Author: Friday Omosola

In a bid to enhance security across Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the recruitment of 500 additional operatives into the Ogun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps. The State Commander of Amotekun, Brigadier General Alade Adedigba announced the development in a statement on Saturday. He emphasised that the move aligns with the government’s ongoing efforts to fortify security within the state. This latest recruitment drive follows the graduation of 690 operatives just two months ago, further demonstrating the administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of residents. READ ALSO: Abiodun rewards Ogun teacher shortlisted for…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering women and promoting inclusiveness as part of efforts to achieve gender equality and sustainable development in the state. Speaking yesterday at the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration, themed ‘Accelerate Action’, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, the governor emphasised the need for bold, decisive steps beyond mere rhetoric in advancing women’s rights. Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the event coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a landmark global framework for promoting gender equality. He stressed that Lagos State is actively translating…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to sports development as a tool for job creation and wealth generation. Speaking on Friday during an inspection of the ongoing renovation of Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado-Ekiti, the governor emphasised that sports in the state would no longer be viewed merely as a recreational activity but as a strategic platform for empowering athletes. Expressing disappointment at the poor conditions under which athletes train, Oyebanji assured them that such challenges would soon be addressed. He reaffirmed his administration’s determination to upgrade the stadium to international standards, ensuring that Ekiti athletes…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a press statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP described the suspension as a desperate attempt to cover up the allegation. The party criticised the hasty decision to suspend Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan without an open investigation, arguing that it violates parliamentary convention and undermines the principle of fair hearing. “The excessively harsh six-month suspension denies the people of Kogi Central Senatorial Zone their constitutional right to representation in the Senate,” the…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 8 to rule on the admissibility of a previous judgment from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court. The judgment involves Ali Bello and the Incorporated Trustees of American International School and is being considered as evidence in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. Justice Emeka Nwite set the date following arguments between the defence and prosecution over the relevance and timing of the document’s submission in the case brought against Bello by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello’s lawyer, Joseph Daudu, sought to introduce…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the February 21 killings in seven communities of Ovia South West Local Government Area. The governor made this commitment during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the affected communities, where he assured residents of his administration’s dedication to restoring peace and security. Addressing community members, Governor Okpebholo condemned the attacks, describing them as acts of criminality that will not go unpunished under his leadership. He pledged to facilitate the establishment of a police outpost to prevent future violence and ensure sustained security in the region. “From the…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Prince Doyin Okupe, a veteran politician, medical doctor, and strategist who played a crucial role in Nigeria’s political landscape. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his condolences to Okupe’s family, friends, and associates, acknowledging his significant contributions to governance and national development. Okupe, a prominent son of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, served as the Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan and as the Special Assistant on Media to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. His…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to environmental resilience by fostering collaboration and innovation for sustainability. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this commitment at the Art Exhibition and Symposium titled ‘The Intersecting Worlds of Climate Change, Mangrove, and Art’, held at the Nigerian Conservation Foundation in Lekki on Thursday. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the event as a fusion of culture, creativity, and commitment in tackling climate change. He emphasised that mangroves, though often overlooked, play a crucial role in protecting coastal areas from erosion and flood surges while supporting local fisheries…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has weighed in on the sexual harassment allegation levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.   The New Daily Prime reported that during an interview on Arise Television, Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of sexual harassment. However, the allegation led to her suspension from the Senate for six months on Thursday. Reacting to the development, Mrs Tinubu, in a statement issued by her spokesperson, Busola Kukoyi, emphasised that the Nigerian Senate remains a mature institution that must be treated with respect. She made this remark while addressing journalists at the State House…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on students across Nigeria to cultivate strong moral values, emphasising that good character is essential for their future and the nation’s development. Olukoyede made this appeal in Abuja during a study tour by students of KDM Islamic School, Suleja, Niger State, to the EFCC’s corporate headquarters. Represented by the Head of the Public Interface Unit, Public Affairs Department, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE I) Tony Orilade, he stressed the importance of making ethical choices early in life. “The elderly will pass away and hand over…