Author: Alade Adisa

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it has removed the names of 7,746 dead persons from the national voter register in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) since December 2022. Disclosing this to journalists on Thursday, the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Etta-Messi said, “Seven thousand, seven hundred and forty-six deceased persons across the 36 states and the FCT were removed from the National Register of voters as of December 2022.” The commission disclosed that a thorough cleaning of the voter register is usually done before every general election. INEC highlighted challenges with cleaning…

Nigerian fashion has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years, evolving from a traditional, culturally rooted industry to a vibrant, globally recognized force. Traditional Nigerian fashion is deeply rooted in the country’s rich cultural heritage. Each ethnic group has its unique textile traditions, with intricate patterns and designs that tell stories of history, mythology, and values. The Adire prints of the Yoruba people, the Akwete cloth of the Igbo people, and the Tie-Dye fabrics of the Hausa people are just a few examples of the diverse textile traditions that exist in Nigeria. The Impact of Colonialism (Colonial Era) The arrival…

Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga’s life was a rich tapestry of politics, entrepreneurship, and advocacy. In this piece, New Daily Prime reflects on her remarkable journey. She was born on December 2, 1965, in Hammersmith, London, to Nigerian parents. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, fondly known as “Ijaya,” was reported by New Daily Prime to have passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. This was confirmed in a statement by the House Spokesperson, Akin Rotimi. However, the details of her residence were not disclosed. In 1984, she studied Mass Communication at Ogun State Polytechnic. She also earned an HNC in…

The Red Devils were on their way to their most humiliating defeat yet as they trailed 1-0 at home to Premier League basement club Southampton after a Manuel Ugarte own goal in the first half. But Amad took matters into his own hands, equalising in the 82nd minute and completing a hat-trick within the final 10 minutes to give United a 3-1 win they barely deserved but which they badly needed, taking them 10 points clear of the drop zone. Manchester United’s Amad Diallo speaking to TNT after scoring a 12-minute hat-trick: “In football you have to believe. We believed…

Governors of Nigeria’s 36 states under the platform of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have finally thrown their weight behind the proposed tax reform bills currently at the national assembly. The governors made this known at the end of a meeting of subnational consultations and engagement in Abuja with the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, The NGF, in a communique signed by its Chairman and governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman Abdul Razaq, said the Forum endorsed a revised Value Added Tax (VAT) sharing formula to ensure equitable distribution of resources of 50% based…

Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Lagos, Frederick Nwajagu has been acquitted of terrorism charges by Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square. On April 5, 2023, a Lagos State Magistrates Court in Yaba ordered Nwajagu’s remand at the Ikoyi custodial centre, while subsequent efforts to secure his bail were denied by the Lagos State High Court. Nwajagu was accused of threatening to invite members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to Lagos to protect the lives and property of Igbo people if the Federal Government failed to safeguard them against attacks. However, the court, convicted and sentenced…

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, his Bayelsa counterpart, Douye Diri, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen are among the 568 Nigerians and companies whose land allotments in Abuja have been revoked by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The revocation includes plots held by political figures, government officials, former governors, lawmakers, and several companies. Notably, former Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade, Senate leaders like Opeyemi Bamidele and Abba Moro, and other political figures such as Ibrahim Hadejia and Abike Dabiri-Erewa are affected. The revocations follow a public notice by the Federal…

The production of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is having a poignant impact on the PMS market in Europe, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said. Before the commencement of operations in January 2024, and the production of PMS nine months later at the 650,000-capacity Dangote refinery, the country had relied solely on importation for its fuel needs. Since it started production, the refinery has exported petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel to other countries within and outside Africa. A report by OPEC on Wednesday stated that the emergence of Dangote refinery has reduced…

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi has said he has decided not to offer any help whatsoever, especially concerning the economy, to the administration of President Bola Tinubu anymore. The Emir spoke at the memorial lecture of Chief Gani Fawehinmi in Lagos on Wednesday. The lecture, with the theme, “Bretton Woods and the African Economies: Can Nigerians Survive Another Structural Adjustment Programme?” was organised by Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ikeja Branch. He was the chairman at the lecture. The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria said, “I have decided not to speak about the economy or the reforms,…

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has said that Nigerians will have to pay 30-60 percent more for calls, data, and other services in the telecommunications sector. Tijani disclosed this in a recent interview with Channels Television. According to him, the telecommunications sector is entirely about investment to spur Nigeria’s economic growth. He noted that investors in the sector continuously invest in equipment to remain relevant despite inflation. “I think the telecommunications tariff increase should not be more than 30 to 60 percent. “The sector is about investment in infrastructure; the technologies are changing, so you have…