Author: Friday Omosola

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has established a dedicated Election Project Plan Committee (EPPC) to coordinate the strategic framework for the 2027 general elections. The committee held its inaugural meeting this week in Abuja, marking the beginning of its mandate to design a structured and efficient electoral roadmap. Chaired by Prof Rhoda H. Gumus, the committee is responsible for outlining a clear work plan, forming sub-committees, creating an Elections Project Plan (EPP) Template, and setting deadlines for submission of key planning documents. READ ALSO: Ex-LP deputy gov candidate calls for INEC, State electoral bodies’ overhaul Key INEC National Commissioners…

The Lagos State Government has sealed multiple illegal buildings in Obalende, Ikoyi, and Lekki as part of its ongoing efforts to enforce physical planning laws and curb unauthorized developments. Leading the enforcement exercise on Thursday, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, emphasised the government’s commitment to creating a safe and sustainable built environment for all residents. He expressed concern over the widespread disregard for planning regulations, citing cases of construction without government-approved plans and unauthorized renovations. Olumide warned that illegal developments undermine Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda, particularly its goal of making Lagos a 21st-century…

The wife of President Bola Tinubu, Oluremi, has described Nigeria as a work in progress, asserting that the country is on course for significant transformation under her husband’s administration, especially with critical internal and external support. She made this remark while receiving Spouses of Heads of Missions to Nigeria in her office. Mrs Tinubu noted that the nation has been experiencing gradual yet steady progress, which she believes will be sustained to achieve greater impact. She also highlighted her efforts through the ‘Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI)’, aimed at improving education for Nigerian children, enhancing healthcare, and uplifting the livelihoods of…

President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that while current economic reforms are challenging, they are necessary to build a resilient nation and secure the future of the next generation. The President made this statement on Friday at the State House in Abuja when he received a delegation from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by Most Reverend Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, the Archbishop of Owerri and CBCN President. Addressing the bishops, President Tinubu emphasised the importance of national investment and unity in tackling poverty, stating that economic hardship knows no religious boundaries. “Yes, removing the fuel subsidy was a…

Ireti Kingibe, the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has assured Nigerians that she will take the lead in championing the sexual harassment case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan when the investigation reaches the red chamber.   Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment during her appearance on Arise Television.   The allegation sparked controversy, with many calling for a thorough investigation and demanding that Mr Akpabio step aside as Senate President pending the outcome. Reacting in a statement on her X page on Friday, Mrs Kingibe acknowledged the…

A Kano State High Court has sentenced Bulama Abdulrahman to seven years in prison without an option of fine for posing as an auctioneer authorized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to sell forfeited properties. Justice Nasiru Saminu convicted Abdulrahman on one of the two charges brought against him, which involved obtaining N35 million under false pretences. The prosecution, led by EFCC counsel Musa Isah, presented three witnesses, while Abdulrahman was the sole witness in his defence. The court found him guilty of defrauding Safiyanu Abdullahi of Tauraro and Property Limited by falsely claiming he had the EFCC’s…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that Nigeria is set to collaborate with the United Kingdom’s Zander Corporation to restore degraded lands and transform agricultural practices in vulnerable ecological zones. During a meeting yesterday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with Zander Corporation’s management team led by Lord Raymond Benedict Asquith, the 3rd Earl of Oxford and Asquith OBE, Shettima reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to afforestation as a key strategy for combating desertification, promoting sustainable land use, and boosting agricultural productivity. “There is a critical intersection between innovative technology and efforts at combating desertification and agricultural transformation in this country,”…

In commemoration of World Kidney Day, Edesili Anani, wife of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has called on Nigerians to prioritize their kidney health by undergoing regular medical check-ups and adopting healthy lifestyle habits. Mrs Okpebholo emphasised that the kidneys play a crucial role in eliminating waste, regulating blood pressure, and maintaining overall well-being. She stressed the importance of proactive health measures to prevent kidney-related ailments. “I encourage Nigerians, especially women, to pay attention to their kidney health. The kidneys are crucial for removing waste products, detoxifying the body, regulating blood pressure, and maintaining overall well-being.” She urged women to prioritize a…

President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic reforms, stating that they are necessary to safeguard the interests of future generations. Speaking at the State House in Abuja yesterday while receiving a delegation of his former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic, President Tinubu lamented Nigeria’s past financial practices, which, he said, jeopardized the nation’s future. “For 50 years, Nigeria was spending the money of generations yet unborn and servicing the West Coast of our subregion with fuel. It was getting difficult to plan for our children’s future,” he said. The President acknowledged the economic and social challenges…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his membership and unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), dismissing speculations suggesting otherwise. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu yesterday, Buhari made it clear that he remains a committed APC member and wants to be recognized as such. Without referencing any individuals or ongoing discussions within the party, he emphasised his dedication to the APC, which gave him the platform to serve two terms as Nigeria’s president.   “I am an APC member, and I like to be addressed as such. I will try to popularize the party by all…