Author: Friday Omosola

A series of violent attacks by suspected herders in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State has left at least nine people dead, including a police officer. The assaults, which began last weekend and continued until Tuesday, targeted four communities along the border with Kogi State. According to a local source, the attacks unfolded in a succession of communities. READ ALSO: Police rescue six kidnapped law students in Benue Two people were killed in Okwutanobe on Friday, followed by another death in Okpokpolo on Saturday. The violence escalated on Monday with a fatal attack in Olegagbani, and culminated on Tuesday…

The Edo State government has announced an immediate ban on the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in the state. The ban was enacted in response to a reported resurgence of illegal revenue collection, extortion, and harassment targeting motorists and traders. In a statement released on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, the government accused the unions, along with other groups like ANNEWAT and Drivers on Wheel, of violating the terms of their previous limited authorisation to work with the Edo State Internal…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has renewed the call for the state to be granted a “special status.” He argued that the designation is long overdue given the state’s significant role as Nigeria’s economic engine. The governor made the appeal during a visit by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) yesterday. READ ALSO: Sanwoolu receives Grenada PM, says govt’ll partner other nations for development Represented by his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu welcomed the RMAFC’s on-the-spot assessment, which he said was a vital step toward ensuring greater fairness in the distribution of national resources. He emphasised that the discussion…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has lauded the Federal Government’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Clinics initiative. He described it as a crucial effort to connect economic growth with grassroots development. Speaking at the 7th Expanded National MSME Clinics held in Akure, Oyebanji said the programme demonstrates a deep understanding of the vital role small businesses play in job creation, poverty reduction, and industrialisation. READ ALSO: Fayose endorses Tinubu, Oyebanji for second terms, retains PDP membership He stated that the initiative is the first time a government has made a deliberate attempt to align macroeconomic growth with the development…

In a show of support and solidarity, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has visited Niger State to console the victims of recent tragedies and offer financial assistance. During her visit, she met with Governor Umaru Bago and the people of the state, extending her condolences for the flooding, a boat accident, a fire, and ongoing banditry attacks. Mrs Tinubu, who is also the chairperson of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), emphasised that “the strength of a nation lies in its compassion.” READ ALSO: Oluremi Tinubu urges traditional rulers to support fight against deadly diseases She noted the devastating flood in Mokwa, which…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State is set to commission a new network of roads in the Badagry area on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. This initiative is a key part of the administration’s broader effort to extend infrastructure development throughout the state. The Badagry Network of Roads includes the Aradagun-Mosafejo-Ilado-Imeke Road, Samuel Ekundayo Road, and Hospital Road, which span across the Badagry Local Government and Olorunda Local Council Development Areas. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu swears in new Lagos LG, LCDA chairmen According to a statement from the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, the state government views infrastructure as a crucial…

Mark Jacob, a former Legal Adviser for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has called out FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for trying to control the party’s direction from the outside. Jacob, speaking on Channels Television, pointed out that Wike hasn’t attended a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in over a year yet continues to wield influence. He stated emphatically that Wike cannot expect to direct party matters while being absent. READ ALSO: ‘Stop playing politics, Okpebholo meant well’ – Wike to Obi “You can’t sit at home and dictate what the PDP does,” he said, emphasising that the party is currently in…

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of a property in the city’s Park View Estate, following its alleged connection to a N986 million diesel supply fraud. Justice Dehinde Dipeolu granted the order on Friday, August 1, 2025, after a motion was filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC, represented by counsel C.C. Okezie, sought the order to preserve the property located at No. 29 Oyindamola Shogbesan Street, pending the hearing of a motion for final forfeiture. READ ALSO: EFCC arraigns Bishop Katung, witness testies to defrauding investors of N178m According to the…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has denied accusations of being desperate for power. He stated that his political actions are not driven by personal ambition. Obi, in a statement posted on his X page on Tuesday, said that a true commitment to service can bring about significant change in a single four-year term, and that his proposal for a one-term presidency is a reflection of this conviction. READ ALSO: LP chieftain casts doubt on Obi’s single-term promise, cites past defection The 64-year-old’s remarks come as his pledge to serve for a single term if elected in 2027 continues…

A prominent figure in the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has advised Nigerians against trusting presidential hopeful Peter Obi’s recent pledge to serve only a single four-year term if elected in 2027. Arabambi, who spoke on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief”, pointed to Obi’s past actions. He pointed at the defection of the former governor of Anambra State from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) after being elected governor on that platform, as a reason for skepticism. READ ALSO: LP chieftain casts doubt on Obi’s single-term promise, cites past defection Arabambi, who serves as a factional national publicity secretary for the…