Author: Friday Omosola

President Bola Tinubu has announced that the imposed state of emergency in Rivers State will cease at midnight on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. He said the six-month emergency rule, which began on March 18, 2025, was put in place to address a severe political crisis that paralyzed governance in the state. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu explained that his decision was prompted by a total breakdown of governance, which saw the executive and legislative arms of the state government unable to function together. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Tinubu lifts state of emergency in…

Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of Afriland Properties Plc, has ended his trip to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to return to Lagos following a tragic fire at Afriland Towers that resulted in the deaths of several employees. The New Daily Prime reported that Afriland Towers in Broad Street market located in Idumota Lagos State was engulfed by fire at 1:38pm on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. READ ALSO: UPDATED: Fire guts popular Afriland Towers in Lagos market In a statement on Wednesday, a visibly grief-stricken Elumelu said he was “shattered” by the incident, calling it a devastating loss…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has praised the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for its vital role in ensuring a smooth and credible online registration process for prospective corps members. Speaking at the 2025 National Identity Day event in Abuja, the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, stated that a partnership with NIMC, which began in 2024, has been instrumental in creating a fraud-free mobilization process. READ ALSO: NYSC announces 2025 Batch B Stream II registration to begin Monday He said the collaboration involved integrating the National Identification Number (NIN) into the NYSC registration to prevent multiple enrollments and…

Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has described President Bola Tinubu as a “well-known tax collector,” while also acknowledging some of his administration’s economic progress. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Adebayo noted that Tinubu’s approach to tax collection is an improvement over the “disorganized system” he inherited. “He did tax collection in Lagos and he came to do tax collection in Abuja,” Adebayo stated, referring to Tinubu’s previous role as governor. READ ALSO: Dogara hails Tinubu’s tax reforms as most ambitious in decades Adebayo, however, cautioned that while Tinubu has stabilized the economy,…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has issued a strong warning to youths in the South-South region against engaging in internet fraud and other financial crimes, describing them as “deadly traps.” He spoke through Chief Superintendent of the EFCC, CSE Coker Oyegunle during the week at an event organised by the Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs (CONYSSA). Olukoyede stressed that while fraud may seem like a shortcut to wealth, it ultimately leads to severe consequences. READ ALSO: EFCC faces criticism over “judgment shall start from the house of God” post “Fraud…

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced a comprehensive plan to reform the state’s education sector, with a focus on modernising infrastructure, improving teacher quality, and equipping students with vocational skills. The reforms, spearheaded by the Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, are intended to transform education into the foundation for the state’s long-term development. According to a press release from the governor’s office on Tuesday, the administration is tackling long-standing issues within the education system. READ ALSO: Peter Obi dismisses Okpebholo’s warning, affirms right to visit any state This includes the rebuilding of dilapidated schools into modern learning centers featuring…

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to two prominent Nigerians, Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, for their recent significant accomplishments. The President praised Farouk Gumel on his appointment as the Chairman of the Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited. Tinubu in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy on Tuesday described the appointment as a clear reflection of Gumel’s expertise and commitment, highlighting the global recognition of Nigerian professionals. READ ALSO: Tinubu ends vacation, back in Abuja today He noted Gumel’s past contributions to Nigeria’s food security as the Vice Chairman for Africa at the Tropical…

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has called on African nations to forge stronger partnerships to achieve sustainable energy security across the continent. Andy Odeh, NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, in a statement on Tuesday, said Ojulari spoke at the 7th African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) National Oil Companies CEOs Forum. He underscored the urgent need for Africa to accelerate its energy transition and take control of its energy future. READ ALSO: Ex-NNPC official to be sentenced in US for $2.1 million bribery case Ojulari highlighted a significant challenge facing the continent: the planned phase-out of European…

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has invited Governor Siminalayi Fubara to join the party. This move comes as the state prepares for the end of its period of emergency rule and the governor’s planned reinstatement ceremony. The open invitation was extended by the reinstated Rivers APC spokesman, Darlington Nwauju, during an appearance on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief” on Tuesday. READ ALSO: Kwara APC makes voter’s card mandatory for membership “If I were the governor of Rivers State, on my return on Thursday, I would announce my defection to the All Progressives Congress,” Nwauju said. “I…

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on Nigerians to show greater respect and commitment to the country’s national symbols as the nation commemorates National Ordinance Day 2025. During an address in Abuja, the DG reminded citizens that emblems such as the National Flag, Coat of Arms, National Anthem, and Pledge are foundational to Nigeria’s unity, dignity, and identity. READ ALSO: NOA condemns assault on corps member in Anambra, calls for swift prosecution He emphasised that honouring these symbols is a civic duty and a display of patriotism. “Respect for our national symbols is respect for…