Author: Friday Omosola

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced that the largest food logistics hall in sub-Saharan Africa will commence operations in Lagos by 2025.  Speaking after a tour of the state-of-the-art digital studios of TVC News at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, the governor disclosed that the hall will be launched alongside several middle-level markets in Mushin, Ajah, Agege, and Ikorodu. According to him, these initiatives are designed to enhance food sufficiency and security, underscoring the government’s dedication to empowering every resident of Lagos State. “As we uphold local government autonomy, Lagos remains a model of collaboration and independence. Our joint…

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed allegations that his panel failed to consult Nigerian governors before proposing major tax reform bills.  Oyedele clarified the situation during an interview on Arise TV yesterday, countering claims made by elder statesman Buba Galadima. Galadima had accused the committee of neglecting to engage governors, particularly outside Lagos and Ogun States, in crafting the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, the Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. These proposed laws aim to overhaul Nigeria’s tax collection and administration…

L Governor Babajide Sanwo-Oluof Lagos State has disclosed that his administration will focus on securing funds for many projects, including the construction of new international airport and the expansion of the municipal rail system.   Speaking yesterday at the 25th Lagos New Year Thanksgiving Service held at Tafawa Balewa Square, a yearly tradition initiated by President Bola Tinubu during his tenure as governor, Sanwo-Olu outlined his administration’s priorities for the year. He pledged to implement the newly enacted Electricity Law to ensure reliable power supply across the state. The governor also reiterated his commitment to delivering on key areas such as…

Ahead of 2027 general elections,the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed confidence that it will win more governorship seats and reclaim of the federal government. This was made known by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) during a visit to the Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, at his home in Sampou, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. Speaking on behalf of the NWC, the party’s National Treasurer, Ahmed Yayare, attributed this optimism to widespread discontent across the nation caused by persistent economic challenges. Yayare emphasised that the PDP remains the most credible opposition party capable of unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress…

President Bola Tinubu will depart Lagos on Monday, January 6, for Accra, the capital of the Republic of Ghana, to attend the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama on January 7. This was disclosed in a statement issued today by Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. Mahama, who previously served as Ghana’s 12th president from 2011 to 2017, was reelected in December 2024 and will succeed President Nana Akufo-Addo, who served from 2017 to 2025. According to Onanuga, the President’s trip to Accra follows an invitation from the president-elect, who paid a visit to the Nigerian leader…

Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared three days of mourning and prayers, from today, January 5, to Tuesday, January 7, in honour of the late Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Temitayo Oluwatuyi.   The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Oluwatuyi passed away on Saturday while receiving treatment in the hospital after a car accident. Governor Aiyedatiwa described the late Oluwatuyi as a remarkable public servant who lived a fulfilled life and positively impacted many lives .  The governor made these remarks today during a condolence visit to Oluwatuyi’s wife and family members in Akure, alongside members of…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, to account for an alleged missing N825 billion and $2.5 billion allocated for refinery rehabilitation and other oil revenues. The funds, highlighted in the 2021 annual report by the Auditor-General of the Federation, were reportedly unaccounted for, raising concerns about transparency and possible corruption. SERAP, in a letter dated January 4, 2025, and signed by its Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, urged the NNPCL to recover the funds and hand over suspects to the Economic and…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering more infrastructural development while urging members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifelodun Local Government to prioritise unity and peace. The fovernor made this call over the weekend during a meeting with the Ifelodun APC Elders’ Council, led by Makanjuola Ajadi, at the Government House in Ilorin. AbdulRazaq praised the elders for their steadfast support, acknowledging their contributions to the party’s successes at both local and state levels. He emphasised the importance of teamwork in sustaining the party’s winning streak. “I want us to strengthen and deepen…

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has urged the federal government (FG) to privatize state-owned refineries. PETROAN further requested a N100 billion grant from President Bola Tinubu to sustain oil marketers amid economic challenges. In a statement titled “PETROAN’s Retrospect of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Downstream Sector 2024”, the association highlighted significant developments in the sector over the past year while recommending key reforms. It called for the privatization of refineries like those in Warri and Kaduna, proposing their transfer to reputable private companies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce government expenditure. Signed by PETROAN President…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing the $3 billion Eastern Rail Line, connecting Port Harcourt in the Niger Delta to Maiduguri in Northeast Nigeria. Speaking during an interactive session with South-East leaders in Enugu on Saturday, the President assured the audience of his determination to address the delays plaguing the project. The rail line, initiated by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2021, spans 1,443 kilometers and is being reconstructed and expanded to 2,044 kilometers with additional branches to Owerri and Damaturu. Tinubu acknowledged its potential to boost transportation infrastructure and stimulate economic activities along the corridor. …