Author: Friday Omosola

Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has praised former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, on the release of his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service.’ The New Daily Prime reported that Babangida unveiled the book and inaugurated his presidential library on Thursday, with politicians and other prominent figures in attendance. In a statement on his Facebook page on Saturday, Fayemi, a former Minister of Solid Minerals, described the autobiography as a valuable resource. READ ALSO: June 12 election: What if Abiola had become Nigeria’s President? He said it offers insights into leadership, governance, and Nigeria’s political evolution, highlighting defining moments that shaped…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s dedication to housing and urban development, emphasising its crucial role in improving residents’ quality of life.   Speaking at the 31st Annual John Wood Ekpenyong Memorial Lecture and the ‘2025 Fellows Induction Ceremony’ of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV). Sanwo-Olu highlighted his government’s achievements in housing over the past five years and pledged to accelerate the delivery of more affordable homes before the end of his tenure. READ ALSO: NGF pledges full support for FG’s nutrition 774 initiative Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin,…

The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has reaffirmed the commitment of all 36 state governors to supporting the Federal Government’s Nutrition 774 Initiative. He spoke at the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. AbdulRazaq assured that state governments would play an active role in tackling malnutrition, which he described as a major impediment to national development. Vice President Shettima launched the Nutrition 774 Initiative during the 148th NEC meeting, emphasizing its significance in addressing the widespread impact of malnutrition. READ ALSO: NGF…

To address environmental concerns and security threats, Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has signed Executive Order 001 of 2025, suspending all mining activities across the state. The governor made this announcement during a stakeholders’ engagement at the Twin Theater, New Government House, Jos, attended by traditional rulers, community leaders, local government chairmen, and representatives from mining communities. Governor Mutfwang emphasised that the suspension aims to curb illegal mining, mitigate land degradation, combat child labor, and tackle rising security threats, including the influx of unregulated foreign miners linked to banditry, kidnapping, drug trafficking, and illegal firearms possession. “As the Chief Security…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa will be inaugurated on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure. In preparation for the event, he has declared the day a public holiday to enable residents to participate fully in the ceremony. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, the governor emphasised that the work-free day would allow citizens to engage in the inauguration activities, including the swearing-in of his deputy, Olayide Adelami. The inauguration ceremonies commenced on Friday with a Jum’at service at the Akure Central Mosque. READ ALSO: Ondo LG poll: Aiyedatiwa advised on candidate selection On Sunday,…

The Federal Government (FG) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigerian farmers through targeted interventions aimed at reducing production costs and improving food security. In a statement on Friday, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima spokesperson said he made this declaration during a steering committee meeting of the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) at the Presidential Villa. He emphasised the need for strategic government intervention, including single-digit loans, to protect and empower local farmers. “We need to support our local farmers. Give them single-digit loans. The Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit has evolved into an incubator beyond being just an advisory body,”…

Osun State High Court sitting in Ilesa has ordered the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) to proceed with local government elections across the state’s 30 local government areas. The ruling follows the nullification of a previous election held on October 15, 2022. Presiding over the case, Justice A.A. Aderibigbe granted three key orders. Justice Aderibigbe said the previous election was invalidated and its officials removed by a Federal High Court ruling, later upheld by the Court of Appeal. This comes as the state governor, Ademola Adeleke has restricted movement of vehicles during the period of the exercise. The judge…

Senate spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, has criticised Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for her actions during a heated dispute over seating arrangements in the Senate chamber. The New Daily Prime reported that there’s drama in the Senate on Thursday after Natasha and Senate President Godswill Akpabio engaged in a heated dispute. The Kogi Central lawmaker, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), refused to sit in her designated seat, citing Order 10 of the Senate Standing Rules, which upholds members’ privileges. The disagreement escalated to the point where Akpabio ordered security personnel to remove Senator Natasha from the chamber. READ ALSO: Drama in Senate…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed that the local government election scheduled for Saturday will proceed as planned under the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC). He made this declaration while receiving a delegation from a civil society coalition in the state to monitor the election. The governor’s stance follows a statement by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, on Thursday, urging him to halt the polls. READ ALSO: Osun LG Crisis: Adeleke accuses IGP of lawlessness Fagbemi cautioned that proceeding with the election would be unconstitutional and invalid, citing the Court…

The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of the public display and inspection of the Draft Ibeju-Lekki Model City Plan (2024–2044).  The initiative, led by the Office of Physical Planning, aims to make the plan’s proposals accessible to the public and gather feedback from residents in line with the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law (2019, as amended). The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, disclosed this yesterday. He emphasised that the public inspection aligns with the state’s commitment to citizen participation and international best practices in urban planning. READ ALSO: Tinubu hails…