Author: Friday Omosola

In a bold move to accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has inducted 20 National Health Fellows (NHFs) as ILERA EKO Champions. The initiative, unveiled during a stakeholders’ engagement in Alausa, Ikeja, seeks to harness youth leadership in driving the state’s mandatory health insurance scheme. LASHMA Permanent Secretary, Emmanuella Zamba, congratulated the newly appointed fellows and urged them to uphold the values of both the National Health Fellows Programme (NHFP) and the ILERA EKO initiative. READ ALSO: Lagos to deepen cultural collaborations with international stakeholders She described their roles as crucial to expanding…

As insecurity persists daily in the northern region, particularly the North-West, President Bola Tinubu has pledged to bring it to an end. Speaking at a state dinner hosted in his honour yesterday night at the Katsina Government House, he pledged to intensify efforts to secure ungoverned territories in Nigeria. Tinubu said forests in the North West will be protected and recovered through advanced surveillance and technology as part of a comprehensive strategy to combat terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. READ ALSO: Insecurity: ‘Nigeria will not bow to terror, fear, or Treachery’ – Tinubu declares The President responded to security concerns raised by…

Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Libreville, Gabon, on Saturday to represent Nigeria at the inauguration of the country’s President-elect, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. He was received at the airport by Gabonese Prime Minister Raymond Ndong Sima upon his arrival. Shettima departed Abuja earlier in the day at the behest of President Bola Tinubu. Oligui Nguema, who has served as Gabon’s transitional leader since August 2023, secured a resounding victory in the 12 April presidential election. According to final results released by Gabon’s Constitutional Court, he garnered 58,074 votes—equating to 94.85% of the total votes cast. He faced seven challengers,…

During his two-day working visit to Katsina State, President Bola Tinubu advised governors to ignore armchair critics and focus instead on delivering visible results that impact their people’s lives. Tinubu emphasised that the true test of leadership lies in the tangible outcomes it produces. “Let the people be at the heart of your programmes. Your hard work and concrete achievements will answer any criticism. Ignore distractions—your results will speak for you,” he said. During the visit, Tinubu commissioned the 24-kilometre Eastern Bypass Road, completed by Governor Dikko Umar Radda within 18 months. READ ALSO: NANS: Call your family to order, Atiku…

Several hours have passed since a group of women in Rivers State walked out of the Renewed Hope Initiative empowerment programme, organised by the office of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. The New Daily Prime reported that the women left when Theresa Ibas, wife of the state’s sole administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, was invited to address them. Reacting to the action, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike condemned the walkout staged by a group of women in Port Harcourt on Friday He described the act as ‘disturbing’ and ‘embarrassing’, in a statement issued on Saturday by his…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to rein in members of his family, particularly his son, Seyi Tinubu. In a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku said Seyi appeared intent on securing political loyalty for his father through any means necessary—including coercion, violence, and intimidation. He made the remarks in response to allegations made by the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Atiku Isah, who accused Seyi of physical assault, abduction, and inducement. READ ALSO: ‘I didn’t attack Seyi Tinubu, I just responded’, says Eedris Abdulkareem Atiku described the allegations…

Ahead of the 2027 elections, discussions about a possible coalition between major political parties have taken place, with several meetings held intermittently. However, on Friday, the Labour Party (LP) revealed its position on the matter. Julius Abure, LP Chairman made the party stance clear, noting that LP ‘is not participating in any coalition discussions.’ READ ALSO: Anti-Tinubu coalition is a waste of time – Fayose Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is known to be engaging opposition figures over possible alliances at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).  Speaking after the party’s National Executive Committee…

Hundreds of women of Rivers State have staged a walk out on the Wife of the Sole Administrator of the State,  Theresa Ibas’. The ridiculous incident happened on Friday afternoon during an empowerment programme in Port Harcourt, where Ibas’ wife posed as the First Lady of the state. READ ALSO: Fubara seeks reconciliation with Wike in Abuja amid Rivers state emergency The event which was organised at the EUI event center in Government Reserved Area, GRA, Port Harcourt, is said to be an avenue to empower women of the state. The empowerment programme is said to be organised at the instance…

The newly appointed Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche, has unveiled a seven-point reform blueprint. Nwakuche expressed commitment to tackling chronic challenges such as prison overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and poor staff morale during a formal decoration ceremony held in Abuja on Friday. His plan includes enhanced surveillance, infrastructure upgrades, staff training, and the introduction of more non-custodial measures. READ ALSO: No starvation in prisons – NCoS “We have over two-thirds of our inmates awaiting trial. This is a structural challenge we must urgently address in collaboration with the judiciary and state authorities,” he stated. He also pledged…

Over the years, numerous economic experts and stakeholders have consistently called for improvements in Nigeria’s electricity supply. Joining this growing chorus is the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina. Speaking at the 20th Anniversary Dinner of Chapel Hill Denham in Lagos, Adesina warned that Nigeria risks long-term economic stagnation unless it decisively tackles its chronic infrastructure and power deficits. He stressed that no country can industrialise, remain competitive, or generate employment at scale without a reliable power supply. Adesina urged Nigerian policymakers and investors to take bold steps in reforming critical sectors if the nation is to…