Author: Friday Omosola

Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the deportation of four Filipino nationals convicted of cyber-related crimes. The judge also sentenced seven Nigerians for their involvement in internet fraud and cyberterrorism. According to a statement released yesterday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the four foreign nationals—Reyna Mae Eriba, Chynna Samonte, Zara Fabian, and Dominique Medina —were found guilty of engaging in activities intended to destabilise Nigeria’s digital and socio-economic systems. READ ALSO: Judicial activities halted in Ondo as court workers begin indefinite strike The court further directed the Comptroller General of the…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has suggested that Nigeria’s opposition parties are unlikely to unite ahead of future elections due to their consistent antagonism towards President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He spoke in Abuja yesterday at the inauguration of the newly built Left- Service Carriageway. Mr Akpabio said opposition leaders would struggle to build cohesion if their focus remains solely on criticising the government. READ ALSO: Akpabio: Senate passed tax reform bills for Nigeria’s progress Notably, the event was attended by top Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figures, including former governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Ayo Fayose. His…

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has praised President Bola Tinubu for pulling Nigeria’s economy back from the brink of collapse, describing his administration’s structural reforms as ‘audacious’ and necessary. Speaking at ‘The Platform Nigeria’— a national discourse hosted by Poju Oyemade and The Covenant Nation, Mr Soludo said Mr Tinubu’s economic policies returned the country’s public finances to solvency and a path of macroeconomic stability. “The audacious structural reforms embarked upon by the current administration of His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu have rescued the economy from the tipping point,” he stated. READ ALSO: Soludo commits to resolving 21-year power outage…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Friday launched the second phase of the Federal Government’s Conditional Cash Transfer scheme, disbursing ₦75,000 each to 16,255 vulnerable residents across the state’s eighteen local government areas. The official flag-off ceremony, held at the Akure South Local Government Secretariat, marked the distribution of Renewed Hope Debit Cards to thousands of beneficiaries under the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), implemented in partnership with the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) and the Ondo State Government. Mr Aiyedatiwa reiterated his administration’s commitment to social inclusion and economic empowerment, describing the initiative as a bold step…

Courtrooms across Ondo State were shut down on Friday as members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ondo chapter, embarked on an indefinite strike, crippling legal proceedings throughout the state. From early morning, court gates—including those of the State High Court and Magistrates’ Court in Akure, were securely locked, barring judges, lawyers, and litigants from entering and effectively halting all judicial operations. Confirming the industrial action, the state JUSUN chairman, Oluwafemi Afolabi, told journalists that the union had issued a seven-day warning to the state government, which expired without a resolution. READ ALSO: Ondo unveils upgraded medical warehouse to…

President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Sam Amuka-Pemu, known as Uncle Sam, on the occasion of his 90th birthday, describing him as an ‘eminent statesman and journalism icon.’ In a statement issued from the State House, Mr Tinubu hailed the Vanguard newspaper publisher for his unwavering dedication to journalism, resilience through decades of media challenges, and for shaping Nigeria’s media landscape with integrity and vision. “Today, I celebrate Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu, iconic journalist and publisher of Vanguard newspaper, on his 90th birthday”, he said. READ ALSO: My administration is committed to boosting economy’s productive base – Tinubu Mr Amuka-Pemu…

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on Friday criticised the behaviour of Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State, during an incident at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed Airport. AON described it as inappropriate and reflective of a broader pattern of rising passenger misconduct on local flights. On Wednesday, Air Peace and Oshiomhole engaged in a war of words following an incident at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1, Zulu Hall. Air Peace accused Mr Oshiomhole, of instigating violence and causing disruption to one of its flights. In response, Mr Oshiomhole rejected the allegation, claiming the airline barred him and several…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has nominated twelve individuals for appointment as commissioners in the Ondo State Executive Council. This was disclosed in a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Friday. Mr Aiyedatiwa has forwarded their names to the state House of Assembly for confirmation. The governor made this request in an official letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji. READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa pledges implementation of key reforms in UNIMED In the letter, Mr Aiyedatiwa stated that the nominations were made in accordance with the powers conferred on him by Section…

Former Ekiti State Governor and ex-minister, Kayode Fayemi, has said that although Nigeria transitioned to civilian rule in 1999, the country has yet to fully attain genuine democracy. He spoke during a special Channels Television programme titled ‘Nigeria’s Democratic Journey: An Inter-Generational Conversation on Building a Better Nation’ in commemoration of Democracy Day. Mr Fayemi stressed that electoral participation alone does not equate to democratic maturity. He noted, “What we achieved in 1999 was restoration of our right to vote for leaders, but that’s not the same as real democracy. We have civilian governance—a form of semi-democracy—but we’re still working…

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and founder of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, has announced his retirement as Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. The retirement will take effect on 16 June 2025, according to a statement issued by the Company Secretary, Temitope Hassan. His departure brings to a close two decades of leadership that significantly influenced the company’s trajectory, market dominance, and governance structure. READ ALSO: Dangote urges govt to prioritise local investment for economic growth As one of the company’s founding directors, Dangote was instrumental in driving its strategic expansion, enhancing shareholder returns, and guiding it through key phases…