Author: Friday Omosola

Prominent businessman and oil magnate, Arthur Eze, has described President Bola Tinubu as ‘God’s gift to Nigeria’, commending his leadership style, inclusive governance, and commitment to national unity. Eze made the remarks in a State House documentary set to mark Tinubu’s second year in office. According to him, Tinubu embodies the bold and purposeful leadership Nigeria requires at this crucial time. READ ALSO: El-Rufai son backs Tinubu’s second term, defies father’s exit from APC “God doesn’t make mistakes. That man, Tinubu, was created for a purpose. God gave him the power to change lives,” Eze stated. “Tinubu has no enemies. He…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has distanced himself from all reconciliation arrangements within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He cited betrayal and consistent violations of previously agreed terms by some party leaders. In a statement released on Sunday, Wike linked the party’s growing internal instability to unresolved issues following the 2023 general elections. READ ALSO: ‘It’s embarrassing’ – Wike condemns walkout on First Lady in Rivers He lamented the erosion of trust among the party’s leadership, describing it as a ‘pernicious virus of dishonesty and treachery.’ “Since after the 2023 General Election, the PDP has been wantonly swinging…

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has approved the state’s headline sponsorship of Kwara Kre8, an initiative aimed at empowering creatives in photography, filmmaking, content creation, social media influencing, and storytelling. Kwara Kre8 announced the partnership in a statement on Sunday, confirming that the sponsorship came through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on New Media. READ ALSO: Abdulrazaq innugurates committee to transfer Kampe Game Reserve to FG “We are glad to announce that the Kwara State Government has become the headline sponsor for the maiden edition of the Kwara Kre8 workshop. This landmark partnership marks a…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for allegedly failing to disclose details of any direct payments made to Nigeria’s 774 local government councils, including councils in Rivers State. SERAP revealed on its website on Sunday that the suit numbered FHC/L/MSC/521/2025 was filed last Friday at the Federal High Court in Lagos. In the suit, SERAP asked the court to compel the CBN to reveal the amounts sent directly to each local government council since the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in July 2024. READ ALSO: SERAP urges CBN to disclose…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded an all-time high revenue of ₦1.3 trillion in the first quarter of 2025 —more than double the ₦600 billion collected during the same period in 2023. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, attributed the impressive revenue growth to a series of transformative reforms introduced under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He made the disclosure in a forthcoming State House documentary marking the President’s second anniversary in office. READ ALSO: El-Rufai son backs Tinubu’s second term, defies father’s exit from APC Adeniyi clarified that the revenue boost was not driven by higher import volumes, which…

The Federal Government (FG) has reiterated its commitment to working closely with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to address key migration issues affecting Nigeria. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, made this known during a courtesy visit by the new IOM Chief of Mission to Nigeria, Dimanche Sharon, at his office in Abuja. Bagudu praised the IOM for its continued role in supporting Nigeria’s migration management efforts and proposed that the organisation could evolve into a global ombudsman for migration issues. READ ALSO: Bagudu: Economic reforms fuel growth, restore investor confidence He described migration as a divine process,…

Lagos State has been named the world’s fastest-growing tech city for the year 2025, according to the latest Global Tech Ecosystem Index released by Netherlands-based data intelligence firm Dealroom.co. The report places Lagos ahead of Istanbul, Turkey and Pune, India, in the “Rising Stars” category. The category highlighted emerging cities with rapidly expanding tech ecosystems, measured by enterprise value growth and unicorn creation, adjusted for GDP per capita and cost of living. Dealroom.co noted that Lagos has grown its ecosystem valuation by 11.6 times since 2017, despite operating within a relatively smaller economy. READ ALSO: Lagos DSVA, Ford Foundation engaged 10,000…

The tribunal handling the petitions arising from the 16 November Ondo State governorship election has scheduled 4 June for its verdict. The three-member panel, chaired by Justice Benson Ogbu, fixed the date on Saturday in Akure after listening to the final submissions of all parties involved. The panel also includes Justice Imelda Etape and Justice Sikka Duarabo. READ ALSO:Ondo: Doctor, two others remanded to prison for procuring abortion, raping minor The tribunal commenced proceedings on 31 January 2025 and has reviewed five separate petitions challenging the election outcome. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the All Progressives Congress…

Former presidential contender Peter Obi has reaffirmed his intention to contest the 2027 general elections under the Labour Party’s (LP) banner. Obi, the party 2023 presidential candidate disclosed this in a 7-minute video shared via the party’s WhatsApp network on Saturday. The former Anambra State governor addressed questions from a group of young supporters. READ ALSO: Obi backs Zulum, demands probe into alleged ‘terrorist infiltration of politics, armed forces’ Obi dismissed the internal turmoil plaguing both the LP and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as being orchestrated by the current administration. According to him, such interference is a deliberate attempt to…

Security forces have eliminated 21 armed bandits during a successful raid on Shawu Forest, situated in the Ruwan Godiya Ward of Faskari Local Government Area, Katsina State. The operation was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasiru Mu’azu Danmusa. According to Danmusa, troops from the 17 Brigade Strike Group of the Nigerian Army launched a targeted offensive against a terrorist hideout as part of the ongoing Operation Forest Sanity III.  READ ALSO: NAF airstrikes kill over 20 bandits, destroy hideouts in Katsina The raid resulted in the death of multiple…