Author: Friday Omosola

Lagos State First Lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, led a high-profile campaign against drug abuse and illicit substance use at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, in commemoration of the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The sensitisation event, organised by the Office of the First Lady, brought together key stakeholders including the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), LASU’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) team, Lagos State Ministries of Health and Youth and Social Development, and other advocacy groups. Mrs Sanwo-Olu was joined by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Oluremi Hamzat; the Vice Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi…

Political drama has deepened in Rivers State following the sudden resignation of Goodluck Ihemnacho, the recently appointed head of Ahoada East Local Government Area. Mr Ihemnacho, among the 23 council heads appointed by the state’s Interim Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, tendered his resignation via a letter dated 20 June 2025. The letter, now circulating widely online, cited a desire to return to private life as the reason for his decision to quit. READ ALSO: Fubara meets Wike again amid Rivers crisis In his resignation letter, Mr Ihemnacho expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve the people of Ahoada…

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has commended Nigeria’s progress in migration governance and disaster preparedness, as Vice President Kashim Shettima called for deeper partnerships to address humanitarian and ecological challenges across the country. During a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa on Friday, IOM’s Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Sharon Dimanche, praised the government’s efforts, particularly the launch of the State Action Plan on Floods and the Framework for Anticipatory Action for Nigeria. She described Nigeria as ‘one Africa wrapped into one country’, noting that its diversity presents both challenges and opportunities for tailored interventions. READ ALSO: APC North-East stakeholders…

Delegates from over 50 African countries are expected to gather in Abuja from June 23 to Friday, June 27, 2025, for the 4th African Union (AU) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Forum. The forum focus on improving access to affordable financing, promoting digital transformation, and enhancing market access for small businesses. The forum, hosted by the African Union Commission in partnership with the Nigerian government, aims to foster strategic partnerships and exchange ideas on intra-African trade and the development of small businesses across the continent. READ ALSO: Tinubu orders fast-track of infrastructure projects across Nigeria At a press conference held…

Peter Obi, former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for failing to visit Yelwata in Benue State because of poor road conditions. Mr Obi who described this as an unacceptable excuse in a statement posted on his X page on Friday stressed that true leadership demands sacrifice, presence, and the willingness to offer solutions during difficult times—not excuses. “One of the consistent principles of leadership is the willingness to make ultimate sacrifices and take risks. A true leader does not make excuses or complain; he shows up, sacrifices, and provides solutions, especially…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that while President Bola Tinubu enjoys strong backing from party leaders to contest the 2027 presidential election, the matter of selecting his running mate remains undecided. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, the APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, clarified that the choice of vice-presidential candidate will not be addressed until the party holds its national convention— typically scheduled around a year before the general elections. Mr Basiru, a former Senate spokesperson, stated that Mr Tinubu received broad support from APC stakeholders during a recent national summit at the Presidential Villa,…

President Bola Tinubu has commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for his efforts in restoring peace and driving infrastructure development across the state. Mr Tinubu, during an official visit, pledged continued federal support and announced plans for a light rail project in the state. The President inaugurated several key projects, including the Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development in Rigachikun (Igabi Local Government Area), the 300-bed Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital in Millennium City, and a fleet of 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses. READ ALSO: Tinubu’s 17 nominees for Rivers commissions declare assets before CCB Praising the governor’s…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has said his administration’s agricultural initiatives are playing a key role in reducing crime and driving socio-economic development in rural communities. Mr Oyebanji who spoke at the official launch of the Odu’a Agro-Industrial Hub and the flag-off of the SWAgCo-BATNF Sustainable Development of Maize Micro-Enterprise Farmers Project in Oke-Ako reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strategic agricultural interventions as a means of economic transformation and social stability. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Niyi Adebayo, the governor noted that the state’s efforts in the agricultural sector over the past two and a half years had…

The Federal Government (FG) is poised to sign more than 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) as the second Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM) kicks off in Abuja on Monday, 23 June 2025. The high-level engagement, centred on agriculture, energy, defence, innovation, the creative economy, and other strategic sectors, aims to drive investment, deepen bilateral cooperation, and expand Nigeria’s global partnerships under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Ibrahim Hadejia, described the visit of Brazilian Vice President Geraldo…

President Bola Tinubu has instructed that all sanctioned infrastructure projects across the country be executed without delay. The directive was conveyed by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit, held in Abuja. Themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the event was organised by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). READ ALSO: Tinubu: Nigerians want infrastructure, not promises Delivering the President’s remarks, Mr Shettima stated that the Mr Tinubu-led administration was committed to ensuring the delivery of inclusive and long-lasting infrastructure. He also urged government agencies to eliminate…