Author: Friday Omosola

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to uphold unity, peaceful coexistence, and tolerance as key values for national progress, drawing inspiration from the lessons of Ramadan. Speaking in Maiduguri, Borno State, during a luncheon with state elders and his former schoolmates in celebration of Eid-El-Fitr, Shettima emphasised the importance of collective harmony. Represented by Abdulkadir Rahis, the member representing Maiduguri Metropolitan Constituency in the House of Representatives, the Vice President stressed the need for citizens to embrace unity as a national gift. “We thank the Almighty Allah for sparing our lives to witness this Eid-El-Fitr. I wish to also…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, paid a condolence visit to his Kano State counterpart, Abba Yusuf, on Monday following the tragic killing of 16 Kano-bound travellers in Uromi, Edo State. Arriving at the Kano Government House around noon, Okpebholo was warmly received by Yusuf and other top government officials. During the visit, he expressed deep sorrow over the incident, which saw members of a local vigilante group mistakenly attack the travellers, believing them to be criminals. The victims, identified as hunters travelling from Port Harcourt to Kano for Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, were ambushed in Esan North-East Local Government Area, sparking outrage…

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence that the ongoing political turmoil in the state will ultimately lead to greater unity and resilience among its people.   Fubara made this assertion while receiving a delegation of Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic organisations, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in Port Harcourt during an Eid-El-Fitr courtesy visit. Addressing the gathering, Fubara emphasised the importance of faith and perseverance, urging his supporters to trust in divine guidance. “This season reminds us of love, sacrifice, and unity. Your visit today demonstrates solidarity, and I deeply appreciate your…

President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of Kemi Nanna Nandap as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) until December 31, 2026. The announcement was made in a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to Tinubu on Information & Strategy on Monday. Nandap, who began her career with the NIS on October 9, 1989, was appointed Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, with her initial tenure set to expire on August 31, 2025. However, in recognition of her leadership and contributions to the agency, President Tinubu has extended her tenure by over a year. READ ALSO: Lagos earmarks…

Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has claimed that he was offered a staggering N5 billion to support the governor’s impeachment. Speaking during an interview on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, Ehie stated that he possesses proof of the alleged bribery attempt, which he has stored on his phone. “In early October 2023, I was approached with a N5 billion offer to facilitate the impeachment of my principal. The evidence is right here on my phone,” he said. “Not only do I have it documented, but I have also printed and shared copies…

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, Dele Momodu, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. The 64-year-old called it an attack on democratic principles. The president’s move, which has drawn widespread criticism, saw the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the entire Rivers State House of Assembly for six months amid ongoing political turmoil in the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, the Osun-born politician joined a growing number of voices opposing Tinubu’s decision. READ ALSO: SERAP sues Tinubu over Fubara, Rivers lawmakers suspension “I…

Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied any involvement in the fire that engulfed the state’s House of Assembly complex on October 29, 2023. The accusation was made by former Rivers State Head of Service, George Nwaeke, who alleged that both Fubara and Ehie orchestrated the attack. Speaking on Channels Television Sunday Politics, Ehie refuted the claims, stating, “It is very important to clarify that I was not, I had no hand and was not part of the burning down of the Rivers State House of Assembly. “Like everyone else, I woke…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the National Assembly to immediately withdraw a proposed bill that seeks to make voting compulsory in Nigeria, warning that it is “oppressive, impracticable, and unlawful.” The bill, currently before the National Assembly, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act 2022 to Make It Mandatory for All Nigerians of Majority Age to Vote in All National and State Elections and for Related Matters”, seeks to impose a six-month jail term, a fine of ₦100,000, or both on eligible Nigerians who fail to vote. In a letter dated…

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that his decision to appoint Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, despite his past criticisms, was driven by his commitment to recognising talent, even in those who once opposed him. Speaking yesterday at a special Iftar in his honour at the Presidential Villa to mark his 73rd birthday, Tinubu acknowledged that selecting Tijani was a tough decision due to opposition from close associates who had scrutinized his past remarks. “When I picked him, it was tough. My very close confidantes, who had read his comments on social media, came to me…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has held Governor Monday Okpebholo responsible for what it describes as a worsening security crisis. The party cited the recent killing of travelers in Uromi as a glaring example of the state’s deteriorating law and order. The tragic incident, in which a group of travelers accused of kidnapping were brutally lynched by a mob in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area, has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation. In response, Governor Okpebholo ordered the immediate suspension of all unauthorized vigilante groups across the state and relieved the Commander of the Edo State…