Author: Damilola Olufemi

No less than 25 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) have completed the IT Bridge Academy programme, a pioneering initiative by Sightsavers designed to provide accessible and high-quality IT training. The academy, hosted by Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) Lagos Campus, aims to bridge the digital divide by equipping persons with disabilities with industry-recognised certifications and pathways to employment. The programme’s disability-inclusive model offers tailored support, extended timelines for course completion, and accommodations such as screen readers and sign language interpreters. The graduates, comprising 16 female and 9 male students, earned Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certifications, with some already securing internships at…

The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, on March 18, 2025, declared a state of emergency in Nigeria. The declaration led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and all members of the House of Assembly. The president thereby appointed Retired Admiral Ette Ibas as Sole Administrator of the state. Since then, the declaration of a state of emergency has generated several thoughts, conversations, and opinions, including the constitutional backing of the declaration. In an in-depth discussion on Arise TV’s Good Morning Show, a senior advocate of Nigeria, Abiodun Jelili Owonikoko, provided a legal analysis of President Bola Ahmed…

Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election is already shaping up to be a high-stakes contest, with various opposition figures coming together to form a formidable coalition aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). At the forefront of this movement is a coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has aligned with other political heavyweights including former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai; 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal; former governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Segun Sowunmi; former Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Dr.…

In a powerful show of grassroots advocacy, the VARSH Foundation extended its flagship initiative, Project Reach Every Child (RECH), to Benue State this February, impacting over 2,600 students across seven schools in Ugbokolo, Okpokwu Local Government Area. The ninth edition of the project focused on sex education, mentorship, and advocacy for safe learning environments. The team visited schools including Chief Akor Secondary School, Saint Stephen’s College, Lion Science and Technology Academy, and Saint Joseph Secondary School. Students and teachers participated in interactive sessions tackling issues such as sexual harassment, personal safety, and values-driven growth. The outreach received a major boost…

The Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) has approved the disbursement of ₦32,880,443,906.25 for the first quarter of 2025 to boost healthcare. The approval was made during the 10th MOC meeting held yesterday, March 19, 2025, in Abuja and chaired by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate. The MOC also reaffirmed its commitment to advancing BHCPF reforms through the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp), in line with Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Initiative and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s endorsement of the SWAp. The committee approved and recommended the adoption of the BHCPF…

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for emergency rule in Rivers state. The decision of the Senate was taken after a closed-door session on Thursday by the lawmakers. This comes a few hours after the House of Representatives approved the same request by the president. New Daily Prime reported that the approval came on Thursday through a voice vote during plenary in the green chamber. Recall that Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state on Tuesday, 18th March 2025. The President proclaimed during a nationwide broadcast and suspended Governor Siminalayi…

The House of Representatives has consented request for emergency rule in Rivers state by President Bola Tinubu. The approval came on Thursday through a voice vote during plenary in the green chamber.Recall that Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state on Tuesday, 18th March, 2025.The President proclaimed during a nationwide broadcast and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara; his deputy Ngozi Odu; and all the members of the House of Assembly for six months.Tinubu also nominated retired Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas as administrator to take charge of the affairs of the…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu of gross misconduct. The Speaker of the State Assembly, Martin Amaewhule forwarded the notice to the House of Assembly. The legislature members cited the action was in line with the Nigerian Constitution. “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and other extant laws, we the undersigned members of the Rivers State House of Assembly hereby forward to you a Notice of Gross Misconduct by the Deputy Governor of Rivers State in the performance of…

Fubara vs. Wike: The Godfather Feud Shaking Nigeria’s Politics The Fubara-Wike saga is the latest episode in Nigeria’s long-running drama of godfather-godson conflicts. This phenomenon has played out in various states, including Enugu, Borno, Anambra, Osun, Abia, Kano, Edo, Sokoto, Cross River, Benue, and Taraba, shaping the country’s political landscape. At the core of these conflicts is the struggle for power and control. Godfathers, often former governors, attempt to maintain influence over their successors, who may resist the arrangement in a bid for independence. This unfortunate reality is currently unfolding in Rivers State, where Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former Governor…

Less than 48 hours after former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), crises have erupted within the party over leadership struggles and strategic direction. The current National Secretary of the SDP, Dr. Olu Agunloye, has officially petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over an alleged conspiracy to forcibly remove him from office. According to information gathered by New Daily Prime from members of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), some SDP members loyal to El-Rufai are reportedly pressuring Agunloye to step down. A party insider who spoke to New Daily Prime under…