Author: Friday Omosola

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has approved N3.3 billion for the payment of accrued pension rights (bond certificates) to workers who retired under the Contributory Pension Scheme across the state. This announcement was made in a statement on Thursday by the State Head of Service, Ayanleye Aina. According to the statement, N1.5 billion has been allocated for retirees at the state level, including those from Ministries, Departments, Agencies, secondary schools, and tertiary institutions. More so, the statement revealed that an additional N1.8 billion is set aside for retirees from local governments and junior and primary schools across the state.…

The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the FCT Police Command has apprehended four notorious kidnappers involved in multiple abductions across Jabi, Dutse village, Lugbe, and other locations within the region. This was revealed by the FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, via her X page on Thursday. According to Ms Adeh, the suspects confessed to orchestrating a series of kidnapping operations across Kaduna, Niger, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), during which several individuals were abducted. She further disclosed that the gang was arrested while plotting additional kidnappings in Abuja and Niger. READ ALSO: Police Inspector kills man over N200 bribe In Yobe,…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has extended warm congratulations to former Governor Olusegun Mimiko on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Mr Mimiko, who served as governor from 2009 to 2017, was praised by Governor Aiyedatiwa in a goodwill message for his significant contributions to the development of Ondo State. He wrote: “On behalf of the good people and government of Ondo State, I congratulate former Governor, His Excellency, Dr Olusegun Abayomi Mimiko, on the auspicious occasion of his 70th birthday. “Dr Mimiko, aside from being a predecessor and the longest serving governor of the State, is an exceptional leader…

The Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) has met with the Ondo State Electricity Regulatory Bureau (OSERB) to discuss establishing an Equipment Standard and Competence Certification Department. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Energy, Engr. Johnson Alabi stated that this move aims to address safety and compliance challenges in the state’s electricity sector. Speaking to reporters after the meeting in Akure, Mr Alabi explained that the initiative seeks to improve the regulation and enforcement of electricity standards across Ondo State. In his remarks, Olatunji Light, Chairman of the Transition Committee, provided an overview of the Ondo State Power Sector…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has re-appointed Akogun Adetunji Adeleye as the Commander of the State Security Network Agency codenamed (Amotekun). Mr Adeleye was appointed by the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu who also served as Mr Akeredolu’s Special Adviser on Security Matters. Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan in a statement said the reappointment was part of efforts geared towards enhancing the security of lives and property in the state. Mr Adeleye’s appointment takes effect from 21 May. Governor Aiyedatiwa acknowledged the impressive performance of the agency under the leadership of Mr Adeleye in the last four years. He…

President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation. Mr Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement said the leave was part of the President’s yearly leave. According to the statement, Mr Tinubu will use the two weeks as a working vacation and a retreat to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms. “He will return to the country after the leave expires”, the statement added.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that Nigeria has yet to make satisfactory progress in promoting political inclusivity and ensuring that elections are genuinely free and fair. In his 64th Independence Day message, the 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) emphasised that democracy is fundamental to the country’s institutions and is rooted in the principles of the rule of law. He urged the political elite to come together in the noble mission of protecting Nigeria’s democracy from the threat of authoritarianism, highlighting that the nation’s founding fathers united for a common cause and advocated for independence…

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to take immediate and decisive action to reverse the nation’s decline. In his Independence Day message shared on X, Mr Obi warned that Nigeria is on the brink of economic and social collapse, calling for a united effort to rescue the country from further deterioration. He stressed the need for Nigerians to make a solemn commitment to create a nation genuinely free from state capture, which has led to failure and left its citizens suffering. “We must create a nation free from tribal disunity and religious disharmony. We must…

President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that his administration has restored peace to numerous communities in the northern region, enabling thousands of displaced residents to return to their homes. During his Independence Day nationwide address, President Tinubu acknowledged that while progress has been made, the work remains ongoing. He noted that security agencies are fully committed to bringing the situation to a swift and conclusive end. He said: “As soon as we can restore peace to many communities in the troubled parts of the North, our farmers can return to their farms. We expect to see a leap in food…

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged that his administration assumed leadership of Nigeria at a pivotal moment in the nation’s history. In his Independence Day address to the nation on Tuesday, President Tinubu highlighted the significant challenges his government faced upon taking office. He noted that the economy was struggling against numerous headwinds, while national security had been severely compromised. The President described Nigeria as standing at a ‘dizzying crossroads’ forced to choose between two stark paths: one of reform, progress, and prosperity, or the other of continuing the status quo, risking collapse. READ ALSO: Tinubu: Reforms Were Necessary to Prevent…