Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Abdulazeez Abdulrahmon, the One-Day Governor and overall winner of the 20th Spelling Bee Competition, along with other student leaders, to remain focused and committed to their academic pursuits, reminding them of the vast potential their futures hold. Governor Sanwo-Olu made these remarks while hosting Abdulrahmon and his peers, Oki Sewanu, One-Day Deputy Governor and a student of Ansar-Ud-Deen Senior Grammar School, Badagry, and Saheed Alimot-Odere, One-Day Secretary to the State Government from Jubilee Model Senior Grammar School, Coker Aguda, at the State House in Marina on Monday. The governor, alongside his wife, Claudiana…
Author: Friday Omosola
A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, was caught on camera assaulting an e-hailing (Bolt) driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, who had gone to deliver a package to him in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. In a viral video circulating on Monday, the lawmaker is seen slapping and verbally abusing Abuwatseya, who had the foresight to record the incident at Ikwechegh’s residence in Maitama, Abuja. Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North and South in the House of Representatives, became aggressive when the driver requested that he come outside to collect the package intended for him. In the video, Ikwechegh deemed the…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced his involvement in launching a vital health initiative aimed at curbing the alarming rate of sudden deaths in Nigeria caused by hypertension and diabetes. In a statement posted on his X page, the governor encouraged the citizens and residents to prioritise their health by participating in screenings for hypertension and diabetes. “By taking this proactive step, we are not only protecting our well-being but also securing the future of our communities” Abiodun stated. The program, which is a collaborative effort involving the Commissioners of Health from all 36 states, aims to screen at…
Former Minister of Defence and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has condemned the recent vandalism of the critical 330kV Shiroro-Kaduna power line, which supplies electricity to Kano, Kaduna, and parts of northern Nigeria. He said another line servicing Bauchi, Gombe, and other northeastern regions has also been affected. In a statement posted on his X page on Monday, Kwankwaso expressed deep concern over the widespread power outages caused by the sabotage, noting that many areas in Northern Nigeria are now in complete darkness. The 68-year-old lamented that the already dire situation has been worsened…
The Ogun State Government, through its Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, has suspended a teacher accused of inflicting corporal punishment on one Monday Arijo, a Senior Secondary School (SS2) student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, allegedly leading to the student’s death. This was revealed in an official statement posted on the state’s X (formerly Twitter) page and obtained by The New Daily Prime. The tragic incident, which occurred on Friday, led to the immediate arrest of the teacher. Additionally, the school’s principal, Tamrat Onaolapo, was swiftly issued a query for permitting corporal punishment in direct violation of the state’s…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd) has confirmed that, aside from the three bodies recovered from the helicopter crash involving East Winds Aviation on Thursday in Port Harcourt, no additional remains have been found. In a statement released on Sunday by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, NNPC emphasised that search and rescue efforts, in collaboration with relevant authorities, remain in full force as they continue to locate the missing individuals. The company reassured the public that all necessary resources were being deployed to ensure a thorough search and recovery process. “Once again, our hearts and prayers…
The Lagos State Government has launched an advanced e-call-up system designed to efficiently manage and regulate the movement of trucks within the Lekki Free Trade Zone. Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), made this announcement in a statement on Sunday. The statement highlighted that Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, disclosed that the Ministry of Transportation engaged in extensive consultations with key stakeholders, including Primacle, Dangote, Lagos Free Trade Zone, Lekki Ports, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), and the Ibeju-Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA), before…
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has approved a new minimum wage of N80,000 for workers in the state. The governor made this announcement via his X account, emphasising that the decision reflects the pressing economic realities facing the nation. Governor Diri’s approved wage surpasses the amount previously agreed upon by the federal government and labour unions, marking a significant step toward improving workers’ welfare in the state. The new minimum wage will come into effect starting in November. The statement read: “I have just announced the sum of N80,000.00 as the new minimum wage for Bayelsa State workers. It’s deserving…
In response to a viral video capturing a public altercation between police officers and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osogbo, Osun State, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has launched an investigation into the incident’s underlying cause. This was revealed in a statement issued by the police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Egbetokun, who expressed deep dissatisfaction over the unprofessional conduct and the public display of division between the two agencies, directed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, Osogbo, to thoroughly investigate the matter and report back. “It is pertinent to recall that…
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing agricultural development and promoting food security within the state. Speaking at the palace of the Yangede of Epe in the Ondo East Local Government Area, the governor, who is also the gubernatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), outlined his administration’s priorities. Governor Aiyedatiwa pledged to prioritize community development, assuring residents that his government will not interfere with local government funds. He expressed his determination to continue delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Ondo State, particularly in light of the upcoming elections on November…
