Author: Lawan

The Osun State chapter of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has announced January 5, 2026, as the resumption date for its members across all local government secretariats in the State. The statement was signed by Dr Kehinde Nathaniel Ogungbangbe, President of NULGE, Osun State. The union disclosed this in a letter notifying and requesting security protection from relevant security agencies, dated and issued in Osogbo on Monday. The decision followed a series of security council meetings convened to assess guarantees for a safe and successful return to work at the grassroots. In the letter signed by the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu spoke by phone today with Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian-British former heavyweight boxing champion, following the tragic accident in Ogun State in which Joshua was injured and lost two of his associates. “I spoke with AJ on the phone to personally convey my condolences over the death of his two associates. I wished him well and prayed for him. He assured me that he is receiving the best care in the hospital. “I also spoke with AJ’s mother and prayed for her. She was very appreciative of my call. “Additionally, I spoke to Governor Dapo Abiodun, who…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his renewed public declaration of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the stance as a clear confirmation of anti-party activities. In a statement following Wike’s end-of-year media chat, the party noted that the minister openly described himself as the “number one supporter” of the presumptive APC presidential candidate for the 2027 election, despite remaining a member of the PDP. According to the PDP, Wike’s position reinforces the basis of his expulsion from the party and represents…

The Ogun and Lagos state governments have confirmed that British-Nigerian two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road traffic accident on Tuesday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The statement was jointly signed by the Special Adviser on Information to the Ogun State Governor, Kayode Akinmade, and the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso. According to a joint statement issued by the two governments, the vehicle conveying Joshua and three other persons collided with a stationary truck, resulting in the death of two occupants. The governments expressed deep sympathy to the families of the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt sympathies to British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, following a tragic road accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway that claimed two lives and left the sports icon injured. In a condolence message, the President described the incident as an immense tragedy that has cast a shadow over the season, expressing deep concern over the loss of lives and the emotional toll on Joshua and his family. “I sympathise with you and your family as you bear the emotional weight of this unfortunate incident,” Tinubu said, noting that Joshua has consistently demonstrated courage, discipline and…

Stakeholders of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State have expressed sharply contrasting positions over ongoing speculations about a possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) by key party leaders, including Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and former governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Chairman of Gwale Local Government Area, Abubakar Mu’azu Mojo, alongside other NNPP stakeholders at the local government level, on Monday publicly urged Kwankwaso and Governor Yusuf to consider joining the APC following a meeting held in the area. The call, however, was immediately countered by the Kano State Chairman of the NNPP, Suleiman Hashim…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) wishes to confirm a fatal road traffic crash that occurred today Monday, 29 December 2025, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, around the Sinoma area near Sagamu, Ogun State, involving a Lexus Jeep conveying world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, and a stationary truck. Preliminary reports from the Ogun Sector Command indicate that the crash occurred at about 1200HRS and was promptly reported to the Corps. FRSC operatives arrived at the scene within three (3) minutes of notification, enabling swift rescue operations, evacuation of victims, effective traffic control, and prevention of secondary crashes. The incident involved two vehicles:…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the cancellation of a significant portion of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC Ltd) outstanding debts owed to the Federation Account, effectively wiping out about $1.42 billion and N5.57 trillion in legacy obligations. The approval was contained in a document by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and presented at the November 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting. The debt relief followed the recommendations of the Stakeholder Alignment Committee on the Reconciliation of Indebtedness between NNPC Ltd and the Federation, alongside extensive reconciliation work carried out by the NUPRC. According to…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Federal Ministry of Finance for successfully closing a USD 1.126 billion financing package for the execution of Phase 1, Section 2 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, describing it as a major milestone in the delivery of one of Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.The President also praised the Ministries of Finance and Works, as well as the Debt Management Office (DMO), for their collaboration in concluding the transaction, assuring that the Federal Government would continue to deploy innovative financing options to fund critical national projects. “This is a major achievement, and closing this transaction…

The Founder and Executive Director of The Olanike Omopariola Foundation (TOOF), Oluwatoyin Omotayo Esq., has reiterated that the Foundation’s work is rooted in restoring dignity and creating real opportunities for women, not merely dispensing charity.Omotayo made this statement on 28 December 2025 at TOOF’s annual Charity and Empowerment Programme, an event dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and women from low-income backgrounds.According to her, empowerment must address both immediate needs and long-term stability. “This Foundation exists to remind women that their lives matter, their voices matter, and their future is worth investing in,” she said.The programme brought together beneficiaries,…