Author: Friday Omosola

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commenced an comprehensive remodelling of public schools across the state. The announcement was made by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, in a statement shared on Facebook today. The project was unveiled yesterday during the distribution of notebooks, textbooks, and other instructional materials in Benin City, the state capital. Speaking at the event, Governor Okpebholo directed the immediate distribution of the materials to schools in all 18 Local Government Areas of the state. He condemned the previous hoarding of educational materials as an act of “wickedness,” emphasising his administration’s commitment to improving education…

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has condemned the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and others for allegedly visiting legal luminary Afe Babalola to plead on behalf of human activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi. The New Daily Prime had reported that Farotimi was arrested at his Lagos chambers over allegations of defaming Babalola in his book, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System.’ Following his arrest, Farotimi was arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ekiti State and remanded at a correctional facility. He was later granted bail of N50 million yesterday by a Federal High Court court.…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded the significant contributions of Nigerians abroad to the global economy, emphasising their role as economic drivers and global ambassadors excelling in various fields. Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima’s spokesperson in a statement on his X page today said, the Vice President stated this at the 10th Annual National Migration Dialogue with theme “Beyond Borders: Celebrating Migrants’ Legacy, Protecting Their Rights” held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Shettima stressed the dual essence of migration—its benefits and associated challenges and revealed that in 2022, Nigeria accounted for $21.9 billion in diaspora remittances, representing 64 per cent of total…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has decried corruption as the primary obstacle to Nigeria’s development. Obi made this assertion on his X (formerly Twitter) page today while marking the International Anti-Corruption Day, a day he described as holding profound lessons for Nigeria. Highlighting the pervasive nature of corruption in the country, the former Anambra State Governor lamented its crippling effects on governance, the economy, and social cohesion. “For years, Nigeria has been burdened by a sickening level of corruption at all levels and across all arms of government,” he said. Citing a report by…

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 Lagos State election, has declared his intention to contest for the same slot in 2027. Rhodes-Vivour, who emerged as the runner-up in the 2023 race, losing to incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress(APC), disclosed this during an interview on ‘Gold Room’, hosted by actress Iyabo Ojo. Reflecting on his political journey, Rhodes-Vivour, who contested as the People’s Democratic Party candidate for Lagos West in the 2019 senatorial election, stated that he and his party were addressing the shortcomings that affected their performance in the last polls. He…

Ostensibly to boost commercial agriculture in Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has disbursed N146 million as compensation to 46 landowners in Oke Ako, whose land was acquired for the state’s agribusiness initiative. In a statement on the state government’s Facebook page yesterday, it was disclosed that the initiative was part of the “Bring Back the Youth in Agriculture” scheme, involving the allocation of 4,000 hectares of land to young farmers in partnership with YSJ Farms Limited. The scheme aims to promote agribusiness, engage youth in large-scale farming, and stimulate economic growth in the Oke Ako area. The governor inaugurated a…

Governor, Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State , has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to strengthening the state’s revenue generation capacity to fund recurrent expenditures through Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), without imposing undue burdens on citizens. According to a post on the state government’s Facebook page yesterday, Oyebanji disclosed this while commissioning the newly established Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS) Area Tax Office in Ikole-Ekiti. He emphasised his vision of building a self-sustaining economy and highlighted that achieving this goal would reduce the state’s dependence on federal allocations, ensuring greater financial independence. “The opening of this tax office is a strategic…

Over the years, Nigeria’s economic challenges have deepened, yet Lagos remains a beacon of opportunity. Known as one of Africa’s most developing cities, it continues to lure people nationwide seeking investment, business prospects, and a place to call home. Lagos boasts of a thriving real estate market, offering a variety of choices for potential homeowners.With a budget of N50 million, options range from stylish apartments in bustling hubs to spacious duplexes in tranquil neighbourhoods. But how far does N50 million go in this high-demand, diverse housing market? In this article, New Daily Prime examines the kinds of properties N50 million…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, following his victory in the December 7, 2024 general elections. In a statement on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the President extended his best wishes to Mahama after his opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat in a speech. During a telephone conversation with the President-elect, Tinubu expressed optimism that Mahama’s return to power would foster greater stability within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where Tinubu currently serves as chairman. He commended the Ghanaian people for their unwavering commitment to democracy,…

Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reiterated his led administration’s commitment to advancing clean energy in Lagos through the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). In a statement shared on the state government’s X page yesterday, the governor disclosed this at the Lagos State Government Pilot CNG Vehicle Conversion Training, organised by IBILE Oil & Gas Corporation (IOGC) at the Lagos Bus Service Limited Workshop in Yaba. The governor represented by his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat,echoed the importance of transitioning to cleaner, safer, and more affordable energy systems. Sanwo-Olu further explained that the initiative aligns with the state’s vision…