Author: Friday Omosola

A political analyst, Abdulateef Ahmed, has said the actions of security operatives, particularly the police, during the recently concluded local government election in Osun State. The New Daily Prime gathered that tensions ran high in the state in the lead-up to the election, as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, called for its suspension. Despite this, the police deployed a tactical squad to local government secretariats as the election progressed. During the exercise, the Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, raised alarm over the arrest…

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the digital economy as a key driver of youth empowerment and job creation in Nigeria.   The President made this pledge yesterday in Abuja while receiving a report from participants of the Senior Executive Course 46 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. The report, titled “Digital Economy, Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Job Creation in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities,” outlines key recommendations to strengthen Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. The 96 participants of the course put forward an eight-point recommendation to the federal government. They called for the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the President Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to fostering the growth of local enterprises, describing them as vital to Nigeria’s economic sustainability. Speaking yesterday during a visit to SecureID’s Smartcard and Digital Solutions Facility in Lagos, the Vice President commended the company’s remarkable journey from a local startup to a continental leader in digital manufacturing. The visit marked SecureID’s 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of excellence in smartcard production and technology solutions. Shettima praised SecureID for its contributions to Nigeria’s industrial development, noting that the company now produces 200 million cards annually, including Nigerian international…

A Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has postponed ruling until Wednesday on whether Justice Rahman Oshodi will continue presiding over the trial of former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The adjournment followed a request from Emefiele’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo, who urged the judge to recuse himself from the case, alleging bias. His co-defendant, Henry Omoile, through his counsel Kazeem Gbadamosi, also made a similar plea. Emefiele is facing a 19-count charge related to corruption and gratification, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Omoile, on the other hand, is accused of three counts of unlawful acceptance of…

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has said that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is still nursing resentment after being left out of Tinubu’s ministerial appointments. El-Rufai was initially nominated for a ministerial role but was eventually dropped after the Senate failed to clear him. Since then, he has become increasingly critical of Tinubu’s government and the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a recent interview, El-Rufai claimed that it was Tinubu, not the Senate, who decided against his appointment. READ ALSO: El-Rufai criticized for accusing Tinubu of betrayal over ministerial snub However, speaking…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq yesterday launched the 2025 Kwara Agro Input Fair, reinforcing his administration’s dedication to food security and agricultural transformation.   The five-day fair, organised by the Kwara Agricultural Development Project (KWADP) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, is designed to equip farmers with early access to quality inputs at subsidized rates, mechanization support, climate advisory, and market linkages.   Governor AbdulRazaq, represented by Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi, described the fair as a hub for innovation, knowledge sharing, and agricultural advancement. READ ALSO: Gov Abdulrazaq launches fish hatchery   “This fair is not just about agro-inputs. It is…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on the commencement of a fresh term in office following his swearing-in on Monday in Akure, the state capital. Governor Aiyedatiwa, who initially took over from the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, secured his mandate in the last governorship election.  In his congratulatory message, President Tinubu urged him to use this opportunity to serve the people diligently and build on the legacy of his predecessor. READ ALSO: Ondo’s new gov, Aiyedatiwa pledges investor-friendly policies “You have a rare privilege to succeed your illustrious predecessor, who worked for the growth and…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced a series of key appointments shortly after assuming office as the 7th democratically elected governor of the state on Monday. In a swift move to kick-start his administration, Governor Aiyedatiwa approved the appointment of Taiwo Fasoranti as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Fasoranti appointment followed the death of former SSG, Tayo Oluwatuyi, popularly known as Tukana. Fasoranti who hails from Akure South Local Government Area, previously served as the Chairman of the Ondo State Hospitals Management Board. Additionally, the governor reappointed Kayode Ajulo, as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, along…

The Senate has commenced a two-day public hearing to evaluate proposed tax reform bills, gathering prominent figures from the economic and financial sectors. Key attendees include the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji; the Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari; members of the Federal Executive Council; heads of relevant agencies; and the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, among others. Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, assured that the process would be open and…

The National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, has made a desperate appeal to Nigerians for help in raising the N100 million ransom demanded by his kidnappers. In a widely circulated video on Monday, the visibly distressed youth leader said the kidnappers had threatened to kill him by 3 p.m. on Monday. He was seen pleading for his life while a kidnapper held an AK-47 to his chest, urging the public to assist in securing his release. READ ALSO: Gunmen shoot, kidnap Afenifere youth leader, demand N100m ransom He said, “Nigerians, please help me! Your donation—N100,000,…