Author: Friday Omosola

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to withdraw his controversial tax bills currently before the National Assembly. In a New Year message titled “In 2025, Hope Is in Our Collective Resolve” and signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, the NLC stressed that the withdrawal of these bills is necessary to safeguard the welfare of Nigerian workers. Ajaero emphasised the need for all key national stakeholders to be involved in the legislative process, calling on the government to uphold transparency, inclusivity, and honesty in its engagement with the masses. He further urged the federal government to prioritise…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reducing costs, increasing food production, and promoting the local manufacturing of essential drugs and medical supplies in 2025. He noted that the high cost of food and essential drugs remained a major concern for many Nigerian households in 2024. In his New Year message to Nigerians, Tinubu pledged to reduce inflation from its current rate of 34.6 per cent to 15 per cent. He expressed confidence that, with diligent effort and divine support, his administration would achieve this goal and bring much-needed relief to Nigerians. Tinubu highlighted positive economic indicators, emphasising…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pledged to prioritise the extensive implementation of soft infrastructure in 2025. In his New Year message, the governor emphasised that his administration’s goal is to complement good roads with healthy bodies, empowered citizens, and resilient residents. He further assured that he would remain a responsive, empathetic, and attentive leader throughout the year. According to him, the well-being of the people will continue to be his sole motivation. “Akun odun. Imole ama tan si ile gbogbo wa. My good people of Osun, I kept faith with my pledge for transparency and accountability as your state…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS) to boost the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and promote sustainable development.   The governor spoke yesterday in Ado Ekiti at the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the new Revenue House, which will serve as EKIRS’ corporate headquarters. Oyebanji emphasised the need for collaboration between EKIRS and all revenue-generating Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to eliminate revenue leakages. He urged MDAs to cease manual tax and revenue collection practices, which often result in fraud. While commending EKIRS for increasing the state’s monthly…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has called for healthy competition among state governors as a solution to Nigeria’s developmental challenges. He made this known during a weekend visit to Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodinma. Governor Okpebholo emphasised the importance of governors undertaking working visits to other states to exchange ideas and observe progress firsthand. He noted that such interactions would not only inspire replication of successful initiatives but also motivate governors to surpass one another’s achievements, fostering widespread development. “Most times, sitting back in your comfort zone or state, you assume you’re doing…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to implementing transformative policies, programmes, and projects aimed at accelerating the state’s development and enhancing the well-being of its citizens in 2025. Speaking at the 119th and 120th quarterly general meetings of the State Traditional Rulers Council today, the governor emphasised his resolve to drive inclusive economic growth and development, as outlined in the 2025 budget he presented to the House of Assembly yesterday. Governor Fubara assured citizens of his dedication to fulfilling his campaign promises, vowing to leave no stone unturned in ensuring significant progress for Rivers State and…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has assured the full implemention of the newly signed 2025 budget to benefits of the people. Governor Adeleke made this commitment during the signing ceremony of the 2025 budget into law, highlighting that the event underscores the administration’s dedication to advancing the state’s growth and development in the new year. The budget, tagged the “Budget of Sustainable Growth and Transformation,” amounts to ₦427.75 billion. The governor directed Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to vigorously pursue its implementation, stating, “Our budget performance must remain commendable every quarter.” He further urged the Ministry of Economic Planning,…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has appointed two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, as the state’s Sports Ambassador.  The announcement was made on the governor’s X page following Joshua’s visit to the Government House in Abeokuta yesterday. Abidoun wrote, “As a gesture of our collective pride and recognition of his contributions to sports, we were delighted to present him with a letter appointing him as a Sports Ambassador for Ogun State. This appointment underscores our commitment to celebrating excellence and supporting individuals who bring honour and pride to our state. READ ALSO: Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois rematch set…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, a major step toward fulfilling his administration’s promises to the people of the state.  The signing ceremony took place on Monday at the Exco Chamber in the Governor’s office in Akure, with the Deputy Governor, Olayide Adelami, state lawmakers, members of the executive council, and other key stakeholders in attendance. Governor Aiyedatiwa described the 2025 fiscal plan, dubbed the “Budget of Recovery”, as a bold and strategic move aimed at revitalizing the state’s economy and addressing its socio-economic challenges. He emphasised that the budget marked a critical…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to emulate the transformative achievements of Senate President Godswill Akpabio in Akwa Ibom State to drive development in Edo.   Speaking during a reception held in his honor in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Governor Okpebholo described Akpabio’s tenure as Governor of Akwa Ibom (2007–2015) as a period of unprecedented transformation. He commended Akpabio for repositioning the state into one of Nigeria’s most vibrant and aesthetically appealing regions. “The man I love to call ‘the uncommon man’ did so much when he was Governor, and today, Akwa Ibom’s history cannot be written without Akpabio’s…