Author: Friday Omosola

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Sweden in the areas of information technology, cybersecurity, and infrastructure development for the benefit of Lagos residents. The governor made this known yesterday during a courtesy visit by Her Royal Highness, Crown Princess Alice Désirée of Sweden and Duchess of Västergötland, to the Lagos House, Marina. Governor Sanwo-Olu was represented at the event by his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat. Highlighting Lagos as the heartbeat of Nigeria and a significant player on the African continent, the governor expressed optimism that the Crown Princess’s engagement with the Lagos…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the construction of Phase 1 of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Kaduna State. During the launch yesterday, he described the initiative as a “presidential priority project” aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector and generating sustainable employment nationwide. Performing the groundbreaking ceremony at Daki-Takwas, along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway in Chikun Local Government Area, Shettima highlighted the project’s potential to tackle longstanding challenges in Nigeria’s agricultural value chain — including poor infrastructure, limited market access, and minimal value addition. “This is more than laying bricks and mortar,” Shettima said. “It’s about empowering our farmers,…

The Labour Party (LP) has condemned what it described as a ‘threat to attack’ its offices nationwide, allegedly issued by the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party accused Ajaero of blackmailing both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies. The party noted that while it would have ordinarily ignored such a threat, it felt compelled to respond to reassure its members of its resolve to uphold the rule of law and resist any form of ‘rascality and intimidation.’ “We see the…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the immediate dissolution of the management board of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA). He relieved the Chairman, Dele Ologun, and other board members of their duties, and directed them to hand over all government property in their possession to the agency’s accounting officer. Aiyedatiwa in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan said the move was to reposition Sunshine Stars Football Club. The governor also approved the appointment of a caretaker committee to oversee the club’s affairs, with Tokunbo Akinyelure serving as Team Manager and Welfare Officer, alongside other members.…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called for increased subnational investment focus from the United Kingdom, specifically highlighting the state as a prime destination for investment in Nigeria. The governor made the appeal on Tuesday during an investment working visit at the House of Commons, hosted by the UK Prime Minister’s Envoy to Nigeria on Trade and Investment, Rt. Hon Florence Eshalomi MP. The event was attended by representatives from ESG Management Services UK Ltd. and other private sector stakeholders. Governor Adeleke stressed the need for stronger bilateral ties between Nigeria and the UK, especially given the current global…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) to enhance sustainable plastic waste management across Lagos State through circular economy practices. The collaboration, under the UNIDO Project 210184 titled “Promoting Sustainable Plastic Value Chains through Circular Economy Practices,” is funded by the Government of Japan. It aims to bolster Nigeria’s capacity for inclusive and sustainable industrial development by tackling plastic pollution at its source. As part of the initiative, four plastic waste collection centres and 30 designated collection points will…

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a strong ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding the immediate conduct of bye-elections to fill two vacant legislative seats in the state. In a statement, the party’s chairman, Jarret Tenebe, expressed dismay at what he described as an unjustifiable delay in addressing the vacancies. He warned that residents of the affected constituencies had been left without representation for over three months—an outcome he said contravened democratic principles and electoral guidelines. “The people of Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia North East/South West Federal Constituency have…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reforming the Nigeria Police Force into a well-trained, tech-driven institution. He pledged enhanced welfare, modern tools, and greater support for officers and their families. Tinubu spoke through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the maiden edition of the National Police Day celebration in Abuja yesterday. He declared April 7 of every year as National Police Day to honour the sacrifices of police personnel and commemorate their contributions to national peace and security. “As President, I reaffirm this administration’s steadfast dedication to the welfare and empowerment of the Nigeria Police Force,” Tinubu stated.…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to deepening its partnership with Swedish telecommunications giant, Ericsson. He pledged the swift implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between both parties in 2024. Shettima made the pledge yesterday during a courtesy visit by a high-level Ericsson delegation to the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The delegation was led by the company’s Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Mr. Patrick Johansson. Describing Ericsson as an integral part of Nigeria’s digital transformation journey, Shettima recalled the company’s early contributions to the country’s tech ecosystem, laying…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies. The party stated that the administration’s successes are evident and require no validation from the opposition. Obi, during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Tuesday, accused President Tinubu of failing in the implementation of economic reforms, claiming he would have performed better if he were in office. However, the APC, through its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, issued a strongly worded response rejecting Obi’s assertions. Morka described Obi’s remarks as a display of ‘frustration and political desperation’,…