Author: Friday Omosola

Vice President Kashim Shettima will today depart Abuja for São Tomé, the capital of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President) disclosed this in a statement. He will represent President Bola Tinubu at the country’s 50th National Independence Day celebration. Shettima is expected to join other African and international leaders at the grand finale of the Golden Jubilee festivities, which will feature official speeches, parades, cultural displays, and traditional dances, showcasing the island nation’s heritage and unity. READ ALSO: I was public enemy…

Twenty-four hours after the Supreme Court upheld his election victory, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State announced his intention to launch a comprehensive investigation into the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Mr Obaseki governed the state from 2016 until his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was unseated by Mr Okpebholo’s All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2024. Mr Okpebholo revealed his plans to establish a commission of inquiry to scrutinise Mr Obaseki’s records on Friday during a victory parade held at Government House, Benin City. READ ALSO: Supreme Court dismisses Ighodalo’s suit, upholds Okpebholo’s election He addressed a diverse audience including party…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called on eligible residents to participate actively in the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025. Mr Sanwo-Olu, in a statement he signed on Friday, described the grassroots polls as a crucial exercise in deepening democracy and advancing development at the community level. READ ALSO: Police announce total vehicular restriction for Lagos LG poll He emphasised that local government is the closest tier of governance to the people and plays a pivotal role in delivering essential services. “The election offers Lagosians an opportunity to shape the leadership of their local councils by…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Friday, received his Bauchi State counterpart, Bala Mohammed, in Akure as both states formalised a strategic partnership aimed at boosting agriculture, industrial development, and investment. The high-profile meeting has already yielded significant dividends, with Residents Group Cement confirming plans to invest $2.6 billion in Ondo State for the construction of a fertiliser and harmonial plant, as well as a major petrochemical facility. The project is expected to be completed within 12 months and create thousands of jobs across the state. READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa appoints Ategbole as Ondo hospital board chair The investor, Abbas Waziri,…

As the global community observes World Population Day, 2023, Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has underscored the critical importance of accurate population data for national development and lamented Nigeria’s long overdue census. In a statement on his X page on Friday, Mr Obi drew attention to the nation’s significant youth population and the urgent need for investment in their future. Mr Obi pointed out that while the United Nations recommends a population census every ten years, Nigeria’s last official count was conducted in 2006, meaning the country has operated without clear population data for nearly two decades. READ ALSO: Obi…

The Lagos State Government has announced its readiness to collaborate with China under the China-Nigeria Low-Carbon Demonstration Initiative (Nextier) to implement the Lekki Low-Carbon Demonstration Zone (LLCDZ) Project, aimed at reducing carbon emissions across the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this during a strategic meeting with representatives of the Nextier initiative at the Ministry’s headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja. READ ALSO: Police announce total vehicular restriction for Lagos LG poll He noted that the proposed partnership aligns with the state’s climate ambitions and environmental policy frameworks. Mr Wahab highlighted Lagos’s ongoing efforts to promote climate-resilient growth,…

The Presidency has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi as posing no credible threat to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election prospects in 2027. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, made this known during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television, on Thursday. He maintained that Mr Tinubu’s achievements in office would serve as his most effective campaign tool. READ ALSO: ‘No ban on 5-year visas for U.S. citizens’ – Presidency clarifies Mr Onanuga also downplayed the relevance of the emerging opposition coalition reportedly forming under the African Democratic Congress…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has underscored the critical need for transparency and accountability within Nigeria’s public service. He urged both former and current public officials to courageously document their experiences and contributions while in office. He likened public life to a continuous legal process, emphasising that ‘life is a litigation with no end and no final adjournment in the pursuit of justice.’ READ ALSO: Shettima: Cassava to drive Nigeria’s industrial growth, cut imports Mr Shettima made these remarks on Thursday at the public presentation of ‘OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block’, a memoir penned by former…

In a notable reshuffle of its committee leadership, the Senate on Thursday replaced Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the Chairman of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). The Senate appointed Senator Aniekan Bassey of Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District to the role. The decision was announced during plenary, with no official explanation provided for the change. READ ALSO: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan writes IGP, accuses Akpabio of tarnishing her image Senator Bassey is expected to commence his new duties immediately. This marks another change in committee assignments for Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central. She assumed the chairmanship of the Diaspora and NGOs…

The Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has not suspended the issuance of five-year multiple-entry visas to United States citizens. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, issued a statement on Thursday reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to existing bilateral agreements and the principle of reciprocity in its diplomatic relations with the United States. He stated that, upon assuming office, Mr Tinubu’s administration directed all relevant service departments to implement bilateral agreements with foreign nations and ensure strict adherence to diplomatic reciprocity. READ ALSO: Nigerians slam U.S. Visa rule as ‘discriminatory, damaging’ Mr Onanuga further disclosed that…