The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has initiated a statewide talent identification programme, dubbed “Catch-Them-Young”, to scout for and develop promising young athletes for the […]
Author: Friday Omosola
Friday Omosola is a journalist with a passion for investigating and reporting on under-reported social and political issues in Africa.
Obi: GCFR, GCON should go to entrepreneurs, not political elites
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for a fundamental change in Nigeria’s national honours system. He argued that top […]
Navy unveils plans for operational base in Kebbi to tackle riverine crime
The Nigerian Navy has announced its plan to establish a new operational base in Yauri, Kebbi State, as part of an expanded strategy to enhance […]
Police dismantle cult, robbery syndicates in major Enugu crackdown
The Enugu State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing offensive against violent crime, successfully dismantling several armed robbery and cultist syndicates operating […]
Lagos govt reaffirms commitment to security through citizen feedback
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its dedication to creating safer communities by integrating citizen feedback directly into its security strategies. This reaffirmation came during […]
Appeal court upholds Aiyedatiwa’s victory, dismisses PDP, ADC petitions
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure on Thursday upheld the election of Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Olayide Adelami as the duly elected governor and deputy […]
Tinubu extends Customs boss Adeniyi’s tenure by one year
President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the tenure of Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi. Adeniyi, whose term was originally […]
Tinubu appoints Olumode Adeyemi as Controller‑General of FFS
President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Deputy Controller‑General, Olumode Adeyemi, as the new Controller‑General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), with effect from 14th August […]
Kaduna–Kano Standard Gauge Rail Line to be completed by 2026 – FG
The Federal Government (FG) has confirmed that the Kaduna–Kano Standard Gauge Rail Line will be completed in 2026. Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, made the […]
Ondo govt approves N3.5bn for rural roads, launches statewide flood mapping
Ondo State Government has announced a substantial financial commitment to rural infrastructure and a proactive strategy to combat flooding, following a State Executive Council (EXCO) […]