Author: Friday Omosola

Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that revitalising Nigeria’s railway system is essential for the nation to maintain its position as Africa’s leading logistics hub. Speaking at the 2nd International Railway Conference in Abuja, he emphasised that a modern and efficient rail network is a cornerstone of the President Bola Tinubu administration’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.” “The challenge ahead of us is to lead this race as the logistics hub of Africa by reviving and revitalising our railway services,” Shettima stated. READ ALSO: Shettima urges collaborative action to drive national skills acquisition He highlighted that the administration is committed to reducing the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a significant change to its ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), moving the exercise from its central offices to all 62 electoral wards. This strategic shift is intended to make voter registration more accessible to residents ahead of the February 2026 Area Council elections. At a sensitisation meeting with leaders of the disability community, INEC FCT Administrative Secretary, Bimbo Oladunjoye, announced that the online pre-registration portal for new voters would be suspended at 11:59 pm on Monday, September 15, 2025. READ ALSO: ADC dismisses report on INEC validation…

The Ondo State Contributory Health Commission (ODCHC) has launched a new initiative to provide medical outreach and health insurance enrollment for pensioners across the state. This effort is part of the state government’s broader goal to achieve universal health coverage for all its residents. The Director-General of ODCHC, Abiodun Oyeneyin, explained that the programme is being conducted in all 18 local government areas. READ ALSO: Ondo govt transfers UNIMED to FUTA, approves new agricultural, infrastructure policies Speaking to retirees in Akoko North West, he stated that the initiative is designed to ensure that retired civil servants, who typically lose their health…

The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that no individual will be admitted into the party without a voter’s card. The State Chairman of the party, Sunday Fagbemi, made this announcement yesterday during the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and Security Consciousness programme organised by the APC at Arca Santa Hall in Ilorin. The event drew prominent stakeholders, elected and appointed political office holders, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), party executives, and loyal members. READ ALSO: 2027: Lawmaker vows APC set to reclaim Oyo in 2027 Fagbemi explained that the gathering was designed to address…

An Abuja Federal High Court judge, Justice Musa Liman, has returned the motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to the Chief Judge for reassignment. Kanu is seeking an urgent court order to be transferred to the Abuja National Hospital for a thorough medical examination due to his deteriorating health. READ ALSO: IPOB leader’s detention illegal, Lawyer demands Kanu’s release The decision was made on Monday following an application by Kanu’s lawyer, Uchenna Njoku. The court’s vacation was ending, and Justice Liman indicated that his court did not have sufficient time to hear…

The Lagos State Government has launched the inaugural Eko Arts and Crafts Competition, an initiative designed to discover and nurture artistic talent among secondary and tertiary school students. The programme aims to celebrate the state’s cultural identity and foster a new generation of creative entrepreneurs. READ ALSO: Lagos health district IV trains workers on public service ethics Speaking at a press briefing the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Damilola Ayinde-Marshal, explained that the competition is more than just a contest; it is a platform for mentorship, exhibitions, and potential partnerships. She emphasised that the initiative…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has criticised political parties and candidates over what it described as premature electioneering and asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to impose sanctions on those involved. SERAP, in a letter dated 13 September 2025 and signed by its deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, urged INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu to identify politicians and parties “blatantly violating constitutional and statutory legal provisions and international standards which prohibit early election campaigns and to ensure the prosecution of perpetrators and their sponsors.” The organisation noted that despite INEC’s recent expression of concern that some parties had…

Lagos State Health District IV has recently conducted its second onboarding session for 2025, aimed at instilling a strong ethical foundation in its new health workers. The event, themed “Towards Understanding Public Service Ethics and Ethos,” was held at Oluremi Tinubu Hall in Surulere. READ ALSO: Lagos reaffirms commitment to malaria elimination, records 1% prevalence rate During the exercise, the Permanent Secretary of the state Health District IV, Abimbola Bowale, addressed the new recruits on the importance of civil service ethics. Represented by the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Seriki Titilola, Bowale underscored that character is the primary guiding principle…

All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and stakeholders in Ekiti State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji for re-election. The unanimous decision was made during a gathering at the former country home of the late General Adeyinka Adebayo in Iyin-Ekiti yesterday. The meeting, which demonstrated a strong show of party unity, was attended by a host of prominent figures, including two former state governors, Niyi Adebayo and Kayode Fayemi, along with the incumbent governor Oyebanji and his deputy, Monisade Afuye. READ ALSO: Oyebanji submits nomination form, vows to break Ekiti’s single-term jinx Motions for the endorsements were presented and…

Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has announced that he has fulfilled President Bola Tinubu’s mandate to restore democratic governance in the state. The declaration came yesterday during the formal submission of the local government election report by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) at Government House, Port Harcourt. Ibas stated that the President’s directive, issued on March 18, 2025, was to “stabilise the state, re-establish its institutions, and return Rivers to full democratic governance.” READ ALSO: Rivers women walk out on Ibas’s wife, chant ‘we want Simi’ He affirmed that the successful conduct and subsequent swearing-in of…