Author: Friday Omosola

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has upheld resolutions by the State House of Assembly to suspend three public officials. The governor’s office released a statement confirming the suspensions, which are effective immediately. READ ALSO: Stop the blame game, act on insecurity – Ortom tells Alia The suspended officials included Maxwell Ogiri, Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area; Grace Adagba, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB); and Michael Uper, Executive Secretary of the Benue State Lottery Commission. Each was handed a one-month suspension. The suspension followed the State Assembly’s approval, granted in six-month intervals. However, the suspension was…

President Bola Tinubu has lauded Nigeria’s armed forces for their success against insurgency and criminality, while emphasising his administration’s commitment to addressing the root causes of insecurity. Speaking on Wednesday at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan, Tinubu stressed that military victories must be complemented by courageous governance that tackles the underlying drivers of conflict. During a session on peace and stability, Tinubu asserted that Nigeria’s greatest strengths lie in its inclusivity, diversity, and rule of law. READ ALSO: FG okays Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic in Abuja He described the recent momentum of the armed…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, convened a strategic meeting with the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, at the CBN headquarters in Abuja. The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, was also present at the meeting. The high-level discussion centered on strengthening the collaboration between Nigeria’s monetary and fiscal authorities. The goal is to sustain macroeconomic stability, bolster investor confidence, and stimulate growth in the private sector. Edun emphasised that a close alignment between fiscal and monetary policies is essential to solidify President Bola Tinubu’s…

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has indicated that Bayelsa State is well-equipped to host the 2028 National Sports Festival (NSF). The NSC Director-General, Bukola Olapade, conveyed this during a visit to Yenagoa, where his delegation inspected the state’s sports and security infrastructure. Olapade, who led a team of sports experts, including Chief Solomon Ogba and Olympian Yusuf Alli, expressed his confidence in Bayelsa’s bid after assessing various facilities, such as wrestling gyms, table tennis halls, and a new stadium under construction. READ ALSO: NCS achieves record ₦89.2bn half-year revenue, intensifies anti-smuggling efforts He lauded the state’s peaceful and hospitable environment, describing…

Operatives of Operation Udo Ga-Achi, popularly known as the Agunechemba Vigilante Group, allegedly assaulted a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Edema Elohor, alongside some of her colleagues in Anambra State. A viral video posted on Monday by the Haven 360 Foundation on Facebook showed armed vigilantes storming a corps members’ lodge, where they brutally attacked the occupants. The incident occurred on 23 July. READ ALSO: Sowore leads protest at NYSC headquarters over alleged victimisation of corps member In the footage, Elohor was seen being beaten and stripped naked by the vigilantes, who accused the corps members of being…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has urged Nigerians to shun vote-selling, warning that vote-buying remains one of the gravest threats to democracy. In a statement shared on his X page on Tuesday, the former Anambra State governor stressed that selling or buying votes can never be regarded as an act of kindness. The 64-year-old described the practice as a deliberate investment in corruption, noting that politicians who purchase votes do so solely to secure access to public funds. READ ALSO: Peter Obi praises security agencies for arresting Ansaru leaders Obi cautioned that any vote sold…

The Ogun State Government has declared Wednesday a public holiday to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration. Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, made the announcement in a statement last night. He explained that 20 August was officially recognised as a public holiday in 2023, following a resolution of the Ogun State House of Assembly and the subsequent approval of Abiodun. According to Akinmade, the day is dedicated to celebrating Yoruba religion, culture, and traditions. He stressed that the recognition of Isese Day as a public holiday underscores the governor’s appreciation of the vital role…

A prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Ajiboye, has expressed scepticism about Peter Obi’s capacity to govern Nigeria more effectively than President Bola Tinubu. During an appearance on the television program “Politics Today”, Ajiboye contended that Obi’s performance as governor of Anambra State does not justify his presidential ambitions. He stated that even a million individuals with Obi’s credentials could not outperform Tinubu. READ ALSO: How market now – Presidency taunts Atiku, Obi over bye-election defeat Ajiboye challenged that Obi’s tenure in Anambra was a success, arguing that the former governor’s record does not support the public’s perception…

Lagos State Government has introduced a new initiative, the Child Sexual Abuse Investigative and Interview Protocol, aimed at improving the investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse cases. This groundbreaking protocol, developed in partnership with the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme and the Cece Yara Foundation, is the first of its kind in the state. It provides a standardised and victim-centred approach to interviewing child survivors, minimising trauma while ensuring evidence is credible and admissible in court. READ ALSO: Lagos govt reaffirms commitment to sustainable water transport During the launch event, Lawal Pedro, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice…

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has praised the Imo State Government for its decision to prohibit lavish graduation parties for students in nursery, primary, and junior secondary schools. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the state government banned graduation parties for nursery and junior secondary school (JSS 3) students in a memo addressed to parents, guardians, and school proprietors in the state. The NOA’s Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, described the move as a crucial step toward instilling responsible values in young people and discouraging excessive spending. READ ALSO: NOA urges shift from fear-based messaging to combat HIV/AIDS stigma in…