Author: Friday Omosola

The Federal Government, FG, has announced significant gains in its health sector reforms, reporting a 17% reduction in maternal deaths and a 12% decline in newborn deaths across 172 high-burden local government areas. The progress was revealed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, at a Ministerial Press Briefing yesterday ahead of the 2025 Joint Annual Review (JAR). The upcoming review is set to assess national health performance and renew commitments under the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, launched by President Bola Tinubu in 2023. READ ALSO: FG in talks with UK to transfer Ike Ekweremadu to…

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has delivered a scathing assessment of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), noting that the main opposition group is now “comatose” and functionally “dead” due to overwhelming internal conflict. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Fayose attributed the party’s downfall to poor leadership, persistent disunity, and the significant loss of influential members. Fayose stated that the party’s current predicament is an escalation of a crisis he warned about a year ago, stressing that the party failed to address its foundational issues in time. READ ALSO: Fayose slams PDP protest at US embassy, calls it “shameful last…

Dr Bernard Doro has resumed office as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. Dr Doro resumed office on Tuesday at the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, located on the 5th Floor, Phase 1, Federal Secretariat Complex, Shehu Shagari Way, Central Area, Abuja. The UK-based pharmacist took over from Nentawe Yilwatda, the current National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). READ ALSO: Bernard Doro pledges support for talent development at 27th NUGA Games in Jos  The alumnus of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) expressed confidence, stating that the experience and technical skills of the ministry’s…

Kwara State First Lady and Chairperson of the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum, Olufolake Abdulrazaq, has appealed to citizens to embrace government health initiatives, emphasising that early detection of cancer saves lives. Mrs Abdulrazaq made the call while flagging off a free screening exercise organised to commemorate this year’s World Cancer Day. READ ALSO: Kwara APC yet to decide on zoning governorship ticket for 2027, says Chairman She also noted that the event was held in observance of the upcoming World Breast Cancer Awareness and World Liver Cancer Awareness months. Mrs Abdulrazaq commended the state government’s continuous commitment to protecting the health…

Bernard Doro, the newly inaugurated Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, has unveiled a clear and focused vision for the ministry. Speaking during a press conference with citizens of Plateau State on Monday, Dr Doro, an alumnus of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), vowed to make hope a tangible reality for the poor, displaced, vulnerable, and marginalised citizens. He stressed that the ministry’s humanitarian response would not be treated as an act of charity, but as both a right and a core responsibility of the government. READ ALSO: Bernard Doro pledges support for talent development at 27th NUGA Games in…

The Federal Government (FG) is currently negotiating with the United Kingdom to facilitate the transfer of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, allowing him to complete his prison sentence in a Nigerian correctional facility. The diplomatic push was initiated by President Bola Tinubu, who dispatched a high-level delegation to meet with officials from the UK Ministry of Justice to formally discuss the convicted senator’s case. The core of the discussion, confirmed by Alkasim AbdulKadir, the spokesman for the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, is an “appeal for Prisoner exchange” that would enable Ekweremadu to serve the balance of…

The newly inaugurated Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has pledged to support student talent development during a visit to his alma mater, the University of Jos (UNIJOS). His visit coincided with the ongoing 27th Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games hosted by the university. Doro, who paid a courtesy visit to the University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Tanko Ishaya, said his visit was a show of solidarity with the institution where his journey began. READ ALSO: “We’ll lift vulnerable people through fair, humane policies” – New Humanitarian Minister, Bernard Doro   He emphasised his commitment to promoting…

The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on charges of alleged diversion and misappropriation of state funds amounting to ₦80.2 billion, was adjourned on Monday. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, moved the continuation of the trial to November 11, following proceedings that saw the cross-examination of one key witness and the testimonies of three compliance and relationship officers from various commercial banks. The proceedings began with the continuation of the cross-examination of the fourth prosecution witness (PW4), Mashelia Arhyel, a compliance officer with Zenith Bank. READ ALSO: Tinubu is the ‘angel’ sent to…

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has commended Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for creating a secure and enabling environment that is successfully attracting significant industrial investment to the state. Ebenezer Adeniyan, Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, in a statement on Monday, said the minister made the commendation following an inspection tour of the Supertec Methanol and Harmonium Plant in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area. During a subsequent stopover at the Government House in Akure, Ekpo described the Ore project, which is set to produce methanol, fertiliser, and other essential products, as a massive industrial undertaking with…

The Federal Government, FG, through its Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme, has announced a milestone by serving as an anchor investor in the first close of a new venture fund, while also confirming plans to launch two additional investment funds in 2026. The announcement was made in a statement on Monday, detailing the formal kick-off of the iDICE programme’s investing phase. The iDICE initiative has provided an anchor investment in a new venture fund managed by Ventures Platform, a pan-African seed-stage fund appointed as the Fund Manager for the technology component in August 2025. READ ALSO: FG secures…