Author: Friday Omosola

Vice President Kashim Shettima has affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to advancing girl-child education across Nigeria. He spoke during a meeting with a delegation from PLAN International, led by its Director of Programme, Quality, and Innovation, Helen Idiong. Shettima emphasised that the administration views education, including initiatives like the school feeding programme, as vital government interventions for female children. READ ALSO: Mass defections to APC show opposition weakness -Shettima  Highlighting the importance of empowering the youth, Shettima invited Joy Ogah, a Nigerian teenager, to temporarily occupy his office as the One-Day Vice President.  This symbolic gesture provided Ogah with a platform…

The Federal Government, FG, has set an ambitious goal of generating at least 20,000 jobs annually through the newly launched second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP 2.0). The initiative aims to connect high-achieving graduates with essential work experience, mentorship, and training opportunities. In alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Vice President Kashim Shettima is scheduled to flag off the NJFP 2.0 and open a High-Level Policy Dialogue on Job Creation in Abuja on Wednesday. READ ALSO: ASUU Vs FG: Failure to meet union’s demands, threatens smooth varsities academic calendar The dialogue will operate under the theme:…

President Bola Tinubu has pledged his administration’s full support and called on the judiciary to intensify its anti-corruption fight, warning that a compromised justice system signals the breakdown of society. The President’s remarks were delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and National Judicial Institute (NJI) Workshop for Justices and Judges in Abuja. He announced that the EFCC has achieved over 7,000 convictions and recovered assets exceeding ₦500 billion within the first two years of his administration, with recovered funds being channeled into social investment programs like the Students Loan and…

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has inaugurated an automated land administration system, the Kwara State Geographic Land Information Service (KW-GIS), marking a definitive shift from manual land processing to a fully digital platform. The new system is designed to allow applicants to secure titles for their land, including the Certificate of Occupancy (CofO), within a significantly reduced timeframe of two weeks to 30 working days, provided all prerequisites are met. Speaking at the launch in Ilorin on Monday, AbdulRazaq hailed the move as a major step toward innovation, transparency, and efficiency in public service. READ ALSO: Kwara govt commissions two…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has initiated the bulk payment of N2.396 billion in gratuity arrears to state civil service retirees from 2016 and 2017, marking a significant fulfillment of his promise to address inherited pension backlogs. The event, held at the Cocoa Conference Centre, governor’s Office, comes barely a week after the administration disbursed over N1.4 billion to local government and primary school retirees, reinforcing the governor’s commitment to the welfare of former civil servants. Speaking at the ceremony, Aiyedatiwa described the disbursement as a continuation of a “deliberate and well-thought-out policy” to ensure all retirees receive their…

The World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has expressed serious apprehension regarding the potential for heightened trade disputes between the United States and China. She has advised the world’s two largest economies to ease their tensions, highlighting the severe repercussions for the international financial system. In a recent interview with Reuters, Okonjo-Iweala cautioned that if the conflicts persist, the long-term global economic output could shrink by as much as 7%. READ ALSO: Okonjo-Iweala backs Tinubu’s economic reforms, calls for stronger social safety nets Her remarks follow a significant revision by the WTO last week, where it dramatically cut its 2026…

Kenneth Okonkwo, a prominent lawyer and influential figure within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has urged the government to free Nnamdi Kanu, the currently imprisoned head of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu has been held by the Department of State Services (DSS) since he was captured and brought back to Nigeria in June 2021. The demand for Kanu’s release is not new, as several high-profile individuals and groups have made similar appeals. READ ALSO: Security forces fire tear gas at #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow protesters in Abuja These include the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and governors from…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to account for an alleged missing N18.6 billion allocated for the construction of the National Assembly Commission Office Complex. SERAP’s demand, detailed in a letter dated October 18, 2025, follows grave allegations documented in the latest 2022 annual report by the Auditor-General of the Federation, published on September 9, 2025. SERAP urged the leadership of the National Assembly to disclose the identity of an alleged “fictitious construction company” that reportedly received N18.6 billion for the…

Nigerian authorities have completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos. The final batch of convicts was repatriated on October 16, 2025, bringing the complex, coordinated exercise to a close. READ ALSO: EFCC chair hails media, CSOs; urges stiffer penalties for internet fraud The deportation was a joint effort by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The convicted foreigners were among 759 suspects arrested during a major sting operation conducted by the EFCC on December 10, 2024,…

The Kwara State Government has commissioned two new state-of-the-art Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) Oxygen Plants at the General Hospital, Lafiagi, and the Thomas Adewumi Teaching Hospital, Omu-Aran. These facilities were donated by the Global Fund as a significant step toward enhancing healthcare delivery and ensuring an affordable, steady supply of medical-grade oxygen across the state. The new plants are intended to serve as regional hubs for oxygen production, particularly benefiting hospitals in the Kwara North and Kwara South senatorial districts. READ ALSO: Aregbesola accuses APC of intolerance, misrule as ADC unveils secretariat in Kwara Speaking at the technical commissioning ceremonies, the…