Author: Friday Omosola

Eleven months after the bomb blast in Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed that the law is taking its course. During a media chat monitored by The New Daily Prime today, the governor disclosed that suspects have been charged to court and are undergoing prosecution. He also assured that the government would provide support to those who lost their properties in the incident. He said, “The law is taking its course as people have been charged to court and are being prosecuted. Regarding those who lost properties, they will be supported by the government. READ ALSO: Gov…

Tragedy struck this morning as a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama claimed the lives of 10 individuals, including four children, and left several others injured. In same vein,many were feared dead this morning at Okija community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State following a stampede at a palliative distribution venue. It was gathered that the incident occurred during the distribution of palliatives by the church to vulnerable and elderly residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the fatalities and…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State , has disclosed that the federal government (FG) was yet to comply with the Supreme Court’s order on local government autonomy. During a media chat programme monitored by The New Daily Prime today, Makinde expressed concern that the FG was yet to comply with the court order mandating direct payment of allocations to local governments. “The implementation of this order was bound to face challenges, and we are seeing that play out. It still hasn’t been done,” Makinde stated. He further explained that local government allocations are determined by various factors such as population…

IGP takes over probe Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife—the organiser of the Ibadan funfairthat claimed the lives of 35 children, has been hospitalised. Meanwhile,there are fresh indications that the Inspector General of Police(IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has taken over the investigation into the tragic incident Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that the stampede occurred at an Islamic High School in Orita Bashorun, Ibadan. The event, originally planned for 5,000 children, reportedly exceeded the expectations, with a crowd far surpassing the planned number of invitees An Ibadan-based journalist, Seun Aribikola, disclosed via Facebook that Naomi, who…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja following his spiritual trip to Saudi Arabia, where he performed the lesser hajj (Umrah) at the revered Masjid al-Haram (Holy Mosque of Makkah). In a statement released yesterday, Shettima’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, said the Vice President prayed for Nigeria’s peace and stability during his visit to the holy site. “Our prayer is for peace to prevail in our land. May Allah grant our nation enduring peace and social harmony,” Shettima said.. The Vice President’s supplications also included prayers for the success of Nigeria’s leadership at all levels, from federal to local government.…

A day after revoking the lands of former President Muhammadu Buhari and others concerning Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O), the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has set a new deadline for owners of 762 plots in Maitama II District, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Wike revoked lands that belong to Buhari, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume and 759 other prominent figures and organisations in Maitama II, Abuja. However, Buhari in a statement by his aide, Garba Shehu denied…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Segun Oni, has called on the incumbent governor, Biodun Oyebanji, to prioritise the construction of deteriorating federal roads within the state, despite their being under federal jurisdiction. Speaking during Oyebanji’s courtesy visit to his residence in Ifaki-Ekiti yesterday, Oni emphasised that although federal roads are managed by the federal government, it is the people of Ekiti who suffer daily due to their poor conditions. The former governor commended Oyebanji for his administration’s strides in developing road and power infrastructure, which he credited for driving the state’s socio-economic growth. He described the visible transformation of state…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has announced that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated approximately N15 trillion in revenue by September 2024. In a statement posted today on the ministry’s X page, Edun made this disclosure while presiding over the 61st meeting of the NCS Board. He commended the agency for its outstanding performance, highlighting how this milestone underscores Nigeria’s fiscal recovery and enhances the government’s ability to fund critical social and infrastructural initiatives. To further improve the agency’s operational capacity, Edun approved the recruitment of 3,927 personnel for the 2024/2025 period, addressing…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has announced plans to provide interest-free loans to traders across the three Senatorial Districts to boost their businesses and drive economic growth. Speaking at the New Festival Hall in Government House, Benin City, Governor Okpebholo addressed members of the Edo State Association of Commodity Market Women and Men (ESACM), who visited to congratulate him. The governor reiterated his administration’s dedication to improving the livelihoods of Edo citizens and fostering sustainable economic development by empowering traders, businesspeople, and entrepreneurs who play pivotal roles in the state’s economy. He added that the interest-free loan initiative is designed…

Yesterday, President Bola Tinubu ordered an investigation into the tragic stampede at a children’s funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State. In response, the police confirmed that “investigations are ongoing.” Earlier The New Daily Prime reported that police confirmed that the stampede, which occurred at Islamic High School in Orita Bashorun, Ibadan, led to the deaths of 35 minors. The police also confirmed the arrest of Naomi Silekunola, the former queen of the Ooni of Ife, the event organiser, the principal of the school, and six others. He added that initial findings suggest poor crowd control may have contributed to the disaster.…