Author: Friday Omosola

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Olayide Adelami, have received their Certificates of Return following their victory in the recently concluded Ondo State governorship election. The certificates were presented by Kunle Ajayi, the Supervising National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for Ondo, Ogun, and Osun states. Ajayi made the presentation on behalf of INEC Chairman, Mahmud Yakubu, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Ajayi commended the people of Ondo State for their peaceful participation in the election and reaffirmed INEC’s dedication to delivering credible and transparent electoral processes. “This celebration marks the culmination of a democratic process…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has suspended all market unions and associations in the state, with immediate effect. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua suspended the unions over what he described as disturbing activities that have negatively impacted the local economy. The suspension followed reports of price manipulation and market disruption by union executives. According to the governor, the leadership of the unions has been obstructing farmers from selling directly to consumers, while also arbitrarily setting prices for staple foods, leading to unaffordable food prices for the average citizen. Governor Okpebholo condemned the actions,…

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has partned with Indian professionals and entrepreneurs to improve its operations and streamline company registration processes in Nigeria. This initiative was announced by the Registrar-General/CEO of the Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, during a meeting with the Indian delegation that accompanied Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his state visit to Nigeria earlier this week. Magaji, who hosted the delegation led by Rekha Sharma at the CAC office, expressed optimism that the collaboration would provide valuable insights and opportunities to enhance the Commission’s processes. He noted that the CAC currently oversees the registration of over seven million…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has hailed the impressive local content achievements of his administration, emphasising that the initiatives have played a crucial role in transforming the state’s economy and bolstering local businesses. Speaking through his Deputy, Kola Adewusi, at the 2024 Trade Fair of the Osun State Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke outlined the state’s significant strides in promoting local content. The event, themed “Developing Osun Local Content Value Chain for Shared Prosperity”, provided a platform to showcase the state’s economic progress under the Governor’s leadership. Reviewing the progress made over the past two years,…

The Osun State government has unveiled the new minimum wage of N75,000 for its civil servants, following approval by Governor Ademola Adeleke. The government said the wage increase aims to enhance the welfare of the state’s workforce, comes after careful deliberations by the Public Service Negotiation Committee. In a statement released from Osogbo on Wednesday, the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Alimi, confirmed that the new wage received the executive approval of Governor Adeleke after reviewing the committee’s comprehensive report. Alimi, a member of the negotiation committee, detailed the collaborative efforts between the state government and the…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday, visited victims of a recent road accident receiving treatment at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH) in Ondo. The victims, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), were injured while traveling from Ilaje Local Government Area to Akure for the party’s mega campaign rally last week. The New Daily Prime reported that Governor Aiyedatiwa was declared winner of the governorship election on Sunday defeating his closest opponent, Agboola Ajayi of People Democratic Party (PDP). Accompanied by the Commissioner for Health, Banji Ajaka, the governor was guided around the hospital by the…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has called for calm following the shooting of Alowonle Iyanda, Chairman of the State Motor Transport System. Speaking on the shooting which caused tensions, the governor said authorities are conducting their investigation into the attempted murder. Governor Adeleke appealed to transport workers across the state not to take matters into their own hands but to allow the relevant state and federal authorities to ensure justice is served. He emphasised that he had already taken swift action by contacting the Inspector General of Police (IGP), who has directed the immediate arrest of those responsible for the…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for state workers, effective from December 1. The approval follows the signing of a wage negotiation report between the state government and leaders of organised labour. The new minimum wage will apply to all categories of workers in the state, including pensioners. The agreement was signed by the state’s Head of Service, Folakemi Olomojobi, on behalf of the government, while labour leaders signed on behalf of the workers. Olomojobi commended Governor Oyebanji for his unwavering commitment to workers’ welfare and well-being, describing him as a “worker-friendly” leader.…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on governors of Nigeria’s 36 states to intensify efforts in the national campaign to end open defecation, aiming for a clean, open defecation-free Nigeria by 2025. Shettima’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha in a statement said he made the call during the 5th anniversary celebration of the “Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet” campaign, where he also officially launched a new Strategic Plan for the initiative. Speaking at the event held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the Vice President, represented by Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, emphasised…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that the development of Northern Nigeria is critical to the prosperity of the entire nation. Speaking at the Stakeholders Roundtable on Northern Youth Development in Abuja on Tuesday, the President, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, unveiled a comprehensive youth development strategy aimed at transforming the region’s economic landscape. The event, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, was held in honour of the late Sardauna of Sokoto and former Premier of Northern Nigeria. In his address, President Tinubu invoked the legacy of the late Sir Ahmadu Bello, emphasising the importance of inclusive development.…