Author: Friday Omosola

Former Minister of Solid Minerals Kayode Fayemi has urged the federal government to prioritize investment in education. He emphasised its role in equipping the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to build a better future. The former Ekiti State Governor stated that education has always been central to his vision for development, stressing his long-held belief that children represent both the hope and the pathway to achieving greater societal progress. READ ALSO: Fayemi endorses Oyebanji for second term He made this remark while inaugurating a newly constructed quadrangle of classrooms at Command School, Isan-Ekiti, as part of…

It is trite to say that the once cosy ties between former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and President Bola Tinubu have now gone sour. The two former political allies are now in the trenches, with the ex-governor faulting the Tinubu-led administration while the presidency fires back, accusing El-Rufai of witch-hunting and betrayal. In this report, The New Daily Prime examines the undercurrents behind the lingering frosty relationship between the duo It is a verified truism that, as the saying goes, ‘in Politics, there are no permanent friends or enemies, but permanent interests.’ However, the ambition of once-close allies—whether within…

Lagos State has allocated N1.052 trillion for infrastructural development in its 2025 budget, reaffirming Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to completing ongoing projects across the state. The Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, disclosed this yesterday during the ministry’s Budget Analysis press conference in Alausa, Ikeja.  He was joined by several commissioners, special advisers, and government officials who provided insights into the budget breakdown and implementation strategy. The 2025 budget, tagged the “Budget of Sustainability,” has a total size of N3.367 trillion and will be funded through a projected revenue of N2.968 trillion. This includes N2.230 trillion…

A Federal High Court in Calabar, Cross River State, has convicted and sentenced a medical doctor, Geraldine Orok Ita to seven years in prison for fraud involving N127 million. The verdict was delivered by Justice Rosemary Oghoghorie following a trial prosecuted by the Uyo Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ita was charged with twelve counts, including forgery and the fraudulent diversion of funds. The prosecution provided compelling evidence, proving beyond reasonable doubt that she manipulated corporate records and misappropriated large sums of money. One of the charges detailed how Ita, on November 6, 2014, forged a…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the internationally renowned construction company, Summa Group, for the development and construction of the much-anticipated Lekki-Epe International Airport.   The governor announced this in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday. Sanwo-Olu described the MoU signing as a groundbreaking initiative and a crucial step in the state’s vision to enhance connectivity in Lagos, stimulate economic growth, and attract global investments. READ ALSO::Lagos to focus on funding major projects,says Sanwo-Olu   He stated that the Lekki-Epe International Airport would facilitate travel and create new opportunities for…

The National Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intensify its oversight of funds allocated to local governments across Nigeria, following the financial autonomy recently granted to them.   The appeal was made yesterday during a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja. NCYP Chairman, Isaac Abrak, led the delegation and emphasized the urgent need for stricter financial monitoring to ensure that resources reaching local governments are effectively utilized. “We come from the grassroots and understand the realities on the ground. We commend the President for granting local government autonomy, but proper…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has renewed its push for the establishment of a special tribunal dedicated to electoral offences. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, emphasised the need for such a tribunal due to the growing backlog of electoral offence cases.  Speaking in Abuja on Friday during the commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting with the media, Yakubu highlighted the challenges posed by the current judicial process. “A major challenge to the swift resolution of electoral offences is the lack of a time-bound framework, unlike post-election disputes handled by tribunals. READ ALSO: INEC announces date for 2026 FCT area council elections…

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has taken a significant step in enhancing national service delivery under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. Following the successful implementation of the Contactless Passport Renewal System in Canada, the NIS has now expanded the initiative to Europe. In a statement on Friday, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, described the move as another pivotal milestone in the government’s commitment to streamlining and improving service efficiency for Nigerians at home and abroad. He emphasised that the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope agenda of the Tinubu administration. Tunji-Ojo stated that, as seen in Canada, the…

In a strategic move to bolster internal security and enhance swift responses to violent crimes, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Commissioner of Police Abayomi Shogunle to lead the Special Intervention Squad (SIS), Elections Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, and the Safe School Protection Squad.   Police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Friday, announced that as part of the IGP’s initiatives to improve security and combat crime along inland waterways, Chima Ogarashi has been appointed as the new Force Marine Officer (FMO). Adejobi described Shogunle as a highly experienced officer with expertise in operations, public relations, and…

The Lagos State Government has announced the deployment of four new Intelligent Transport System (ITS) sites to monitor speed and traffic violations across the state. Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, revealed that the initiative is a collaboration with Huawei Technologies.  The new installations will complement existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras and Traffic Management Solution devices. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu Presents N3.05trn 2025 Budget To Lagos Assembly “These checkpoints are strategically placed to detect overspeeding. One is located at Alapere, Ogudu Road, with an 80km/h speed limit, while another is at Nitel, Mobolaji Bank…