Author: Friday Omosola

Global Wissen Consult, a Swedish Embassy-backed digital training firm, has expressed its intention to collaborate with the Lagos State Ministry of Tertiary Education to enhance digital skills training for students in state-owned tertiary institutions. The partnership proposal was discussed during the week at Alausa at a meeting that brought together the Ministry’s management, Vice Chancellors, Provosts of state-owned tertiary institutions, and representatives of Global Wissen Consult. Addressing the delegation, the Lagos State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Sule, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to integrating digital literacy into the educational curriculum to boost students’ employability and competitiveness in the global job…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has launched the Odatiwa Women’s Initiative’s Grant, a financial empowerment scheme designed to support 1,000 low-income women across the state. The initiative was unveiled on Saturday during the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration at the International Culture and Event Centre (The Dome) in Akure. The event, themed “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, and Employment,” emphasised gender equality, inclusiveness, and women’s empowerment. Speaking at the event, Governor Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare and development of women, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds. He underscored economic empowerment as a key strategy…

In a bid to enhance security across Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the recruitment of 500 additional operatives into the Ogun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps. The State Commander of Amotekun, Brigadier General Alade Adedigba announced the development in a statement on Saturday. He emphasised that the move aligns with the government’s ongoing efforts to fortify security within the state. This latest recruitment drive follows the graduation of 690 operatives just two months ago, further demonstrating the administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of residents. READ ALSO: Abiodun rewards Ogun teacher shortlisted for…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering women and promoting inclusiveness as part of efforts to achieve gender equality and sustainable development in the state. Speaking yesterday at the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration, themed ‘Accelerate Action’, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, the governor emphasised the need for bold, decisive steps beyond mere rhetoric in advancing women’s rights. Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the event coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a landmark global framework for promoting gender equality. He stressed that Lagos State is actively translating…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to sports development as a tool for job creation and wealth generation. Speaking on Friday during an inspection of the ongoing renovation of Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado-Ekiti, the governor emphasised that sports in the state would no longer be viewed merely as a recreational activity but as a strategic platform for empowering athletes. Expressing disappointment at the poor conditions under which athletes train, Oyebanji assured them that such challenges would soon be addressed. He reaffirmed his administration’s determination to upgrade the stadium to international standards, ensuring that Ekiti athletes…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a press statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP described the suspension as a desperate attempt to cover up the allegation. The party criticised the hasty decision to suspend Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan without an open investigation, arguing that it violates parliamentary convention and undermines the principle of fair hearing. “The excessively harsh six-month suspension denies the people of Kogi Central Senatorial Zone their constitutional right to representation in the Senate,” the…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 8 to rule on the admissibility of a previous judgment from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court. The judgment involves Ali Bello and the Incorporated Trustees of American International School and is being considered as evidence in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. Justice Emeka Nwite set the date following arguments between the defence and prosecution over the relevance and timing of the document’s submission in the case brought against Bello by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello’s lawyer, Joseph Daudu, sought to introduce…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the February 21 killings in seven communities of Ovia South West Local Government Area. The governor made this commitment during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the affected communities, where he assured residents of his administration’s dedication to restoring peace and security. Addressing community members, Governor Okpebholo condemned the attacks, describing them as acts of criminality that will not go unpunished under his leadership. He pledged to facilitate the establishment of a police outpost to prevent future violence and ensure sustained security in the region. “From the…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Prince Doyin Okupe, a veteran politician, medical doctor, and strategist who played a crucial role in Nigeria’s political landscape. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his condolences to Okupe’s family, friends, and associates, acknowledging his significant contributions to governance and national development. Okupe, a prominent son of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, served as the Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan and as the Special Assistant on Media to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. His…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to environmental resilience by fostering collaboration and innovation for sustainability. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this commitment at the Art Exhibition and Symposium titled ‘The Intersecting Worlds of Climate Change, Mangrove, and Art’, held at the Nigerian Conservation Foundation in Lekki on Thursday. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the event as a fusion of culture, creativity, and commitment in tackling climate change. He emphasised that mangroves, though often overlooked, play a crucial role in protecting coastal areas from erosion and flood surges while supporting local fisheries…