Author: Friday Omosola

In a move to cement Lagos as Africa’s premier commercial powerhouse, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a strategic partnership with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) to develop a state-of-the-art World-Class Convention Centre. Planned for the bustling Lekki-Epe corridor near the emerging Alaro City, the facility is envisioned as a central hub for international trade exhibitions, mega-conferences, and global business summits. Representing the governor at a courtesy visit Obafemi Hamzat welcomed a delegation from the LCCI, led by their newly elected 44th President, Leye Kupoluyi. READ ALSO: Tinubu applauds Sanwo-Olu as Nigeria sweeps 9th AFRIMA awards Sanwo-Olu emphasised that…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on hosting the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The event transformed the city into a global stage for African talent from January 7 to 11, 2026. In a statement released through his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President hailed the event as a masterclass in creative diplomacy. He noted that the safe and vibrant atmosphere provided for delegates from over 48 African countries has further solidified Lagos’s reputation as the continent’s entertainment nerve centre. The grand finale, held on January 11, at the Eko Convention Centre, saw Nigerian artists take…

The Garden City is set to become the epicentre of Nigeria’s legal landscape as the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) designated Port Harcourt as the host city for its 2026 Annual General Conference. NBA President Afam Osigwe, unveiled the theme for the gathering, “Beyond Limits,” during a ceremony at the National Secretariat in Abuja yesterday. According to Osigwe, the theme is a strategic mandate for legal practitioners to break traditional barriers and embrace innovation in governance and justice delivery. READ ALSO: NBA petitions Niger police over ‘arbitrary’ detention of NNPP chairmanship candidate The choice of the Rivers State capital is a deliberate…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the total transformation of Ikirunland, even as traditional leaders lambasted the previous government for destroying the peace of the ancient town. The governor made this pledge yesterday, during a high-profile condolence visit to Ikirun to honour the memories of several prominent leaders who recently passed away. The visit took a poignant turn when the Eesa of Ikirun and Head of the Akirun-in-Council, High Chief Kareem Adetoyese, delivered a stinging critique of the state’s previous administration. Recalling the mid-2022 crisis, Adetoyese described a period of “premeditated violence and killings”…

The Lagos State Government has concluded a rigorous three-day intensive workshop aimed at transforming its public sector auditors into frontline guardians of transparency and good governance. The capacity-building summit, themed “Achieving Effective and Efficient Audit for Auditors,” wrapped up on Friday, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in Alausa. The three-day session targeted supervisors, team leads, and members of audit teams across the state’s various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). READ ALSO: Lagos govt reports no casualties in Ikorodu school collapse, orders immediate action Declaring the workshop open, the State Auditor-General, Muyiwa Adetola, challenged participants to evolve beyond…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared a total mobilization of students in Ondo State to benefit from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Receiving the NELFUND management team in Akure yesterday, the governor hailed the initiative as a historic intervention by President Bola Tinubu. The visit marks the agency’s first South-West stop of the year, signaling a reinforced push to ensure no Nigerian youth is denied a university degree due to poverty. Aiyedatiwa emphasised that the interest-free loan scheme serves as a critical safety net, working alongside existing state bursaries and scholarships. “You can no longer say your…

The Lagos State Government has confirmed a building collapse involving a bungalow classroom block at Odokekere High School, Ikorodu. In a swift response to the incident, which occurred yesterday, officials reported that no casualties were recorded, and all students are safe and in “perfect condition.” The Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS), which manages infrastructure across the state’s six education districts, issued a statement expressing regret over the event but clarified that the collapsed structure was already on the government’s “danger list.” READ ALSO: Lagos govt enforces ‘no-go zones’ near Third Mainland Bridge According to classified documents from the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed the nation’s capital to embark on a two-nation diplomatic and economic mission. Representing President Bola Tinubu, he will first stop in Guinea-Conakry before heading to the Swiss Alps for the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF). The high-profile trip is designed to reinforce Nigeria’s role as a regional leader in West Africa and a key player in the global “frontier technology” conversation. READ ALSO: Education is Nigeria’s safest investment, says Shettima Shettima’s first port of call is the GLC Stadium in Nongo, Conakry, where he will attend the presidential inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya.on Saturday, January…

In its first high-level meeting of 2026, the National Economic Council (NEC) has unveiled a roadmap to aggressively pivot Nigeria away from oil dependency. NEC revealed that non-oil sectors now account for a staggering 96% of the nation’s GDP. Presiding over the 156th NEC meeting yesterday, Vice President Kashim Shettima declared that the era of “oil-first” economics is fading. He noted that non-oil revenues now contribute nearly three-quarters of all government collections, marking a historic shift in Nigeria’s fiscal structure. The Council received a briefing from the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who highlighted…

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has challenged corporate organisations and private citizens to go beyond words and provide practical support for Nigeria’s Armed Forces. Speaking on Thursday, during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony at Peace Park, Yenagoa, the governor emphasised that the welfare of military personnel is a collective duty, as they are the “bedrock” preventing the nation’s fabric from being torn apart. Diri noted that while the state honours those who made the supreme sacrifice, the living—veterans and active-duty soldiers—require tangible support to improve their conditions of service. READ ALSO: Bayelsa wins $400,000 UNICEF health prize as Diri…