Author: Friday Omosola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to embrace literacy as a crucial tool for promoting national identity and fostering social cohesion. In a statement posted on Facebook on Monday, the Director General of the Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, made the call in commemoration of the 2025 World Literacy Day. The statement was signed by the Deputy Director of Communication and Media, Paul Odenyi. READ ALSO: NOA praises EFCC for major cybercrime bust Issa-Onilu highlighted the transformative power of literacy in reducing poverty and advancing a more inclusive and equitable society. He stated that literacy extends beyond the basic ability to…

By Ismaeel Aleem Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has made a strong statement in Nasarawa State on Monday as he inaugurated the African Democratic Congress (ADC) office in Keana Local Government Area. Welcomed with regal fanfare by the Sarkin Keana, the ribbon-cutting ceremony signalled a major step in the ADC’s rising influence ahead of the 2027 general elections. The event, attended by traditional rulers, party supporters, and community members, highlighted the ADC’s strategic drive to strengthen its grassroots base in Nasarawa. READ ALSO: Datti Baba-Ahmed demands investigation of El-Rufai’s allegations El-Rufai, who recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC)…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has affirmed that teachers are crucial to the success of his administration’s shared prosperity agenda. The governor made this declaration during a meeting with the new leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), led by its Chairman, Comrade Lawrence Egbeyemi, and the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Kolapo Olusola. According to a statement from the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, Oyebanji praised the teachers for their significant role in the state’s human capital development. READ ALSO: Ekiti 2026: Senator Ola urges APC aspirant Ojo to back Oyebanji ’s re-election He…

Lagos State has been chosen to host the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), following an announcement by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the African Union, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat. The decision is widely regarded as a landmark achievement for Nigeria and the West African sub-region, reaffirming Lagos’ status as one of Africa’s leading economic hubs. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the nomination as “a reflection of our resilience, our strength and our commitment to the #GreaterLagos journey.” READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu backs tech growth to drive Nigeria’s $1trn economy goal He linked the recognition to the state’s ambition…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has emphasised the urgent need for a regulatory framework to govern Nigeria’s cryptocurrency ecosystem, citing its potential for fraudulent abuse and money laundering. He spoke during a courtesy visit by the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SIBAN) at the EFCC’s corporate headquarters, Olukoyede, through his Chief of Staff, Commander of the EFCC, Michael Nzekwe. He described crypto as the “new oil” but warned that without proper oversight, even legitimate operators could face significant challenges. READ ALSO: Understanding EFCC wanted declarations: Legal processes, implications “There’s so much money…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued warned President Bola Tinubu, urging him to instruct the State Security Service (SSS), also known as DSS, to immediately withdraw its implied threat to ban social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in Nigeria. The threat is linked to a tweet by journalist Omoyele Sowore. In a statement, SERAP said that any action to ban X would be a “collective punishment and crackdown on access to social media” and would create a chilling effect on Nigerians’ rights to freedom of expression, media freedom, and access to information online. READ ALSO: SERAP drags RMAFC…

The Lagos State Government has announced a series of public forums to gather input for the preparation of its 2026 budget. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, aims to incorporate the perspectives of a wide range of residents and stakeholders into the state’s development plans. READ ALSO: INEC denies manipulating Lagos CVR figures, replies ADC allegation The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, in a statement signed by Olayinka Ojo, said the consultative sessions will bring together groups such as community development associations, traditional rulers, professional bodies, civil society organisations, youth groups, and people living with disabilities.…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja to stop the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) from increasing the salaries of the president, vice-president, governors, their deputies, and lawmakers. The legal action followed RMAFC’s recent proposal to raise the remuneration of these public officials, with the commission describing their current pay as “paltry.” READ ALSO: “It’s unlawful” – SERAP calls on Tinubu to reverse passport fee hike In the suit, numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/1834/2025, SERAP challenged the proposed salary hike as “unlawful, unconstitutional, and inconsistent with the rule of law.” The…

Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged to continue the fight for justice for the victims of the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 35th priestly and 15th episcopal anniversaries of the Bishop of Ondo Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Jude Ayodeji Arogundade, the governor emphasised that security remains a top priority for his administration. READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa ends decades-long royal dispute, installs new monarch in Akungba The attack, which claimed the lives of approximately 40 worshippers and left dozens injured, remains a painful memory. Aiyedatiwa commended the Federal…

The Ebonyi State government has taken a significant step toward improving basic education by approving an executive bill to establish an Education Development Trust Fund. This action is a direct response to a directive from the Federal Ministry of Education and is intended to create a more stable and lasting source of funding for the state’s educational needs. READ ALSO: Ebonyi gov announces N150,000 Christmas bonus for civil servants State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Ikeuwa Omebeh, made the announcement in Abakaliki, following a State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Francis Nwifuru. The bill has now been forwarded to the…