Author: Friday Omosola

The Federal Government (FG) has unveiled a series of initiatives and priorities designed to enhance food production and ensure food security across the nation. These measures were highlighted during the 46th meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security, held in Calabar, Cross River State. Speaking at the event, the Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari detailed key actions being taken to strengthen the agricultural sector. He noted that priority efforts include the delivery of agro-inputs to farmers, the repositioning of agricultural institutions, and fostering deeper engagement among farmers, herders, and communities. “As part of these…

By Friday Omosola The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, has called for the establishment of mechanisms to ensure industrial peace and harmony among various union bodies in the health sector. Salako made this appeal during a courtesy visit by members of the National Tertiary Health Institutions Standards Committee (NTHISC). The Minister underscored the significance of achieving and maintaining industrial harmony in the health sector, emphasizing its critical role in advancing President Bola Tinubu’s agenda for improving healthcare services in the country. “A mechanism to prevent industrial actions in such a crucial sector as health is…

In a bold step towards tackling the issue of out-of-school children in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Education (FME), led by the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, has announced the official handover of children mopped up through its ‘Back2School’ enrollment drive. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE), seeks to integrate Almajiri and other out-of-school children into formal education. The handover ceremony began on November 15 and continues through November 16, at designated locations across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister…

By Friday Omosola Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has extended his congratulations to Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on his victory in the November 16 governorship election. Governor Aiyedatiwa, who represented the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election, was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the collation of results on Sunday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Governor Oyebanji described Aiyedatiwa’s victory as a testament to good governance under the APC-led administration in Ondo State. He also highlighted it as a resounding vote of confidence in the leadership of…

President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday depart Abuja for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit. The event, is scheduled to hold in the South American nation. The summit will gather world leaders to discuss critical global issues. In a statement, Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, noted that the President’s attendance follows an invitation from Brazil’s President and current G20 Chair, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The Summit will take place from Monday, November 18, to Tuesday, November 19, and will feature leaders from the world’s 20 largest economies, including the European Union, the African Union, and…

Nigeria and India have solidified their strategic partnership, pledging to enhance collaboration in critical sectors such as economic development, defence, healthcare, and food security. This renewed commitment was announced in a joint statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit at the invitation of President Bola Tinubu. The historic visit featured a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Villa, including a 21-gun salute, after which both leaders engaged in private discussions and co-chaired an expanded bilateral meeting. President Tinubu and Prime Minister Modi agreed to bolster cooperation in counterterrorism, maritime security, and intelligence sharing. With…

In a move to deepen bilateral relations, Nigeria and India have agreed to collaborate on various critical sectors, including food security, healthcare, education, and renewable energy. The two countries reached the agreement in Abuja on Sunday, following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit at the invitation of President Bola Tinubu. The leaders acknowledged the priority of food security, particularly for developing nations with large populations. President Tinubu expressed gratitude to India for its timely concessions in rice supply during a period of need. The two nations agreed to enhance agricultural collaboration, focusing on the provision of agricultural machinery, high-yield…

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, and Agboola Ajayi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Ondo governorship election, emerged victorious in their respective polling units. At polling unit 05, Ugbo Ward 4, Obenla in Ilaje LGA, where Aiyedatiwa cast his vote, he garnered 128 votes, while Ajayi managed only three. Conversely, at polling unit 04 in Apoi Ward 2, Kiribo, Ese-Odo LGA, Ajayi outperformed Aiyedatiwa with 194 votes, while Aiyedatiwa secured just three. The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) received a single vote, and six votes were declared invalid. Earlier, Aiyedatiwa expressed confidence in his chances of…

Abass Mimiko, the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) candidate in the ongoing governorship election in Ondo State has voiced confidence that President Bola Tinubu will remain impartial in the election process. The younger brother of former Governor Olusegun Mimiko said this after casting his vote at Yaba, Unit 20, Ward 7, in Ondo West Local Government Area. He added that the ball is in the court of the people of the state to choose the good leadership they desire. He said: “I have absolute confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s neutrality. He will be fair and just, regardless of his party affiliation.…

President Bola Tinubu will welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a State Visit at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement said Prime Minister Modi will arrive in Nigeria on Saturday. He said Mr Modi visit to Nigeria will be the first by an Indian prime minister since Dr Manmohan Singh’s state visit in 2007, when the two nations established a strategic partnership. Mr Onanuga added that President Tinubu and Prime Minister Modi will seek to strengthen Nigeria’s and India’s ties further during their bilateral discussions. READ…