Author: Friday Omosola

Governor Umaru Radda of Katsina State has approved an immediate cabinet reshuffle, reassigning several commissioners and appointing two new special advisers. The move is aimed at repositioning the administration for enhanced service delivery and optimal performance across critical sectors. READ ALSO: “We are committed to lasting peace, inclusive growth” — Gov Radda The reshuffle includes the creation of a new Ministry of Livestock Development, signaling the government’s focus on the sector. Adnan Nahabu has been appointed Commissioner for Higher, Vocational and Technical Education. Ahmad Bakori moves from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development to head the newly created Ministry of…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has conveyed his deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Oluyede, who hails from Ikere-Ekiti, was previously serving as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) until his elevation to the top defence position, an appointment that was recently announced by the Presidency. READ ALSO: Oyebanji vows investor-friendly climate, seeks UK partnership In a statement released yesterday by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, Oyebanji hailed the appointment as a positive development, thanking Tinubu for recognizing the exemplary qualities of the Ikere-Ekiti-born…

The Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has stressed that embracing the core principles of patriotism, education, and public service is essential for achieving economic empowerment, inclusive growth, and equal opportunities for all citizens. Uzoka-Anite made the declaration during a courtesy visit to her office by the Committee for the 6th Nnamdi Azikiwe Annual Award Memorial Lecture, led by its Chairman and former governor of Niger State, Mu’azu Aliyu. The minister emphasised that the ideals of the late nationalist, Nnamdi Azikiwe, remain timeless. READ ALSO: Oyebanji hails Ekiti’s economic boom, GDP rises by 90% in four years She charged contemporary…

President Bola Tinubu has dismissed the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as his successor. The announcement was contained in a statement released on Friday by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication. According to Dare, the President approved the changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s national security architecture. Under the new structure, Major-General W. Shaibu has been appointed Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke becomes Chief of Air Staff, while Rear Admiral I. Abbas assumes…

The Ogun State Government has appealed for calm and patience from motorists and residents commuting along the Abeokuta–Sango Ota Road corridor as reconstruction work continues. The appeal was made by the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ade Akinsanya, in a statement yesterday. The commissioner acknowledged that certain sections of the road have become treacherous and slippery due to the combination of ongoing earthwork and persistent rainfall, and he urged all road users to exercise caution to prevent accidents. READ ALSO: ADC accuses Ogun govt of using police to disrupt by-election campaign Akinsanya also highlighted that the current casting of concrete…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors for consistently excluding him from major decision-making, cautioning that their actions risk destroying the party. Speaking at a media parley in Abuja on Friday, Wike lamented his deliberate exclusion from key consultations despite his significant, long-standing role within the opposition party. “Have I not said it before now that the booby trap you are setting will consume you?” Wike queried, adding a grave warning: “The way these present governors are doing, they will bury this party.” READ ALSO: Wike to spend 20 days showcasing…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified that he will not appear as a witness in the trial of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, based only on his name appearing in media reports. Wike made the assertion during a media briefing in Abuja on Friday, stating he has not been served any official court process to compel his attendance or testimony. “You don’t become a witness by reading the newspaper,” Wike said. “Nobody has served me any process; nobody has subpoenaed me.” READ ALSO: Terrorism: Nnamdi Kanu lists Sanwo-Olu, Wike, Malami, Uzodimma,…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has praised President Bola Tinubu for his role in securing two major leadership positions for Nigeria at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). NNPC Ltd called the development a historic endorsement of the Federal Government’s domestic gas agenda. Philip Mshelbila, the Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG), was elected as the new Secretary General of the GECF at the Forum’s 27th Ministerial Meeting held in Doha, Qatar. READ ALSO: NNPC: Downstream sector growth dependent on strategic partnerships He succeeded Algeria’s Mohamed Hamel as the fifth official to hold the position at the…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has inaugurated two newly constructed township roads in Ado-Ekiti, using the occasion to challenge residents to actively protect and maintain public infrastructure for long-term use. The governor, represented by his wife, Olayemi Oyebanji yesterday commissioned the Bovas-Spotless Road and the Palace-Okeage-Idolofin Road projects as part of activities marking the third anniversary of his administration. During the commissioning ceremony, Oyebanji reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing the living standards of the populace by delivering vital infrastructure across the state. READ ALSO: Oyebanji vows to maintain professionalism, rules out politics in civil service However, he stressed that…

The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s proposal for a comprehensive overhaul and renovation of training institutions for all security agencies across Nigeria. The President’s plan, presented by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, is viewed as crucial to supporting the vision of achieving a $1 trillion economy, which necessitates increased investment in security by all tiers of government. During its 152nd meeting at the Presidential Villa, NEC established a committee to oversee the reform process. READ ALSO: Tinubu swears in Amupitan as INEC chairman  The committee is chaired…