Author: Friday Omosola

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…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ondo/Ekiti Area Command has reiterated its commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment to boost trade facilitation and promote economic growth in Nigeria.  This assurance was given by the Command’s Area Controller, Comptroller Morenikeji Bewaji, during a visit from delegates of the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) at the Command’s headquarters in Akure. In a press statement by the Deputy Superintendent of Customs, Herbert Dzungwenen, who serves as the Command’s Public Relations Officer, quoted Bewaji as praising APFFLON’s critical role in Nigeria’s supply chain and logistics sectors. She described freight…

The Lagos State University (LASU) has announced the commencement of its 2023/2024 HND/BSc Conversion Top-Up Degree Programme. The university in a statement on Monday said the initiative seeks to eliminate the perceived disparity between Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor’s Degree holders, offering a platform for graduates to enhance their qualifications. The university added that the programme will provide opportunities for individuals dissatisfied with their degree classifications to upgrade their credentials. Available programs according to the institution include Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, Mass Communication, Public Administration, Economics, Geography and several others. Admission requirements include relevant HND certificates with…

The Lagos State Government has commended the Supreme Court of Nigeria for its historic ruling affirming the constitutional authority of states to regulate lotteries and gaming activities within their jurisdictions.  In the case Attorney-General of Lagos State and Ors vs. Attorney-General of the Federation & Ors (Suit No. SC/1/2008), the court nullified the National Lottery Act, declaring the regulation of lotteries a residual matter under state control. Describing the judgment as a victory for federalism and the rule of law, the Lagos government lauded the contributions of key political figures, including President Bola Tinubu, who has championed the cause of…