Author: Alade Adisa

A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reduce the price of petrol to N300 per litre ,to make things easy for Nigerians during the festive season.George, the Atona Oodua of Yorubaland, made this plea at an interactive session with newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos.The price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, is currently above N1,000 per litre.According to the elder statesman,Nigerians are going through hardship, the President should give an order to reduce fuel price, specifying time frame the people will enjoy such window of…

A message by Head of Corporate Communication of Transmission Commission of Nigeria (TCN), Dr Friday Adakole Elijah on Wednesday afternoon announced that the national grid, for the umpteenth time, has collapsed.

The Kaduna State Government says it is collaborating with the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to strengthen the state’s Agricultural Policies to boost smallholder farmers’ ability in the maize and rice value chain.Murtala Dabo, the state Commissioner for Agriculture, made this known while hosting a one-day Stakeholders’ and Media Engagement on the State’s Policy and Agricultural Systems Strengthening (PASS) project.Dabo, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Abubakar Abba, said the project, being funded by AGRA, would guide the ministry in policies that would foster the harmonisation of initiatives for the growth of the agriculture sector into…

THE Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Life Stock Management Service (LMS), Dr Bala Muhammed, Director has called on Nigerians to accord all living beings compassion, respect and justice.Muhammed made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja in commemoration of the International Animal Rights Day celebrated every December 10.He said the essence of humane treatment and handling of animals lay “in our ethical responsibility as stewards of the planet.”He identified animals as sentient beings capable of experiencing pain, joy, and suffering.“By treating them humanely, we acknowledge their rights to live free from harm, exploitation,…

When he was inaugurated for the first term on May 29, 2019, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo anchored his administration on what he called THEMES Agenda.The acronym stands for Transportation and Traffic Management, Health and Environment, Education and Technology, Making Lagos State a 21st Century Megacity, Entertainment and Tourism, and Security and Governance.The agenda guided the first term of the administration of Sanwo-Olu, the 15th Governor of Lagos State.Analysts scored the administration high in the realisation of the set goals.At his inauguration for the second term on May 29, 2023, the governor advanced his administration’s agenda, tagging it THEMES Plus…

Still reeling from the death of its President General, Pa James Oghoroko in military detention, the Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, has suffered yet another loss as 81-year-old Pa Dennis Okugbaye, the community’s Treasurer, also died in military detention yesterday. The sad news of Pa Okugbaye’s death, the second person of the six arrested Okuama leaders, has led to tension in Okuama Community. The Okuama leaders were arrested in August 2024 and have been kept in military detention without trial. The late Okugbaye was arrested alongside late Oghoroko, Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo,…

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has confirmed Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, Nigeria’s Governor for OPEC, as Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors for 2025. A statement by Nneamaka Okafor, media aide to the Minister of Petroleum (state), Heineken Lokpobiri, confirmed the development on Tuesday. The statement said the appointment of Adeyemi-Bero by OPEC “would provide a vital platform for Nigeria to advocate for balanced energy policies that benefit oil producers, consumers, and the global economy. “His appointment was confirmed at the 189th meeting of the OPEC Conference. “Prior to his appointment as the Chairman of the OPEC Board of…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has announced that he will not manage another club after his time with the Premier League champions comes to an end. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League clash against Juventus, Guardiola confirmed his decision, emphasizing his commitment to City. The Spaniard, who joined Manchester City in 2016, extended his tenure with a new two-year contract in November. Having previously managed Barcelona and Bayern Munich, Guardiola stated that he is not considering any other club for the future, solidifying his legacy at The Etihad. “I’m not gonna manage any other club after…

President Bola Tinubu has extended the olive branch to his political opponents and everyone not on the same page with him to join in as the government strives for peace, unity, and development of the country, saying even though people may have different political inclinations, Nigerians are one. The president spoke when he commissioned the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex, BATTIC, at the headquarters of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS in Sauka, Abuja on Tuesday. Tinubu added that Nigerians are all occupants of one building who are only living in different rooms. President Tinubu arrived the Nigeria Immigration Service…

Police officers have been stationed outside the Afe Babalola Chambers in the Magodo area of Lagos to maintain security. NEW DAILY PRIME reports that Dele Farotimi, a human rights lawyer and activist is currently facing charges before the Ekiti State Magistrate Court over alleged defamation of a legal icon, Afe Babalola in his book titled, ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System.’ The officers are present to prevent any disruption, amid a planned protest in response to the prosecution of human rights activist Dele Farotimi. The chambers are one of the locations designated for the start of a protest organized by…