Author: Friday Omosola

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, is set to unveil the winner of the “Every Home A Garden” competition on December 5.  This initiative launched nearly a year ago, was designed to promote home gardening as a means of achieving food sufficiency and self-reliance in Nigerian households. During a final selection review held in her office, Mrs Tinubu expressed her satisfaction with the success of the initiative. “The objective of this competition has been achieved because people can now feed themselves and their neighbours,” she said. “When we started this journey almost a year ago, nobody would have believed us that it…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has hailed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for fulfilling its long-standing promise of revamping the Port Harcourt refinery.  In a statement on his X on Wednesday, the former Anambra State Governor congratulated the corporation on this milestone, emphasising the potential positive impact on Nigeria’s economy.   The Port Harcourt refinery, which resumed operations on Tuesday, boasts an installed production capacity of 60,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The facility is expected to dispatch products via approximately 200 trucks daily, signalling a significant boost to local refining capacity and…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday marked his administration’s second anniversary, highlighting a series of accomplishments aimed at transforming the state’s infrastructure, economy, and social sectors.   In a broadcast to residents, Mr Adeleke expressed gratitude for the unwavering support and prayers from the people of Osun, acknowledging the challenges inherited by his administration. He outlined a five-point agenda that has guided his government’s efforts to address critical issues and deliver on good governance. Governor Adeleke revealed significant strides in healthcare, including the upgrade of 200 primary healthcare centres with modern facilities and renewable energy solutions. He said two major…

President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday depart Abuja for a three-day state visit to France at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron.  Bayo Onanuga, his spokesperson in a statement said the visit aims to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations while fostering partnerships in key areas such as agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement, employment, innovation, and energy transition. Onanuga said upon arrival on Thursday, the President and his wife, Oluremi will be received at Les Invalides, the historic French military museum, and the Palais de l’Élysée by President Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron.  He…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with the unveiling of a state-of-the-art therapy centre for children with disabilities. Built-in partnership with Premium Trust Bank, the centre aims to provide essential therapeutic support and promote social inclusion for children with disabilities. Governor Oyebanji emphasised his administration’s dedication to creating an enabling environment for PWDs to thrive. He described the centre as a significant milestone in his drive to ensure that all children, regardless of their abilities, have access to opportunities to achieve their potential. “This multi-sensory therapy centre is…

In a renewed effort to enhance student safety and promote responsible road use, the Lagos State Government has announced it will relaunch its school safety traffic advocacy programme. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Transportation, the initiative aims to instiltraffic safety awareness among students, teachers, and parents across the state.   The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, highlighted the programme’s focus on addressing poor road attitudes and the lack of traffic knowledge as key contributors to road safety challenges and traffic congestion in Lagos. He described the initiative as a comprehensive traffic safety education program targeted at students…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS) have commended Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his substantial investments in students’ welfare and the education sector.  In a statement, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, revealed that student leaders visited the Government House on Monday to express their gratitude to Governor AbdulRazaq. The students praised the administration for its significant contributions, including the prompt payment of bursaries and other vital support for students, both before and after the removal of fuel subsidies. NANS President, Comrade Issa Abdulgafar Arikewuyo, lauded Governor AbdulRazaq…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the adoption of technology-driven strategies to address the pressing security challenges facing Nigeria and the broader African continent.  Speaking on Monday during a courtesy visit by members of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 from the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Shettima emphasised that the current security and economic struggles demand innovative solutions, particularly through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). “Africa and Nigeria are currently navigating some of the most troubling times, especially in the areas of security and economy. “The challenges we face require innovative solutions, and AI presents a…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of senior citizens, as he addressed pensioners at a labour event held on Monday at the Local Government Service Commission. Governor Adeleke emphasised that his administration has consistently prioritized pension issues since assuming office in November 2022. “We have left no one in doubt about our passion to address the challenges facing pensioners. From day one, we declared that senior citizens deserve the attention of the state leadership as a matter of duty”, he said. He said the event marked the distribution of bond cheques to contributory…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to advancing gender equity in Nigeria through transformative policies.  Speaking on Monday during the H.I.D. Awolowo Foundation Webinar, held to commemorate the 109th posthumous birthday of Chief Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, Shettima emphasised the crucial role of women in building a balanced and equitable society. Shettima called for renewed national efforts to foster an inclusive society where women are empowered to lead and thrive. “Every nation’s treatment of women serves as the ultimate marker of its civilization,” he declared. We cannot claim to have evolved as a nation unless we…