Author: Friday Omosola

President Bola Tinubu has challenged world leaders at the 2025 G20 Summit to establish a fairer global framework that ensures Africa benefits from its critical mineral wealth, rather than remaining a mere supplier of raw materials. He spoke at the Third Session of the summit held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. Tinubu also advocated for the creation of global ethical standards for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and urgent reforms to the international financial architecture to aid developing nations trapped in debt crises. READ ALSO: Insecurity: Atiku urges Tinubu to declare state of emergency Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu addressed the…

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has criticised the conviction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, warning that the decision risks heightening tensions across the country. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday, the former Anambra State governor said the arrest, detention, and eventual conviction of Kanu reflected a failure of leadership and a fundamental misreading of the issues at stake. Obi argued that the ruling comes at a particularly fragile moment, with Nigeria struggling under severe economic hardship, widespread insecurity, and the effects of years…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has commissioned a new 233-unit housing scheme in the Abraham Adesanya area of Eti-Osa Local Government. Speaking yesterday, the governor added that the commission has contributed to the state’s housing stock and reiterated his administration’s focus on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to address the housing deficit. The newly completed project, delivered through a partnership between the Lagos State Government and Urban Shelter Limited, comprises blocks of flats and terraces. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu, south-west stakeholders demand indigenous security solutions, state policing Sanwo-Olu stated that his administration’s housing development policy is centred on leveraging public and private investment…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has dismissed claims that he ever denied the killings of his people by terrorists and bandits. The governor insisted yesterday that his earlier statements were widely misinterpreted, particularly concerning the use of the term “genocide.” Alia addressed journalists at Government House Makurdi following a closed-door meeting with Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, emphasizing the need for global context when using such severe terminology. “I never denied that my people were killed. I remain very firm that we have bandits and terrorists who come fully organized to destroy, maim and kill,” Alia stated. READ ALSO: Gov…

Stakeholders from the South-West region, led by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have renewed firm calls for the implementation of indigenous security solutions, advanced technology, and state police to effectively combat Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. The unanimous appeal was made yesterday during the South-West Zonal Security Summit, which was organised by the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on National Security in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and held in Ikeja. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu calls for coordinated faith leadership to combat misinformation The summit served as a crucial platform for security agencies, government officials, civil society organisations, and traditional institutions to discuss practical,…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has decried the worsening state of insecurity across the country and urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency. In a statement posted on his X page on Friday, the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed profound anguish over the persistent loss of life. READ ALSO: Atiku urges Tinubu to resign over escalating insecurity He questioned how many more Nigerians must suffer before the government takes decisive action. “Not again. This is truly heartbreaking. How many more lives must be shattered before decisive action is taken?” Atiku wrote. He called…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has stressed the urgent need for a more coordinated partnership between government and religious leaders to effectively counter misinformation and promote development plans among citizens. He spoke yesterday at a Capacity Training and Enhancement Workshop for Imams and Ulama, held at the Lagos Central Mosque, through his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat. Sanwo-Olu underscored the unique influence of the pulpit, noting that “we need to be coordinated.” READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu launches rural health scheme in Agboyi-Ketu, 5,000 residents get free insurance The governor said, emphasising that the failure to actively engage Alfas and Pastors disadvantages the government.…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the German Embassy in Nigeria have agreed to strengthen their existing bilateral cooperation, focusing particularly on enhancing migration management, border governance, and security collaboration. Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap hosted the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annett Günther, and the First Secretary, Markus Sasse, yesterday at the NIS Headquarters in Abuja. READ ALSO: Nigerian CSOs receive $1.7m to support girls back to school Günther praised the NIS for its sustained support in areas of migration synergy and shared security responsibilities. She called for a renewed partnership in areas outlined in the existing memorandum of understanding (MoU)…

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s social safety net and developing long-term strategies for sustainable poverty alleviation. The engagement took place on Thursday during a visit by the World Bank delegation, led by its new Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, at the ministry’s conference hall. Welcoming the team, Minister Bernard Doro stressed that the partnership is critical in ensuring that Nigerian citizens fully benefit from the resources and support available to the country through global development institutions. He explained that the ministry…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has moved to address security concerns, assuring residents that the state remains safe, peaceful, and secured despite security developments in neighbouring states. The governor made the assurance on Thursday in Ikogosi-Ekiti, shortly after an emergency meeting with selected heads of security agencies in the state. READ ALSO: Oyebanji swears in 10 new permanent secretaries He revealed that he cut short his leave to personally meet with the chiefs, emphasising that the safety and well-being of residents are paramount. Oyebanji stated that his administration is taking concrete steps to progressively scale up the state’s security architecture. The measures include…