Author: Friday Omosola

The Ogun State Government has ordered the closure of Quantum Steel Industry in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area and Xinfeng Plastics Limited along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following industrial accidents that reportedly resulted in fatalities. In a statement issued by the Ogun State Ministry of Environment, officials confirmed that Quantum Steel Industry was shut down due to an industrial explosion that caused multiple casualties, with some victims still receiving medical treatment. Similarly, Xinfeng Plastics Limited was sealed off after a machine operator, Ishaku Monday, lost his life due to electrocution. Speaking on the development, the Special Adviser to the Governor on…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday visited Akure Airport to assess the devastation caused by a powerful rainstorm that struck two days ago, severely disrupting flight operations and damaging key infrastructure. Aiyedatiwa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said the storm, recorded at wind speeds of approximately 65 knots, inflicted significant damage on airport facilities, including the terminal building and control tower. Speaking to journalists after inspecting the affected areas, Governor Aiyedatiwa described the destruction as extensive, emphasising the impact on operations. However, he commended the swift intervention of the Federal Government and the Federal…

Former House of Representatives member Ossai Ossai has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He cited his desire to support President Bola Tinubu’s vision for national development. He spoke in Abuja yesterday after being formally welcomed into the APC by the party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru. Ossai stated that his move, along with other high-profile defections, would significantly weaken the PDP in Delta State. Ossai, who once represented East, asserted that the exodus of influential PDP members—such as Senator Ned Nwoko—would reduce the party’s hold in the region.   Describing President…

In a decisive move to curb criminal activities and ensure the safety of residents, the Edo State Government has commenced the demolition of houses linked to kidnappers in Uromi, Esan North East, and Illeh, Esan West Local Government Areas of the State. The demolition exercise, led by the Special Adviser to the Governor Monday Okpebholo on Security, Akhere Paul, was carried out under the directives of Governor Monday Okpebholo, in line with a recently passed anti-kidnapping law. According to Mr Akhere, the government will not tolerate any building used as a hideout for criminal activities, emphasising the need for landlords…

Lauds First Bank’s new headquarters in Eko Atlantic President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a sustainable and globally competitive economic system, positioning Nigerian financial institutions for growth and expansion beyond the country’s borders. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for First Bank of Nigeria’s new headquarters at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, President Tinubu—represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima—stressed that banking institutions thrive when the economy flourishes. He said that his government is implementing bold economic policies to stabilize and transform Nigeria’s financial landscape. The President acknowledged that his administration took office at a critical time that required…

By Friday Omosola and Helen Okechuckwu  It has been days now since senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio dominated the news over allegations of sexual harassment. Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan, a member of the opposition Social Democratic Party (PDP), alleged during an interview on Arise Television that Akpabio sexually harassed her. During the interview, she recounted an incident on December 8,2023, when she and her husband visited Mr Akpabio’s residence in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State capital. She claimed that the Senate President held her hand, showed her around his house, and made inappropriate advances…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigerian Police to serve an amended charge on former Senator Andy Uba and other defendants in a case involving an alleged N400 million fraud. Presiding over the matter, Justice Inyang Ekwo adjourned proceedings until March 17 to allow time for service of the fresh charge, which was filed by the police on March 4 but had yet to be delivered to the defendants. The case, initiated by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), names former governor Anambra State, along with Crystal and Benjamin Etu, as defendants. At the resumed hearing, Lukeman…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked reports claiming that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and replacement of lost Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will resume on May 27, 2025. In a statement released on Tuesday, Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, described the report as misleading and false. He clarified that the Commission has not announced any date for the resumption of voter registration. READ ALSO: INEC calls for special court to handle electoral offences   “We appeal to the public to disregard the false narrative,” the statement read. The clarification comes amid growing anticipation for the…

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 88th birthday, describing him as an ‘extraordinary leader and statesman’. Tinubu, in a statement on Tuesday, noted that Obasanjo’s life and contributions are deeply intertwined with Nigeria’s history. President Tinubu highlighted Obasanjo’s role at pivotal moments in the nation’s past, from his military service to his leadership as both a military head of state and a civilian president. “Providence has constantly thrust General Obasanjo to the forefront at critical junctures in Nigeria’s story,” Tinubu noted, recalling Obasanjo’s role in ending the Nigerian Civil War by receiving the…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured that his administration will continue to provide adequate funding for all government-owned tertiary institutions in the state. He spoke at the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) in Okitipupa on Tuesday. Governor Aiyedatiwa commended the institution’s remarkable growth in recent years and pledged more support, including backing its plans to establish a new Faculty of Medical Sciences. Highlighting the critical role of education in societal development, the Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing the state’s education sector through improved infrastructure and funding. “As we gather…