President is working. It’s putting resources into the coffers of the subnationals…

The Executive leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) arrived in Ibadan Thursday for a crucial on-site inspection. The on-site inspection is aimed to affirm Oyo State’s readiness to host the party’s major 2025 Elective National Convention. READ ALSO: Opposition in crisis as two PDP Governors quit within 24hrs, five set to join APC The high-powered delegation, headed by NCOC Chairman and Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri, is currently conducting a comprehensive assessment of logistics, key infrastructure, security plans, and welfare arrangements. The inspection precedes the highly anticipated convention, which is scheduled to take place on…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has pledged to establish quality healthcare as a fundamental right for every citizen, aiming to boost life expectancy and safeguard the state’s progress in reducing child and maternal mortality rates. The governor made this commitment on Thursday in Ado Ekiti while flagging off the distribution of equipment to Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and commissioning a new Pharma-Grade Warehouse at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) complex. Oyebanji stated that his administration is resolved to tackle drug counterfeiting head-on, a menace that can lead to sudden death and severe ailments. READ ALSO: Oyebanji presents N415.57bn…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated a crucial collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) to reinforce the nation’s framework against money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF). The partnership was highlighted at the opening of a two-day capacity-building workshop during the week in Lagos. Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, Zone A, Mohammed Babandede, who represented the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, stated that the initiative underscores the Customs leadership’s policy focus on inter-agency collaboration as a vital contributor to national security. READ ALSO: EFCC Chair charges new cadets to uphold integrity,…

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has expressed disapproval of the recent defections of political figures, delivering a veiled critique of the current administration. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, Obi stated that Nigeria is not under military rule. READ ALSO: Peter Obi seeks God’s intervention for Nigerians during visit to Rome His comments were made in reaction to the recent switch of allegiance by the Governors of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, and Ben Murray-Bruce to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “We are not in a military time when you…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) held its third quarterly consultative meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Wednesday in Abuja, providing a comprehensive update on upcoming electoral activities and affirming its dedication to conducting credible and transparent elections. The meeting was chaired by the Acting Chairman of INEC, May Agbamuche-Mbu, who used the platform to update stakeholders. She began by acknowledging the departure of the former INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on October 7, 2025, and commended his tenure for its notable innovations and maintenance of institutional integrity. READ ALSO: Technology improved elections but cannot cure deeper flaws, says ex-INEC…

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has severed ties with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Making the announcement on Wednesday from the exco chamber in the state Government House, the governor did not reveal his intended new political affiliation. His decision received backing from twenty-three members of the State House of Assembly, including the Speaker. READ ALSO: Diri calls on politicians to improve Nigeria’s healthcare Diri’s resignation follows closely on the heels of his Enugu State counterpart, Peter Mbah, who defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) just 24 hours earlier. Mbah explained his switch, which he delivered in a…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has asserted that the future growth, commercial viability, and long-term endurance of Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector are intrinsically linked to the formation of strategic partnerships. The company’s position was communicated by the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Bayo Ojulari, in an address delivered at the 2025 Inaugural Annual Downstream Petroleum Week yesterday. Ojulari, whose remarks were presented by the Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mumuni Dagazau, noted that Nigeria’s downstream environment is characterised by “transition, opportunity, and strategic reform,” making collaboration essential for a stable energy future. READ ALSO: NNPC receives ₦318bn for frontier…

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has commenced full enforcement actions against all land reclamation projects operating across the state without the mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Approval and Drainage Clearance. The enforcement follows the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued by the state government to developers and individuals involved in unauthorised activities. The deadline for compliance expired on September 25, 2025, following the publication of notices in The Punch and The Nation newspapers on September 18 and 19. READ ALSO: Lagos govt urges farmers to embrace agricultural insurance for sustainability The disclosure was made known in a statement signed by the…