Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday emphasised the critical role of agriculture as the backbone of the state’s economy, underscoring its importance in sustaining livelihoods and fostering economic development. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the governor made the remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony of the 3.5km Ebute Ipare-Oke rural road project in Ilaje Local Government Area. Governor Aiyedatiwa’s comments coincide with the state’s ongoing efforts, led by the Ministry of Infrastructure, to rehabilitate roads across the three senatorial districts. He highlighted his administration’s commitment to transforming rural communities through strategic infrastructure projects, with…
Author: Friday Omosola
Ahead of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has mandated heightened security measures nationwide to ensure a safe and conducive environment for citizens. In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the IGP instructed all officers assigned to various operations during the celebrations to maintain professionalism, being both courteous and firm in their interactions with the public. The Inspector-General extended his warm wishes to all Nigerians, urging them to reflect on the nation’s journey—its triumphs, challenges, and the sacrifices of our founding fathers. He called on citizens to honour the contributions of past…
President Bola Tinubu has called on the newly sworn-in 23rd substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to uphold the confidence of Nigerians in democracy. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that President Tinubu presided over Justice Kekere-Ekun’s swearing-in ceremony, during which she took the oath of office and signed the oath register at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. In a statement issued by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Mr Tinubu emphasised the CJN’s critical role as the last hope of the common man. He highlighted that Nigerians must be reassured of…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has reaffirmed the ministry’s unwavering commitment to providing the necessary support and resources for the Nigerian Armed Forces. This was disclosed by the Minister’s Personal Assistant on Media, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, in a statement issued following the Passing Out Parade at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna on Sunday. The parade marked the successful completion of intensive training for cadets of the 71 Regular Course, as well as Army and Air Force cadets from Direct Short Service Course 28 (DSSC 28) and Direct Short Service Course 32 (DSSC 32), respectively. Speaking at…
Ahead of the planned EndBadGovernance protest scheduled for tomorrow, October 1, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has deployed a significant number of personnel and equipment across Abuja. In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer Josephine Adeh explained that the deployment is part of preparations for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. She emphasised that the proactive security measures are designed to ensure a smooth and peaceful celebration for residents of the FCT. She added that the deployment will include Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) teams, anti-riot gear, enhanced visibility policing, and other strategic resources. “Traffic diversions will be implemented in…
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, swore in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Senate confirmed Kekere-Ekun’s appointment last week. According to The Punch newspaper, Justice Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office and signed the oath register at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. She succeeds Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Ariwoola assumed office on 27 June 2022 and retired on 22 August 2024 after reaching retirement age of 70. The swearing-in ceremony was graced by three of her predecessors: Justice Aloma Mukhtar, Nigeria’s first female CJN;…
The Kogi State Police Command has called on the organisers of the planned October 1 protest to allow President Bola Tinubu additional time to address the nation’s pressing challenges. According to Vanguard newspaper, the state’s Public Relations Officer, Williams Anya, stated that this appeal was made by Commissioner Bethrand Onuohaafe shortly after a meeting with the protest organizers at the state command. The Commissioner of Police urged the organisers to exercise patience and to allow the Federal Government to address the economy and other related issues. The Vanguard quoted the statement read in part, “Given the October 1st planned Nationwide…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the just concluded 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA. His Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha in a statement said Mr Shettima arrived in Nigeria on Sunday. Mr Shettima presented Nigeria’s National Statement at the General Debate, as well as engaged in several bilateral meetings and numerous sideline events at the General Assembly. RECOMMENDED POST: UNGA79: Nigeria partners with Mastercard Partner to support 1 million African farmers He will proceed to join President Tinubu to mark…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has explained his decision to choose the current Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as his successor. Vanguard newspaper reported that Mr Wike shared his reasoning during a civic reception organised in his honour by the Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress in Port Harcourt on Saturday. The minister addressed the controversy surrounding his choice, stating that he selected Fubara as his successor in 2023, despite opposition from certain members of the Ijaw community. “It’s not true that the Ijaw people are against me. A father may have twelve children, and one could…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership established during the President’s visit in early September. In a statement, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that Mr Tegbe, who graduated with first-class honours in civil engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University in 1988, will report directly to the president. The statement further noted that Mr Tegbe is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. Mr Onanuga stressed that Mr Tegbe will…
