Author: Friday Omosola

The Supreme Court has postponed its judgment in the legal dispute over the Edo State governorship election. After hearing submissions from both sides concerning the election that produced Monday Okpebholo as governor, the apex court adjourned the case indefinitely. Justice Garba Lawal, who led the panel, stated that the date for delivering the final judgement would be communicated to all parties in due course. Asue Ighodalo, the appellant, through his counsel Ken Mosia urged the court to nullify Mr Okpebholo’s victory and declare him the rightful winner, arguing that he had secured the highest number of valid votes. READ ALSO: Edo…

The Director-General of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency (PPA), Fatai Idowu Onafowote, has advocated for a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s framework for disposing of public assets. Speaking at a strategic retreat organized by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (ROLAC) Programme at the Festival Hotel, Festac, Lagos, Onafowote emphasised the need to enhance transparency, accountability, and align practices with international standards. The retreat, which focused on reviewing the existing Guidelines for the Disposal of Public Assets in Lagos State, provided a platform for the Director-General to commend ROLAC, the European Union, and the International Institute for Democracy and…

President Bola Tinubu has emphasised that a well-functioning capital city is the foundation for building a successful nation. He stated that the ongoing infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) demonstrate his administration’s dedication to creating an inclusive and prosperous Nigeria. Mr Tinubu spoke through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the commissioning of the Collector Road CN8 (Asuquo Okon Way) and other connecting roads in the Dakibiyu District of Abuja yesterday. READ ALSO: ‘Not a holiday’: Tinubu’s aide corrects Obi on Saint Lucia trip He stressed the importance of modernising cities as a clear signal of purposeful governance. “When a…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused the bail applications of three promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) over their alleged involvement in a $1 billion fraud. Presiding judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, delivered the ruling, stating that the evidence against the defendants was substantial. The defendants, identified as Adefowora Abiodun Olanipekun, Avwerosuo Otorudo, and Chukwuemeka Ehirim, are accused of obtaining over $1 billion fraudulently, an amount said to exceed the combined budgets of several Nigerian states. READ ALSO: CBEX fraud case: Court to rule on bail of detained Crypto operators June 30 Justice Nwite emphasised that the formal charge against…

The Federal Government (FG) has unveiled plans to roll out five million liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders to homes across Nigeria by the year 2030. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, made this known during the launch of the North West phase of the grassroots LPG Penetration Scheme in Sokoto. According to the Minister, the initiative is a significant move towards expanding clean energy access nationwide, aligning with the government’s broader energy transition goals. READ ALSO: FG moves to professionalise youth work practice The LPG rollout had already commenced in other regions, including the South West, South South,…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has reassured investors and business operators of his administration’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a more attractive business climate within the state. This assurance was given during a Technical Session and a statewide town hall meeting organised by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) in collaboration with the Ekiti State Development and Promotion Agency (EKDIPA) yesterday. Mr Oyebanji, speaking through the Commissioner of Finance, Akin Oyebode, affirmed that his government is actively promoting economic growth through strategic reforms and robust private sector partnerships. READ ALSO: Oyebanji reaffirms commitment to making Ekiti Nigeria’s op business-friendly state…

Otega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on digital engagement, strategy, and new media, has challenged Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, regarding his recent comments on the President’s visit to Saint Lucia. Mr Obi condemned Mr Tinubu for undertaking the trip amidst ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, labelling it as an ‘ill-timed and insensitive leisure’ journey. The former Anambra State governor notably questioned the President’s decision to travel for leisure when he had not visited disaster zones, specifically mentioning Minna, Niger State, where over 200 lives were lost and more than 700 individuals remain missing…

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has hosted the victorious Kwara United Football Club, following their historic triumph in the 2025 President’s Federation Cup. The governor also received the club’s U-19 team, which recently emerged as champions of the inaugural National Youth League. READ ALSO: AbdulRazaq flags off Kwara Agro Input Fair, reaffirms commitment to food security As part of his appreciation for their achievements, Mr AbdulRazaq gifted each player of the Kwara United senior team ₦5 million and a plot of land at the exclusive Kwara Smart City, praising them for bringing pride to the state. Kwara United clinched the…

President Bola Tinubu has announced that a new scholarship program, enabling students from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to pursue studies in Nigerian universities, will be launched in the upcoming academic year. Mr Tinubu confirmed this initiative during a joint press conference with Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, following a high-level working luncheon with OECS leaders on Monday. He explained that this educational initiative forms part of a broader cooperation framework. The objective is to strengthen person-to-person connections and broaden opportunities in fields such as education, trade, and development. Mr Tinubu further disclosed that a proposal…

The President of Saint Lucia’s Senate, Alvina Reynolds, on Monday underscored the profound ancestral connections between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, referencing a 1815 British census that indicated a majority of the island’s enslaved population originated from Nigeria. Addressing a joint session of the Lucian bicameral parliament, where she welcomed Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, Reynolds revealed that out of 16,282 enslaved people in Saint Lucia that year, 3,488 were African-born, with 34% from Nigeria, 11% from Nigeria-Cameroon, and 22% from the Congo. She further noted that most of the 12,794 individuals born in Saint Lucia had forebears from Senegambia and Nigeria.…