Author: Friday Omosola

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday marked his administration’s second anniversary, highlighting a series of accomplishments aimed at transforming the state’s infrastructure, economy, and social sectors.   In a broadcast to residents, Mr Adeleke expressed gratitude for the unwavering support and prayers from the people of Osun, acknowledging the challenges inherited by his administration. He outlined a five-point agenda that has guided his government’s efforts to address critical issues and deliver on good governance. Governor Adeleke revealed significant strides in healthcare, including the upgrade of 200 primary healthcare centres with modern facilities and renewable energy solutions. He said two major…

President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday depart Abuja for a three-day state visit to France at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron.  Bayo Onanuga, his spokesperson in a statement said the visit aims to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations while fostering partnerships in key areas such as agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement, employment, innovation, and energy transition. Onanuga said upon arrival on Thursday, the President and his wife, Oluremi will be received at Les Invalides, the historic French military museum, and the Palais de l’Élysée by President Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron.  He…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with the unveiling of a state-of-the-art therapy centre for children with disabilities. Built-in partnership with Premium Trust Bank, the centre aims to provide essential therapeutic support and promote social inclusion for children with disabilities. Governor Oyebanji emphasised his administration’s dedication to creating an enabling environment for PWDs to thrive. He described the centre as a significant milestone in his drive to ensure that all children, regardless of their abilities, have access to opportunities to achieve their potential. “This multi-sensory therapy centre is…

In a renewed effort to enhance student safety and promote responsible road use, the Lagos State Government has announced it will relaunch its school safety traffic advocacy programme. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Transportation, the initiative aims to instiltraffic safety awareness among students, teachers, and parents across the state.   The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, highlighted the programme’s focus on addressing poor road attitudes and the lack of traffic knowledge as key contributors to road safety challenges and traffic congestion in Lagos. He described the initiative as a comprehensive traffic safety education program targeted at students…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS) have commended Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his substantial investments in students’ welfare and the education sector.  In a statement, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, revealed that student leaders visited the Government House on Monday to express their gratitude to Governor AbdulRazaq. The students praised the administration for its significant contributions, including the prompt payment of bursaries and other vital support for students, both before and after the removal of fuel subsidies. NANS President, Comrade Issa Abdulgafar Arikewuyo, lauded Governor AbdulRazaq…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the adoption of technology-driven strategies to address the pressing security challenges facing Nigeria and the broader African continent.  Speaking on Monday during a courtesy visit by members of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 from the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Shettima emphasised that the current security and economic struggles demand innovative solutions, particularly through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). “Africa and Nigeria are currently navigating some of the most troubling times, especially in the areas of security and economy. “The challenges we face require innovative solutions, and AI presents a…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of senior citizens, as he addressed pensioners at a labour event held on Monday at the Local Government Service Commission. Governor Adeleke emphasised that his administration has consistently prioritized pension issues since assuming office in November 2022. “We have left no one in doubt about our passion to address the challenges facing pensioners. From day one, we declared that senior citizens deserve the attention of the state leadership as a matter of duty”, he said. He said the event marked the distribution of bond cheques to contributory…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to advancing gender equity in Nigeria through transformative policies.  Speaking on Monday during the H.I.D. Awolowo Foundation Webinar, held to commemorate the 109th posthumous birthday of Chief Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, Shettima emphasised the crucial role of women in building a balanced and equitable society. Shettima called for renewed national efforts to foster an inclusive society where women are empowered to lead and thrive. “Every nation’s treatment of women serves as the ultimate marker of its civilization,” he declared. We cannot claim to have evolved as a nation unless we…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s economic trajectory following the release of the third-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth figures by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which show a growth of 3.46 per cent, an increase from the 3.19 per cent recorded in the previous quarter. The president welcomed the positive figures as a sign that the country’s economy is on a path to recovery, particularly after the initial challenges posed by recent reforms. He emphasised that the 3.46 per cent growth reflects the administration’s ongoing efforts to stimulate economic expansion and improve the living standards of…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday, presented the 2025 Budget Estimate of N471.13 billion to the Plateau State House of Assembly.  The budget, titled the “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability”, is designed to improve the well-being and welfare of the state’s residents, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to people-centred development. Governor Mutfwang emphasised that the budget would focus on executing programs and projects aimed at fostering sustainable development and directly impacting the lives of Plateau’s citizens.  He assured that the budget would be implemented in line with the principles of the Fiscal Transparency, Accountability, and Sustainability (SFTAS) program, which is…