Author: Friday Omosola

The former National Treasurer of the Labour Party (LP), Oluchi Oparah, has dismissed allegations that Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, used party funds for his campaign. In an interview on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief” on Thursday, Oparah insisted that Obi not only financed his own campaign but also provided significant financial support to the party. Oparah’s comments were a direct response to a claim by a different LP chieftain, Abayomi Arabambi, who alleged that Obi spent party funds on his presidential run. READ ALSO: Four years enough to transform Nigeria, says Peter Obi Oparah stated, “There was nothing…

The Lagos State Government has urged residents not to panic over recent flash floods, reassuring them that resilient infrastructure is in place to manage the situation. The reassurance came from Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, during an “Ask Lagos” session on the social media platform X-Space. Wahab attributed the flash floods to the intensity of the rainfall, which lasted more than 15 hours in some areas, and the broader effects of climate change. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu demands special economic status for Lagos He acknowledged the challenges in specific areas like the Agungi corridor in Lekki and…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commissioned seven road projects spanning over 16 kilometers in Badagry Local Government and Olorunda LCDA. The new infrastructure is designed to serve as “lifelines” connecting more than eight communities to key amenities and cultural sites. A highlight of the new projects is the expansion of the Samuel Ekundayo-Toga Road into a dual carriageway. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu mourns Doyin Abiola This upgrade is expected to ease traffic congestion and improve access to the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, particularly around areas like Limca, Ibereko, and the Badagry Roundabout. The Hospital Road was also upgraded, improving connectivity to significant landmarks…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to food security by commissioning two new initiatives aimed at creating a more efficient food storage and distribution system. The initiatives, “Ounje Ekiti Retail Outlet” and “Ilu Eye Aggregation Hub,” are designed to ensure a consistent supply of affordable food items for residents. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Wednesday, Oyebanji stated that the goal is to make Ekiti State the food basket of the nation, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s mandate to combat hunger and poverty. READ ALSO: Oyebanji hails FG’s MSME plan for boosting growth He revealed that his…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed his condolences on the death of Doyin Abiola, the wife of the late M.K.O. Abiola. Abiola, who died on Tuesday at the age of 82, was celebrated as a trailblazing figure in Nigerian journalism. In a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu hailed the late Abiola as an “Amazon in the media industry.” READ ALSO: National Concord’s former MD, Doyin Abiola, dies at 82 He highlighted her significant contributions to the growth of journalism in Nigeria, noting her historic achievements as the first Nigerian…

President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to fast-track the launch of a free healthcare initiative for low-income retirees. He emphasised its importance for social protection and dignity in retirement. The President also called for the immediate implementation of long-awaited pension increases and a minimum pension guarantee to support the most vulnerable pensioners. READ ALSO: ADC slams Tinubu’s ₦712b airport renovation plan as “careless spending” The directives were announced following a briefing by Omolola Oloworaran, the Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom). According to a press release from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,…

A series of violent attacks by suspected herders in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State has left at least nine people dead, including a police officer. The assaults, which began last weekend and continued until Tuesday, targeted four communities along the border with Kogi State. According to a local source, the attacks unfolded in a succession of communities. READ ALSO: Police rescue six kidnapped law students in Benue Two people were killed in Okwutanobe on Friday, followed by another death in Okpokpolo on Saturday. The violence escalated on Monday with a fatal attack in Olegagbani, and culminated on Tuesday…

The Edo State government has announced an immediate ban on the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in the state. The ban was enacted in response to a reported resurgence of illegal revenue collection, extortion, and harassment targeting motorists and traders. In a statement released on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, the government accused the unions, along with other groups like ANNEWAT and Drivers on Wheel, of violating the terms of their previous limited authorisation to work with the Edo State Internal…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has renewed the call for the state to be granted a “special status.” He argued that the designation is long overdue given the state’s significant role as Nigeria’s economic engine. The governor made the appeal during a visit by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) yesterday. READ ALSO: Sanwoolu receives Grenada PM, says govt’ll partner other nations for development Represented by his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu welcomed the RMAFC’s on-the-spot assessment, which he said was a vital step toward ensuring greater fairness in the distribution of national resources. He emphasised that the discussion…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has lauded the Federal Government’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Clinics initiative. He described it as a crucial effort to connect economic growth with grassroots development. Speaking at the 7th Expanded National MSME Clinics held in Akure, Oyebanji said the programme demonstrates a deep understanding of the vital role small businesses play in job creation, poverty reduction, and industrialisation. READ ALSO: Fayose endorses Tinubu, Oyebanji for second terms, retains PDP membership He stated that the initiative is the first time a government has made a deliberate attempt to align macroeconomic growth with the development…