Author: Friday Omosola

President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the tenure of Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi. Adeniyi, whose term was originally due to end on 31 August 2025, will now remain in office until 2026. The presidency said the extension aims to allow him to consolidate key reforms and complete major initiatives under the current administration. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. READ ALSO: Tinubu appoints Olumode Adeyemi as Controller‑General of FFS  The extension will support the ongoing modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service, the implementation of…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Deputy Controller‑General, Olumode Adeyemi, as the new Controller‑General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), with effect from 14th August 2025. The announcement was made by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) in a statement signed by its Secretary, Major General A.M. Jibril (Rtd). Adeyemi’s appointment follows the impending retirement of the current Controller‑General, Engr. Jaji Olola Abdulganiyu, who is set to leave office in mid-August upon reaching the statutory retirement age of 60. A veteran in fire service management, Adeyemi has served in both the Federal Capital Territory Fire Service…

The Federal Government (FG) has confirmed that the Kaduna–Kano Standard Gauge Rail Line will be completed in 2026. Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, made the announcement during the ongoing government-citizen engagement forum in Kaduna. Alkali disclosed that when President Bola Tinubu assumed office on 29 May 2023, the project was only 15% complete. READ ALSO:FG appeal ignored as 25,000 nurses begin 7-day warning strike  However, he noted that progress had since been made, with the rail line now at 53% completion. He also revealed that funding to expedite the project has been secured through a bilateral agreement with the Chinese…

Ondo State Government has announced a substantial financial commitment to rural infrastructure and a proactive strategy to combat flooding, following a State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The council approved a N3.5 billion counterpart fund for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), alongside a comprehensive flood mapping exercise across the state. Additionally, two new traditional rulers received official recognition. READ ALSO: Ondo govt, REA sign MoU to electrify 25 underserved communities Speaking to journalists after the EXCO meeting, Tob Loko, the Commissioner for Environment, detailed the state’s new flood mitigation efforts. He explained that…

President Bola Tinubu has announced key appointments to the Federal University of Environment and Technology, situated in Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni, Rivers State. These appointments include the institution’s Pro-Chancellor, members of its Governing Council, and principal officers, paving the way for the university to welcome its inaugural students in September 2025. READ ALSO: Northern leaders back Tinubu’s re-election, urge power retention in South till 2031 Professor Don Mon Baridam, a distinguished Professor of Management specialising in Organisational Behaviour and formerly of the University of Port Harcourt, has been named the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council. Also hailing from the South-South region,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that achieving food sovereignty is a core objective for Nigeria. Shetima, who spoke at the UN Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, stated that true national independence is incomplete without it. Shettima called for strengthened global collaboration to build resilient and inclusive food systems across Africa. He outlined President Bola Tinubu’s comprehensive strategy to tackle food security challenges, particularly for vulnerable populations in conflict-affected areas. He highlighted that Tinubu’s administration, which took office in 2023 facing a fragile food system exacerbated by insecurity, climate shocks, and inflation, has since declared a state…

The Minister of Labour, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has appealed to the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) to halt their ongoing industrial action. Dingyadi emphasised that direct negotiation is the most effective path to resolving workplace disagreements. The Minister encouraged the nurses’ association to engage in dialogue, assuring them that the government is actively working to address their concerns. READ ALSO: Nurses begin seven-day warning strike  According to Patience Onuoha, Head of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Labour, Dingyadi met with the association on Tuesday to avert the strike. This initial discussion is scheduled to resume on…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) underwent a significant leadership transition yesterday during its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. The party swore in David Mark as its Interim National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as the Interim National Secretary. READ ALSO: PDP tackles ADC, reaffirms strength ahead of 2027 polls In his inaugural address, Mark outlined his vision for the party, pledging a strong commitment to internal democratic principles, transparency, and broad inclusivity. He said he’s committed to reserving 35% of leadership positions for women and ensuring active participation from youth under 40. Mark also announced the formation of a…

Nigeria has presented a comprehensive 10-year Strategic Action Plan (2026–2035) aimed at revolutionising its agricultural sector, with Vice President Kashim Shettima noting that youth-driven innovation will be pivotal to the nation’s food systems transformation. The initiative aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala Declaration (2026–2036), a continent-wide effort by African Heads of State to bolster food and nutrition security. Speaking on Tuesday at a high-level dialogue during the United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Shettima underscored the critical importance of investing in young people to foster innovation and resilience throughout…

Vice President Kashim Shettima declared on Tuesday that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is actively collaborating with Nigerians to navigate significant national reforms, rather than governing from a detached position. He spoke in Kaduna at a two-day interactive session organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation. Shettima emphasised the government’s dedication to inclusive governance and responsive policymaking, which he noted are grounded in extensive public engagement and empathy. READ ALSO: Northern leaders meet in Kaduna to evaluate Tinubu’s performance Represented by Dr Aliyu Umar, the Special Adviser to the President on General Duties (Office of the Vice President), Shettima…