Author: Friday Omosola

The Ekiti State Government has rejected a claim made by All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Kayode Ojo, that he donated a N80 million fire station to the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport. The New Daily Prime reported Ojo highlighted his extensive contributions to both the party and the state, including an N80 million donation of fire hoses to the state airport and the provision of scholarships worth billions for students. However, Yinka Oyebode, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Biodun Oyebanji, dismissed Ojo’s claim as “untrue, misleading, and designed for self-glorification.” READ ALSO: Ekiti Assembly reaffirms development agenda amid…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State visited the U.S. Embassy in Abuja to attract American investors to key economic sectors in his state, including a proposed deep-sea port, petrochemical hub, and refinery. The governor assured officials that his administration is committed to creating a favorable environment for foreign investment. During his meeting, Aiyedatiwa presented a range of investment opportunities, emphasising that the proposed deep-sea port could help alleviate congestion at Lagos’s ports and boost international maritime trade. READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa vows to intensify fight against drug trafficking, cybercrime The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, commended Ondo State’s efforts to improve…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that he will not be seeking any political office in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at an event welcoming new members to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), El-Rufai stated that his renewed involvement in politics is solely to support and mentor new, credible leaders. El-Rufai explained that his original plan after leaving office in 2023 was to step away from active politics. READ ALSO: SDP: Presidency spokesperson mocks El-Rufai following alleged expulsion However, he claimed that recent national events have compelled him to return to a supportive role. He was quoted as criticizing…

Former Rivers State Governor and prominent African Democratic Congress (ADC) member, Rotimi Amaechi, has confirmed his intention to run for president in 2027. During a recent meeting with journalists and a coalition of traders in Kano, Amaechi was unequivocal, stating there would be “no retreat, no surrender” in his pursuit of the ADC presidential ticket. The former Minister of Transportation, who held the position from 2015 to 2022, emphasized that he would not step aside for any other aspirant. READ ALSO: “If I get ADC ticket in 2027, I’ll defeat Tinubu”– Amaechi In an interview with BBC Hausa Service, he…

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…