Author: Friday Omosola

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for an urgent and thorough investigation into the alleged ₦15 million bribe Bobrisky allegedly paid to some officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop money laundering charges against him. Social media influencer Martin ‘VeryDarkMan’ Otse recently posted a leaked audio on his Instagram page, in which Bobrisky, whose real name is Idris Okuneye, allegedly claimed that EFCC officials accepted ₦15 million in exchange for dismissing his charges. Bobrisky, also allegedly stated in the recording that, despite being sentenced to six months in prison by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered a thorough and unconditional investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). In a statement signed by his Senior Adviser on Media and Publicity, Babatunde Alao, the Minister strongly condemned the reported misconduct. He emphasized that any form of indiscipline, unprofessionalism, or corruption within the paramilitary services under the Ministry’s jurisdiction will be met with zero tolerance and stringent punitive measures. “The Ministry will not tolerate any compromise on its core values of integrity, transparency, and accountability. We will leave no stone unturned in rooting out corruption…

The Federal Government (FG) has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for corps members to seventy-seven thousand Naira (N77,000), effective from July 2024.  This decision aligns with the provisions of the newly enacted National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. The approval was communicated through a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024, and signed by its Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta. Earlier, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, had met with the Commission’s Chairman during an advocacy visit where he called for an enhanced welfare package…

President Bola Tinubu has called for comprehensive reforms in the global financial system and a more transparent multilateral trading framework at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Speaking on behalf of the president, Vice President Kashim Shettima said the need for a fairer economic order, expressing optimism that the adoption of the ‘Pact for the Future’ would reshape global narratives, strengthen economies, and lead to tangible solutions for the challenges faced by developing and least-developed countries. “It is for this and other reasons that we reiterate the call by countries, especially of the global South, for…

President Bola Tinubu at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, called on world leaders to reaffirm their commitment to multilateralism by strengthening relations among United Nations (UN) member states per the principles of inclusivity, equality, and cooperation. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu emphasised that recommitting to multilateralism is the most effective path to addressing the existential challenges facing the global community. Mr Shettima delivered this message during the General Debate of the 79th UNGA at the UN headquarters in New York, USA. In his address, Mr Shettima expressed concern over the rising trend…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged development partners to support the country’s initiative to implement climate-friendly school meal programs. In a statement from Mrs Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady made this call during a roundtable luncheon organized by the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation, held alongside the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Mrs Tinubu noted the potential of the school feeding program to increase school enrollment and enhance nutrition among students, noting that the program is currently undergoing a review in…

Ondo State Government has initiated the disbursement of two hundred and twenty million Naira (N220 million) to artisans and small business owners across the state. In a statement shared on his X page on Wednesday, State Deputy Governor Olayide Adelami said this initiative aims to bolster small-scale businesses and enhance the state’s economy. During a symbolic cheque presentation ceremony held in Akure on Tuesday, Mr Adelami, who represented Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, acknowledged the significant role that artisans and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play in the overall economic growth of the region. He noted that this soft loan is part of…

Vice President Kashim Shettima announced that the United States Chamber of Commerce has committed $320 million in investments to support mortgage refinancing and the funding of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. Mr Shettima shared the news on his X page Tuesday, reaffirming President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to fostering an investor-friendly environment in the country. Representing President Tinubu at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in the United States, the vice president disclosed that these investment commitments were made during a US-Nigeria executive business roundtable hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce. He said Nisha…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rebuked civil society organisation Yiaga Africa for questioning the results of the recently concluded Edo State Governorship election. Yiaga Africa, one of the accredited observers for the election, claimed that the poll failed to meet integrity standards due to widespread manipulation. In a post-election statement co-signed by Dr Aisha Abdullahi, Chair of the 2024 Edo Election Mission, and Samson Itodo, Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, the organisation expressed concerns about the transparency of the electoral process. This statement came after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared APC candidate Monday Okpebholo the winner of…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved a new working schedule for different categories of civil servants, alongside a two-month extension for the distribution of palliatives to public servants. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Mallam Rasheed, explained that the adjustments were made in response to the rising cost of transportation. According to the statement, the decision was outlined in a circular from the Office of the Head of Service, underscoring the governor’s commitment to the welfare of workers in light of the current economic challenges facing the country. The new schedule sets working days for public…