Author: Friday Omosola

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.…

Lagos State’s initiative to effectively utilize its substantial solid wastegenerated received a significant boost on Tuesday, as the state announcedits readiness to collaborate with several organisations from Sweden ontransforming both solid and liquid waste into energy throughout themetropolis. During a meeting held at Alausa, Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner forthe Environment and Water Resources, emphasised the state’scommitment to waste management. He stated that waste should not be viewed merely as refuse but rather as avaluable resource. Wahab highlighted that the waste-to-energy project is a key endeavour thegovernment is eager to pursue, aiming to advance the narrativeprogressively and productively resolve from the…

Former Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel, has been appointed as the new head coach of the England men’s national football team.  The English Football Association (FA) confirmed the news in a statement released on Wednesday. The 51-year-old German succeeded Gareth Southgate, who resigned after England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final in July. Tuchel signed an 18-month contract on October 8 and will be supported by Anthony Barry, who previously worked alongside him at Chelsea and Bayern Munich. In his first remarks following the appointment, Tuchel expressed his pride in leading the England team. He also shared his long-standing…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu, citing the alarming rise of hunger in Nigerian households. In a statement on his X page, Obi expressed concern over Nigeria’s regression under Tinubu’s leadership. He lamented that a country once known as the “Giant of Africa” and home to the continent’s most arable land is now struggling to maintain its status. The former governor of Anambra State highlighted the irony of Nigeria’s food crisis, given the country’s abundance of fertile land. He described the situation as heartbreaking, particularly as many families…