Author: Friday Omosola

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that the increasing number of politicians leaving their parties to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is a clear indication of internal fragmentation within the opposition ranks. Speaking at a grand reception in Enugu for Governor Peter Mbah, his cabinet, and thousands of supporters who formally joined the APC, Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu, described the move as a major endorsement of the governing party’s collective vision. “Their departures are not accidents; they reveal the cracks in the walls they built and the strength of the bridges we have constructed,” Shettima said.…

The Federal Government (FG) and the nation’s electricity Generation Companies (GenCos) have finalised the implementation framework for the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan. This major initiative, approved by President Bola Tinubu, is designed to bring financial stability and boost investor confidence in Nigeria’s struggling electricity market. The plan involves issuing up to N4 trillion in government-backed bonds to settle verified legacy debts owed to both generation companies and gas suppliers. READ ALSO: FG removes Maths requirement for Arts, Humanities admissions into tertiary institutions Approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in August 2025, the intervention is the largest of its…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that Nigeria’s energy transition strategy under President Bola Tinubu is expected to unlock investment opportunities exceeding $410 billion between now and 2060. This, he said, will position the nation as a leader in Africa’s renewable energy sector. Speaking at the inaugural Nigerian Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF) 2025 in Abuja on Tuesday, Shettima stated that over $23 billion of this investment is necessary to close the energy access gap for millions of Nigerians currently living without electricity. READ ALSO: Shettima assures Nigerians in diaspora of robust engagement, economic progress Shettima emphasised that as the global…

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a formal request to the Nigerian Senate for the confirmation of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The communication from the President was presented to the Senate during its plenary session on Tuesday by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, who also read other presidential correspondence concerning appointments requiring legislative consent. READ ALSO: No one can question Tinubu’s pardons, Law Professor insists — It’s a constitutional right The letter indicated that the nomination adheres to the constitutional requirement that such appointments be subject to Senate confirmation. The…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has paid a sum of N2 billion to 800 retirees to clear a backlog of gratuity arrears, asserting that making citizens happy is his greatest joy as a leader. The governor revealed that the state government has now expended a cumulative sum of N14.6 billion on gratuity for both state and local government retirees since he assumed office in October 2022. Additionally, he noted that a staggering amount of N25 billion has been paid as pension to the state’s elder statesmen in the last three years. READ ALSO: Oyebanji presents N415.57bn ‘budget of impactful governance’…

The Federal Government, FG, has announced a plan to empower communities susceptible to flooding and other disasters to take ownership of their own safety management. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced this yesterday in Abuja at the 2025 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). Shettima emphasised that preparedness efforts will only yield tangible results if communities are equipped to manage their own safety. READ ALSO: ASUU Strike: Don slams FG’s no-work-no-pay policy, urges respect for university lecturers “None of these efforts will yield results unless we empower and support our communities to take ownership of their safety. They are the foundation…

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has switched his allegiance from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mbah announced his political move in a televised address to the state, justifying the defection as a necessary step to align the South-Eastern state with the Federal Government, FG, at the centre. He also offered praise for the policies of President Bola Tinubu, noting that the state has received substantial assistance under the President’s administration. READ ALSO: 2027: Enugu East backs Mbah’s re-election bid His departure from the PDP has been accompanied by a significant shift in state officials,…

The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education hosted the State Committee meeting of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) at the Secretariat in Alausa-Ikeja, where the council announced its preparations for a digital transition and Computer-Based Examination (CBE). Jamiu Alli-Balogun, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, chaired the meeting and reaffirmed the strong collaboration between the state government and the examination body. He also reviewed and updated the composition of the State Committee to better reflect the structure of the Lagos State education system. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu: Lagos tenancy bill will balance landlord-tenant rights, end housing disputes Changes…

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has encouraged farmers across the state to adopt agricultural insurance as an essential risk management tool to ensure the long-term sustainability of their farms. The appeal was made by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, during a two-day capacity-building workshop. The training, organised by the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA) for selected farmers under the National Programme for Food Security (NPFS), took place at the Fresh Food Produce Hub in Idi-Oro, Mushin, Lagos. READ ALSO: Lagos APC rejects Kperogi’s claims of Tinubu ‘visibilizing’ Northern Yorubas Representing the Commissioner, Aramide Ganzalo, the Director…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has thrown its weight behind the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) draft guidelines that mandate banks to refund customers for failed Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions within 48 hours. Ondaje Ijagwu, FCCPC Director of Corporate Affairs said the consumer protection agency welcomed the proposal, describing it as a major step toward resolving a persistent source of public frustration within the financial sector. Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the FCCPC, hailed the CBN’s directive as “a timely and long-awaited correction to a persistent consumer challenge.” READ ALSO: FCCPC recovers N10bn…