Author: Friday Omosola

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has reaffirmed that its authority to enforce physical planning laws extends to the Trade Fair Complex in Ojo. The state insists that despite the complex being located on federal land, developers are not exempt from complying with state building regulations. READ ALSO: Lagos govt challenges export committee to make state Africa’s non-oil export hub Oluyinka Olumide, the Commissioner for Physical Planning, stated that the state’s legal jurisdiction is supported by a 2003 Supreme Court judgment and the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law 2019 (as amended). “The location of the Trade Fair Complex…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for greater collaboration with youth organisations to boost voter mobilisation, especially in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). The call was made during a ceremony where the National Youth for Good Leadership and Governance (NYGLG) presented a Certificate of Excellence Award to INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu. National Commissioner Professor Kunle Ajayi, who received the award on behalf of the Chairman, highlighted the critical role of young Nigerians in the democratic process. READ ALSO: INEC announces start of campaigns for 2026 FCT area council election Citing official statistics, he noted that the youth…

The Lagos State Government has tasked its Export Promotion Committee with intensifying efforts to establish the state as the premier hub for non-oil exports in Nigeria and across Africa. The directive was issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment (MCCTI), Olugbemiga Aina, at a recent committee meeting. Aina stressed the urgency of diversifying the state’s economy by leveraging its strengths in products like coconut, fisheries, and vegetables. READ ALSO: Lagos govt demolishes illegal structures at Trade Fair Complex He cited a major milestone achieved in December 2024 with the commencement of coconut exports from…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has made it mandatory for all local government (LG) chairmen to hold citizens’ engagement forums before preparing their annual budgets. He said the directive is aimed at ensuring that local government projects and initiatives directly address the needs and priorities of the grassroots communities, mirroring the participatory budget process already in place at the state level. Oyebanji issued the mandate yesterday during a Town Hall Meeting and Citizens’ Engagement session with people from the Ekiti North and Ekiti Central Senatorial Districts, held in Otun Ekiti and Ijero Ekiti, respectively. READ ALSO: Oyebanji expresses confidence in…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today at the UN Headquarters during the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA80). The meeting focused on Nigeria’s quest for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council and strengthening collaboration across multiple sectors. Shettima stressed the need for greater support from the global body, stating that the UN must “support Nigeria even more so that we achieve more,” particularly as the nation “is aspiring to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council.” READ ALSO: UNGA 80: Shettima to deliver Tinubu’s national statement today The…

The Osun State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has refuted recent reports claiming its members are on a three-day warning strike. The union’s Chairman, Comrade Idris Adedayo Adeniran, clarified on Thursday that their industrial action is an indefinite strike that remains in effect. READ ALSO: JUSUN calls off strike, to return to duty Wednesday In a statement, Adeniran described the reports as “false, baseless, and maliciously designed to undermine our legitimate struggle.” He urged JUSUN members and stakeholders to remain vigilant and united in their pursuit of justice and fairness. To reinforce its resolve, the JUSUN State…

The Lagos State Government initiated the demolition of unauthorised and unsafe buildings at the Trade Fair Complex in Ojo on Thursday. The operation was a collaborative effort involving several state agencies, including the Ministry of Physical Planning, the Lagos State Building Control Agency, and the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency. READ ALSO: Lagos govt seeks investors for waste-to-energy, waste-to-wealth projects Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, confirmed the exercise on social media, stating that the action was taken to enforce physical planning laws and restore order. The targeted structures included those built without necessary…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has inaugurated a pilot scheme for an Agricultural Mechanisation Outgrower Programme, an initiative designed to reclaim the state’s position as Nigeria’s food basket. The governor in a statement by Tersoo Kula, his Chief Press Secretary on Thursday said the programme, which was launched at the Bureau for Agricultural Development and Mechanisation headquarters, is a collaboration between the state government, Mass International, and SABASPAC International, operating under the Benue Agribusiness and Mechanisation Centre (BAMC). Alia, represented by his deputy Sam Ode, launched the scheme. The pilot phase will provide 10 farm clusters, consisting of approximately 300…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has initiated preparations for the 2026 budget by holding town hall meetings across the state’s three senatorial districts. The move is part of his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, with a primary focus on improving infrastructure and strengthening security. Addressing stakeholders in the Ekiti South Senatorial District, Oyebanji urged residents to maintain peace to ensure continued development. READ ALSO: Oyebanji expresses confidence in APC ahead of Ekiti governorship primary election He credited the success of his administration to the strong cooperation he has received from all National Assembly and State House of Assembly members from…

President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has delivered a strong message to world leaders at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80). He warned that the global body must undergo significant reforms or face becoming irrelevant in a world where major events are increasingly bypassing its influence. The President’s address delivered yesterday was critical of the UN’s perceived inaction, citing ongoing conflicts and human suffering, particularly in the Middle East, as “stains on our collective humanity.” READ ALSO: Tinubu honours Ogoni four, pledges revival of Ogoniland He stated that the organisation’s credibility is undermined by…