Author: Friday Omosola

The Federal Government (FG) has announced that Coca‑Cola plans to invest $1 billion in Nigeria to expand its production lines and overall business operations. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, in a statement posted on his X page, said the agreement was reached during a meeting between President Tinubu and John Murphy, the global Chief Executive Officer of Coca‑Cola, on Thursday. Mr Ajayi further stated that the $1 billion investment will be spread over the next five years. He noted that Coca‑Cola had made a similar commitment three years ago but was unable…

The Nigeria Police Force has assured the public of robust security arrangements for the upcoming Edo State governorship election scheduled for Saturday. In a statement shared on Monday via X, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, emphasized the police’s commitment to maintaining professionalism, impartiality, and dedication throughout the electoral process. He further reiterated the force’s preparedness for the election, assuring that all parties, candidates, voters, and stakeholders will receive full protection. “Let everyone play his role as provided for in EA 2022 and in line with our responsibilities, and we will have it free, fair, and credible. There is…

Amnesty International has condemned the arrest of the African Action Congress presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), calling it an arbitrary restriction on his freedom. On Monday, The New Daily Prime reported that Mr Sowore was apprehended at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State upon his arrival from the United States. He was briefly detained but later released. In a statement on its website, Amnesty International expressed deep concern over the Nigerian authority’s plans to arrest the human rights activist and journalist. The group said Mr Sowore was being targeted…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, hailed the commencement of operations at the Dangote Refinery as a bold initiative and a key milestone in the federal government’s efforts to ease pressure on the Naira and boost the availability of petroleum products in the local market. Speaking at the Dangote Refinery on Sunday, Mr. Edun emphasized that the commencement of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) supply to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) from the refinery signals a major leap forward in the country’s journey towards energy self-sufficiency. He credited President Bola Tinubu’s visionary leadership…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced the estimated retail prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, sourced from the Dangote Refinery. In a statement issued on Monday, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye said the prices apply across its network of retail stations nationwide. Mr Soneye revealed that the Dangote Refinery supplied petrol for 898.78 Naira per litre. NNPC Limited further clarified that, per the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), PMS prices are no longer set by the government but are instead negotiated on a commercial basis between the parties…

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, has been released after his arrest at Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State. Mr Sowore, in a statement on his X page received by the New Daily Prime, confirmed he was arrested and detained by the Nigerian Immigration Service on Sunday morning. He wrote, “I had just arrived in Nigeria from the USA at MMIA in Lagos; upon reaching Nigerian Immigration, my passport was seized, and they told me they had orders to detain me. “This is not unexpected because I have always known…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Ibrahim Mohammed wanted. In a flier shared on its official X page and signed by the Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC revealed that Mohammed, 26, is wanted for allegedly stealing the commission vehicle. The agency appealed to the public for any information regarding Mohammed’s whereabouts, urging them to contact the anti-graft agency or the nearest police station. According to the commission, the 26-year-old suspect hails from Jada Local Government Area in Adamawa State. The statement read: “The public is hereby notified that Ibrahim Mohammed, whose photograph appears…

As the Dangote Refinery prepares to commence operations, including the distribution and lifting of refined petrol to outlets on Sunday, September 15, the Lagos State Government has assured the public that a robust traffic management strategy will be in place. In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Sola Giwa, confirmed the initiative. Mr. Giwa emphasized that the strategy would ensure smooth and uninterrupted traffic flow along the Lekki-Ajah corridor, considering the anticipated impact of the refinery’s…

The Federal Ministry of Education has commenced the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the selection of principals for Federal Unity Colleges. According to the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, 293 eligible candidates have been shortlisted for this competency-based test. He emphasized that the initiative reflects the Ministry’s commitment to promoting excellence and enhancing leadership within the nation’s unity schools. In a statement by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, Ajia Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary School Education, said the exercise is essential to fill vacancies left by outgoing principals who have completed their six-year tenure. Abdulkadir…

The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16th, a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Maulud. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the holiday to honor the birth of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad. Eid-ul-Maulud, also known as Mawlid al-Nabi, commemorates the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is observed by many Muslims worldwide on the 12th day of Rabi’ al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. The occasion is marked with various religious and cultural activities, including recitations of the Quran, prayers, sermons, and reflections on…