Author: Friday Omosola

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has appointed Yusuf La-Kadri as the new Director of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS). In a statement issued by the KW-IRS Corporate Affairs Department, Governor AbdulRazaq announced that La-Kadri’s appointment takes immediate effect as of November 11, 2024. La-Kadri brings over 20 years of distinguished experience in International Trade Finance, Credit Control, Tax Policy, and Treasury Management. He has held significant roles in leading private sector organizations in Nigeria, including Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Vodacom Business Africa, and Price Waterhouse Coopers. READ ALSO: No salary, bonus for workers without KWSRRA number – Kwara…

President Bola Tinubu has called for an end to the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, stressing that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has caused immeasurable suffering for far too long. Mr Tinubu while addressing the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh on Monday reaffirmed Nigeria’s strong support for a two-state solution as the most viable pathway to lasting peace in the region. The one-day summit, a follow-up to last year’s Riyadh summit, was attended by leaders of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the League of Arab States. President Tinubu voiced Nigeria’s concern about the dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza and reiterated…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has announced that the establishment of the state’s Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy aims to generate job opportunities and empower Bayelsa’s youth within the maritime sector. In a statement posted on his X page on Monday, Governor Diri described the ministry’s formation as a forward-looking economic policy. The governor made these remarks while attending an expanded stakeholders’ validation session for the ministry’s draft policy, held at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall in Yenagoa. Reaffirming his administration’s commitment, Governor Diri emphasized his goal to develop the state’s marine potential fully. “We are not…

The Ondo State chapters of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) and the Association of Nigerian Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) have endorsed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming governorship election on Saturday. In a powerful show of support, the groups hosted a public event in Akure, where hundreds of school teachers from across Ondo State joined a solidarity rally, expressing their unwavering support for the governor’s leadership. Comrade Tajudeen Balogun, Chairman of the Adhoc Committee on Public Affairs and Social Mobilization, conveyed the teachers’ deep appreciation for Governor Aiyedatiwa’s…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday offered his campaign insights to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election. According to a statement by Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, Mr Obasanjo paid a courtesy visit to the governor at the presidential lodge in Akure, extending his best wishes for victory in the election. Mr Obasanjo was in Akure to attend the commissioning of Ojaja Park, a residential estate developed by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. The ex-president said: “I understand the challenges of this period for you. I…

The Kwara State Government announced that public sector employees without valid Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWSRRA) numbers will not receive salaries or bonuses starting in November. In a statement issued by the Ministry Press Secretary, Babatunde Toyin Abdulrasheed, Commissioner for Finance Hauwa Nuru highlighted that the registration process began several months ago. KWSRRA is legally authorized to gather essential data on all residents in the state, assigning unique identification numbers to each individual to enhance planning, resource management, service delivery, public safety, and more. “In line with the administration’s commitment to accountability and transparency in resource administration, a directive…

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated N60 million to tertiary institutions in Anambra State. In a statement on his X page, Mr Obi announced a donation of N50 million to Eter University, Achina, Anambra State, and an additional N10 million to the College of Nursing Sciences in Adazi Nnukwu. The former Anambra State Governor explained that these contributions, made during his visit to the institutions, reflect his dedication to building a productive nation. He emphasised his ongoing support for critical sectors like health, education, and poverty eradication as key to achieving this vision. The statement…

Ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate have pledged to prioritize policies aimed at improving healthcare, education, job opportunities, and infrastructure if elected. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, Aiyedatiwa expressed his commitment to ensuring that every citizen feels the impact of responsive and compassionate governance. During his recent campaign, the governor further vowed that if elected, he would intensify his dedication to enhancing the well-being of all Ondo State residents. “Your confidence in my administration strengthens my resolve to serve with even…

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has urged the citizens of the state to embrace peace and reject ethnic division to foster national unity and development. The governor made this appeal during the 13th Igbomina Day celebration in Iludun Oro. He also visited Offa to attend the Maulid Nabbiy celebration. While in Iludun Oro, Governor Abdulrazaq praised the Igbomina people for their resilience and their deep-rooted culture of self-help, which he credited for their achievements in education and business. He highlighted that the Igbomina Day celebration exemplifies the strength of communal bonds and the power of collaboration in achieving greater goals. The…

President Bola Tinubu arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, announced the arrival on his official X page, sharing that the President was welcomed at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Mohammed Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that President Tinubu would be attending the summit to address the Middle East’s pressing issues. Scheduled to commence on Monday, the summit is hosted at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, continuing the…