Author: Friday Omosola

In a renewed effort to enhance student safety and promote responsible road use, the Lagos State Government has announced it will relaunch its school safety traffic advocacy programme. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Transportation, the initiative aims to instiltraffic safety awareness among students, teachers, and parents across the state.   The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, highlighted the programme’s focus on addressing poor road attitudes and the lack of traffic knowledge as key contributors to road safety challenges and traffic congestion in Lagos. He described the initiative as a comprehensive traffic safety education program targeted at students…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS) have commended Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his substantial investments in students’ welfare and the education sector.  In a statement, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, revealed that student leaders visited the Government House on Monday to express their gratitude to Governor AbdulRazaq. The students praised the administration for its significant contributions, including the prompt payment of bursaries and other vital support for students, both before and after the removal of fuel subsidies. NANS President, Comrade Issa Abdulgafar Arikewuyo, lauded Governor AbdulRazaq…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the adoption of technology-driven strategies to address the pressing security challenges facing Nigeria and the broader African continent.  Speaking on Monday during a courtesy visit by members of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 from the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Shettima emphasised that the current security and economic struggles demand innovative solutions, particularly through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). “Africa and Nigeria are currently navigating some of the most troubling times, especially in the areas of security and economy. “The challenges we face require innovative solutions, and AI presents a…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of senior citizens, as he addressed pensioners at a labour event held on Monday at the Local Government Service Commission. Governor Adeleke emphasised that his administration has consistently prioritized pension issues since assuming office in November 2022. “We have left no one in doubt about our passion to address the challenges facing pensioners. From day one, we declared that senior citizens deserve the attention of the state leadership as a matter of duty”, he said. He said the event marked the distribution of bond cheques to contributory…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to advancing gender equity in Nigeria through transformative policies.  Speaking on Monday during the H.I.D. Awolowo Foundation Webinar, held to commemorate the 109th posthumous birthday of Chief Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, Shettima emphasised the crucial role of women in building a balanced and equitable society. Shettima called for renewed national efforts to foster an inclusive society where women are empowered to lead and thrive. “Every nation’s treatment of women serves as the ultimate marker of its civilization,” he declared. We cannot claim to have evolved as a nation unless we…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s economic trajectory following the release of the third-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth figures by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which show a growth of 3.46 per cent, an increase from the 3.19 per cent recorded in the previous quarter. The president welcomed the positive figures as a sign that the country’s economy is on a path to recovery, particularly after the initial challenges posed by recent reforms. He emphasised that the 3.46 per cent growth reflects the administration’s ongoing efforts to stimulate economic expansion and improve the living standards of…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday, presented the 2025 Budget Estimate of N471.13 billion to the Plateau State House of Assembly.  The budget, titled the “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability”, is designed to improve the well-being and welfare of the state’s residents, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to people-centred development. Governor Mutfwang emphasised that the budget would focus on executing programs and projects aimed at fostering sustainable development and directly impacting the lives of Plateau’s citizens.  He assured that the budget would be implemented in line with the principles of the Fiscal Transparency, Accountability, and Sustainability (SFTAS) program, which is…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has congratulated Ugo Ugochukwu Orlandi following his historic victory at the 71st Macau Grand Prix, where he clinched the 2024 FIA World Cup title.  Ugo’s achievement makes him the first American driver in over four decades to win the prestigious championship. In a statement on his X, Obi praised Ugo’s extraordinary talent, dedication, and hard work, emphasizing that his victory serves as a powerful reminder of the potential that can be unlocked when youth are provided with the right support and guidance. The former governor of Anambra State…

The officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other emergency responders have rescued a yet-to-be-identified driver whose 40-foot container collapsed on his Toyota Camry at Mile 2, along the road to Apapa. LASTMA in a statement on its X page on Monday said the Toyota Camry was severely damaged. The incident occurred when the container, which was heavily loaded, fell onto the car, trapping the driver inside. The joint rescue operation involved personnel from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), who worked together to extricate the victim from the…

Kwara State became the epicentre of Nigeria’s film industry on Sunday night, as Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq hosted the 16th edition of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards at the state-of-the-art Sugar Factory Film Studio in Ilorin.  The governor welcomed some of the biggest names in Nollywood to the state, urging them to explore Kwara’s cutting-edge facilities and unique environment for their future projects. Governor Abdulrazaq highlighted the significance of the BON Awards as a celebration of excellence in the Nigerian movie industry. He commended the organisers for choosing Kwara as the venue for the prestigious event, positioning the state as…