Author: Friday Omosola

Kidnappers who abducted Nelson Adepoyigi, the Ward 5 Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, have killed him despite collecting a ₦5 million ransom. The assailants abducted Adepoyigi from his home in Ifon a few days prior and initially demanded ₦100 million for his release. After negotiations, the kidnappers lowered the demand to ₦5 million and requested food items alongside the payment. READ ALSO: 4 kidnappers killed over death of Rivers businessman, investigation ongoing Two individuals who delivered the ransom became hostages themselves. The kidnappers then demanded a fresh ₦30 million to…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday arrived in Rome, Italy for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Tinubu was invited to attend the inauguration of the 267th Bishop of Rome and the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The solemn installation mass is scheduled for Sunday at the Vatican. READ ALSO: Alaafin of Oyo pays first official visit to Tinubu at Aso rock Tinubu touched down at the Mario De Bernardo Military Airport at 6pm local time, where he was received by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, along with…

The Federal Government, FG, 36 states, and 774 local government councils have shared a total of N1.681 trillion as revenue for April 2025, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) announced. The amount represented a 6.5 per cent increase—equivalent to N110 billion—over the N1.578 trillion distributed in March. READ ALSO: Let LGs have representatives in FAAC, Senate tells FG According to a statement by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, the revenue was shared during the FAAC meeting held in May 2025 in Abuja. The distributable revenue of N1.681 trillion comprised…

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has expressed confidence that those threatening the country’s peace would soon be decisively overcome, promising the restoration of nationwide stability. He spoke at the conclusion of the 2025 Nigerian Army Inter-Formation Ball Games, held at the Nigerian Defence Academy’s old campus in Ribadu Cantonment, Kaduna. READ ALSO: COAS orders troops to intensify fight against oil theft Represented by the NDA Commandant, Major General Abdul Ibrahim—Oluyede reaffirmed the military’s commitment to upholding its constitutional duties. The week-long event brought together 250 athletes from various army divisions and commands. Participants competed across four sports:…

The Lagos State Government has unveiled a strategic plan to prioritise 10 out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a bid to fast-track inclusive growth, environmental sustainability, improved quality of life, and shared prosperity across the state. The announcement was made yesterday by the Special Adviser to the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sustainable Development Goals, Oreoluwa Finnih, during the Y2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. Finnih stated that the decision to focus on 10 high-impact SDGs is rooted in a comprehensive framework that assessed the goals’ impact and feasibility within the…

President Bola Tinubu has pledged his administration’s continued investment in cutting-edge defence technology and commitment to equipping the Nigerian Armed Forces with the resources needed to combat insecurity across the country. Tinubu made this known on Friday during the induction of two Agusta A-109S Trekker Attack Helicopters into the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Abuja. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima described the acquisition as a strategic boost to Nigeria’s military capabilities in confronting security threats at home and across the West African sub-region. READ ALSO: Tinubu approves new procurement thresholds for federal contracts The induction ceremony, held…

President Bola Tinubu has approved a sweeping overhaul of public procurement thresholds for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. The reform is aimed at decentralising contract approvals and allowing the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to focus on high-level national policy issues rather than routine procurement matters. Under the new guidelines, the FEC will now only approve contracts starting from ₦5 billion for goods and services, or from ₦10 billion for works. READ ALSO: Tinubu approves establishment of national forest guard system Contracts below these thresholds will be handled by ministerial, parastatal, or departmental tenders boards, as well as…

The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) has urged residents, developers, and property owners to obtain appropriate planning permits before commencing any building or development projects across the state. The agency’s General Manager, Kehinde Osinaike, issued the call during a recent public engagement. READ ALSO: Lagos establishes SWIFT project to empower women through health, financial access He described planning permits as both compulsory and essential to ensuring developments align with the Lagos State Master Plan. “Planning permits ensure structures are sited appropriately and contribute to a well-organised urban landscape,” Osinaike said. He explained that the permit process plays a vital…

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has concluded hearings on appeals challenging Governor Monday Okpebholo’s election victory in Edo State, reserving its judgment for a date yet to be announced. The appeals were brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, who is contesting the ruling of the Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal, which upheld Okpebholo’s win in the September 21, 2024, election. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Edo Tribunal trashes petition challenging Okpebholo’s victory The All Progressives Congress (APC), Okpebholo’s party, also filed a cross-appeal, contesting aspects of the tribunal’s April 2, 2025, decision. During…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday called on the European Union (EU) and African nations to maximise their shared potential in pursuit of transformative development across the continent. Shettima spoke at a meeting with an EU delegation led by Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He described the EU as a natural ally of Nigeria, noting that EU investments had significantly supported President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing reform efforts. “Our expectations as Nigerians and as Africans are clear,” Shettima said. READ ALSO: Shettima woos IsDB to invest in Nigeria “We want this partnership to graduate…