Author: Friday Omosola

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have strengthened their collaboration in the ongoing fight against corruption. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the NBA’s Ilorin branch to the EFCC’s zonal directorate. Sulyman Kosemani, the Chairman of the NBA Ilorin branch, led the delegation and praised the existing working relationship between lawyers in Kwara State and the EFCC. READ ALSO: EFCC faces criticism over “judgment shall start from the house of God” post He emphasised the importance of a more profound alliance, particularly calling on the anti-graft agency to…

The Lagos State Government has launched a comprehensive, state-wide enumeration of all private schools, an initiative aimed at creating a detailed and up-to-date database for educational planning and policy development. The project, spearheaded by the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, was announced during the week. According to the OEQA Coordinating Director, Remi Abdul, the exercise has the full support of the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun. READ ALSO: Lagos govt suspends reclamation projects Abdul explained that the enumeration goes beyond a simple count; it is a strategic effort to…

Following the conclusion of a six-month state of emergency, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (ret.), the former Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has handed over control to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Ibas declared that his mission, assigned by President Bola Tinubu, has been successfully completed. In a broadcast to the state, Ibas stated that his goal was to restore peace and order in Rivers following the political turmoil that led to the emergency proclamation on March 18. READ ALSO: Reinstatement of Governor Fubara triggers mixed reactions nationwide He expressed a sense of fulfillment as he departed his post. Tinubu ended the state of…

The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MOE&WR) has announced the immediate suspension of all land reclamation activities across the state. This directive, issued by Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab, is in response to the widespread proliferation of unauthorised reclamation on wetlands, floodplains, and lagoons. READ ALSO: Tacha calls out content creators over Lagos criticism Wahab noted with concern that many of these projects, particularly in areas like Parkview, Banana Island, Osborne, and Lekki, are being undertaken without the necessary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approvals and drainage clearance. He warned that such unregulated activities pose significant environmental…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a record N2.225 trillion to the three tiers of government and other statutory recipients for the month of August 2025. This marks the highest-ever monthly allocation in Nigeria’s history and the second consecutive month that disbursements have exceeded the N2 trillion threshold. According to a communiqué issued after the FAAC meeting in Abuja, the significant increase was driven by a rise in oil and gas royalties, Value-Added Tax (VAT), and Common External Tariff (CET) levies. READ ALSO: FAAC allocates N1.678trn for February to federal, state, local govt The total distributable revenue for August…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has announced that his administration has allocated over ₦200 billion for road construction projects, covering a total of 350 kilometers across the state. The governor made the disclosure on Wednesday at a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) in Ado-Ekiti, where he addressed bishops and other church leaders. The governor stated that these projects are part of his government’s focus on improving road infrastructure to boost socioeconomic development. READ ALSO: Oyebanji warns Ekiti LG chairmen against financial mismanagement He specified that over ₦150 billion has already been disbursed to…

President Bola Tinubu has lifted the state of emergency in Rivers State, reinstating full democratic governance six months after the suspension of the Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor, and members of the State House of Assembly. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a statement released on his social media platforms on Wednesday. Below is the full text: “My Fellow countrymen and, in particular, the good people of Rivers State. “I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025,…

President Bola Tinubu has announced that the imposed state of emergency in Rivers State will cease at midnight on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. He said the six-month emergency rule, which began on March 18, 2025, was put in place to address a severe political crisis that paralyzed governance in the state. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu explained that his decision was prompted by a total breakdown of governance, which saw the executive and legislative arms of the state government unable to function together. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Tinubu lifts state of emergency in…

Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of Afriland Properties Plc, has ended his trip to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to return to Lagos following a tragic fire at Afriland Towers that resulted in the deaths of several employees. The New Daily Prime reported that Afriland Towers in Broad Street market located in Idumota Lagos State was engulfed by fire at 1:38pm on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. READ ALSO: UPDATED: Fire guts popular Afriland Towers in Lagos market In a statement on Wednesday, a visibly grief-stricken Elumelu said he was “shattered” by the incident, calling it a devastating loss…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has praised the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for its vital role in ensuring a smooth and credible online registration process for prospective corps members. Speaking at the 2025 National Identity Day event in Abuja, the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, stated that a partnership with NIMC, which began in 2024, has been instrumental in creating a fraud-free mobilization process. READ ALSO: NYSC announces 2025 Batch B Stream II registration to begin Monday He said the collaboration involved integrating the National Identification Number (NIN) into the NYSC registration to prevent multiple enrollments and…