Author: Alade Adisa

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has refuted rumours of an impending increase in petrol prices nationwide. The association assured the public that local refineries are now operational, a development that will contribute to a reduction in fuel prices. Recall that there have been fresh concerns over a potential increase in the pump prices of petrol after the cost of Brent, the global benchmark for crude, crossed $80 per barrel. On Monday, private depots increased the loading cost of petrol and other refined petroleum products to N950 per litre. However, in an interview with the Voice of America…

The Dangote Refinery has raised the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) for bulk buyers from N899 to N955 per litre. The refinery disclosed this development in a notice issued, which read, The notice titled, “Communication on PMS Price Review”. “Dear Esteemed Customer, Trust this email finds you well. “Kindly be advised that effective from 5:30pm today, an upward adjustment has been implemented on the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit. on Friday, January 17, 2025.” The statement added that marketers buying between 2 million – 4.99 million litres will now buy at N955 per litre while five million litres…

The budget defence session between the Joint Police Affairs Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives and the Nigeria Police Force led by its Inspector-General, Kayode Egbetokun, turned rowdy yesterday as the lawmakers engaged in war of words. It began with disagreements on the police’s proposed budget presentation and escalated into a rowdy exchange that led to Senator Onyekachi Nwoebonyi (Ebonyi North) ‘s dramatic walkout. Confrontations began when Egbetokun started his presentation on the proposed activities of the Police in 2025 and was explaining plans for the construction of five zonal police headquarters. He was interrupted by a member…

The Federal Government has addressed concerns over the exclusion of the Lagos-Calabar Highway from the 2025 budget. The coastal road, one of the signature projects of President Bola Tinubu which has generated a lot of controversy since its commencement last year, is expected to gulp around N16 trillion. Questions have been raised about the funding of the project which the federal government hitherto stated would be through a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement. In February of last year, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a N1.07 trillion contract for the construction of the first phase of the project. The Minister of…

The Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarret Tenebe has been accused of leading an invasion of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Benin City Thursday afternoon. The incident reportedly involving armed individuals, left PDP Chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi battered and forced to flee for his life. Video footage from inside the secretariat shows a verbal confrontation involving Tenebe, APC Youth Leader and self-confessed cultist, Tony Kabaka, and Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abang, during which Tenebe refused to vacate the premises. “There is nothing on earth that will make me leave this place,” Tenebe was heard…

The Presidency has confirmed that local government areas across Nigeria will begin receiving their allocations directly from the Federal Allocation Account Committee (FAAC) starting from the end of January. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare confirmed the development in an interview on Arise News on Thursday night. The spokesman said the move is a testament to President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to implementing the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in July 2024.The judgment declared state control over local government funds unconstitutional, paving the way for direct federal allocations to local governments. The Supreme Court’s ruling, delivered…

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…