Author: Friday Omosola

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has hailed the mandate of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, as a divine calling aimed at bringing relief and progress to the state. In a statement issued today by Fred Itua, Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Akpabio made the comments yesterday while receiving Governor Okpebholo at his residence in Uyo. Praising Okpebholo’s electoral triumph, Akpabio attributed his victory to divine intervention, declaring that God had appointed him to reshape the history of Edo State and steer it toward a future of growth and development.. He said: “Your excellency, every leadership comes from God, and God chooses whom…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to publish his asset declaration. The organisation in a statement on its website today said Tinubu’s publication of his assets will set an example for his Vice-President Kashim Shettima, ministers, National Assembly leaders, state governors, and local government chairmen to do the same. In the letter signed by SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation praised Tinubu’s statement during his first Presidential Media Chat, where he expressed a willingness to consider asking the CCB to release his assets. SERAP…

In a renewed effort to combat criminal activities across Nigeria, the Police have rescued 13 kidnapped victims, arrested five suspected armed robbers, and recovered firearms and ammunition. In a statement ,today, Olumuyiwa Adejobi,Police spokesperson , said the achievements underlined the police’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Nigerians. He said the operatives of the Kwara State Police Command stormed a kidnappers’ den in the Idofin-Igbana area following a distress call regarding the abduction of 13 individuals. According to him, despite resistance from the kidnappers, the operatives overpowered them, forcing the criminals to flee with injuries and rescuing all…

It was a day of honour and glory for the late Ondo State,Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, as the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi described him as a leader whose patriotism knew no bounds. Speaking at the one-year remembrance service held in honour of the late governor yesterday in Akure, Fayemi echoed Akeredolu’s unwavering dedication to the public good and his relentless pursuit of a united, prosperous, and secure Nigeria. He noted that the late Akeredolu led with conviction, governed with compassion, and inspired everyone he encountered. Fayemi expressed deep sorrow over the reality of Akeredolu’s untimely passing, which…

The immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has declared his support for the second-term bid of his successor, Biodun Oyebanji. Speaking during a meeting and end-of-year gathering with All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders from the 16 local government areas of the state, Fayemi emphasised that the governor had performed exceptionally well and deserved full backing to secure a second term in office. However, the former Minister of Solid Minerals clarified that his endorsement does not preclude other aspirants from contesting for the party’s governorship ticket. “I am a Democrat, so I cannot discourage anybody from contesting for the…

To boost agricultural development in Bayelsa State, a South Korean owned company has installed a modern rice processing mills in Yenagoa, the state capital. The state-of-the-art mills, located at the state-owned School-to-Land Farm, can process 40 metric tonnes of rice paddies daily. The project is part of a bilateral partnership aimed at improving rice production and strengthening the agricultural sector in Bayelsa. Speaking after a demonstration exercise on the operation of the mills, Byung Chul Son, Managing Director of Deta Sung Machinery and Construction Company Limited and leader of the Korean delegation, said the team collaborated with the Bayelsa State…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has stated that it is unaware of claims that social media influencer Martins ‘VeryDarkMan (VDM)’ Otse lost N180 million from his non-governmental organisation (NGO). Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that VeryDarkMan, in an Instagram video, alleged that the account of his NGO—launched in October to focus on community development and equipping public schools—was hacked. According to him, N180 million was transferred to an unknown account, leaving only N20 million behind. READ ALSO: VDM meets with Don Jazzy after N100m donation VeryDarkMan, who had previously sought public support during the NGO’s launch and…

To boost judicial infrastructure in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa today flagged off the construction of a new High Court Complex along Oba Osupa Road in Akure. The state-of-the-art Judiciary Village, which will be named after the late former Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, is expected to be completed within 48 weeks. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Governor Aiyedatiwa described the project as a historic milestone, marking the first time since the state’s creation in 1976 that such a modern edifice is being constructed for judicial purposes. “This is a milestone celebration as we flag off the construction of a New…

The Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque, Ridhwan Jamiu, has urged President Bola Tinubu to remain mindful of his responsibility to Nigerians and the importance of accountability in governance. Imam Jamiu delivered this message during the Jumat prayer held today at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, where he addressed Muslim faithful. He emphasised the need for leaders to prioritize the well-being of the people and uphold transparency in the discharge of their duties. “Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, ‘The most beloved of all people to Allah is the righteous and just leader.’ We have seen righteousness in you and fairness…

President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the government and people of India over the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.Singh died yesterday at the age of 92.Tinubu in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described Singh as a distinguished leader whose contributions to India’s development and the strengthening of Nigeria-India relations will remain significant. Singh, who served as India’s Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, paid a visit to Nigeria in 2007, during which he addressed a joint session of the National Assembly—a rare honour accorded to select global leaders.Tinubu highlighted the…