Author: Friday Omosola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s wife ,Oluremi has called on parents to encourage their children to embrace innovation and explore opportunities in agriculture as a pathway to revitalising the nation’s economy and attracting foreign investment. In a statement yesterday, Busola Kukoyi, Oluremi Tinubu’s SSA on Media, said the President’s wife made the remarks during her visit to Imo State, where she met with Governor Hope Uzodinma, the 27 Local Government Chairmen, and the Council of Traditional Rulers led by Eze Okeke, the Eze of Owerri. Her visit also coincided with preparations for her conferment with an honorary doctorate degree from the…

Poised to boost development in Ogun State ,Governor, Dapo Abiodun, today held a strategic meeting in Morocco with Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), on how drive sustainable development in the state. In a statement shared on the Ogun State Government’s X page, G Abiodun lauded the AfDB for its role in fostering connections between sub-national governments and potential investors, as well as providing critical financial backing for major infrastructure projects. During the meeting, the governor outlined a series of transformative projects aimed at bolstering the state’s economy. These include initiatives in livestock value addition, timber…

In a major crackdown, the military have recovered over 53 million litres of stolen crude oil and refined petroleum products valued at N57 billion in 2024. This was disclosed yesterday by Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, during a press briefing in Abuja. He stressed the military’s commitment to combating oil theft, protecting national assets, and improving security across the country. Buba said the reports from the Defence Headquarters stated that the recoveries included 53,101,430 litres of stolen crude oil, 9,179,181 litres of illegally refined diesel, 90,595 litres of kerosene, and 156,095 litres of petrol. “The total estimated…

The Presidency has dismissed rumours that France is taking over Nigeria’s mining sector or compromising its security and economic interests through the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two nations. Sunday Dare, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu’s on Media and Public Communications,stated this in a statement posted on his X page todayDare said the agreement is focused on collaboration in the solid minerals sector, with particular emphasis on developing critical minerals value chains. He stated that Nigeria did not sign away any mining rights. “The French are not taking over. Nowhere in the document was…

A prominent Islamic scholar and cleric , Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani Bello, has died at the age of 84 years.According to a report, the deceased’s colleague who resides in Ibadan, Sheikh Akewugbagold Taofeek,announced the passing away of the Oyo state-born fiery preacher in a Facebook post today According to Akewugbagold, Ajani Bello died today,he prayed that God will be pleased with his soul. His post reads: “Today is one of my saddest day! My father and mentor has returned to his creator. Sultonul Wahizeen of Yorubaland, Sheikh Muhyideen Ajani Bello. May Allah be pleased with your soul. Aljannah fridaos for you.…

Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti Central), has refuted report claiming that the Senate may have suspended or withdrawn deliberations on the 2024 Tax Reform Bills. Bamdele spoke during plenary yesterday’,restating that the upper chamber remains fully committed to addressing the bills and warned against the misrepresentation of its legislative process. The lawmaker explained that the Senate had, on Wednesday, constituted a special committee led by Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro to address concerns surrounding the bills. He said the committee is tasked with engaging key stakeholders, including the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi to…

Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has called for more love, care and inclusivity for People Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) in the state. In a statement today, Rabiat Salman, Press Secretary of the Ministry of Youth ,said the governor emphasised that PLWDs deserve equal opportunities to thrive and achieve fulfilment in life. The governor made the call during a mega rally in Ilorin, organised to commemorate the International Day of People Living With Disabilities . The event with theme: “Walk Against Stigmatization of People Living With Disabilities,” was led by skit maker Yahya Olatunji, known as Baba Kamo. The rally,…

In a move aimed at boosting disaster and risk management,the Federal Government has unveiled the 2024 Hazard Risk Countrywide Analysis The launch which held in Abuja today was headed by Vice President Kashim Shettima.At the event ,he urged stronger collaboration among stakeholders to address the country’s vulnerabilities to climate change and other hazards.“This launch is a testament to our resolve as a nation to confront the uncertainties of our ecological realities with informed strategies. “We are committed to protecting citizens from ecological risks while building the infrastructure and mechanisms necessary for disaster prevention and response,” Shettima stated. Developed by the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on development partners and stakeholders to address systemic inequalities and foster a more inclusive financial system to drive Nigeria’s economic growth. He emphasised that achieving the nation’s vision of a $1 trillion economy by 2030 depends on creating equitable access to financial services for all Nigerians, regardless of gender or geography. In a statement today, Shettima’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha said the Vice president made the call at the Development Partners Roundtable on Economic and Financial Inclusion at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Shettima who was represented by Special Adviser to the President on General Duties,…

To ensure better efficiency,the Senate, today reshuffled its committee on tax reform bills. The Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the changes in the committee membership during today’s plenary. Akpabio disclosed that the Senate’s Chief Whip Tahir Monguno has been replaced by Kaka Shehu, the senator representing Borno Central Senatorial District. Both Monguno and Shehu hail from Borno State. The initial nine-member committee was constituted during yesterday’s plenary, chaired by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin. The panel, headed by Senate Minority Leader Abba Morro of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), included principal officers, including Monguno was mandate lto liaise with a…