Author: Friday Omosola

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…

Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the former Minister of Women Affairs, has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s ability to transform Nigeria, stating that he is destined to lead the country towards a better future. Kennedy-Ohanenye was one of five ministers dismissed by President Tinubu on Wednesday. The other relieved ministers include Lola Ade-John, former Minister of Tourism; Jamila Bio Ibrahim, former Minister of Youth Development; Tahir Mamman, former Minister of Education; and Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. In her response to the development, Kennedy-Ohanenye released a statement on Saturday, describing the situation as a test…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has scheduled a State Security Council meeting for next week to address recent security concerns, including a clash between police officers and civil defence personnel. Olawale Rasheed, the governor’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement on Saturday. The Council will receive updates from various security agencies, alongside key state officials led by Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, who had intervened before the situation escalated. Governor Adeleke expressed shock at the public altercation between the two security agencies, calling for strict adherence to operational codes within the law enforcement community. He also noted an increase in…

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, on her recent election as the incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu noted that leaders from the 56 Commonwealth nations, during their meeting in Apia, Samoa, elected Botchwey, a 61-year-old seasoned diplomat and former lawmaker, as the 7th Secretary-General. Botchwey, who has served as Ghana’s foreign minister for the past seven years, is set to assume her new role on April 1, 2025. The statement further highlighted…

Ondo State Governor and gubernatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged to build upon his administration’s achievements over the next four years if re-elected in the upcoming governorship election.  During a campaign tour at the Irele Multipurpose Hall and Civic Centre on Friday, the governor addressed community leaders, emphasising that his administration has made the security of lives and property a top priority. He stated that ensuring safety is vital for effective governance and the overall development of the state. In his commitment to inclusivity, Governor Aiyedatiwa reassured the people of Irele that he would…