Author: Friday Omosola

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 16 of Nigeria’s 19 registered political parties will participate in the Anambra State governorship election. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee confirmed this in a statement on Thursday. Olumekun said the commission received submissions from 16 political parties that successfully uploaded their candidates’ details using Form EC9 before the deadline of 6:00 p.m. on 12 May for the election scheduled for 8 November. READ ALSO: INEC open to non-PVC voting in 2027, awaits legal backing He recalled that INEC earlier published the credentials of…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has attributed the upper chamber’s approval of key tax reform bills to a commitment to national progress rather than political or regional loyalties. In a statement issued through his spokesperson, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio noted that the National Assembly thoroughly reviewed the bills sent by President Bola Tinubu, incorporating feedback from various stakeholders through transparent dialogue and rigorous scrutiny. The tax reform package, comprising the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, the Joint Revenue Board Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, and the Nigeria Tax Bill—forms a central pillar of the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope economic strategy. READ…

In a renewed effort to curb maternal and neonatal mortality, the Lagos State Government has strengthened its partnership with the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON). Maternal and neonatal mortality are deaths related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the period shortly after birth. This was made during an advocacy visit by SOGON executives to the Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, at the Ministry’s office in Alausa, Ikeja. The delegation was led by former SOGON National President Rotimi Akinola and Lagos Sector Chairman Abidoye Gbadegesin. Abayomi emphasised that maternal and infant welfare must remain a top priority in Lagos’ public…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday pledged the Federal Government’s (FG) commitment to rebuilding Mokwa, a Niger State community recently devastated by severe flooding. Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu during a visit to the area, announced the immediate release of ₦2 billion and 20 truckloads of grains to provide relief for affected residents. Shettima arrived in Mokwa at approximately 12:30pm, where he was received by Niger State Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the State Council of Traditional Rulers, Yahaya Abubakar, and members of the state executive council. READ ALSO: FG begins payment of N44,000 minimum…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing digital education by integrating e-learning infrastructure across all public schools in the state. The governor made this known during the commissioning of a Digital Smart School at Government College, Ado Ekiti. The facility was donated by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Equipment Hub Group, Gbolahan Olayomi. READ ALSO: Inspiring journey of Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji to becoming Ekiti’s First Lady Oyebanji noted that the Smart School, equipped with modern ICT tools and interactive learning platforms, aligns with the state government’s education reform agenda to upgrade public schools…

Former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed criticisms from Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The former Rivers State governor, during his appearance on ARISE Television yesterday, said he refused to be drawn into what he described as petty exchanges. Amaechi responded to Wike’s comments by asserting that his political elevation came through divine intervention, the courts, and the people of Rivers State, not through Wike’s influence. “God, Peter Odili, the judiciary and Rivers people were the reasons I became governor. Let him explain how he contributed to it. I’m only saying this to make it…

Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has dismissed ongoing opposition coalition talks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sowore warned that the movement lacks clear ideological direction and could inadvertently secure President Bola Tinubu a second term in office. The New Daily Prime reported that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other notable politicians are championing the coalition. READ ALSO: Sowore supports NYSC member Rita amid controversy over viral video criticising Tinubu Sowore argued that the current political manoeuvring is superficial and disconnected from the real struggles…

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has expressed serious concern following revelations of over ₦250 billion missing from government accounts, as detailed in recent audits by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation. READ ALSO: Reps reject rotational presidency, six other bills Committee Chairman, Bamidele Salam, addressed journalists on Tuesday at the National Assembly in Abuja. He noted that the audit documents uncovered widespread financial discrepancies across multiple government bodies. Salam described the findings as alarming, citing a pattern of worsening financial misconduct within public institutions. He pointed out that the reports identified a surge in unauthorised budget reallocations…

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has called off its nationwide strike and instructed its members to return to their respective duties on Wednesday, 4 June. This directive followed a resolution issued after extensive deliberations on the root causes of the industrial action. READ ALSO: CJN urges NBA to safeguard judiciary’s honour The decision was reached during a meeting held on Tuesday involving representatives of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, alongside other key stakeholders. According to the statement jointly signed by JUSUN’s National Vice President and ten senior union officials, the union resolved to heed the…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has expressed strong disapproval of the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA) over its perceived neglect of the state in developmental projects, despite repeated efforts by his administration to establish meaningful collaboration. Oyebanji spoke during a meeting with the new leadership of BORBDA, led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Olufemi Adekanmbi, at the Governor’s Office in Ado Ekiti. READ ALSO:Inspiring journey of Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji to becoming Ekiti’s First Lady He accused the agency of sidelining Ekiti in its programmes and failing to contribute meaningfully to the state’s development, especially in…