Author: Friday Omosola

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from any agreement allegedly reached between suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, FCT Minister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike (CON), and President Bola Tinubu concerning the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. New Daily Prime had earlier reported that following a closed-door meeting on Thursday night at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, an agreement was allegedly reached to end hostilities and allow all parties involved to work together. The meeting reportedly included President Tinubu, FCT Minister Wike, Speaker Martin Amaewhule, and the suspended lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly. READ ALSO: Akpabio predicts…

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has praised Umar Ganduje for resigning as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Obi, in a statement posted on his X page on Saturday, described Mr Ganduje’s resignation from office as a timely and exemplary move. The former governor of Anambra State said he read reports confirming Mr Ganduje’s resignation, which the former Kano State Governor attributed to health challenges. “I must commend Dr Ganduje for prioritising his health above all else,” Mr Obi stated. READ ALSO: Ganduje out, Dalori in as APC’s national acting chairman “It is both…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on world leaders to move beyond conferences and embrace practical, country-specific solutions in the global fight against climate change. Speaking on Friday at the official launch of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) in Addis Ababa, Mr Shettima stressed that tackling climate change requires bold and decisive action, not just dialogue. “We have long accepted that climate change is not a problem to be solved in a conference room; it is a danger we must arrest with practical actions, with each nation rising to the occasion by responding to the peculiarities of the ecological burdens…

Nigerian business mogul Femi Otedola has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing the tax reform bills into law. In a statement posted on his X page on Friday, he described the move as a significant step towards creating a more transparent, efficient, and investment-friendly economy. READ ALSO: Femi Otedola celebrates Aliko Dangote, hails him as Africa’s greatest entrepreneur Mr Otedola welcomed the reforms, noting that they would simplify Nigeria’s tax system, promote fairness, and restore public confidence in revenue collection and utilisation. “These reforms will reduce complexity, promote fairness, and restore confidence in how revenues are collected and used. “It’s not…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opposed an application by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. Mr Bello’s request was presented yesterday, before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, during the resumed hearing of his alleged N80.2 billion money laundering case. Mr Bello’s counsel, J.B. Daudu, urged the court to prioritise the former governor’s health, arguing that the application was properly filed under Section 173(2)(a) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) and the court’s inherent jurisdiction. READ ALSO: FG sues suspended Senator Natasha for defamation,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Nigeria’s security agencies have intensified preparations for the forthcoming by-elections, the Anambra off-cycle governorship election, and the resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) across the country. This followed a high-level meeting yesterday at INEC’s headquarters in Abuja, where the Commission held its second quarterly consultative session with the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) to strategise on ensuring a peaceful and credible electoral process. Addressing the session, INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, stressed the importance of securing election personnel, materials, and voters to guarantee the success of the upcoming polls. He…

The Lagos State Health District V has intensified efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery through strategic community engagement with key stakeholders across four Local Government Areas (LGAs) and six Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The Permanent Secretary of the district, Oladapo Asiyanbi, led the engagement session held recently at the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Secretariat Hall, bringing together representatives of the Local Government Health Authorities (LGHAs) and Ward Health Committees (WHCs). The meeting focused on improving the performance of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, which provides direct funding to PHCs for the maintenance of the…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, has announced that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws will come into force on January 1, 2026. Speaking to journalists at the State House yesterday, he said the timeline provides the government with a six-month window to adequately plan and sensitise stakeholders about the impending changes. He noted that implementing such reforms requires significant adjustments across all sectors, including regulators, operators, and participants. “It’s a process that demands proper preparation, not something to simply rush through media channels. By the grace of God, the new system will take effect from the start…

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has given the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, a strict 10-day deadline to address 11 major financial concerns linked to discrepancies in the company’s audited accounts. The committee cautioned that failure to respond within the specified timeframe could lead to serious constitutional actions. READ ALSO: SERAP drags NNPCL to court over alleged N500bn unremitted oil proceeds Senator Aliyu Wadada, who chairs the committee, expressed strong disapproval over what he described as shocking financial irregularities in NNPCL’s records. Among the issues flagged were over M200 trillion in…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged stakeholders to invest in the state’s waterways and collaborate in promoting safer, more efficient, and sustainable water transportation systems across Nigeria. Speaking at the 2025 Regional Ferry Safety Conference held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Mr Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, highlighted Lagos as a viable market with over 20 functional water terminals and several more jetties under development. The conference, themed ‘Charity Safer Waters: Advancing Ferry Safety through Innovation, Collaboration, and Integrated Transport Solutions,’ brought together key players in the water transport sector to discuss safety, innovation,…