Author: Friday Omosola

The Lagos State Government has launched an advanced e-call-up system designed to efficiently manage and regulate the movement of trucks within the Lekki Free Trade Zone. Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), made this announcement in a statement on Sunday. The statement highlighted that Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, disclosed that the Ministry of Transportation engaged in extensive consultations with key stakeholders, including Primacle, Dangote, Lagos Free Trade Zone, Lekki Ports, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), and the Ibeju-Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA), before…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has approved a new minimum wage of N80,000 for workers in the state.  The governor made this announcement via his X account, emphasising that the decision reflects the pressing economic realities facing the nation. Governor Diri’s approved wage surpasses the amount previously agreed upon by the federal government and labour unions, marking a significant step toward improving workers’ welfare in the state. The new minimum wage will come into effect starting in November. The statement read: “I have just announced the sum of N80,000.00 as the new minimum wage for Bayelsa State workers. It’s deserving…

In response to a viral video capturing a public altercation between police officers and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osogbo, Osun State, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has launched an investigation into the incident’s underlying cause. This was revealed in a statement issued by the police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Egbetokun, who expressed deep dissatisfaction over the unprofessional conduct and the public display of division between the two agencies, directed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, Osogbo, to thoroughly investigate the matter and report back. “It is pertinent to recall that…

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing agricultural development and promoting food security within the state. Speaking at the palace of the Yangede of Epe in the Ondo East Local Government Area, the governor, who is also the gubernatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), outlined his administration’s priorities. Governor Aiyedatiwa pledged to prioritize community development, assuring residents that his government will not interfere with local government funds. He expressed his determination to continue delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Ondo State, particularly in light of the upcoming elections on November…

Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the former Minister of Women Affairs, has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s ability to transform Nigeria, stating that he is destined to lead the country towards a better future. Kennedy-Ohanenye was one of five ministers dismissed by President Tinubu on Wednesday. The other relieved ministers include Lola Ade-John, former Minister of Tourism; Jamila Bio Ibrahim, former Minister of Youth Development; Tahir Mamman, former Minister of Education; and Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. In her response to the development, Kennedy-Ohanenye released a statement on Saturday, describing the situation as a test…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has scheduled a State Security Council meeting for next week to address recent security concerns, including a clash between police officers and civil defence personnel. Olawale Rasheed, the governor’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement on Saturday. The Council will receive updates from various security agencies, alongside key state officials led by Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, who had intervened before the situation escalated. Governor Adeleke expressed shock at the public altercation between the two security agencies, calling for strict adherence to operational codes within the law enforcement community. He also noted an increase in…

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, on her recent election as the incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu noted that leaders from the 56 Commonwealth nations, during their meeting in Apia, Samoa, elected Botchwey, a 61-year-old seasoned diplomat and former lawmaker, as the 7th Secretary-General. Botchwey, who has served as Ghana’s foreign minister for the past seven years, is set to assume her new role on April 1, 2025. The statement further highlighted…

Ondo State Governor and gubernatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged to build upon his administration’s achievements over the next four years if re-elected in the upcoming governorship election.  During a campaign tour at the Irele Multipurpose Hall and Civic Centre on Friday, the governor addressed community leaders, emphasising that his administration has made the security of lives and property a top priority. He stated that ensuring safety is vital for effective governance and the overall development of the state. In his commitment to inclusivity, Governor Aiyedatiwa reassured the people of Irele that he would…

The Kwara State Government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, is set to launch a free screening exercise for hypertension and diabetes across all 16 Local Government Areas of the state. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Health’s Press Secretary, Falade Gbenga, the week-long exercise will run from October 28 to November 3. The state Commissioner for Health, Amina Ahmed El-Imam, made this announcement during a press briefing at her office on Thursday. She emphasised that the initiative aligns with Governor AbdulRazaq’s directive to provide free medical services, particularly targeting grassroots communities across Kwara. El-Imam noted…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted rumours that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes will no longer be legal tender after December 31.  In a statement, Sidi Hakama, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, clarified that these claims are untrue and are aimed at disrupting’s payment system. She said: “For the avoidance of doubt, the order of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, granting the prayer of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to extend the use of old Naira banknotes ad infinitum, subsists.” Mrs Hakama stated that the Central…