Author: Friday Omosola

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has expressed deep concern over the nation’s poor power supply, rising electricity tariffs, and worsening poverty. Speaking yesterday he highlighted the instability in power generation, transmission, and distribution, blaming government policies for plunging Nigerians further into hardship. Ajaero criticised the recent 50 per cent increase in telephone service tariffs, urging the federal government to suspend the implementation until extensive consultations with stakeholders are conducted. He also condemned the flawed privatization of the power sector, noting that private investors relied on local bank loans instead of foreign investments, causing a liquidity…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced a reward of N5 million and a bungalow for Kayode Adewale, a Mathematics teacher was shortlisted among the top 50 teachers globally in the prestigious Global Teacher Prize.  The Global Teacher Prize is a US $1 million award presented to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to their profession.  Adewale employs innovative teaching methods and integrates the local language to teach Mathematics at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School, Imagbon, in the state. READ ALSO: Shettima: Nigeria to lead Africa’s growth through education, innovation in agriculture Announcing this on his X page,…

The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has dismissed a Locum Radiographer for negligence, which led to the death of a patient. The termination was announced in a statement issued yesterday, signed by Maria Maureen Bassey, Director of Administration and Secretary to the Board of Management. The radiographer, whose identity has been withheld, was found to have accidentally taken the key to the Accident and Emergency x-ray room, and the colleague who took over failed to contact him. This oversight contributed to the death of a patient. READ ALSO: Shettima: Nigeria to lead Africa’s growth through education, innovation in agriculture…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has outlined Nigeria’s strategy for leading Africa’s growth by focusing on education, innovation, and smart agriculture. Speaking at the Financial Times Global Risk Roundtable during the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Shettima emphasised that these investments are crucial for addressing both global and domestic challenges. The Vice President acknowledged the pivotal role of African youth in driving the continent’s transformation. He pointed out that while crises abound, they also present opportunities for nations to rebuild stronger. He quoted a Chinese proverb, stating, “The word for crisis in Chinese is ‘Wei Ji’. Wei stands for…

A Federal High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja on Thursday granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to amend the charges against former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, over the alleged fraudulent award of the $6 billion Mambilla Power Project contract. Presiding over the case, Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie ruled in favor of the EFCC’s application to amend the charges and ordered Agunloye to take his plea.  The former minister is facing a seven-count charge bordering on official corruption and the fraudulent handling of the Mambilla Power Project contract. The EFCC’s prosecution counsel, Abba Mohammed, had earlier, on July…

On Tuesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials apprehended 308 migrants across the country. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that President Donald Trump, in the early stages of his 2024 presidential campaign, promised to focus on reducing legal migration and deporting individuals living in the U.S. without legal status. During his inauguration on Monday, Trump signed several executive actions related to border policy. Some of the orders include “realigning” the Refugee Admission Programme, designating cartels as foreign terrorist organisations, declaring a national emergency at the southern border, and ending the automatic citizenship of children born in the U.S.…

The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the total fare of ₦8,784,085.59 for intending pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the state.  Board Secretary Saheed Onipede made this announcement in a statement on Monday, following the fare announcement by Abdullahi Usman, the Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).  The Board urged intending pilgrims who have already paid the initial deposit of ₦8.5 million to pay the remaining balance of ₦284,085.59. Those who have obtained the intention form but have yet to pay the initial deposit are encouraged…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed support for the recent court ruling that nullified the party’s congresses in Rivers State.  A delegation from the NWC visited Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday night to share their stance on the ruling. This group included the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. During the visit, NWC National Treasurer Ahmed Mohammed reaffirmed Governor Fubara as the party leader in Rivers State. READ ALSO: Rivers crisis: Fight Wike back, Adeyanju tells Fubara He stated that their visit was part of an…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has joined world leaders at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) to advocate for the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), aiming to boost Africa’s economy to $29 trillion by 2050. Speaking at the ‘Forum Friends of AfCFTA: Turning Digital Trade into a Catalyst for Growth in Africa,’ Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to spearheading the AfCFTA initiative, emphasising its transformative potential for digital trade and economic integration across the continent.   Highlighting the importance of Africa’s demographic and digital strengths, the Vice President stated, “By 2050, Nigeria’s population will surpass that of the…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has signed two transformative bills into law, heralding significant advancements in the State’s judiciary and oil sector governance. Fred Itua, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, announced the development in a statement on Wednesday.  He revealed that the first bill extends the retirement age for magistrates in the State from 60 to 65 years. This legislative measure is aimed at enhancing the judiciary’s efficiency and leveraging the experience of seasoned magistrates to improve the administration of justice. READ ALSO: Okpebholo begins remodelling of Edo schools The governor also signed into law a second bill that expands…