Author: Friday Omosola

The Ondo All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council (GCC) has named Banji Okunomo as its official spokesman in preparation for the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for November 16. This was announced in a statement by Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson, Chairman of the Strategic and Development Communication Committee of the APC GCC, on Friday. Okunomo, a lawyer and former State Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) hails from Ilaje, the local government area of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is also the APC’s candidate for the election. According to the GCC, Okunomo’s extensive background in strategic communication, politics, and law will…

NNPC Retail Limited (NRL), a subsidiary of NNPC, has educated over 1,000 auto mechanics through a comprehensive awareness campaign aimed at fostering the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner, more affordable fuel alternative in Nigeria. This sensitization effort, held during the National Artisans and Technicians Conference last week in Lagos, attracted a diverse audience of auto mechanics and technicians from across the nation. The initiative aligns with NNPC’s broader goal of accelerating the shift toward sustainable energy solutions. The engagement focused on simplifying the process of converting gasoline-powered vehicles to CNG and encouraged greater adoption of eco-friendly…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced plans to conduct an investigative public hearing aimed at identifying the root causes behind the frequent collapses of the national power grid. This decision follows the third grid failure within a week, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, causing widespread outages across the country. In a statement posted on its X page, NERC stated that the hearing seeks to provide a lasting solution to the persistent challenges facing the national grid. The Commission further noted that details regarding the date and venue of the public hearing will be published in national…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to upholding fairness in religious affairs as a means of promoting harmony and unity among the diverse religious groups in the state. He emphasised his dedication to fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding among adherents of different faiths. Governor Oyebanji also assured the Muslim community that he remains steadfast in honouring the trust they have placed in him. He made these remarks on Friday during a special Jum’at Service at the Central Mosque, Oja Oba, Ado Ekiti, marking the second anniversary of his administration. Expressing his gratitude, the governor…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is also the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming governorship election, has pledged to launch more infrastructural projects, particularly in road construction, across Akure if re-elected. The governor made this commitment during the flag-off of his local government campaign tour on Friday, which included a series of community and stakeholder engagements in Akure, the state capital. Speaking to the traditional rulers from Akure South Local Government, Governor Aiyedatiwa praised the city’s peaceful nature and emphasized his administration’s commitment to enhancing its beauty to further solidify Akure’s standing as the capital of the…

On Friday, Vice President Kashim Shettima visited the headquarters of Scania Group, a leading automobile manufacturer, in Södertälje, Sweden. The visit was part of a strategic engagement to explore Nigeria’s market potential and foster deeper collaborations in the transportation sector. Shettima emphasised the importance of considering all possible options, including biofuel solutions, to address Nigeria’s pressing transportation challenges. This aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s broader vision for cleaner and more efficient transportation systems, especially given the country’s recent focus on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a sustainable alternative. Welcomed by Fredrik Wijkander of ScaniaEA Group, the Vice President also engaged in discussions…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has formalized a partnership with Ericsson to enhance Nigeria’s technological infrastructure, positioning the nation as a global leader in 5G technology. Shettima, alongside key Nigerian officials, spearheaded the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at propelling Nigeria into the ranks of top global users of the 5G network. This initiative is set to significantly improve the country’s technological capacity and productivity. The agreement, signed on Friday at Ericsson’s Global Headquarters and Research and Development Lab in Kista, Stockholm, Sweden, was witnessed by Shettima and senior Ericsson executives, including the company’s Senior Vice President and Head of…

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has urged citizens to actively monitor their communities and prevent vandals from sabotaging electrical infrastructure essential for improving power supply and fostering steady economic growth. He also cautioned communities facing unrest to be mindful of their actions, noting that the government will reconsider initiating any projects in unstable environments for security reasons. The governor made these known on Thursday while commissioning two significant electricity projects: a 33 kVA Aramoko-Ijero project in Ijero Ekiti and another for Ilawe-Igbala Odo Ekiti. Highlighting the importance of safeguarding power facilities, Oyebanji reiterated that no community can thrive amid continuous…

By Friday Omosola Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday, inaugurated the construction of an 80-bed multipurpose medical facility at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti. This project is part of the activities marking the second anniversary of his administration. During the inauguration, Oyebanji highlighted the positive impact of continuity in governance, which he believes has been instrumental in driving development under his leadership. He emphasised that if this trend had been sustained since 1999, the state would have witnessed faster growth across various sectors. The governor further announced that the project is slated for completion within one…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Friday, paid a working visit to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, in Abuja.  The purpose of the visit was to present a report on the condition of federal and state roads in Osun and to request further federal intervention. Governor Adeleke, accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Kazeem Akinleye, highlighted his administration’s multi-billion naira infrastructure projects, which include the construction of flyovers, road dualization, and several major ongoing road projects across the state. He noted that since taking office, his administration has constructed over 150 kilometres of roads, including 1.5 kilometres in each…