Author: Friday Omosola

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Ogun State’s position as “Nigeria’s most dynamic industrial belt,” describing it as the primary engine driving the nation’s economic expansion. The President, speaking through the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, gave the commendation at the commissioning of Phase Two of Coleman Wires and Cables’ Fibre Optic Factory and the company’s 50th-anniversary celebration in Sagamu. Tinubu praised the state government for maintaining an environment that attracts and supports investors. READ ALSO: Shettima urges ACF to back Tinubu’s agenda, warns against mischief makers dividing Nigeria He lauded Coleman Technical Industries Limited for its critical contribution…

Governors, traditional rulers, ministers, and key stakeholders from the Southwest region convened in Akure, Ondo State, on Wednesday for a decisive dialogue aimed at strengthening devolution of powers and fostering renewed regional cooperation towards achieving true federalism. The meeting, hosted by Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and tagged the Southwest Leaders’ Dialogue, operated under the theme, “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future.” Aiyedatiwa urged political leaders to move beyond rhetoric and translate dialogue into concrete action, specifically calling for institutional reforms to strengthen democracy. READ ALSO: Southwest APC LG chairmen declare support for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid “Today,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday called upon the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) to unite in solidarity with President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.” He stated that the current moment demands Northern leaders stand together to support the administration’s efforts to extricate the nation from its current economic and social difficulties. He made the appeal during an audience with an ACF delegation led by the Chairman of its Board of Trustees, Bashir Dalhatu, at the Presidential Villa. READ ALSO: Shettima assures journalists of Tinubu’s support, pledges to review press protection, libel laws Shettima urged the region’s apex socio-cultural organisation to resist…

Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), warned on Wednesday that Nigeria’s security challenges will continue unless the nation improves its information management. Oluyede, who appeared before the Senate for his screening, described his previous tenure as the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) as “very challenging.” READ ALSO: Senate confirms Oluyede as new CDS Addressing the lawmakers, he acknowledged that while national security has seen significant improvements, more comprehensive work is necessary, requiring a collective effort. “My tenure has been quite challenging, and while things have improved tremendously, we can do better,” Oluyede stated. “It requires a…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has refuted claims by some foreign officials that terrorists operating in Nigeria exclusively target Christians, stating that such narratives are misleading and inaccurate. Speaking on CNN yesterday night, the minister clarified the nation’s security challenges, emphasising that the Nigerian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of religion and that the country is highly tolerant. Idris argued that some claims, particularly from certain United States officials, are based on “faulty data and some assumptions that the victims of this violence are largely Christians.” READ ALSO: Where culture meets faith: Nigeria’s religious identity He…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disclosed that the Federal Government, FG, has received applications for Nigerian citizenship from a total of 170 foreign nationals. The minister made this announcement on his X page yesterday following his meeting in Abuja with the newly established Citizenship Advisory Committee. READ ALSO: FG pledges $220m investment to boost youth employment through NJFP 2.0 The Committee’s primary mandate is to meticulously review all applications for naturalization and registration before presenting recommendations for final approval to President Bola Tinubu. The high-level body comprises senior officials from critical security and legal agencies, including the Ministry of…

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has reassured residents across the state’s three senatorial districts that no community will be overlooked in the administration’s ongoing infrastructure development agenda. According to a statement released by the governor’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, the government is currently executing projects simultaneously on four major highways in the busy Ifo, Sango Ota, and Idiroko corridors. Akinmade addressed concerns regarding alleged neglect of some deplorable roads, dismissing such claims as “mischief.” READ ALSO: Abiodun flags off first commercial flight at Gateway airport He clarified that the administration is committed to spreading the dividends…

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has presented a ₦780.59 billion appropriation bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly, labeling it the “Budget of Inclusive Growth.” Otu stated that the proposal is designed to solidify the achievements of his administration’s “people first” agenda, emphasising that the annual budget serves as a crucial “social contract” with the citizens. He noted that the 2026 plan was formulated after extensive consultations with citizens, non-governmental organizations, private sector groups, and civil society organizations. READ ALSO: APC names Bassey Otu head of 2025 Anambra campaign council The governor announced a…

The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has labeled recent media reports suggesting that foreign investors are upset by Nigeria’s new Capital Gains Tax (CGT) as inaccurate and misleading. Taking to his X handle yesterday, Oyedele clarified that his recent discussion with financial stakeholders was misrepresented by certain news outlets. The new CGT is part of the four tax reform bills signed into law by President Bola Tinubu in June, designed to enhance non-oil revenue and foster economic expansion. READ ALSO: Oyedele: Delay in tax reforms cost Nigeria $1trn economy status The reform aims to…

The Nigerian Senate has accelerated the confirmation process for the recently appointed Service Chiefs, rescheduling the screening from next week to Wednesday, October 29. The decision was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio shortly after he read a letter from President Bola Tinubu requesting the Senate to confirm the new military leadership. READ ALSO: Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of newly appointed service chiefs Akpabio explained that the change in schedule was necessary to ensure the military heads could immediately begin their duties without delay. Tinubu had urged the legislature to give expeditious consideration to the confirmation process to ensure seamless continuity…