Author: Friday Omosola

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…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has transformed the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day into a day of tangible hope for the families left behind by Nigeria’s military personnel. At the grand finale held on Thursday, at the Government Cenotaph in Alagbaka, the governor moved beyond traditional tributes to announce a ₦50 million interest-free microcredit loan scheme for the widows and dependents of fallen heroes. The governor revealed that the state has not only sustained its annual loan program but has scaled it up to meet current economic realities. READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa boosts labour mobility with new buses, donates salary to…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has ordered the immediate commencement of a special employment scheme for the children of veterans and fallen heroes in the state. He said this at the grand finale of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrations held at Isaac Boro Park Cenotaph, Port Harcourt. The governor issued a marching order to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Benibo Anabraba to ensure that the promised job slots are processed without further delay. READ ALSO: Rivers crisis: Fayose mocks Fubara’s APC ‘001’ claim Fubara emphasised that the annual celebration should not be reduced to a mere memorial…

The Budget Office of the Federation has debunked reports alleging that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) is operating a massive ₦246 billion salaries-only budget. In a statement released on Thursday, the Director General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, described the claims as misleading and factually incorrect. He attributed the controversy to a poor grasp of the federal government’s technical budgeting procedures. READ ALSO: Shettima hails NEDC’s investment in education, green tech   Yakubu clarified that the ₦246.77 billion figure often cited is actually a statutory lump-sum provision. Under the established Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), allocations for statutory bodies are often…