Author: Friday Omosola

The Presidency has debunked allegations circulating on social media that President Bola Tinubu coerced prominent Nigerians to participate in an arbitration proceeding in Paris involving the Nigerian government. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the Presidency described the reports as “fake news” and clarified that the ongoing arbitration process is confidential and should not have been publicised.   “The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to some fake news on social media about an arbitration proceeding in Paris to which the Nigerian Government is a party. READ ALSO: Presidency…

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has assured Nigerians that the economic reforms initiated by the Bola Tinubu administration are beginning to yield positive outcomes. Speaking at The Platform, an event organized by the Covenant Nation on Saturday, Oyedele explained the benefits of the ongoing reforms, emphasizing that removing petrol subsidies was a crucial and necessary step for Nigeria’s progress.   “Subsidy removal is one of the best decisions we have made as a country. For the first time, we can confidently say the subsidy is gone, and we’re no longer living in…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has identified public sector corruption as Nigeria’s most significant challenge, with procurement and contract fraud accounting for 90 per cent of the country’s corruption cases. Olukoyede made this known during a meeting with the management team of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), led by its Director-General, Adebowale Adedokun, at the Commission’s headquarters yesterday.   “In the EFCC, we tackle both private and public sector fraud. However, when it comes to the public sector—one of our greatest challenges in Nigeria—we found that contract and procurement fraud makes up more…

The Brazilian government has confirmed Nigeria’s inclusion as a partner country in the BRICS bloc. This development was announced in a statement released by Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.   According to the statement, Brazil emphasised the shared objectives between BRICS and Nigeria, particularly in promoting collaboration among Global South nations and advocating for reforms in international institutions. “Nigeria, with the sixth-largest population in the world and the largest in Africa, as well as its status as one of the continent’s leading economies, shares aligned priorities with BRICS members. READ ALSO: Nigeria, 12 others join BRICS as partner countries…

A Federal High Court in Lagos has prohibited the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from arresting motorists or imposing penalties on drivers for using vehicles with faded number plates. Delivering judgment yesterday, Justice Akintayo Aluko ruled that the FRSC lacks the authority to criminalize the use of faded number plates or penalize drivers without a valid court order.  The decision was made in response to a suit filed by legal practitioner Chinwike Chamberlain Ezebube, who challenged the FRSC’s actions. Ezebube, in his suit filed on February 13, 2024, argued that the FRSC, as the sole designer and producer of vehicle…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s economy and transforming the nation’s healthcare system. He made this statement on Friday during a courtesy visit by Mark Daniel Maloney, Chair of the Trustees of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.   Shettima commended Rotary International and other stakeholders for their significant contributions to Nigeria’s development. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fully committed to repositioning the Nigerian nation. He is a revolutionary leader who has made far-reaching decisions unmatched in contemporary history,” he said. Highlighting the administration’s priorities, the Vice President…

David Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works, has stated that the N800 billion allocated to his ministry in the 2025 budget proposal is insufficient to address the country’s road infrastructure needs. Speaking at the 2025 budget defence session organised by the House Committee on Works on Friday, Umahi, a former two-time governor of Ebonyi State, urged the committee to increase the ministry’s funding for the upcoming fiscal year. “We are pleading for your help. N800 billion is inadequate—it cannot meet our road requirements. We appeal for your assistance,” he said. READ ALSO: 2025 Budget: Typo error caused Lagos-Calabar highway omission –…

The Kwara State Government has assured residents of its unwavering commitment to ensuring access to potable water and improved sanitation across the state. This was disclosed during an Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room, where the Commissioner for Water Resources, Usman Lade, provided updates on the government’s ongoing projects and initiatives.   Lade revealed significant progress in the rehabilitation and upgrading of waterworks across the state. He announced that the Irra and Erin-Ile Waterworks have been fully rehabilitated, while work is ongoing at the desilted Sobi Waterworks. READ ALSO: Borno terrorist attack: Stark reminder of Nigeria’s…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has described the recent terrorist attack and ambush in Borno State as a stark reminder of the ongoing security challenges plaguing Nigeria. The former governor of Anambra State in a statement posted on his X page on Friday condemned the attack, which resulted in the deaths of several farmers and left many others missing in the Dumba community.  Obi emphasised that the tragedy underscores the urgent need for the government to strengthen its efforts to secure the country. The 63-year-old leader stressed that the fight against terrorism must be…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reaffirmed that Julius Abure is the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). A three-member panel of the appellate court, led by Justice Hamma Barka, declared that its previous ruling on November 13, 2024, which recognized Abure’s position as the national chairman, stands and has not been overturned by any other court. Justice Barka delivered this ruling while resolving two separate appeals filed by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, the Labour Party caretaker committee, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In both appeals, the appellate court clarified that it did not address the…