Author: Friday Omosola

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has charged Nigerian youths and members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to be growth-oriented and actively participate in the fight against economic and financial crimes. Olukoyede delivered the call on Thursday, while addressing Batch B, Stream 2 corps members at the NYSC orientation camp in Iyana Ipaja, Lagos. He spoke through Babatunde Sulaiman, Head of Public Affairs for the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2. READ ALSO: Olukoyede links youth financial crimes to family neglect He urged them to make the most of technology and the internet and…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed substandard, expired, and unwholesome products valued at over N15 billion at the Moniya dumpsite in Ibadan, Oyo State. Speaking at the destruction ceremony, Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC, emphasised that the exercise was crucial to prevent these dangerous items from re-entering the Nigerian supply chain and posing a risk to the health of the public. Represented by Martins Iluyomade, NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Professor Adeyeye detailed the range of materials disposed of. READ ALSO: NAFDAC delists 101 medicines, health products These included numerous counterfeit, unregistered,…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing an internal dispute after the National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, countered the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, regarding the dissolution of the party’s Akwa Ibom State Executive Committee (Exco). Ologunagba had issued a statement yesterday, announcing the immediate dissolution of the Akwa Ibom Exco. READ ALSO: PDP distances self from Jerry Gana’s Jonathan 2027 bid This move was followed by the constitution of a 31-member caretaker committee, chaired by Igwat Umoren, to manage the party’s affairs in the state for a period of three months, pending new state congresses. However, Anyanwu, in a statement addressed…

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) on Thursday said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is making significant improvements in its operations following the 2023 general elections. EU EOM visited the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on a follow-up assessment. The delegation, led by Chief Observer and Member of the European Parliament, Barry Andrews, met with INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to review the implementation of recommendations from the EU EOM’s 2023 report. READ ALSO: ADC’s Nwosu urges INEC to tackle vote buying in Anambra Andrews commended INEC for its dedication to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy but stressed that key challenges…

The Lagos State Government has refuted claims that the ongoing demolition of buildings at the International Trade Fair Complex in Ojo is targeted at any specific ethnic group. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Olumide Oluyinka, insisted that the exercise is based purely on technical and legal grounds. Oluyinka dismissed allegations of ethnic victimisation during an appearance on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief” on Thursday. READ ALSO: Tinubu unveils renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Lagos “That is not true. We have been to Owode Onirin, Idumota, and Ikeja. It has no ethnic colouration. The fact…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja following the successful conclusion of a week-long diplomatic mission. The mission included him representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York and conducting strategic engagements in Germany. READ ALSO: Shettima assures Nigerians in diaspora of robust engagement, economic progress Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President) disclosed this in a statement on his X page on Thursday. During his time at UNGA, Shettima presented Tinubu’s national statement, which included a strong call for…

The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has intensified its campaign against maternal mortality, describing preventable deaths during childbirth as an urgent national challenge that must be addressed. The Association drove its health advocacy through the “Healthy Wife, Wealthy Lives” initiative, which held a sensitization programme at the Apapa Area Command. The event focused on educating members on Maternal Health, Child Development, and Family Planning. READ ALSO: Tinubu unveils renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Lagos In her address, the National President of COWA, Kikelomo Adeniyi, stressed the need for collective action to tackle the issue. She specifically…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has indicated to President Bola Tinubu that the All Progressives Congress (APC) should anticipate a further influx of state governors from opposition parties. He said this will signal a potential shift in the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Akpabio, a number of opposition governors are finalising their plans to align with Tinubu and the ruling party. READ ALSO: Akpabio: Nigeria making progress at 65 under Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda He attributed this readiness to the increasing recognition by Nigerians of the positive impact of the current administration’s policies. Akpabio shared this perspective…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reopened and unveiled the newly renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Arts Theatre, in Lagos. The President arrived at the venue at approximately 6:24 p.m. for the ceremony marking the transformation and official reopening of the iconic cultural landmark. READ ALSO: N330 billion disbursed to eight million poor households – Tinubu  The extensive renovation of the edifice was funded and overseen by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in partnership with the Bankers’ Committee. The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy played a crucial role by…

Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has leveled a serious accusation against the All Progressives Congress (APC). He noted that its decade of leadership has squandered the nation’s potential since its independence. He spoke at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday regarding the state of the nation. READ ALSO: Lagos govt faults Obi on Trade Fair demolition, insists buildings were illegal Obi highlighted that after overcoming military rule in 1999, Nigeria began a renewed journey toward prosperity and democracy, which led to the development of Africa’s largest economy and stronger democratic institutions. However, he stated, “But over the last decade,…