Author: Friday Omosola

Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday emphasised the strong bond between himself and his successor, Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued by his aide, Garba Shehu, Buhari joined Tinubu’s family and the nation in celebrating the President’s 73rd birthday. He revealed that he spoke with the former Lagos State governor on Friday and prayed to God to grant him long life, good health, and a successful administration. “When we pray for our leaders, we are praying for ourselves and the nation. We owe this to ourselves and the nation,” Muhammadu Buhari said. Buhari stated that he and his family remain…

The Presidency has denied allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding an alleged Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigation linked to financial dealings in Lagos State. In a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency described Atiku’s claims as ‘false’ and ‘a troubling pattern of relying on social media gossip over substance.’ Presidency criticised the former vice president for allegedly resorting to baseless speculation in a bid to remain politically relevant. “President Bola Tinubu remains focused on addressing critical national challenges and advancing his administration’s agenda for Nigeria’s…

Former Rivers State Head of Service, George Nwaeke, has confirmed that he is safe and currently staying at the Transcorp Hilton hotel in Abuja. His statement follows concerns raised by his wife, Florence, on Friday night, when she publicly expressed distress over his whereabouts after his resignation from office. Speaking to journalists, she admitted she had no knowledge of where he was and feared for his safety. In a video on Saturday morning, Nwaeke reassured the public that he was safe He also disclosed that he is in Abuja to present himself to the authorities. “Good morning, gentlemen of the…

President Bola Tinubu, during the week, signed the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2024 into law, repealing the Investments and Securities Act No. 29 of 2007 and introducing a more robust legal and regulatory framework for Nigeria’s capital market.  The Act expands the regulatory powers of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to align with global standards, enabling Nigeria to attract more investments and integrate into new financial markets. It also establishes a legal framework for financial market infrastructures such as clearinghouses, trade depositories, and central counterparties, ensuring greater transparency, efficiency, and stability in capital market operations. READ ALSO: Rivers…

The unfolding political crisis in Rivers State took a dramatic turn yesterday as Florence Nwaeke, wife of former Head of Service, George Nwaeke, voiced her distress over her husband’s sudden disappearance. Speaking to journalists last night, a visibly shaken Mrs Nwaeke expressed deep concern for her husband’s safety, revealing that she had lost contact with him and had no idea of his current whereabouts. Overcome with fear and uncertainty, she made an urgent plea for assistance. “When he got to Abuja, he called to say he had landed. I was relieved and thanked God,” she recalled. However, the situation took…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed recent allegations made by the former Head of Service (HoS), George Nwaeke, describing them as false and politically motivated. Among the allegations was that Fubara was conniving with militants to blow up oil pipelines in the state amid the political crisis rocking Rivers. In a statement issued on Saturday Governor Fubara refuted claims aired on Channels Television, where Dr Nwaeke alleged that the governor was involved in secret meetings to support Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed’s purported 2027 presidential bid. Fubara rejected the allegations, stating that it was ‘laughable’ to suggest that a…

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged the management of Delta State College of Nursing Sciences to handle the reported queries issued to some students with fairness and understanding. The students were allegedly questioned for participating in chants during her visit to Delta State. In a statement released by her spokesperson, Busola Kukoyi, Mrs Tinubu emphasised that fairness in addressing the matter would foster an environment where students can thrive while maintaining a balance between discipline and free expression. A video circulating on social media captured students enthusiastically chanting during the donation of 10,000 professional kits to midwives in the…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy on Friday. In addition to Morka’s appointment, President Tinubu also named Fatuhu Mohammed Buhari from Katsina State as the Director-General of the National Agricultural Seed Council. The President further appointed several other Nigerians as board chairmen of key federal government institutions. Many of the appointees are APC state chairmen and party officials, reinforcing the party’s influence across…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the lynching and burning of seven suspected kidnappers by residents of a community in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area. Describing the act as barbaric and unacceptable, the governor, represented by the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Government House, Solomon Osaghale, vowed that those responsible would be brought to justice. He emphasised that such actions are foreign to Edo State’s values and will not be tolerated. Osaghale, who visited Uromi on the governor’s directive, assessed the situation and assured residents that a prompt and thorough investigation would be conducted to ensure justice and…

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has dismissed recent reports of kidnapping along Gbagada Expressway as fake and recycled news, urging residents to disregard such claims. He also ordered the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for spreading the misinformation. In a statement released on Thursday by the Lagos State Police Command, CP Jimoh made it clear that the widely circulated security alert did not originate from the Command. “The Lagos State Police Command wishes to, for the umpteenth time, debunk a recurring advisory on social media purportedly emanating from the Command about ‘an increase in kidnapping incidents along…