Author: Friday Omosola

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has cast doubt on the claim by the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) that it has disbursed over ₦1 trillion to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) since 2015. In a statement posted on his X page on Wednesday, Obi said his personal investigations and interactions with small business owners across the country revealed that most are unaware of the DBN’s existence or any such disbursements. READ ALSO: Peter Obi criticises national priorities in response to Oluremi Tinubu’s birthday appeal The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, argued that if a sum of…

The Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan reopened on Wednesday, receiving its first aircraft since its closure in March 2025 for upgrades to international standards. In a statement posted on its X page, the Oyo State Government confirmed that the presidential advance team’s flight landed at 9:14 a.m., marking a major milestone in the airport’s modernisation. READ ALSO: Ibadan markets to close in honour of Olubadan coronation The successful landing demonstrated that the facility is now fully equipped to handle high-profile flights and confirmed its readiness for the arrival of President Bola Tinubu on Friday, 26 September 2025. Tinubu is scheduled to…

All markets in Ibadan will be closed on Friday, September 26, 2025, in observance of the coronation of Oba Rasheed Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. This directive, issued by the Babaloja General of Oyo State, Asiwasi Yekeen Abass, is a sign of respect for the newly installed monarch. The shutdown will affect all trading activities across the eleven local government areas of Ibadan, including markets in the city centre and its environs. In a statement, Abass congratulated Ladoja on behalf of the entire trading community and its leadership. He expressed hope that the new monarch’s reign would be…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Nigerian Senate to apologise to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over what it described as a violation of her human rights. In a statement posted on its X page yesterday, SERAP welcomed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s return to the Senate, stressing that she should never have been suspended merely for peacefully exercising her rights. The organisation added that an official apology would form part of the redress due to Akpoti-Uduaghan, as well as to her constituency, which had been denied effective representation. READ ALSO: SERAP, Amnesty urge Tinubu to drop…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has assured that his administration will continue to invest in initiatives and policies that empower women to innovate and lead with confidence. Speaking at the WAPA Connect Conference, themed “Investing in Lagos Women, Investing in Growth”, the governor, represented by his deputy Obafemi Hamzat, emphasised the government’s commitment to building strong partnerships and providing the necessary resources for women’s development. The governor stated that his administration’s goal is to provide women with the “tools, training, and access to finance” needed to create sustainable futures and grow their businesses. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu seeks strategic partnership with…

Vice President Kashim Shettima will today, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, present Nigeria’s national statement at the ongoing 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). According to Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Shettima is scheduled to speak between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. New York time. His address is expected to highlight key issues such as multilateralism, UN reform, climate action, and international financial restructuring. READ ALSO: Shettima arrives New York for UNGA 80, to present Nigeria’s global priorities At last year’s session, Tinubu used the…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State on Tuesday voiced his confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership to ensure a successful governorship primary and a subsequent victory in the 2026 state election. The governor made the remarks after appearing before the party’s screening committee in Abuja. Oyebanji was the first of four aspirants to be screened for the party’s ticket, a process he described as fair and transparent. READ ALSO: Ex-lawmaker Daramola: Oyebanji unshaken by Kayode Ojo in APC primary The screening, which took place at the Amor Hotel, lasted about 15 minutes. Afterwards, the governor commended the APC leadership…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu announced on Tuesday that her birthday fundraising initiative for the National Library has generated more than N20 billion. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Mrs Tinubu had asked Nigerians not to send her birthday gifts on her 65th birthday but rather donate to support the construction of a state-of-the-art National Library. Speaking at a celebratory lunch with State House correspondents, she confirmed that the funds, raised through the “Oluremi @65 Education Fund,” are a personal gift to the nation. READ ALSO: Oluremi Tinubu donates N350m for movie promoting Kwara’s culture Mrs Tinubu chose to dedicate her…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has identified parenting failures and family neglect as primary causes for the rising involvement of young people in economic and financial crimes. The anti-graft agency, in a recent statement on its X page, said Olukoyede spoke at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Kaduna during a lecture on “Family Neglect and Youth Involvement in Economic Offences.” He highlighted the profound impact of family dysfunction on youth criminality. READ ALSO: EFCC arrests 28 suspected internet fraudsters in Kwara Speaking through Assistant Commander Bawa Usman Kaltungo, the Acting Director…

The National Assembly has delayed its return from recess. The resumption of plenary sessions, originally planned for September 23, has been rescheduled for October 7, 2025. READ ALSO: Senate tells Natasha to stay away from National Assembly Tuesday According to a memo from the Clerk, Kamoru Ogunlana, all senators and members of the House of Representatives have been informed of the new date. The memo noted that while the plenary sessions are postponed, committee activities will continue as planned. The communication requested that all members adjust their schedules and apologised for any inconvenience the change may cause. In a related development,…