Author: Friday Omosola

NNPC Retail Limited has announced a series of sanctions against staff at one of its filling stations in Ikorodu, Lagos, following a viral video showing a pump attendant attempting to defraud a customer. The company, in a press release issued on Friday, described the behaviour as unacceptable and a violation of its core values of integrity and customer service. Following a prompt investigation, the company confirmed the incident occurred at its Ikorodu station. In response, NNPC Retail has taken decisive disciplinary measures: the pump attendant involved has been dismissed, the station manager has been suspended, and a formal warning has…

The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed that a technical glitch which affected some 2025 WASSCE results has been resolved, assuring Nigerians of its commitment to safeguarding the credibility of national examinations. Boriowo Folasade, the Director, Press and Public Relations, in a statement, said the issue, which occurred during post-release processing, was linked to subjects that had paper serialisation introduced as part of new security measures by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Folasade added that officials said it was addressed swiftly after the Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, received a full briefing on the matter. READ ALSO: WAEC apologises for…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Friday appointed a new management committee for the Ondo State Football Agency (OSFA) as part of efforts to revitalise the state’s football clubs. Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan disclosed this in a statement. The five-member team, drawn from various fields in sports administration and marketing, will report directly to the governor’s office. Members include Divine Ogbonnaya, who will serve as General Manager; Segun Joseph; Awosakin Iluyomade, representing the Football Association; Iyabo Ajanaku; and marketing consultant Dapo Ajibade. READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa reaffirms support for small businesses as Ondo sets to host national MSME Summit The committee will…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans to sanction members who endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027. In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the NWC reviewed the anti-party activities of certain members. Ologunagba expressed deep concern over the persistent public statements by some prominent members, whose actions and utterances, including open declarations of support and willingness to work for the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election undermine the party. READ ALSO: Wike sets conditions for peace as PDP…

The Lagos State Government officials visited several Ikorodu communities yesterday to sympathise with residents impacted by recent flash flooding. The flooding was caused by over 13 hours of torrential rainfall that hit the state earlier this week. The government team assured residents that measures are being taken to manage the situation and address the ongoing challenges. READ ALSO: Lagos govt assures residents of flood preparedness amid heavy rains Engr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, the Special Adviser on Environment led the extensive assessment tour of the Ikorodu drainage infrastructure project. Rotimi-Akodu explained that the intensity of the recent rainfall was a rare event, likely…

Over 5,300 residents of Lagos State have completed the state’s skill acquisition programme, marking a significant step toward economic empowerment and self-reliance. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a statement on his X page on Thursday congratulated the graduates and emphasised the importance of their newly acquired skills as a foundation for their future. The graduates received training in a variety of vocations, including fashion design, welding, carpentry, and cosmetology. According to the governor, these skills are “lifelines” that will enable the graduates to “take the next step toward independence.” READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu commissions road projects to boost Badagry’s economic, cultural hub While…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Engr. Abdullahi Ramat as the Acting Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), pending Senate confirmation. Ramat, 39, is an electrical engineer and administrator with a doctorate in Strategic Management. His appointment is part of a broader effort by the Tinubu administration to strengthen the regulatory oversight of Nigeria’s electricity sector. READ ALSO: Tinubu orders swift implementation of free healthcare, pension increases for retirees Tinubu also nominated Abubakar Yusuf as Commissioner for Consumer Affairs and Fouad Olayinka Animashun as Commissioner for Finance and Management Services at NERC. Both nominations, along with…

The former National Treasurer of the Labour Party (LP), Oluchi Oparah, has dismissed allegations that Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, used party funds for his campaign. In an interview on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief” on Thursday, Oparah insisted that Obi not only financed his own campaign but also provided significant financial support to the party. Oparah’s comments were a direct response to a claim by a different LP chieftain, Abayomi Arabambi, who alleged that Obi spent party funds on his presidential run. READ ALSO: Four years enough to transform Nigeria, says Peter Obi Oparah stated, “There was nothing…

The Lagos State Government has urged residents not to panic over recent flash floods, reassuring them that resilient infrastructure is in place to manage the situation. The reassurance came from Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, during an “Ask Lagos” session on the social media platform X-Space. Wahab attributed the flash floods to the intensity of the rainfall, which lasted more than 15 hours in some areas, and the broader effects of climate change. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu demands special economic status for Lagos He acknowledged the challenges in specific areas like the Agungi corridor in Lekki and…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commissioned seven road projects spanning over 16 kilometers in Badagry Local Government and Olorunda LCDA. The new infrastructure is designed to serve as “lifelines” connecting more than eight communities to key amenities and cultural sites. A highlight of the new projects is the expansion of the Samuel Ekundayo-Toga Road into a dual carriageway. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu mourns Doyin Abiola This upgrade is expected to ease traffic congestion and improve access to the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, particularly around areas like Limca, Ibereko, and the Badagry Roundabout. The Hospital Road was also upgraded, improving connectivity to significant landmarks…