Author: Friday Omosola

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced his administration’s commitment to using innovation and technology to achieve sustainable growth and help Nigeria meet its goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo and Future Economy Conference 2025, the governor emphasised Lagos’s role as a hub for innovation and a key driver of the nation’s digital future. READ ALSO: Lagos to host 2025 Best of Nollywood Awards, Sanwo-Olu announces The event, which brought together global tech giants like IBM, Meta, and Cisco alongside local startups, was a joint effort between…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is not using anti-corruption agencies to target political opponents. The Minister made this assertion on Wednesday during a roundtable organised by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja. READ ALSO: No agreement between FG, ASUU, says Education Minister  Speaking at the event, Idris said that fighting corruption is a key priority for the Tinubu administration, which is committed to strengthening institutions like the ICPC and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He emphasised that the government maintains…

President Bola Tinubu has stated that creating a state police force is an essential and inevitable step in the ongoing effort to enhance national security. The President made the statement during a meeting with a delegation of prominent figures from Katsina State, led by Governor Dikko Radda, at the Presidential Villa yesterday During the meeting, Tinubu affirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling the country’s security challenges, which he described as surmountable. READ ALSO: ADC accuses Tinubu’s govt of ‘nepotism’, challenges infrastructure data He announced plans to deploy advanced military drones and surveillance technology to Katsina and boost the capacity of forest…

By Eniola Amadu A senior British police officer, Gavin Stephens, has urged politicians to “reduce and defuse tensions” rather than fuel divisions, warning that growing polarisation over asylum seekers is placing a serious strain on law enforcement. Stephens, chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, made the remarks after weeks of demonstrations and counter-protests across the UK sparked by the government’s controversial policy of housing asylum seekers in hotels. His intervention followed recent claims by Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, who in July warned that Britain was on the verge of “civil disobedience on a vast scale.” READ ALSO: UK…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with the private sector for economic growth, extending this pledge to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The governor, who met with the new FRSC Sector Commander, Corps Commander Sanya Adeoye yesterday, expressed satisfaction with the agency’s efforts in traffic management and accident reduction. Oyebanji assured the FRSC of continued support and collaboration to enhance its operational effectiveness. READ ALSO: Oyebanji affirms Ekiti’s commitment to private sector-led growth He specifically tasked the command with increasing its engagement with commercial drivers, motorcyclists, and tricycle operators through regular training and…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with the private sector in order to accelerate economic growth and promote sustainable development. Oyebanji announced this yesterday during a meeting with the Managing Director/CEO of First Bank of Nigeria Plc, Olusegun Alebiosu, and his management team in Ado-Ekiti. Oyebanji underscored his administration’s commitment to creating a favourable environment for investors and development partners. READ ALSO: Oyebanji names Olubamise Provost of Ekiti Health College He emphasised that the government alone cannot fulfil the state’s economic development needs and highlighted the private sector’s crucial role in unlocking Ekiti’s potential.…

The Federal Government, FG, has designated Friday, September 5, as a nationwide public holiday in observance of Eid al-Mawlid, the commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birth. This announcement was made in a statement issued on Wednesday by Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, acting on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. READ ALSO: FG counters claims of regional bias, affirms fair project distribution under Tinubu Ajani extended her congratulations to Muslims, both in Nigeria and abroad, on this special occasion. She called on them to embody the Prophet’s qualities, such as peace, love, humility, tolerance,…

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is seeking the assistance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to combat widespread economic and financial fraud within the aviation sector. Captain Chris Najomo, the Director General of the NCAA, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. Najomo, accompanied by his management team, highlighted the severe risks that fraudulent activities pose to aviation safety and operational transparency. READ ALSO: EFCC freezes Mele Kyari’s accounts as court grants ex parte order He emphasised that the NCAA requires the EFCC’s intervention to address financial crimes that jeopardise…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has praised the state’s security forces for their sacrifices and recent successes in ongoing operations to enhance public safety. The commendation came during a high-level security council meeting yesterday, where the governor received detailed briefings from all security and intelligence heads in the state. READ ALSO: AbdulRazaq rewards Kwara national festival medalists, clears 16-year debt for Kwara United The meeting, attended by commanders from the Nigerian Police, State Security Service, Army, Navy, Air Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Immigration Service, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), focused on the progress of…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of being the “most divisive in Nigerian history”, claiming it has resorted to manipulating data to deflect criticism over allegations of nepotism and regional bias. The party in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, alleged that a recently released government report on infrastructure, titled “Infrastructure Equity for Every Region”, was not an act of transparency but rather a “panicked propaganda attempt at damage control.” READ ALSO: ADC condemns Kaduna Police response to violent attack on party inauguration Abdullahi stated that the report’s content and context suggest…