Author: Friday Omosola

The Lagos State Government has launched a decisive enforcement operation along the Lekki coastline, targeting unauthorised dredging and land reclamation activities. The exercise, a joint effort by the Ministries of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Physical Planning and Urban Development, the Environment and Water Resources, and the Lands Bureau, resulted in the sealing of multiple sites and the arrest of five suspects. Leading the team, the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Alebiosu, sealed a property at 13A, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase I. READ ALSO: Tinubu arrives Lagos for working visit ahead of 65th independence anniversary The building was flagged for engaging in…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has concluded his participation at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York. At the UNGA, he represented President Bola Tinubu and has departed for Germany for further engagements. READ ALSO: UNGA 80: Shettima to deliver Tinubu’s national statement today During his time at the UN, he secured a significant diplomatic win as UN Secretary-General António Guterres commended Nigeria’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Shettima’s address on behalf of Tinubu called for sweeping UN reforms, a permanent Security Council slot for Nigeria, and demanded that Africa be…

The Federal Government (FG) has denied allegations by international platforms and online influencers that terrorists in the country are engaged in a systematic genocide against Christians. FG, in a statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Sunday, stated that such claims are “false, baseless, despicable, and divisive.” Idris stated that characterising Nigeria’s complex security issues as a targeted campaign against a single religious group is a gross misrepresentation of the facts. READ ALSO: FG establishes committee to probe DICON explosion in Kaduna “Portraying Nigeria’s security challenges as a targeted campaign against a single religious group is…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to immediately disclose the procedural details regarding the selection and appointment of the successor to the current Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu. Yakubu’s tenure will conclude in November 2025. In an open letter dated September 27, 2025, and signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the civil society organisation insisted that the process must not be a “closed shop” to foster public trust and ensure the commission’s independence. READ ALSO: SERAP, Amnesty urge Tinubu to drop charges against…

The Benue State Government has directed its state-owned transport company, Benue Links Nigeria Limited, to implement a 50% reduction in transport fares for all Persons with Special Needs (PWSNs). The policy aims to promote inclusivity and reduce the financial burden on PWSNs using public transportation. Alexander Fanafa, the General Manager of Benue Links, announced the directive over the weekend in Makurdi. He stressed that the move reflects Governor Hyacinth Alia’s proactive commitment to supporting the community. READ ALSO: Benue gov orders reshuffle at local govt, chieftaincy bureau “The governor has been responsive and proactive in attending to the transportation needs of…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the African Union (AU) to renew its focus on diplomacy as the primary tool for resolving conflicts across the continent. Representing President Bola Tinubu at a meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), he acknowledged the role of the AU’s Peace Support Operations (PSOs) but noted their substantial financial cost. Shettima stressed that given the financial challenges and the shifting focus of traditional global partners, relying solely on expensive military missions is unsustainable. “Our continent must continue to maintain a diplomatic…

The Lagos State Ministry of Justice, through its Bureau of the Public Defender (BPD), formerly the Office of the Public Defender (OPD), has marked its 25th anniversary with a commemorative event themed “Honouring the Past, Defending the Future.” The celebration, held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, recognised the agency’s dedicated service to making justice accessible in the state since its establishment in 2000. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Bolaji Cecilia Dada, congratulated the BPD for its “steadfast service.” READ ALSO: Lagos govt reasserts right to enforce physical planning laws at Trade Fair…

The Federal Government’s re-entry into Ogoniland to resume oil operations has been hailed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) as a “historic turning point” anchored on reconciliation and justice. The announcement came during the presentation of the Ogoni Consultations Report at the State House recently. President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the community’s long-standing struggles, emphasising that the government recognises the suffering endured by the Ogoni people. READ ALSO: NNPC revenue hits N4.655trn as production dips amid maintenance “We are not, as a government, taking lightly the years of pain endured in Ogoniland. We recognise that, otherwise we would…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has charged 404 passing-out cadets to embody integrity and discipline as they begin their careers in the anti-graft agency. Speaking at the Passing out Parade on Friday at the Nigeria Police Mobile Force Training College in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Olukoyede stressed that rectitude is the foundation of their work. The new batch comprises 294 detective superintendents and 110 detective inspectors. READ ALSO: Legal expert slams Rivers assembly’s ₦254bn probe, as Tinubu hosts Ibas, EFCC chairman “Being an operative of the EFCC carries heavy responsibilities of personal discipline, integrity, courage…

President Bola Tinubu celebrated the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, describing the new monarch as a “rare gem in history.” The President attended the ceremony in Ibadan and praised the former governor for his resilience and reliability throughout his public life. “Today is an exciting day. It’s a great honour to witness your coronation, to witness history,” the President said. READ ALSO: Tinubu attends coronation of Ladoja as 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland He recalled their shared time in the Senate and the monarch’s political struggles, including his impeachment battle while he was…