Author: Friday Omosola

In a bid to fortify national security, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called for the greater integration of advanced technology into military operations. The Minister made this call during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Chief of Defence Intelligence Annual Conference, held at the Conference Hall of the New NAOWA School Events Hall in Abuja. He stressed the vital importance of modernizing defence strategies and enhancing the nation’s capacity to confront emerging security threats. Running from November 11 to 15, the conference brings together Nigeria’s foremost defence intelligence experts to deliberate on the evolving role of…

Senator Emmanuel Udende, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and its leadership for their outstanding performance over the past year. In a statement posted on its X page, the EFCC quoted Senator Udende, who emphasized that the Commission has made significant strides in combating economic and financial crimes, providing clear and measurable evidence of its success. Senator Udende made these remarks in Abuja on Monday, during an oversight and pre-budget presentation visit to the EFCC’s corporate headquarters, accompanied by other Committee members. Assessing the Commission’s efforts, Senator…

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to promoting dialogue, reconciliation, and healing among the diverse ethnic nationalities that form the fabric of our great nation. In a message commemorating the 2024 Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day, President Tinubu, through his spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, expressed solidarity with the National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP) and the entire Ogoni community. He emphasised the importance of honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the interests of the Ogoni nation. Reflecting on this year’s theme, “After Price, Comes Prise,” the President noted that it underscores Nigeria’s shared resolve to…

By Friday Omosola  Students of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) have taken to the streets to protest the alarming number of accidents and fatalities involving their colleagues due to the deteriorated state of the Ifaki–Oye–Ikole Road.   In its Tuesday report, The Punch said the students marched to the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) office in Ado Ekiti on Monday to demand immediate action.  They issued a 48-hour ultimatum to FERMA and the Federal Government to begin repairs on the road, warning that failure to comply would result in them blocking the road and making it inaccessible to other users.  …

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is also the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Saturday’s forthcoming governorship election, has pledged to upgrade Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), to a fully-fledged university. He assured that the institution would receive significant attention and increased funding for its subvention. Governor Aiyedatiwa made this promise during his campaign tour of Owo Local Government on Monday. He was warmly received at the palace of the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, by traditional rulers, community leaders, and key stakeholders. Expressing his appreciation for the support from the people of Owo, the governor described…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has called on voters to support Sola Ebiseni, the party’s candidate in the upcoming Ondo State Governorship election this Saturday. In a post on his X page on Tuesday, Obi highlighted his discussions with Ebiseni and praised his experience as the Secretary of Afenifere, which strengthened his belief in Ebiseni’s competence and capacity to effectively govern the state. The former Governor of Anambra State urged residents to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming election, describing the party as one known for transactional politics that has exacerbated the…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has sworn in Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the Acting Chief Judge of the state. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported the governor’s appointment of Ogunmoye to succeed the late Chief Judge, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, who died on 4 November. The governor conducted the swearing-in during a brief yet solemn ceremony at the Conference Room in the Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti, on Monday. He emphasised that the inauguration was necessary to maintain uninterrupted judicial services, as ‘nature abhors a vacuum.’ Governor Oyebanji explained that the inauguration aligns with the powers vested in him by Section 271 (4)…

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has appointed Yusuf La-Kadri as the new Director of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS). In a statement issued by the KW-IRS Corporate Affairs Department, Governor AbdulRazaq announced that La-Kadri’s appointment takes immediate effect as of November 11, 2024. La-Kadri brings over 20 years of distinguished experience in International Trade Finance, Credit Control, Tax Policy, and Treasury Management. He has held significant roles in leading private sector organizations in Nigeria, including Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Vodacom Business Africa, and Price Waterhouse Coopers. READ ALSO: No salary, bonus for workers without KWSRRA number – Kwara…

President Bola Tinubu has called for an end to the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, stressing that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has caused immeasurable suffering for far too long. Mr Tinubu while addressing the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh on Monday reaffirmed Nigeria’s strong support for a two-state solution as the most viable pathway to lasting peace in the region. The one-day summit, a follow-up to last year’s Riyadh summit, was attended by leaders of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the League of Arab States. President Tinubu voiced Nigeria’s concern about the dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza and reiterated…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has announced that the establishment of the state’s Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy aims to generate job opportunities and empower Bayelsa’s youth within the maritime sector. In a statement posted on his X page on Monday, Governor Diri described the ministry’s formation as a forward-looking economic policy. The governor made these remarks while attending an expanded stakeholders’ validation session for the ministry’s draft policy, held at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall in Yenagoa. Reaffirming his administration’s commitment, Governor Diri emphasized his goal to develop the state’s marine potential fully. “We are not…