Author: Friday Omosola

The Presidency has fired back at former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal over his claim that the criteria for selecting presidential candidates in 2027 will differ from those applied in the 2023 elections. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, Lawal disclosed that northern politicians outside government have formed the Nigerian People’s Consultative Political Forum (North) to address regional disunity and promote political cohesion. Responding in a statement on X, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, described Lawal as the “latest political content creator turned soothsayer” who is “gasping…

The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development (MWID), is ramping up efforts to combat illegal dredging and its detrimental effects on local communities. In preparation for the state’s first Waterfront Summit on September 12, 2025, Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development Dayo Bush-Alebiosu called for the active participation of residents. Alebiosu warned that illegal dredging is a “silent destroyer” that accelerates coastal erosion, exacerbates flooding, disrupts marine ecosystems, and devastates the livelihoods of people who depend on fishing and water-based trade, particularly in areas like Makoko. He emphasised that residents who engage in or support these activities…

The Federal Government, FG, has reiterated its commitment to transforming the nation’s transportation system by constructing a 4,000-kilometer high-speed rail network. This Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, who made the announcement said the project aims to connect major economic centers, boost trade, and foster national integration. Akume who spoke during a meeting with De-Sadel Nigeria Limited and its financial partner, China Liancai Petroleum Investment Holdings Limited said the Chinese firm presented a $60 billion proof-of-funds for the project. READ ALSO: FG clarifies different responses to Comfort Emmanson, Kwam 1 flight incidents Akume described the meeting as…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday commissioned an ultra-modern Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) hub for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Calabar, Cross River State. The hub, located within the newly renovated State Library Complex, is part of the federal government’s pledge to support businesses and the future of work in Nigeria. During the launch of the 8th Expanded National MSME Clinics in the state, Shettima announced that outstanding business owners in Cross River would each receive an unconditional grant of ₦250,000. READ ALSO: Vice President Kashim Shettima to Visit Sweden for Bilateral Talks, Meet with Swedish Leaders “This…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun an investigation into Duru Damian, who was arrested for allegedly failing to declare $59,000 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Damian was stopped by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday, August 11, during a routine check at the AML/CFT Currency Declaration Desk. He was preparing to board an Emirates Airline flight to Dubai. READ ALSO: EFCC denies acting for Tinubu as ADC alleges selective justice When questioned, Damian claimed he was only carrying $10,000. However, a subsequent search revealed he had an additional $49,000 that had not been declared,…

President Bola Tinubu has announced plans for Nigeria’s first-ever National Industrial Manpower Development Policy. Represented by his Vice President, Kashim Shettima at the National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS) 2025, he stated that the nation’s greatest asset is its people, not its natural resources. Tinubu stressed the urgent need to close the gap between what the educational system produces and the skills required by the industrial sector. READ ALSO: Tambuwal: Tinubu using EFCC to harass, intimidate, decimate opposition – Atiku The summit, themed “Manpower Development: The Bridge Between Potential and Productivity,” brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, academics, and…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have clashed over the arrest, detention, and prosecution of political figures accused of financial mismanagement. The New Daily Prime gathered that the ADC, in two separate statements signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, accused the EFCC of acting as a tool of the Federal Government to harass and intimidate opposition leaders. The party’s allegation followed the overnight detention of former Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal and the EFCC’s summons to Imo State government officials to “urgently” provide records relating to the seven-month tenure of former…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of weaponising the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to harass, intimidate, and weaken the opposition. In a statement on his X page, Atiku reacted to the detention of former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal by the anti-graft agency, alleging that Tambuwal’s ordeal stemmed solely from his membership of the opposition coalition. READ ALSO: Atiku slams Rivers sole administrator, council polls The former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claimed that, under Tinubu, the fight against corruption had been reduced to a political tool aimed at coercing opposition leaders…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called on civil servants to be knowledgeable and well-versed in government policies to ensure they can speak from a position of authority. The governor made this appeal during a virtual fireside chat as part of the Lagos State Public Service Accelerator Programme, a continuous learning initiative. The event was themed “Experiential Learning with Communication, Courtesy, and Credibility: Humanising Public Institutions.” Sanwo-Olu encouraged participants to adopt a “Pass-It-On” approach, sharing their acquired knowledge with colleagues in their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). He stressed that human capital development is as critical as infrastructure…

The Senate of Lagos State University (LASU) has called off its strike and approved the resumption of academic and social activities across the institution, effective Wednesday. In a statement issued on Tuesday, LASU confirmed that the decision was reached during a Senate meeting held the previous day. The move followed the Joint Action Committee’s (JAC) resolution to end its industrial action on Tuesday, 12th August, after a productive meeting with the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, on 7th August. READ ALSO: LASU workers go on strike over welfare issues  The statement noted that, after reviewing the updates presented by the Vice-Chancellor regarding…