Author: Friday Omosola

On Tuesday, 17 June 2025, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the construction of a new national headquarters for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). During the groundbreaking ceremony, Mr Tinubu stated that the project symbolises democratic resilience and institutional dignity. Similarly, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, assured that the project would be completed before the end of the President’s first term in office, which concludes in 2027. The project, being executed by the Federal Capital Development Authority, will feature office spaces, meeting and conference rooms, a 1,000-seat auditorium, and designated areas for IT infrastructure,…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to positioning the state as one of the most business-friendly destinations in Nigeria. Mr Oyebanji gave the assurance on Monday in his office in Ado Ekiti while receiving the second-quarter report from the Ease of Doing Business Council (EoDB). He emphasised his government’s resolve to eliminate all barriers hindering business operations in the state and to implement policies that would improve accessibility for investors. The governor identified power supply and road infrastructure as two critical challenges discouraging investment. He noted that his administration is actively working to address these…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday met with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in a bid to resolve lingering internal leadership issues that have created confusion within the party’s ranks. Leading the PDP delegation were key governors, including Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara. Other prominent figures at the meeting included former Senate President Bukola Saraki, ex-Kaduna Governor Ahmed Makarfi, Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro, former Bayelsa Governor Seriake Dickson, PDP National Organising Secretary Umar Bature, and Senator Ben Obi. READ ALSO: INEC working with APC to block…

The Federal Government (FG) has taken a decisive step towards professionalising youth work practice in the country, with the launch of a landmark workshop aimed at setting ethical, academic, and regulatory standards for the sector. The Minister of Youth Development, Emmanuel Ayodele, disclosed this on Tuesday while addressing participants at the workshop on the Professionalisation of Youth Work Practice. READ ALSO: FG moves to end malnutrition as Shettima inaugurates nutrition 774 strategic board The workshop was organised by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development in collaboration with Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), the Nigerian Youth Workers Association, and key…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has inaugurated the Lagos State Market Advisory Council (LASMAC) and charged its members to work towards improving market operations, enhancing security, and promoting fair and transparent trade across the state. During the swearing-in ceremony held at Lagos House, Ikeja, yesterday, Mr Sanwo-Olu emphasised the importance of integrity in business transactions and urged traders to shun sharp practices. READ ALSO: Tinubu reconciles with Sanwo-Olu, says ‘rift is resolved’ He encouraged the newly inaugurated Council to adopt proactive, transparent, and inclusive approaches in addressing market-related issues. The 21-member Council is chaired by the Iyaloja-General, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo. “Our…

Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, has arrived in Nigeria to begin the Second Session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM), aimed at deepening bilateral relations and unlocking multi-billion-dollar trade agreements between the two countries. Alckmin, accompanied by his wife, Maria Lúcia Alckmin, landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, where senior Nigerian officials welcomed the Brazilian delegation. READ ALSO: Reborn dolls spark political and social uproar across Brazil Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, led the reception alongside the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister…

Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the former First Lady of Ondo State, has criticised Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for ordering the demolition of the memorial park dedicated to the victims of the tragic June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo. The park, a project initiated by the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, was built to honour the memory of over 40 worshippers who lost their lives in the brutal assault. Despite its significance, the memorial was torn down on Saturday under the directive of Mr Aiyedatiwa’s administration. READ ALSO: Ondo govt pulls down Owo church attack victims’ memorial park Authorities explained…

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun, has arrested ten suspected kidnappers, including those allegedly responsible for the abduction and murder of Nelson Adepoyigi, a ward chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The New Daily Prime reported that Adepoyigi, who chaired Ward 5 in the Ose Local Government Area, was abducted while parking his car at his home in Ifon and was killed despite his family paying a ransom of N5 million. READ ALSO: Amotekun rescues teen from rape, apprehends 21 suspects While parading a total of 32 suspects in Akure, the Amotekun Commander, Adetunji…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the integration of Africa’s vast informal economy into the formal intra-African trade structure, stressing that the continent’s future prosperity hinges on this transformation. He spoke  on Monday at the opening of the 4th African Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Forum in Abuja. Mr Shettima emphasised that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a vital opportunity to formalise the informal sector, which currently accounts for nearly 90 per cent of the continent’s workforce. He warned that failing to harness the potential of small businesses within the informal sector would leave…

The Lagos State Government has launched the implementation phase of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Executive Order mandating compulsory health insurance for all residents of the state. At an event held at the Ministry of Health Conference Room in Alausa, the government inaugurated the Management Committee (ManCo) of the Lagos Private Health Partnership (LPHP), which will lead the rollout of the health insurance initiative. Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who presided over the inauguration, described the development as a major step in the state’s efforts to achieve universal health coverage. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu hosts APC stakeholders ahead of Lagos LG…