Author: Friday Omosola

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, has urged the people of Ekiti State to re-elect Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in office to guarantee the continuation of development programmes that have positively changed the state over the last three years. Aiyedatiwa made the plea yesterday in Ikole Ekiti at St. Paul’s Anglican Church during the funeral ceremony for High Chief Mathew Okunola, the late father of Court of Appeal Justice Oyebisi Omoleye. Describing Oyebanji as a trustworthy leader who has brought stability, unity, and development to the state, Aiyedatiwa stated that granting him another term would allow him…

Garba Shehu, the former Senior Special Assistant on Media to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has issued a rebuttal to a statement made by former President Goodluck Jonathan regarding Boko Haram’s alleged choice of Buhari as a mediator. Shehu denied Jonathan’s assertion that the terrorist group nominated Buhari to represent them in peace talks with the government. The New Daily Prime reported that Jonathan made the disclosure while speaking at the public presentation of Scars, a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd.), in Abuja. READ ALSO: Jonathan: Boko Haram once sought Buhari as negotiator, yet…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), in collaboration with the Repatriation and Departure Service (DT&V) of the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security, Netherlands, has concluded a five-day Hostmanship training and certification exercise for over 176 of its officers. The initiative, which involved selected personnel from Batches 6 and 7 cohorts drawn from various State Commands and Special Formations across the country, was specifically designed to enhance “hospitality, respect, and human dignity” in the Service’s delivery to the public. A key element of the partnership saw ten outstanding officers chosen by the Dutch team to undergo further rigorous training and evaluation…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed deep shock over recent killings in Akinlalu involving the Amotekun security outfit and has ordered a full-scale government investigation into the tragic event. The governor, through his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, confirmed that he has dispatched a high-level government delegation to the town and has also scheduled a State Security Council meeting for Monday to address the matter. READ ALSO: Independence Day: Adeleke calls for rule of law to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy Adeleke received a preliminary report from his Special Adviser on Security Matters, followed by further briefings presented to the deputy governor by…

Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (rtd) on Friday unveiled his new book, “Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum”. He declared that the work is not meant to be an accusation but rather a powerful call for the nation to look inward and address its challenges. Speaking at the public presentation in Abuja, Irabor described the book as an “awakening reality” that must spur a national dialogue on genuine solutions to Nigeria’s ongoing security problems. READ ALSO: Chibok girls’ abduction will haunt me forever – Jonathan “Scars, the Journey, and Boko Haram Conundrum is not an indictment;…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has urged all Nigerians to unify their efforts to overcome the challenges posed by insurgency and insecurity, stating that military solutions alone are insufficient. Musa made the appeal on Friday in Abuja at the public launch of the book, SCARS: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, authored by his predecessor, General Lucky Irabor. The CDS emphasised that for the nation to progress, it must engage in a “faithful, truthful, and clear” assessment to find lasting solutions. READ ALSO: Benue: ‘No farmer-herder clash, it’s animals invading farms’ -CDS Musa He estimated that…

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan stated on Friday that the 2014 abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State, remains an indelible scar on his presidential tenure. Jonathan made the emotional admission during the public presentation of ‘SCARS: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,’ a memoir authored by former Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor. Reflecting on the title of the book, Jonathan described the Chibok tragedy as one of the defining marks of his administration. READ ALSO: Zamfara PDP: Presidency’s attack on Jonathan shows APC’s panic “As Bishop Kukah said, no plastic or cosmetic surgeon can remove it.…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that it dissolved its executive structure in Akwa Ibom State to safeguard the party’s interests and enforce adherence to national guidelines. Debo Ologunagba, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, revealed the rationale during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. He alleged that the dissolved state executives were no longer operating impartially, having fallen under the undue influence of Governor Umo Eno, who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). READ ALSO: PDP convention must uphold fairness, inclusivity ahead of 2027 – Makinde “In Akwa Ibom State, the governor has left. At both the…

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has revealed that the scheme provides services worth more than N14 billion to the Lagos State Government and its populace each year. Nafiu made this disclosure during a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Government House in Marina, Lagos. READ ALSO: NYSC announces 2025 Batch B Stream II registration to begin Monday The DG quantified this minimum monetary value by highlighting the contributions of the over 44,000 Corps Members deployed across the state in various sectors. This deployment includes 333 medical doctors, 306…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have committed to strengthening their collaboration to better monitor imported communication devices. The commissions said the move is aimed at enhancing national security, boosting revenue, and safeguarding public welfare. NCS in a statement posted on its X page on Friday said the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made the commitment while hosting the Vice Chairman and CEO of the NCC, Aminu Maida, at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja. READ ALSO: Customs intercepts firearms, drones valued at N377m in Southwest operations Adeniyi stated that the Customs Service is now focusing…