Author: Friday Omosola

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 His remarks came in response to inquiries about why Meranda’s security details were withdrawn while his own were reinstated.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…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperative societies by ensuring that management trustees adopt strong corporate governance practices. Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, Folashade Ambrose, made this known during a town hall meeting with cooperative trustees in the Ikeja Division on Thursday. The meeting, held at the Lagos State Cooperative Federation (LASCOFED) Multipurpose Hall, is part of a series of engagements scheduled across the state’s five administrative divisions. Ambrose emphasised that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration views cooperative societies as key stakeholders in the state’s economic transformation, aligning with the fourth pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S…

Former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has acknowledged that Governor Monday Okpebholo has accomplished a significant milestone within his first 100 days in office—something his own administration failed to achieve. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, Shaibu noted that Okpebholo successfully secured Federal Government (FG) support for the state, a move he and former Governor Godwin Obaseki did not pursue during their tenure. “One commendable step Governor Okpebholo has taken, which we didn’t, is reaching out to the Federal Government for assistance,” Shaibu stated. “This support will ease the financial burden on the state and allow more…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the upgrade and conversion of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, into a University of Agriculture and Agribusiness. This decision follows a review of the initial proposal by the previous administration, which had considered upgrading the polytechnic into a University of Management Science and Technology.. However, Governor Aiyedatiwa, upon assuming office, announced the institution’s conversion into a specialized agricultural university to serve as a model for the state’s food security and agricultural revolution initiative. To ensure a smooth transition, the governor stated that a committee would be established to oversee the implementation process. READ…