Author: Friday Omosola

The World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has expressed serious apprehension regarding the potential for heightened trade disputes between the United States and China. She has advised the world’s two largest economies to ease their tensions, highlighting the severe repercussions for the international financial system. In a recent interview with Reuters, Okonjo-Iweala cautioned that if the conflicts persist, the long-term global economic output could shrink by as much as 7%. READ ALSO: Okonjo-Iweala backs Tinubu’s economic reforms, calls for stronger social safety nets Her remarks follow a significant revision by the WTO last week, where it dramatically cut its 2026…

Kenneth Okonkwo, a prominent lawyer and influential figure within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has urged the government to free Nnamdi Kanu, the currently imprisoned head of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu has been held by the Department of State Services (DSS) since he was captured and brought back to Nigeria in June 2021. The demand for Kanu’s release is not new, as several high-profile individuals and groups have made similar appeals. READ ALSO: Security forces fire tear gas at #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow protesters in Abuja These include the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and governors from…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to account for an alleged missing N18.6 billion allocated for the construction of the National Assembly Commission Office Complex. SERAP’s demand, detailed in a letter dated October 18, 2025, follows grave allegations documented in the latest 2022 annual report by the Auditor-General of the Federation, published on September 9, 2025. SERAP urged the leadership of the National Assembly to disclose the identity of an alleged “fictitious construction company” that reportedly received N18.6 billion for the…

Nigerian authorities have completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos. The final batch of convicts was repatriated on October 16, 2025, bringing the complex, coordinated exercise to a close. READ ALSO: EFCC chair hails media, CSOs; urges stiffer penalties for internet fraud The deportation was a joint effort by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The convicted foreigners were among 759 suspects arrested during a major sting operation conducted by the EFCC on December 10, 2024,…

The Kwara State Government has commissioned two new state-of-the-art Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) Oxygen Plants at the General Hospital, Lafiagi, and the Thomas Adewumi Teaching Hospital, Omu-Aran. These facilities were donated by the Global Fund as a significant step toward enhancing healthcare delivery and ensuring an affordable, steady supply of medical-grade oxygen across the state. The new plants are intended to serve as regional hubs for oxygen production, particularly benefiting hospitals in the Kwara North and Kwara South senatorial districts. READ ALSO: Aregbesola accuses APC of intolerance, misrule as ADC unveils secretariat in Kwara Speaking at the technical commissioning ceremonies, the…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has praised the media and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) for their consistent role in the fight against economic and financial crimes, particularly internet fraud in the South-West region. EFCC in a statement on Saturday said the commendation was delivered at a one-day workshop organised by the Commission for journalists and CSOs at the Ibadan Zonal Directorate. Represented by the Directorate’s Acting Zonal Director, ACE I Hauwa Garba Ringim, Olukoyede stressed that the continuous advocacy, reportage, and public enlightenment efforts of these partners have better informed Nigerians about the…

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following his participation in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting held in Rome, Italy, on Wednesday, October 15. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy announced this in a statement on Saturday. READ ALSO: Tinubu’s reforms stabilising Nigeria’s economy – APC governors The closed-door meeting focused on enhancing regional and international cooperation in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism, with a specific emphasis on the challenges facing West Africa. The high-level summit was co-chaired by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Government of Italy. The event, which…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has inaugurated the “OMI-EKO Project”, an initiative aimed at transforming the city’s transportation system by significantly expanding the use of its extensive inland waterways. The project emphasises building a cleaner, safer, and more efficient city by leveraging water as a primary channel for mobility. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu: Lagos tenancy bill will balance landlord-tenant rights, end housing disputes In a statement announcing the launch on his X page on Saturday, Sanwo-Olu noted that for generations, the state has been defined by water, yet its roads have borne the brunt of the city’s movement. He said the…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has promised unwavering support to ensure the state’s judiciary functions as a truly independent and effective justice system. The governor made this commitment yesterday while declaring open the 2025/2026 Legal Year at a special Court Session held at the State High Court Complex in Port Harcourt. Fubara lauded the state’s judiciary as one of the best in Nigeria, featuring the brightest judicial minds who courageously interpret and apply the law with a high sense of justice. READ ALSO: Fubara pledges immediate rehabilitation following secretariat fire He urged lawyers, as ministers in the temple of justice,…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has emphasised the fundamental importance of data in all personal and professional activities, stating that “data is actually about life.” Olukoyede made this assertion on Friday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the President of the Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria (CISON), Goddy Ebuh, at the EFCC corporate headquarters. READ ALSO: “Be goal-oriented whistleblowers, shunning crimes”- Olukoyede urges corps members  Olukoyede elaborated on the value of figures and data, noting their direct impact on daily existence. “Your health status is confirmed through data. You want to sleep,…