Author: Damilola Olufemi

President Bola Tinubu has signed off on a N712.3 billion plan to comprehensively upgrade the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2025 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will commence nationwide on August 18. In a post shared via its official X handle on Friday, the commission said online pre-registration will open that same day through its portal, while physical registration will begin on August 25. The statement read, “This exercise is for Nigerians who have attained voting age or those who were unable to register in previous exercises. “We encourage all eligible citizens to either begin the process online or visit our offices and designated centres once the physical registration begins.” INEC…

A former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has criticised the National Assembly’s current constitutional amendment process, calling it a “charade” and a wasteful effort that would not solve Nigeria’s deep-rooted governance issues. Speaking at the 7th Penpushing Anniversary and Annual Lecture on Wednesday, the founder of Human Capital Africa said the National Assembly’s refusal to heed citizens’ calls for a new constitution is a missed opportunity to fix the structural challenges holding Nigeria back. Her address, titled “Reworking Nigeria’s Federalism: Perspectives on Restructuring and Fiscal Federalism”, underscored the urgency of creating a constitution that addresses inequity, injustice, and imbalance.…

A former governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Gombe State, Nafi’u Bala, has declared himself as the new national chairman of the party

A former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Melaye’s decision to leave the party is disclosed in a letter dated July 4, and addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Aiyeroro Gbede, Ijumu LGA of Kogi state. In the letter shared on his X handle on Thursday, Melaye cited “lack of potency and capacity by the party to deliver the Nigerian people from the prevailing political cankerworms that have eaten deeply into the fabric of our dear nation” as reason for his exit. The letter partly read: “I hereby tender my resignation…

Prominent chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Lere Olayinka, has responded to circulating reports suggesting that the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, may return to the PDP. Olayinka, an aide to the FCT Minister, in an exclusive interview with The New Daily Prime on Wednesday, said he was not aware of any plans by the former Anambra governor to rejoin the party. He explained that his position outside the leadership of the PDP made it unlikely for him to know of such developments. He said, “I’m not part of those running the affairs of the PDP. So,…

Nurses under the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) have begun a seven-day warning strike, defying appeals from the Federal Government to suspend the action. The strike, which took effect from midnight, follows the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14, 2025. The union is demanding improved welfare, better allowances, and working conditions for nurses serving in federal health facilities. Speaking on Tuesday, NANNM-FHI National Chairman, Morakinyo Rilwan, expressed disappointment in the government’s failure to engage with the union before the deadline elapsed. “To this moment, we’ve received no meaningful response…

“According to testimonies from old students, current students, and staff members, the school had no toilet facilities for over a decade, forcing students to practice open defecation,” the corps member said.

The federal government says it is taking steps to breathe new life into the Kaduna textile industry, as part of its larger agenda to industrialise the nation and promote balanced development across all regions. This announcement follows recent remarks by Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor and presidential candidate of the NNPP, who criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for allegedly prioritising projects in the South while overlooking the North. Speaking during a forum convened by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said the Tinubu-led administration is focused on reviving key industries…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has formally withdrawn its legal case against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), and five other oil marketing firms. The lawsuit, which was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, was discontinued by the refinery’s legal counsel, as confirmed in a notice of discontinuance submitted to the court. Although the notice didn’t specify a reason, it stated that Dangote Refinery had chosen to halt proceedings against all seven defendants, including Matrix Petroleum Services Limited, AYM Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, T. Time…