Author: Friday Omosola

The Kwara State Government has reappointed Abdul Jimoh Muhammed as the Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic for a second term. This announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mary Arinde, in her office on Monday. She urged heads of tertiary institutions to focus on enhanced service delivery, aligning with the administration’s significant investments in the state’s higher education sector. Arinde highlighted that Muhammed’s reappointment reflects his unwavering dedication, commitment, and numerous accomplishments, which have elevated Kwara State Polytechnic to a notable standing. While congratulating the Rector, she encouraged him to leverage his extensive experience to guide the…

House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh, caught on camera assaulting Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya, has issued an apology. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that Ikwechegh was captured in a viral video assaulting Abuwatseya, who arrived at his Abuja residence in Maitama to deliver a package. In the video, Ikwechegh—who represents Aba North and South—was seen slapping and verbally abusing Abuwatseya, who managed to record the incident. Tensions escalated when the driver requested Ikwechegh come outside to collect his package, a request the lawmaker deemed disrespectful. Ikwechegh responded with threats, claiming he could make the driver ‘disappear’ without repercussions. Following…

Ondo State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming November 16 governorship election, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday affirmed his commitment to prioritizing the needs of the people. At the inauguration ceremony of the party’s National Campaign Council for the election, Aiyedatiwa emphasised his dedication to enhancing citizens’ quality of life over the next four years if elected. He expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, recognizing his unifying leadership and vision, which have strengthened the party and instilled a renewed sense of hope among its members. “I thank Mr President for personally taking the driving wheels in the…

On Monday, Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), inaugurated the party’s National Campaign Council for the upcoming governorship election in Ondo State.  The ceremony, held in Akure, the state capital, appointed Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as Chairman and former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege as Secretary. The event was attended by Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun and Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who were both appointed as chairmen of sub-committees within the campaign council. In his address, Ganduje emphasised that the APC’s national leadership is committed to securing a decisive victory in the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen and enhance their collaboration to eliminate corruption and address social injustices in Nigeria. In a statement shared on its X page, the EFCC announced that this renewed partnership was established during a meeting held in Ilorin on 24 October. The Commissioner of the PCC in Kwara, Barrister Falola Olanrewaju, paid a courtesy visit to Harry Erin, the Zonal Director of the EFCC’s Ilorin Directorate, at the Commission’s office. During the visit, Barrister Falola emphasised that the PCC aims to alleviate injustices…

Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra State, has convicted and sentenced 34 individuals for internet fraud, with each receiving varying jail terms.  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the sentencing in a statement posted on its official X account on Tuesday. The convicts include: Kelly Maduabuchi Muonagu, Nwokwu Chibuike Valerian, Chinonso Stanley Boniface, Nnamani Makuo Paschal, Ifeanyi Aju Kingsley, Kalu Odeghe Olu, Ikenna Onyebor Maxwell, Fimber Chinedu Ifewuka, Ekeh Callistus Uche, David Chibuike, Chidera Emmanuel Eze, Eberechukwu John Amuka, Okafor Nelson Chinedu, Opara Ifeanyi Nathaniel, Joel Chukwuemeka Amechi, Nnazoba Daniel Ekene, Ikechukwu Prince…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Abdulazeez Abdulrahmon, the One-Day Governor and overall winner of the 20th Spelling Bee Competition, along with other student leaders, to remain focused and committed to their academic pursuits, reminding them of the vast potential their futures hold. Governor Sanwo-Olu made these remarks while hosting Abdulrahmon and his peers, Oki Sewanu, One-Day Deputy Governor and a student of Ansar-Ud-Deen Senior Grammar School, Badagry, and Saheed Alimot-Odere, One-Day Secretary to the State Government from Jubilee Model Senior Grammar School, Coker Aguda, at the State House in Marina on Monday. The governor, alongside his wife, Claudiana…

A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, was caught on camera assaulting an e-hailing (Bolt) driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, who had gone to deliver a package to him in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. In a viral video circulating on Monday, the lawmaker is seen slapping and verbally abusing Abuwatseya, who had the foresight to record the incident at Ikwechegh’s residence in Maitama, Abuja. Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North and South in the House of Representatives, became aggressive when the driver requested that he come outside to collect the package intended for him. In the video, Ikwechegh deemed the…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced his involvement in launching a vital health initiative aimed at curbing the alarming rate of sudden deaths in Nigeria caused by hypertension and diabetes.  In a statement posted on his X page, the governor encouraged the citizens and residents to prioritise their health by participating in screenings for hypertension and diabetes. “By taking this proactive step, we are not only protecting our well-being but also securing the future of our communities” Abiodun stated. The program, which is a collaborative effort involving the Commissioners of Health from all 36 states, aims to screen at…

Former Minister of Defence and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has condemned the recent vandalism of the critical 330kV Shiroro-Kaduna power line, which supplies electricity to Kano, Kaduna, and parts of northern Nigeria. He said another line servicing Bauchi, Gombe, and other northeastern regions has also been affected. In a statement posted on his X page on Monday, Kwankwaso expressed deep concern over the widespread power outages caused by the sabotage, noting that many areas in Northern Nigeria are now in complete darkness. The 68-year-old lamented that the already dire situation has been worsened…