Author: Friday Omosola

In a bid to enhance transparency and accountability within the public service, the Federal Ministry of Finance has inaugurated the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Committee. The Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Lydia Jafiya, emphasised that the inauguration of the ACTU Committee is a pivotal step in the Ministry’s collective commitment to fostering integrity and exemplifies its steadfast dedication to ensuring that it remains a model of ethical conduct and good governance. She underscored the importance of this initiative, stressing that the fight against corruption is not solely the responsibility of ACTU but requires the active involvement of every staff member within…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has assured citizens that his administration will prioritise education, health, agriculture, and other critical sectors to advance the state’s development in 2025. In a statement shared on his X page today, Otti emphasised that 2025 holds significant promise for the state, urging citizens to prepare for robust government interventions in education and health. He explained that in 2024, his administration allocated 35 per cent of the state’s budget to these sectors, demonstrating his commitment to their transformation.   The governor also revealed plans to hold the ground-breaking ceremony for the Abia Medical City Project in the…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has unveiled its 2024 annual report, detailing significant strides in crime reduction and security operations across the territory.   In a statement posted on its official X page yesterday, the command disclosed that from January to December 2024, a total of 1,426 cases were reported, leading to the arrest of 1,077 suspects. Among the reported cases, 104 kidnapping incidents resulted in the arrest of 216 suspects. Additionally, 268 armed robbery cases led to 132 arrests, while 263 ‘one-chance’ robbery incidents saw 71 suspects apprehended. Cybercrime remained relatively minimal, with 32 cases reported and 15…

Ahead of the 2027 polls,the former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has clarified that no merger agreement has been reached with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), or any other political group.   Speaking at a press conference in Abuja today, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) addressed national issues while urging all patriotic Nigerians in the political space to unite against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next election. He accused the APC of mismanaging Nigeria’s resources and called for collective action to bring about a change in leadership. Obi…

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria, pledging to lead the nation to the “Promised Land” through bold reforms and collaborative governance. He expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support of the National Assembly, which he said has been pivotal to the administration’s progress over the past 19 months. The President made these remarks yesterday while receiving Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, and former principal officers of the National Assembly at his Lagos residence. The meeting, part of a New Year homage, was followed by…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the central role of governors in driving Nigeria’s development, emphasising their leadership as essential to achieving economic growth, food security, and national prosperity.   Speaking at his Ikoyi residence during a New Year homage by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Tinubu lauded the governors’ support and called for greater collaboration between federal and state governments to tackle critical challenges.   “You are the most important link to Nigeria’s prosperity and development. The Federal Government accounts for about 30 to 35 per cent of the allocated revenue; the rest comes to…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that subsequent administrations squandered over $2 billion on Nigeria’s refineries, yet none of them became operational. In an interview with Channels Television, Obasanjo revealed that during his tenure, he sought to make the refineries functional by involving Shell, but the company declined. According to him, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), a pioneer in the country’s petroleum industry, outlined four reasons why the refineries could not be made operational, with corruption being a significant factor. This revelation comes shortly after President Bola Tinubu’s administration announced that the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries…

Two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, visited President Bola Tinubu today at his Lagos residence. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga shared details of the meeting on his X page. He revealed that the Nigerian boxer gifted the President a signed boxing glove. The inscription on the glove read: “To the Great Asiwaju Jagaban Borgu of Africa, Bola A. Tinubu.” He wrote, “AJ visits President Tinubu in Lagos. President Bola Tinubu receiving an autographed glove from former World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua when he visited the President at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos. January 1,…

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting farmers through the consistent supply of subsidised agricultural inputs, including fertilizers, pesticides, and improved seedlings.   Speaking at the Chapel of Grace, Government House, Makurdi, the governor emphasised that these efforts aim to boost agricultural output across the state. Governor Alia also highlighted his administration’s dedication to infrastructure development. He noted that in 2024, contracts were awarded for the construction of roads and the refurbishment of classroom blocks at over 100 public primary school sites. Reiterating his focus on education, the governor described it as a critical tool for…

President Bola Tinubu’s wife, Oluremi, has reaffirmed her husband-led administration’s commitment to transformative reforms aimed at unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential.   The First Lady in her New Year message shared on her X page emphasised that her husband is already implementing impactful changes designed to drive national progress. She called on Nigerians to unite in support of these efforts by uplifting one another and ensuring no one is left behind. According to her, collective action and solidarity are key to building the Nigeria everyone desires. Mrs Tinubu wrote: “A Year of Prosperity and Abundance. I express my heartfelt gratitude to God…