Author: Friday Omosola

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has sworn in 10 newly appointed permanent secretaries, utilising the ceremony to affirm his administration’s commitment to meritocracy, transparency, and fairness in all key appointments, including the teaching profession. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Lady Jibowu Hall, Government House, saw the governor charge the new permanent secretaries to work diligently to maintain the state’s developmental tempo and align their efforts with the government’s shared prosperity agenda. Oyebanji informed the audience, which included the deputy governor, Monisade Afuye, and other top government functionaries, that the new permanent secretaries emerged through a highly competitive and…

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has called on the newly inaugurated Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, to demonstrate unwavering loyalty to President Bola Tinubu. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Tinubu administered the oath of office to Doro on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Speaking at a reception held at the Rainbow Event Marquee, Plot 1193A, Off Southern Parkway, Garki Area 8, Abuja, Mutfwang reminded the minister that his duty extends to the entire nation, not just a section of it. READ ALSO: Mutfwang visits attacked Bokkos communities, assures displaced residents of…

The newly inaugurated Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has expressed immense gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the trust placed in him. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Tinubu swore in Doro on Thursday at the presidential villa in Abuja. Speaking shortly after his swearing-in at a reception held at the Rainbow Event Marquee, Plot 1193A, Off Southern Parkway, Garki Area 8, Abuja, the minister acknowledged the gravity of the mandate. READ ALSO: Tinubu swears in Bernard Doro as Humanitarian minister The minister called his appointment an honour, particularly as he hadn’t met Tinubu before…

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Dr Bernard Doro, a UK-based pharmacist and development advocate, as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. The brief ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa, shortly after Dr Doro arrived at exactly 12:20 p.m. READ ALSO: “Silence makes us appear weak” — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed urges Tinubu to address nation amid U.S. military threat The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Senate confirmed Dr Doro’s appointment on 30 October, following his nomination by the President. Friends, associates, and well-wishers who accompanied him to the swearing-in ceremony spoke glowingly of his character and competence, expressing…

Dr Bernard Doro, a UK-based pharmacist and passionate development advocate, has arrived for his swearing-in as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He arrived at the presidential villa at exactly 12:20 PM. READ ALSO: At first service as minister, Doro vows to lift citizens out of poverty Dr Doro was accompanied by his wife, Naomi, alongside associates, friends, and well-wishers. He is expected to be sworn in by President Bola Tinubu. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Dr Doro was confirmed by the Senate on 30 October, following his nomination by the President. Details later…

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu has called for a results-oriented partnership between Nigeria and Germany to help Nigeria achieve its ambitious target of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The Minister made the call in Abuja during a visit by a high-level delegation from the Giessen Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Giessen-Friedberg) of Germany, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Matthias Leder. The meeting, convened under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, focused on strengthening cooperation in key sectors identified as vital to Nigeria’s economic growth. READ ALSO: Damagum urges PDP to unite, says party’s…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has shut down the warehouses of five textile distributors for engaging in unethical and deceptive business practices in Kano, The operation, led by Boladale Adeyinka, the FCCPC Director of Surveillance & Investigation, followed weeks of surveillance that established the prevalence of distributors and retailers selling fabric materials significantly below the standard length or measurement indicated, while still charging consumers the full price. The FCCPC stated that these actions constitute a clear breach of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018. READ ALSO: FCCPC backs CBN’s 48-hour refund rule for failed ATM…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has approved the designation of the International Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Institute in Abuja, Nigeria, as a UNESCO Category 2 Institute. This historic decision, finalised at the 43rd General Conference of the Communication and Information (CI) Commission in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, positions the Institute as the first of its kind globally. The approval grants Nigeria a pivotal role as a global leader in the fight against misinformation and disinformation, empowering the nation to spearhead international research, policy dialogue, and capacity-building in the critical field of digital literacy. READ ALSO: Congo seeks Nigeria’s…

The Federal Government (FG) has appointed John Nwabueze as the nation’s inaugural Tax Ombudsman. The appointment, made in accordance with the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025, is a key component of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to implementing significant reforms in the country’s tax and revenue administration framework. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development via a State House press release, noting that the move is designed to enhance fairness and accountability within the tax system. READ ALSO: FG pledges support for 2026 commonwealth nurses, midwives conference in Abuja The newly…

Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has insisted that its planned national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, will proceed as scheduled despite a Federal High Court order restraining it from doing so. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Federal High Court in Abuja halted the convention following a suit filed by aggrieved party officials. In his ruling, Justice James Omotosho held that the PDP failed to comply with constitutional and electoral procedures. He stated that until the party meets all statutory requirements outlined in its own constitution, the 1999 Constitution, and the Electoral Act, it…