Author: Friday Omosola

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has paid a sum of N2 billion to 800 retirees to clear a backlog of gratuity arrears, asserting that making citizens happy is his greatest joy as a leader. The governor revealed that the state government has now expended a cumulative sum of N14.6 billion on gratuity for both state and local government retirees since he assumed office in October 2022. Additionally, he noted that a staggering amount of N25 billion has been paid as pension to the state’s elder statesmen in the last three years. READ ALSO: Oyebanji presents N415.57bn ‘budget of impactful governance’…

The Federal Government, FG, has announced a plan to empower communities susceptible to flooding and other disasters to take ownership of their own safety management. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced this yesterday in Abuja at the 2025 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). Shettima emphasised that preparedness efforts will only yield tangible results if communities are equipped to manage their own safety. READ ALSO: ASUU Strike: Don slams FG’s no-work-no-pay policy, urges respect for university lecturers “None of these efforts will yield results unless we empower and support our communities to take ownership of their safety. They are the foundation…

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has switched his allegiance from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mbah announced his political move in a televised address to the state, justifying the defection as a necessary step to align the South-Eastern state with the Federal Government, FG, at the centre. He also offered praise for the policies of President Bola Tinubu, noting that the state has received substantial assistance under the President’s administration. READ ALSO: 2027: Enugu East backs Mbah’s re-election bid His departure from the PDP has been accompanied by a significant shift in state officials,…

The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education hosted the State Committee meeting of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) at the Secretariat in Alausa-Ikeja, where the council announced its preparations for a digital transition and Computer-Based Examination (CBE). Jamiu Alli-Balogun, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, chaired the meeting and reaffirmed the strong collaboration between the state government and the examination body. He also reviewed and updated the composition of the State Committee to better reflect the structure of the Lagos State education system. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu: Lagos tenancy bill will balance landlord-tenant rights, end housing disputes Changes…

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has encouraged farmers across the state to adopt agricultural insurance as an essential risk management tool to ensure the long-term sustainability of their farms. The appeal was made by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, during a two-day capacity-building workshop. The training, organised by the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA) for selected farmers under the National Programme for Food Security (NPFS), took place at the Fresh Food Produce Hub in Idi-Oro, Mushin, Lagos. READ ALSO: Lagos APC rejects Kperogi’s claims of Tinubu ‘visibilizing’ Northern Yorubas Representing the Commissioner, Aramide Ganzalo, the Director…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has thrown its weight behind the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) draft guidelines that mandate banks to refund customers for failed Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions within 48 hours. Ondaje Ijagwu, FCCPC Director of Corporate Affairs said the consumer protection agency welcomed the proposal, describing it as a major step toward resolving a persistent source of public frustration within the financial sector. Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the FCCPC, hailed the CBN’s directive as “a timely and long-awaited correction to a persistent consumer challenge.” READ ALSO: FCCPC recovers N10bn…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday declared that his administration’s deliberate investments in the education sector are already yielding positive results and pledged to sustain the ongoing renovation of school infrastructure. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly appointed members of the Ondo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) in Akure, Aiyedatiwa described education as the most critical pillar for human progress and development. He emphasised that the event marked a key milestone in strengthening the state’s educational foundation. READ ALSO: SWDC will fast-track regional growth – Aiyedatiwa The governor stated that since the beginning of his administration, repositioning the…

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has declared that the Federal Government’s (FG) comprehensive reforms in the solid minerals sector will not be derailed by threats or blackmail. Speaking at a media briefing over the weekend ahead of the 10th Nigeria Mining Week, he confirmed tripling his personal security following direct threats to his life. The minister noted that the reforms are already yielding significant results, pointing to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). READ ALSO: Alake urges Africa to end resource dependence, become global mining hub “Ten years ago, the contribution of mining to our nation’s…

The Federal Government (FG) has called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend its ongoing industrial action, warning that it will invoke the “no aork, no pay” policy should the strike proceed. In a joint statement signed by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad, the government emphasised that continued constructive dialogue is the most effective way to resolve all outstanding issues in the tertiary education sector. The ministers disclosed that the FG has presented a comprehensive offer to the union, which is still pending an official response…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s recent grant of presidential pardon, labelling the action as a “reckless use” of power that undermines the judicial system and threatens national stability. In a statement posted on his X page on Sunday, Atiku argued that the power of presidential pardon, a solemn moral and constitutional instrument intended to temper justice with mercy, has been trivialised by the Tinubu administration. The former presidential candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) criticised the decision to extend clemency to individuals convicted of grave crimes, including drug trafficking, kidnapping, murder, and corruption. READ…