Author: Friday Omosola

President Bola Tinubu departed Lagos on Sunday for Europe. The trip serves as a continuation of his end-of-year break and a transition point before his upcoming official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Tinubu is travelling to Abu Dhabi in early January at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. READ ALSO: Abure urges Tinubu to use APC broom to sweep corruption out of Nigeria The primary purpose of the visit is to participate in the prestigious Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026 Summit. Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is an annual high-level…

President Bola Tinubu yesterday made a historic appearance at the grand finale of the 2025 Eyo Festival, marking the return of the iconic “Adamu Orisha Play” after an eight-year hiatus. Dressed in traditional Eyo regalia—a flowing white robe, a damask sash, and a star-emblazoned hat—the President carried the ceremonial opambata (staff) as he joined thousands of revelers at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS). The week-long celebration began on December 21, when families of the honorees paid homage to the President at his Lagos residence. READ ALSO: Abure urges Tinubu to use APC broom to sweep corruption out of Nigeria In a…

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has declared that there is no longer a safe haven for terrorists, kidnappers, or illegal miners in Kwara State following the official passing-out parade of approximately 1,000 newly trained forest guards Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Ilorin yesterday, the governor described the initiative as a “game changer” for the state’s security architecture. He issued a stern warning to criminal elements, stating they now have only two options: immediately vacate the state or face a “heavy price” for their actions. READ ALSO: AbdulRazaq presents ₦644bn 2026 budget, channels 66% to infrastructure, growth The new forest guards, all recruited…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intensify their grassroots mobilisation for the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, warning against complacency despite the “weak opposition” in the state. He spoke at an annual end-of-year get-together for APC leaders at his Isan-Ekiti country home. Fayemi emphasised that the governor’s “superlative performance” over the last three years must be matched by a powerful political campaign to ensure a resounding victory on June 20, 2026. READ ALSO: “Ekiti people aren’t ingrates” – Oyebanji responds to Fayemi While acknowledging that the Oyebanji administration has…

In a significant boost to Nigeria’s internal security, the Federal Government (FG) has announced the graduation and immediate deployment of over 7,000 Forest Guards across seven frontline states. The move is part of the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative, launched by President Bola Tinubu in May 2025, to deny terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers the use of forests as operational sanctuaries. The graduation ceremonies took place on Saturday, December 27, 2025, across Borno, Sokoto, Yobe, Adamawa, Niger, Kwara, and Kebbi States. READ ALSO: Osun labour party chieftain urges FG to show transparency before implementing new tax laws The initiative represents a strategic collaboration…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced the direct distribution of relief materials to residents and communities impacted by the 2025 flood disaster in the Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency of Anambra State. The distribution exercise, which was flagged off on Friday, was conducted by the NEMA Enugu Operations Office in collaboration with the Nigeria Red Cross Society (NRCS). The joint NEMA and Red Cross team was received by the member representing the constituency, Gwacham Chinwe, alongside community leaders. READ ALSO: Fire razes parts of Gombe timber market, NEMA confirms response Following their arrival, the lawmaker joined the team in a formal…

The Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre, Rowe Park, recently transformed into a hub of athletic excellence and strategic brilliance as the 2025 Sports Fiesta concluded, highlighting the Lagos State Government’s commitment to grassroots sports and gender inclusion. The initiative, a joint venture between the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the governor on Sports and the Office of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), was designed to bridge inequality gaps and provide a competitive stage for emerging local talents. In a high-energy basketball final that kept spectators on the edge of their seats, Ravens Academy emerged as the 2025 champions. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu receives ceremonial…

The Oyo State Police Command has announced the arrest of a robbery suspect and the recovery of a stolen motorcycle in the Olorunda Aba area of Ibadan. The operational success, which occurred on Christmas night, is part of the Command’s intensified efforts to combat violent crimes across the state. On December 25, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., operatives from the Olorunda Aba Division responded to a distress call regarding an ongoing robbery at the Adanla Area, Eniosa. READ ALSO: Kano police arrest five suspected kidnappers, cattle rustlers Two armed suspects, wielding machetes and riding an unregistered motorcycle, had reportedly intercepted and…

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has lauded the closure of a $1.26 billion financing deal for Phase 1, Section 2 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, describing it as a landmark moment for Nigeria’s infrastructure development. In a statement issued on Friday, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Works, and the Debt Management Office (DMO) for their collaborative effort in securing the funding. The financing ensures that construction on the ambitious 700-kilometre project will continue “unimpeded,” reinforcing the administration’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda. READ ALSO: Presidency…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday commissioned the Eyo Monument at the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Onikan, Lagos Island. The monument, standing nearly 40 feet high on a six-foot base, is the tallest of its kind in the state. Designed as an immersive storytelling structure, it allows visitors to explore its interior where exhibitions and visual narratives interpret the historical journey of Lagos and its communities. READ ALSO: Christmas: Sanwo-Olu urges residents to be their brother’s keepers Sanwo-Olu described the Eyo—the iconic white-clad masquerade—as a powerful symbol of Lagosian identity. He noted that placing the…