Author: Friday Omosola

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday addressed Nigerians in Brazil, urging them to play a role in his administration’s mission to position Nigeria at the forefront of African development. He emphasised that the country must leverage technology, ensure food security, and embrace transformative reforms to achieve this goal. Tinubu highlighted his visit to Brazil as a strategic effort to strengthen bilateral relations and learn from Brazil’s rapid development, noting that both nations once shared similar economic standings. READ ALSO: Tinubu hails capital market growth, backs reforms “We have the brains, the energy, and the youth,” he said, questioning what Brazil has that…

The Federal Government, FG, has created a new online platform to combat fraud within the housing sector, allowing Nigerians to submit complaints, provide evidence, and monitor the status of their cases. The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (FMHUD) announced the launch of the Housing Fraud Reporting Portal on Tuesday, stating that fraudulent activities will no longer be tolerated and offenders will be prosecuted. The portal, found at https://reports.fmhud.gov.ng, is designed to be a secure and user-friendly way for the public to report incidents of fraud in real estate developments across the country. READ ALSO: Don’t bait us with loan,…

President Bola Tinubu has praised the significant growth of Nigeria’s capital market since his administration took office. He said this while meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) during his state visit to Brazil. He attributed the increase in market capitalisation and trading activity to the confidence investors have in his economic reforms. READ ALSO: SERAP urges Tinubu to halt pay rise for politicians Tinubu affirmed his commitment to fostering a “trusted engine of enterprise and prosperity” and pledged to continue implementing reforms that will attract capital, protect investors, and encourage…

President Bola Tinubu has lauded his visit to Brazil as a significant step toward deepening ties between Nigeria and the South American nation. During the visit he met with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. READ ALSO: Tinubu arrives Brazil for state visit, seeks bilateral relations In a statement on his X page on Tuesday, Tinubu said their conversations were purposeful and resulted in concrete actions. The visit culminated in the signing of five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering key sectors: trade, aviation, science, finance and diplomacy. These agreements, Tinubu said, transform “intentions to implementation” and will open new horizons for…

A prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has condemned demands from certain members to zone the party’s 2027 presidential ticket to the northern part of the country, calling the move “selfish and manipulative.” During an interview on Channels Television, George commended the recent decision by the PDP’s governors and the National Executive Council (NEC) to allocate the presidential ticket to the southern region while keeping the national chairmanship in the North. He praised the governors for their unanimous agreement, stating that this decision would allow the South to complete its eight-year term in the presidency, which…

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticised the planned salary increase for Nigerian political office holders, labelling the proposal as “insensitive” given the country’s dire economic state. He believes the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has failed to consider the severe hardships faced by ordinary citizens. During a discussion on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Falana pointed to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, which indicates that over 133 million Nigerians are “multidimensionally poor.” READ ALSO: Falana urges Obi to seek court protection over Edo governor’s death threat He argued that it’s inappropriate for any government body, especially the…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has reaffirmed the President Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to improving the standard of education in Nigeria, calling it the “cornerstone” of the government. Akume said this while receiving a delegation from the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim & Seraphim (ESOCS), led by its Prelate, His Most Eminence Baba Aladura David Bob-Manuel. The SGF highlighted Tinubu’s past actions, including returning missionary schools to their original owners during his time as governor of Lagos State, a move he said was made despite significant opposition. READ ALSO: Tinubu arrives Brazil for state…

President Bola Tinubu has announced a new era of economic cooperation between Nigeria and Brazil during a state visit, welcoming the imminent return of Brazil’s state-owned oil company, Petrobras, to Nigeria. The visit culminated in the signing of five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) designed to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations. At a joint press conference with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Tinubu emphasised the potential for collaboration, particularly in the energy sector, citing Nigeria’s vast gas resources. He expressed his appreciation for Lula’s commitment to ensuring Petrobras’s swift return after a five-year hiatus. READ ALSO: APC says PDP…

A Lagos State High Court has sentenced a mortgage banker, Sulaiman Gbajabiamila, to 20 years in prison for property fraud totalling N31 million. Justice I. O. Ijelu delivered the judgment on Monday, following a full trial initiated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Gbajabiamila was arraigned on September 19, 2023, on a seven-count charge that included stealing, obtaining by false pretences, forgery, and retaining proceeds of crime. READ ALSO: NOA praises EFCC for major cybercrime bust According to one of the charges, he was accused of stealing and converting N31 million belonging to a man named Lateef Ayo Adeyemo…

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has warned that Africa is confronting increasingly complex and serious security challenges. He urged for stronger collaboration among nations to address them. Matawalle stated that the continent’s security must be guided by African-led solutions, leadership, and unity. During his address at the opening of the Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference in Abuja, Matawalle highlighted the transnational and asymmetric nature of these threats. READ ALSO: Eight months after Matawalle, service chiefs’ relocation, insecurity persists in North – Investigation He emphasised that tackling them requires more than just resilience—it demands robust continental cooperation. The Minister…