Author: Friday Omosola

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has raised alarm over what he described as the deteriorating state of Nigeria’s judiciary. He claimed the system has become compromised and increasingly serves the interests of the elite. Speaking yesterday at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Bwari Branch Law Week in Abuja, the former governor, who is also a trained lawyer, expressed concern over what he termed “a growing disconnect between justice and the law.” READ ALSO: El-Rufai slams Tinubu administration as “most corrupt, intolerant” in Nigeria’s history El-Rufai warned that public confidence in the judiciary is fast eroding due to what he called…

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has said the digital economy witnessed growth under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. He said this was with foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector soaring to $191 million in the first quarter of 2024—up from $22 million in the same period last year. Tijani made this disclosure in an interview for an upcoming State House documentary marking Tinubu’s second year in office. READ ALSO: Shettima: Nigeria building digital bridges to connect MSMEs across Africa Tijani revealed that the country is set to roll out a $2 billion fibre optic…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has pledged to implement key reforms at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, following the submission of a comprehensive report by the institution’s visitation panel. Speaking in Akure on Monday while receiving members of the panel during a courtesy visit, Aiyedatiwa described their work as a crucial step towards institutional development and academic excellence. The panel, tasked with reviewing the performance and structure of UNIMED, submitted a two-volume report detailing its findings and recommendations. READ ALSO: Appeal court upholds Aiyedatiwa, Adelami’s election victory While commending the panel’s diligence and objectivity, the governor expressed particular…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has set the record straight amidst the mounting speculation over a possible alliance among opposition figures to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential race. The former Anambra State governor made it clear that his sole coalition of interest is one committed to tackling hunger, poverty, and Nigeria’s failing healthcare and education systems. During a visit to the Anglican Diocese of Kubwa in Abuja on Monday, Obi stressed that he was not pursuing political office out of desperation. READ ALSO: Tinubu, Obi, Fayemi meet at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration “My commitment is…

The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin full enforcement of the ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) across the state starting from 1 July 2025. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the management of Tetra Pak West Africa Limited to the Alausa Secretariat over the weekend. Wahab stated that the decision to phase out SUPs, including Styrofoam food packs, was a deliberate and strategic move to address Lagos’s unique environmental vulnerabilities. READ ALSO: ‘Obtain planning permits for building projects’ – LASPPPA to Lagos residents This, he said, given its…

President Bola Tinubu has said his administration revived the long-dormant National Sports Commission (NSC) to insulate the sports sector from bureaucratic interference and vested interests, stressing its vital role in nation-building and unity. Tinubu spoke through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the opening ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged ‘Gateway Games Ogun 2024’, held in Abeokuta, Ogun State yesterday. The President reaffirmed his government’s commitment to positioning sports as a tool for national cohesion and development. READ ALSO: Tinubu pledges continued military support as Nigeria inducts new combat helicopters “For decades, sport has placed Nigeria on the global ma—not…

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has attributed the persistent insecurity in Northern Nigeria to deep-rooted poverty and widespread economic marginalisation. He warned that meaningful progress will remain elusive without a comprehensive response to these challenges. In an appearance on ‘Channels Television’s Sunday Politics’, the governor reflected on his background as an activist, noting his long-standing advocacy for social justice even during Nigeria’s military rule. READ ALSO: El-Rufai blasts Gov Sani, says N150bn federal fund driving him “I’ve always stood on the side of the people. I was detained multiple times for challenging injustice,” he recalled. Sani said he prioritised tackling deprivation…

The Chinese government has announced plans to establish electric vehicle (EV) factories in Nigeria as part of a broader strategy to deepen cooperation in the solid minerals sector and support the country’s industrialisation agenda. Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, in Abuja over the weekend. Dunhai stressed the need for stronger China-Nigeria collaboration to harness Nigeria’s vast mineral resources and promote economic diversification, particularly through investments in the EV value chain. READ ALSO: US-China trade talks boost oil prices “Nigeria is a great country blessed…

President Bola Tinubu, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi met and exchanged pleasantries on Sunday during the installation Mass of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in Rome. The unexpected encounter occurred during the high-profile ceremony attended by global leaders and dignitaries. READ ALSO: Tinubu arrives in Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Fayemi, upon spotting Tinubu seated among other world leaders, invited Obi to join him in paying respects to the Nigerian leader. Obi obliged. On getting to the President, Fayemi broke the ice between Obi and Tinubu, saying, “Mr President, welcome…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, to clarify the fate of N500 billion reportedly missing from national oil revenues between October and December 2024. In a statement signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP urged NNPCL’s leadership to take decisive action by cooperating with anti-graft agencies. The group asked Mr Ojulari to name all individuals potentially linked to the shortfall and hand them over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)…