Author: Friday Omosola

Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has reassured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills are integral to the National Assembly’s agenda for economic recovery and sustainable development. In his Christmas message shared on his X page yesterday, Bamidele highlighted the legislature’s commitment to creating an enabling environment where businesses can thrive effortlessly, investors feel confident to bring in their capital, and citizens experience relief from unnecessary burdens. He stressed the importance of shaping a Nigeria where future generations can take pride, emphasising that legislative efforts are focused on building a prosperous and equitable nation. Bamidele underscored the need for…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerians. In his Christmas message posted on X page by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President emphasised that national security and economic transformation as top priorities under the President Bola Tinubu -led administration. Shettima urged citizens to embrace unity and national cohesion during the festive season. He described Nigeria’s diversity as its greatest strength, calling on Nigerians to “strengthen the bonds of brotherhood across all faith and region.” Addressing the nation’s security, the Vice President reassured Nigerians of the vigilance of the security forces.…

Citing the need for empathy and love for the less privileged in our society the Labour Party (LP), has urged wealthy Nigerians to demonstrate love and compassion, particularly to those struggling with various forms of deprivation.This was stated today in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, on behalf of its chairman ,Julius Abure. The party also charged Nigerians to embrace the spirit of Christmas as a time for love, service, and forgiveness towards one another. “At this time, I think of all the men and women serving in the military to ensure our safety, who may not…

Shehu Sani, a former senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his decision not to investigate military spending under former President Muhammadu Buhari – led administration. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that President Tinubu during his inaugural media chat on Monday stated that he would not investigate military expenditures under the Buhari administration. Reacting to the issue, Sani, a human rights activist, while appearing on Channels TV’s Politics Today ,described Tinubu’s stance as contradictory, particularly when compared to his administration’s probe of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the embattled former governor, Godwin…

Elder statesman Bode George has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent media chat, describing it as lacking empathy and compassion. George,who once served as Military Governor of Ondo State, said Tinubu’s remarks failed to acknowledge the severe hardship Nigerians were enduring. Speaking during his appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the former Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority(NPA) referenced three recent food stampedes that claimed 67 lives across Nigeria, saying ,”it was as a result of theworsening hunger and frustration in the country.” He further accused Tinubu of being disconnected from reality, insisting that the President’s claim that his reforms were…

In a decisive move to combat oil theft and revitalise Nigeria’s oil production, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has directed troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army to strengthen their operations against economic sabotage. He issued the directive during a working visit to the division’s headquarters in Port Harcourt yesterday. Oluyede condemned the current crude oil production levels as insufficient to support Nigeria’s economic growth. He emphasised the critical need to safeguard the nation’s oil assets. He charged the troops to intensify their efforts in creating a secure environment for oil exploration and…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has signed the ₦684 billion 2025 Appropriation Act, dubbed the “Budget of Economic Stabilisation,” into law. Speaking at the Governor’s Office in Agodi, Ibadan, yesterday, Makinde highlighted his administration’s strides in boosting annual budget performance from 30-35 per cent to over 70 per cent and set a new target of 80 per cent implementation for 2025. Makinde reaffirmed his commitment to reforms, people-focused policies, and economic stability aimed at improving the lives of Oyo State residents. He described the 2025 budget as pivotal in driving economic progress across the state. “This process began in…

Ahead of tomorrow’s Christmas celebration, many residents of Oyo State are groaning under the weighty burden of escalating food prices in the state ,as many of them may end up having a bleak ceremony. When The New Daily Prime visited some of the popular markets in the state today, it was discovered that prices of various products, including grains and staple food items have hit the roof top. Many residents also lamented their inability to afford basic food items needed to celebrate Christmas with their families. The prices of food items such as rice, beans, yams, garri, and noodles had…

The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has launched President Bola Tinubu’s end-of-year food intervention programme aimed at supporting vulnerable women and families in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The event, held under the banner of the “Renewed Hope Year-End Intervention,” seeks to alleviate the economic challenges faced by women and other vulnerable groups. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, yesterday, Sulaiman-Ibrahim highlighted the programme’s significance in addressing pressing societal needs. She described the initiative as a cornerstone of President Tinubu’s commitment to uplifting the welfare of women and children across the country. “Today’s event reflects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mission…

A Chief Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State has remanded three prominent individuals in connection to the tragic stampede at Bashorun Islamic High School, Ibadan. The remanded individuals are Abdullahi Fasasi, the school’s principal; Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM; and Naomi Silekunola, the former wife of Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the police confirmed 35 children dead as well as the arrest of Naomi, the funfair organiser and seven others. Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi presided over the case on Tuesday, as the trio was arraigned by the Oyo…