Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has identified poor political leadership as the primary factor behind Nigeria’s persistent underdevelopment The former Anambra […]
Author: Friday Omosola
Friday Omosola is a journalist with a passion for investigating and reporting on under-reported social and political issues in Africa.
Shettima calls for stronger synergy to harness Nigeria’s skills potential
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for greater collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders to unlock Nigeria’s full potential in skills development. He emphasised […]
Defection: PDP undergoing rebirth, not crisis – Saraki
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has weighed in on the wave of defections currently affecting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Reacting to the recent defection […]
NEC endorses $90bn agribusiness, approves textile development board
The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has approved a series of far-reaching economic initiatives. They includes the establishment of a […]
NEC pushes for overhaul of livestock practices amid rising violence
The National Economic Council (NEC) has called for a complete rethink of Nigeria’s traditional livestock rearing practices. NEC cited the urgent need to adopt modern, […]
Lagos launches new measures to tackle WAEC low pass rate
In a major financial commitment to secondary education, the Lagos State Government has disbursed more than ₦1.5 billion to fund WAEC fees for over 58,000 […]
CBN approves cash BTA for 2025 Hajj pilgrims to ease travel demands
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the use of cash transactions for Nigerian pilgrims undertaking the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. This […]
Tinubu: Climate crisis demands bold, united leadership
President Bola Tinubu has called on world leaders to show unity, courage, and consistent commitment in tackling the escalating global climate crisis. Speaking yesterday during […]
Tinubu orders overhaul of security architecture, declares ‘enough is enough’
President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate overhaul of Nigeria’s national security strategy, following a wave of violent attacks in Borno, Benue, Plateau, and […]
Okpebholo leads global investment drive for Edo at World Bank/IMF meetings
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has launched a bold international investment drive aimed at repositioning the state as a destination for sustainable economic growth. The […]