Author: Friday Omosola

Operatives from the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended thirty-six (36) suspected internet fraudsters across various locations in Onitsha, Anambra State. The suspects were arrested on 11 October following actionable intelligence that linked them to suspected online criminal activities. Preliminary investigations revealed that the individuals had been impersonating foreign nationals on social media platforms to defraud unsuspecting victims. Recovered items from the suspects include eight luxury vehicles, as well as high-end mobile phones and laptops. The suspects are expected to be charged in court as soon as investigations are completed. In a separate case, Justices…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has congratulated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on his 50th birthday celebration. Aiyedatiwa’s birthday congratulatory message was disclosed in a statement made available to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan on Thursday. Governor Aiyedatiwa commended the monarch for being an inspiration to the youths and preserving the rich cultural heritage of Yorubaland. He said: “On behalf of the people and government of Ondo State, I congratulate the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on his 50th birthday. Oba Ogunwusi remains a revered king in Yoruba…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced on Wednesday that the state’s minimum wage will be raised to ₦85,000, with a further increase to ₦100,000 planned for next year.  During his appearance on Channels TV, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the achievements of his administration, noting that the state’s budget has tripled since he took office in 2019. He revealed that Lagos now operates on a ₦2.3 trillion budget, with a performance rate exceeding 90% year-on-year. Looking ahead, the governor projected that the 2024 budget would close at ₦2.5 trillion, to raise it to ₦3 trillion in 2025. Sanwo-Olu also emphasised the progress made…

The Osun State Government has announced plans to plant one million trees as part of its efforts to combat deforestation and expand the state’s forest coverage. In the first phase, approval has been granted for the planting of 100,000 trees. This initiative aligns with the state’s climate change agenda and was highlighted when the Forestry Council of Nigeria recognised Governor Ademola Adeleke as a Climate Change Ambassador, acknowledging his dedication to environmental policies and actions. Speaking on Wednesday during a meeting with the national and state leadership of the Forestry Council of Nigeria, Governor Adeleke outlined the tree-planting project. He…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured citizens of upcoming developmental projects and reaffirmed his commitment to transforming every part of the state. Speaking during the third phase of his senatorial campaign flag-off in Ondo South, at a rally in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area on Wednesday, Aiyedatiwa emphasised that more progress lies ahead. “The people of Ondo State haven’t seen anything yet”, he said, adding that many more developmental projects are in the pipeline, with a firm dedication to bringing growth to every corner of the state. Governor Aiyedatiwa further pledged that, if elected, his administration…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has defended his Doctoral Degree in Public Administration from the Department of Political Science and Administration at the University of Uyo. In a statement shared on his official X page, the governor revealed that his thesis, titled ‘Government and Private Sector Development: A Study of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Akwa Ibom State’ serves as a strategic blueprint aligned with his vision to bolster SMEs in the state. Governor Eno dedicated this academic achievement to his late wife, Patience Umo Eno, acknowledging her encouragement and support in pursuing this goal. The statement read:…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the federal government to explore alternative transportation methods, such as rail, for moving petroleum products across the country.  The 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party made this statement on his X page in response to the recent tanker explosion in Jigawa State. The tragic incident, which occurred on Tuesday in Majia, Taura Local Government Area, claimed the lives of over 100 people and left more than 70 others injured, many of whom are currently receiving treatment at various hospitals in the state. Atiku expressed deep sorrow over the incident, calling it…

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has expressed his condolences to the government and people of Jigawa State following a tragic tanker explosion. In a statement released by police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP extended his sympathies to the families of the victims affected by the explosion, which occurred on Tuesday in Majia, Taura Local Government Area. The disaster claimed over 100 lives, with more than 70 others injured and currently receiving medical care in various hospitals across the state. The IGP also commended the swift response of police officers and emergency personnel in extinguishing the fire, evacuating the victims,…

The presidency on Wednesday assured Nigerians that the absence of both President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from the country will not lead to a leadership vacuum.  According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the President and Vice President remain actively engaged with the nation’s affairs despite being abroad. President Tinubu is currently on a two-week vacation in the United Kingdom, following a recent visit to France, while Vice President Shettima is on a two-day official trip to Sweden. The statement read: “President Tinubu left the country on 3 October and is on a two-week…

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, to lead a federal government delegation to Jigawa following a devastating fire in Majia town on Tuesday night that resulted in the loss of over 100 lives. According to a statement on Wednesday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the delegation includes the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar; Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali; Corps Marshal of the Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed; and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North West), Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai.…