Author: Friday Omosola

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has emphasised the urgent need for a regulatory framework to govern Nigeria’s cryptocurrency ecosystem, citing its potential for fraudulent abuse and money laundering. He spoke during a courtesy visit by the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SIBAN) at the EFCC’s corporate headquarters, Olukoyede, through his Chief of Staff, Commander of the EFCC, Michael Nzekwe. He described crypto as the “new oil” but warned that without proper oversight, even legitimate operators could face significant challenges. READ ALSO: Understanding EFCC wanted declarations: Legal processes, implications “There’s so much money…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued warned President Bola Tinubu, urging him to instruct the State Security Service (SSS), also known as DSS, to immediately withdraw its implied threat to ban social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in Nigeria. The threat is linked to a tweet by journalist Omoyele Sowore. In a statement, SERAP said that any action to ban X would be a “collective punishment and crackdown on access to social media” and would create a chilling effect on Nigerians’ rights to freedom of expression, media freedom, and access to information online. READ ALSO: SERAP drags RMAFC…

The Lagos State Government has announced a series of public forums to gather input for the preparation of its 2026 budget. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, aims to incorporate the perspectives of a wide range of residents and stakeholders into the state’s development plans. READ ALSO: INEC denies manipulating Lagos CVR figures, replies ADC allegation The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, in a statement signed by Olayinka Ojo, said the consultative sessions will bring together groups such as community development associations, traditional rulers, professional bodies, civil society organisations, youth groups, and people living with disabilities.…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja to stop the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) from increasing the salaries of the president, vice-president, governors, their deputies, and lawmakers. The legal action followed RMAFC’s recent proposal to raise the remuneration of these public officials, with the commission describing their current pay as “paltry.” READ ALSO: “It’s unlawful” – SERAP calls on Tinubu to reverse passport fee hike In the suit, numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/1834/2025, SERAP challenged the proposed salary hike as “unlawful, unconstitutional, and inconsistent with the rule of law.” The…

Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged to continue the fight for justice for the victims of the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 35th priestly and 15th episcopal anniversaries of the Bishop of Ondo Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Jude Ayodeji Arogundade, the governor emphasised that security remains a top priority for his administration. READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa ends decades-long royal dispute, installs new monarch in Akungba The attack, which claimed the lives of approximately 40 worshippers and left dozens injured, remains a painful memory. Aiyedatiwa commended the Federal…

The Ebonyi State government has taken a significant step toward improving basic education by approving an executive bill to establish an Education Development Trust Fund. This action is a direct response to a directive from the Federal Ministry of Education and is intended to create a more stable and lasting source of funding for the state’s educational needs. READ ALSO: Ebonyi gov announces N150,000 Christmas bonus for civil servants State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Ikeuwa Omebeh, made the announcement in Abakaliki, following a State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Francis Nwifuru. The bill has now been forwarded to the…

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has announced a new initiative to combat low school enrollment in the state’s northern region. The plan includes providing free daily meals and cash incentives totalling N300,000 for students and their parents. READ ALSO: Obi backs Zulum, demands probe into alleged ‘terrorist infiltration of politics, armed forces’ The announcement came yesterday in Gajiganna, during the inauguration of a new Higher Islamic College. The college is designed to integrate traditional Islamic learning with a modern curriculum. Zulum emphasised the urgent need to address the education gap in the area, which has been heavily impacted by over a…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP), has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s two-week vacation in Europe, stating that a leader should not be on holiday while the nation faces severe economic and security challenges. Tinubu departed Abuja on Thursday, September 4, 2025, for a 10-working-day “working vacation” in France and the United Kingdom, according to a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The trip comes just days after the President returned from a two-week official visit to Japan and Brazil. READ ALSO: Obi’s one-term pledge nothing but political strategy— Kenneth Okonkwo In…

The Lagos State Government has announced it will host its annual Job Fair on September 11, 2025, at the Blue Roof, Lagos State Television, Ikeja. Organised by the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, the event, themed “Your Career, Your Way: Explore Endless Possibilities”, aims to connect thousands of young people with job and entrepreneurial opportunities. READ ALSO: Bwala retracts ‘no-man’s land’ remark, affirms Lagos as Yoruba Land The Job Fair has become a key initiative in the state’s efforts to address youth unemployment by bringing together job seekers, young professionals, and leading employers from various sectors. The Commissioner for Wealth…

Kenneth Okonkwo, a prominent member of an opposition coalition, has characterised former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s promise to serve a single term if elected president as a strategic move to secure votes from Nigeria’s northern region. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Okonkwo suggested that Obi understood that failing to make this commitment would lead to a loss of northern support. Okonkwo explained his theory that for any opposition party to defeat an incumbent, it must agree to a one-term presidency for its candidate. READ ALSO: Kenneth Okonkwo: PDP, LP now only exist on paper He argued this…