Author: Friday Omosola

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on Friday presented three critical requests to President Bola Tinubu during a historic courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock.  He led a 104-member delegation composed of state stakeholders, along with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The visit highlighted the unity and shared vision among a bipartisan gathering of political, traditional, and community leaders from various parties, all focused on the development of Akwa Ibom State. During the meeting, Governor Eno addressed the pressing issue of ecological disaster mitigation, urging for urgent federal intervention to tackle the significant ecological challenges facing the state.…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has praised the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday, which nullified the recent local government elections in Rivers State and affirmed the legitimacy of the 27-member Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule. The New Daily Prime reported Justice Jamilu Tukur ruled that Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, failed to adhere to due process, including continuing voter registration even after announcing the election date.  The court deemed the entire process invalid due to substantial non-compliance with electoral guidelines. Addressing journalists in Abuja after the ruling, Wike stated that the judgment had put…

The Supreme Court has nullified the local government elections conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on October 5, 2024, citing grave violations of the Electoral Act. Delivering the judgment, Justice Jamilu Tukur ruled that RSIEC failed to adhere to due process, including continuing voter registration even after announcing the election date. The court deemed the entire process invalid due to substantial non-compliance with electoral guidelines. Furthermore, the court determined that the election procedures were significantly compromised, contravening Section 150 of the Electoral Act, which outlines the legal framework for local government polls. In a separate ruling on…

Senator Natasha Akpoti of Kogi Central has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has been victimizing her for rejecting his sexual advances.   Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday, Akpoti claimed that she has faced harassment, denial of privileges, and political obstruction due to her refusal to engage in a personal relationship with Akpabio. According to her, the Senate President deliberately blocked a motion she sponsored as part of a broader pattern of retaliation. “For standing my ground, I have been maligned, victimized, and sidelined in Senate proceedings,” she stated. The rift between the two lawmakers has been increasingly…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the ongoing crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing it as a dangerous erosion of democratic principles and a throwback to military dictatorship. In a statement issued by Paul Ibe, his spokesperson yesterday, Atiku decried the political turmoil surrounding the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and the appointment of Mojisola Meranda as the first female Speaker of the Lagos Assembly. He accused state-backed forces of attempting to subvert the legislature’s decision through coercive tactics. “The events of the past few weeks have exposed the dangerous erosion of democracy in Nigeria’s…

Mudashiru Obasa, the ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has alleged that Mojisola Meranda voluntarily relinquished her position as Speaker. During an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, Obasa stated that Meranda announced her resignation at a meeting with prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) figures in Lagos, held in the Marina district. His remarks came in response to inquiries about why Meranda’s security details were withdrawn while his own were reinstated. “When my own security personnel were removed even when I was not around without my knowledge, without my consent, did I complain? Obasa asked. “There…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to rapid and effective governance, declaring that his team is in a hurry to fulfill its promises to the people. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed and reappointed members of the State Executive Council on Thursday, Aiyedatiwa charged them to immediately settle into their roles and deliver tangible results. The newly sworn-in officials include Taiwo Fasoranti as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Olukayode Ajulo as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, and Omowumi Isaac as the Commissioner for Finance. Others are Johnson Alabi, who will…

Impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has arrived at the assembly complex in a dramatic turn of events.   Obasa, accompanied by security personnel, reportedly entered the Speaker’s Office around noon on Thursday. His unexpected visit comes amid reports that security aides assigned to the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, have been withdrawn. READ ALSO: DSS interrogates Lagos lawmakers over Obasa’s removal Confirming the situation, Meranda’s Chief Press Secretary, Segun Ajiboye, alleged in a brief statement that Obasa and his associates forcefully gained access to the office. A source from Obasa’s camp also confirmed their presence at…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised an alarm over the infiltration of Nigeria by organised foreign fraud syndicates. He warned that these groups are setting up cells in major cities and recruiting young Nigerians into sophisticated cybercrimes, including cryptocurrency fraud. Olukoyede made the disclosure in Abuja while addressing participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC 18) of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), led by the Director of Studies, Hyginus Ngele. He expressed deep concern over the long-term sustenance of banditry and insurgency in Nigeria, attributing it to the unchecked…

The Kwara State Government has launched a Coding and Digital Literacy training program for at least 50 public primary and junior secondary schools across the state. Mashood Agboola, Deputy Chief Press Secretary to Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, announced this in a statement. The programme, organised by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital and Innovation, Hon. Ishola Kayode, aims to enhance digital skills among students. Speaking on behalf of Governor AbdulRazaq at the launch, the Senior Adviser and Counselor to the Governor, Sa’adu Salau, stated that the initiative is designed to reinforce the administration’s impactful investments in…