Author: Friday Omosola

Former presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, has shed light on instances where ex-President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly declined highly extravagant personal gifts, including a customised diamond-studded wristwatch and a private aircraft. Shehu, who served as Senior Special Assistant to the late president on media and publicity from 2015 to 2023, shared these revelations during an appearance on Channels Television’s “Inside Sources with Laolu Akande” yesterday. READ ALSO: APC slams ADC for ‘insensitive’ criticism of Buhari’s state burial Shehu recounted two specific episodes that, he claims, underscore Buhari’s unwavering commitment to integrity throughout his time in office. One involved a distinguished Nigerian fashion designer…

In a proactive move to mitigate potential cholera outbreaks, particularly in its flood-prone regions, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) partnered with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Government of Japan to host a critical public awareness seminar. The event, held recently at the Lagos City Centre in Sura, Lagos Island, focused on sensitising informal food and water vendors, alongside waste workers, groups identified as crucial in the transmission cycle of the disease. The seminar falls under UNIDO Project 240236, an initiative specifically titled: ‘Emergency Capacity Building of Informal Food and Water Vendors and Waste Workers…

The Kwara State Government has bolstered its environmental protection and waste management capabilities with the introduction of 70 new large-capacity waste bins and five specialised waste disposal trucks. This strategic acquisition, a key component of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, aims to foster a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment across the state. The new equipment was unveiled today at the State Ministry of Environment Office in GRA Ilorin. READ ALSO: Kwara records lowest child mortality rate in Nigeria despite challenges in skilled attendance Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was represented by the Commissioner for Environment and Chairman of the…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has extended a cautious congratulation to Nentawe Yilwatda following his appointment as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), becoming the ruling party’s fourth leader in two years. In a press statement issued on Friday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said Yilwatda’s emergence offers the APC a renewed opportunity to uphold democratic values and engage opposition parties with greater tolerance and respect. While acknowledging the significance of leadership transitions in political organisations, Abdullahi criticised the APC for what it described as a history of conflating governance…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday appealed to power generation companies (GENCOs) for more time to finalise the verification of significant long-standing debts owed to them by the Federal Government (FG). During a meeting with the Association of Power Generation Companies at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu affirmed his administration’s dedication to resolving the severe liquidity challenges plaguing Nigeria’s power sector. Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, disclosed that Tinubu has granted anticipatory approval for a substantial ₦4 trillion bond program specifically designed to address the sector’s financial shortfall. Acknowledging the considerable liabilities inherited from previous administrations, Tinubu…

Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub, has earned international recognition for its vibrant nightlife, securing a place among the world’s top cities for after-dark entertainment. The prestigious Time Out Magazine has positioned Lagos as the second-best nightlife destination in Africa, only surpassed by Cape Town, South Africa. According to the renowned global media and entertainment brand, a significant 79% of Lagosian residents surveyed offered a positive assessment of their city’s nocturnal scene. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu launches N500bn food security initiative, ‘Produce for Lagos’ This strong local endorsement helped Lagos outrank other major African cities, with Cairo, Egypt, placing third and Marrakech, Morocco,…

The Federal Government (FG) has initiated efforts to rescue and repatriate a group of its citizens abandoned by their employers in the Central African Republic (CAR). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this action in a statement released on Friday. This followed the widespread circulation of a video depicting the distressed Nigerians in the remote Bambari region, approximately 850 kilometers from CAR’s capital, Bangui. READ ALSO: FG completes landmark review of AfCFTA implementation, reaffirms regional trade leadership According to Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, officials from the Nigerian Mission in the Central African Republic have established contact…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared Nigeria’s strategic intent to pursue a transformative, private sector-led approach to reforming its food systems. This ambitious strategy aims to position Nigeria as a continental frontrunner in agricultural innovation, with the government committed to providing robust support structures. He spoke yesterday during a briefing by the Task Force on the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. READ ALSO: Lawmakers or Lawbreakers? Nigerians slam Senate over Natasha suspension  Shettima hinted at the potential introduction of single-digit credit facilities to finance agricultural ventures. He drew a parallel to the early development…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has rejected the assertion by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, that he must obtain security clearance before visiting Edo State. The former Anambra State Governor declared his unwavering resolve to visit any part of Nigeria without fear, especially when the purpose is aligned with national development. Obi made this known in Onitsha during a ceremony where he presented a ₦50 million cheque to his alma mater, Christ the King College (CKC), to support infrastructural development. READ ALSO: “Deaths followed your visit” – Okpebholo tells Obi to stay away from Edo…

Freshly installed All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, declared his intention to implement decisive policies and actively recruit more governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other opposition factions into the ruling party. Yilwatda said this during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ program, just hours after his confirmation as the APC’s new leader in Abuja. “My immediate priority is that the party is united,” Yilwatda affirmed, indicating a commitment to internal cohesion. He also pledged to coordinate the APC’s efforts to fully implement its manifesto. READ ALSO: UPDATED: Nentawe Yilwatda succeeds Ganduje as APC National Chairman The…