Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has re-appointed Akogun Adetunji Adeleye as the Commander of the State Security Network Agency codenamed (Amotekun). Mr Adeleye was appointed by the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu who also served as Mr Akeredolu’s Special Adviser on Security Matters. Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan in a statement said the reappointment was part of efforts geared towards enhancing the security of lives and property in the state. Mr Adeleye’s appointment takes effect from 21 May. Governor Aiyedatiwa acknowledged the impressive performance of the agency under the leadership of Mr Adeleye in the last four years. He…
Author: Friday Omosola
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation. Mr Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement said the leave was part of the President’s yearly leave. According to the statement, Mr Tinubu will use the two weeks as a working vacation and a retreat to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms. “He will return to the country after the leave expires”, the statement added.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that Nigeria has yet to make satisfactory progress in promoting political inclusivity and ensuring that elections are genuinely free and fair. In his 64th Independence Day message, the 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) emphasised that democracy is fundamental to the country’s institutions and is rooted in the principles of the rule of law. He urged the political elite to come together in the noble mission of protecting Nigeria’s democracy from the threat of authoritarianism, highlighting that the nation’s founding fathers united for a common cause and advocated for independence…
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to take immediate and decisive action to reverse the nation’s decline. In his Independence Day message shared on X, Mr Obi warned that Nigeria is on the brink of economic and social collapse, calling for a united effort to rescue the country from further deterioration. He stressed the need for Nigerians to make a solemn commitment to create a nation genuinely free from state capture, which has led to failure and left its citizens suffering. “We must create a nation free from tribal disunity and religious disharmony. We must…
President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that his administration has restored peace to numerous communities in the northern region, enabling thousands of displaced residents to return to their homes. During his Independence Day nationwide address, President Tinubu acknowledged that while progress has been made, the work remains ongoing. He noted that security agencies are fully committed to bringing the situation to a swift and conclusive end. He said: “As soon as we can restore peace to many communities in the troubled parts of the North, our farmers can return to their farms. We expect to see a leap in food…
President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged that his administration assumed leadership of Nigeria at a pivotal moment in the nation’s history. In his Independence Day address to the nation on Tuesday, President Tinubu highlighted the significant challenges his government faced upon taking office. He noted that the economy was struggling against numerous headwinds, while national security had been severely compromised. The President described Nigeria as standing at a ‘dizzying crossroads’ forced to choose between two stark paths: one of reform, progress, and prosperity, or the other of continuing the status quo, risking collapse. READ ALSO: Tinubu: Reforms Were Necessary to Prevent…
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the Senate, has outlined key steps Nigeria must take to reclaim its potential as a truly independent and prosperous nation. In his Independence Day message titled ‘Nigeria @64: The Imperative for Economic Sovereignty and a National Social Safety Net’, Mr Nwoko emphasised the need for the country to lay solid foundations, build enduring institutions, and establish a vision that benefits both current and future generations. He further noted that Nigeria must address critical developmental gaps, particularly in key sectors where progress has been slow. Mr Nwoko attributed the nation’s failure to meet these…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has granted clemency to 117 convicts currently serving prison sentences across the state. This development was disclosed through a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan. Governor Aiyedatiwa described the gesture as a profound act of compassion and justice, aimed at transforming the lives of those affected by the decision. He stressed that the move reflects the administration’s commitment to reform and rehabilitation within the state’s justice system. The decision follows the recommendations from the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, underscoring a focus on offering second chances to deserving individuals.…
On Monday, Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo inaugurated an independent investigative panel to probe allegations of corruption and severe violations of standard operating procedures within the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). The New Daily Prime reported that social media influencer Martins ‘VeryDarkMan’ Otse leaked an audio recording in which controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, made damning allegations against the NCoS. In the recording, Bobrisky claimed that during his six-month jail term, he was housed in a private apartment, a privilege allegedly arranged by his godfather through the Comptroller General of NCoS. The leaked audio sparked widespread public debate, prompting…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday confirmed that money laundering charges against the controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky were dropped. Earlier, The New Daily Prime, social media influencer Martins ‘VeryDarkMan’ Otse shared leaked audio on his Instagram page, in which Bobrisky alleged that the EFCC accepted N15 million to drop the charges against him. In a statement, the anti-graft agency clarified the situation, noting that Bilikisu Bala, a prosecutor with the commission, addressed a Joint Committee of the House of Representatives. The Committee was investigating allegations of corruption against certain EFCC officers and members of…
