Author: Friday Omosola

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has launched the disbursement of N1.4 billion to unemployed youths, the elderly, and other vulnerable residents as part of the ONDO-CARES social intervention program. The disbursement was initiated on Wednesday at St. James’ Mega Primary School in Iro, Akure. Governor Aiyedatiwa stated that this initiative underscores the administration’s dedication to enhancing the welfare of citizens through targeted social investments. The governor emphasised that the programme demonstrates the state’s commitment to uplifting the most disadvantaged groups, including the elderly and individuals with disabilities. “Today marks a significant milestone in our quest to create a more compassionate…

As the Ondo State governorship election approaches on November 16, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on media outlets and influential voices to use their platforms to encourage voter card collection. Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC) made this appeal during a meeting with media executives in the state. Mr Olumekun, who was represented by the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola, emphasised the key role the media plays in mobilising citizens ahead of the election. He highlighted that this is a critical time for media platforms to raise…

President Bola Tinubu announced on Wednesday the dissolution of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and the Ministry of Sports Development. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, shared the news through a statement on his X page. He revealed that the decision was made during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The statement read: “President Tinubu and Federal Executive Council scrap Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of sports development. There will now be a ministry of regional development to oversee all the regional development commissions, such as Niger Delta Development Commission, North West Development Commission, South…

The Enugu State Police Command has apprehended a 48-year-old native doctor, Enuwa Odugu, and 67-year-old Wakwe Eze, for conspiracy and the murder of 26-year-old Chikwado Celestine Eze, son of Eze. Earlier, The New Daily Prime gathered that social media influencer Martins ‘VeryDarkMan’ Otse posted about the incident on his platforms last week, claiming Chikwado died during a ritual where he was buried in a coffin, allegedly for a ‘success fortification’ rite. VeryDarkMan said the incident occurred after Chikwado was buried alive for one hour and thirty minutes (1 hour, 30 minutes) as part of the ritual, which was meant to…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday, continued his campaign trail ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election by touring various communities in Ese Odo Local Government.  During the visit, he engaged with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and residents. The governor was met with a warm and enthusiastic reception from the communities and received the endorsement of key traditional rulers in the local government. At Bolowo, His Royal Highness, Pere Judge Ugulapelewei Jemine, the Anananawe of Bolowo, welcomed Governor Aiyedatiwa. He praised the governor’s commitment to development across Ondo State, expressing the gratitude of the Bolowo community for his ongoing…

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on Tuesday, highlighted the urgent need to scrutinize Nigeria’s cultural legacy and its potential influence on the nation’s perception of crime. Speaking at the National Summit on Cyber Crimes, organised by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the governor stressed the importance of understanding how cultural factors shape societal attitudes toward criminal activities, particularly in the digital sphere. The summit, which gathered a diverse array of stakeholders, featured contributions from subject-matter experts (SMEs) and individuals with lived experiences, offering deep insights into the growing issue of cybercrime in Nigeria. Governor Abdulrazaq expressed optimism that these…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, inaugurated the Ikole township road and the Ilumoba-Ijesa Isu-Ikole 33kVA electricity project on Tuesday. He highlighted how increased land cultivation for commercial agriculture has helped curb kidnapping in the region. In a statement shared on the state government’s Facebook page, the governor emphasised that his administration’s focus extends beyond infrastructure development in power and roadways to advancing agriculture. This approach, he said, aims to ensure food security, create economic opportunities, maximize land use, and drive industrialization. Governor Oyebanji hailed the commissioning of the Ikole township road as a success of the continuity mandate overwhelmingly supported…

By Friday Omosola President Bola Tinubu has commended NIPCO for its investment in Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector during a meeting with the company’s executives at the State House, Abuja. This was revealed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement issued on Tuesday. The President praised NIPCO’s contributions to the nation’s energy transition efforts, particularly its support for the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI). He acknowledged NIPCO’s pivotal role in promoting the adoption of CNG as an alternative fuel, aligning with his administration’s broader goals of energy security and economic diversification. Tinubu…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced its intervention in addressing widespread concerns regarding the impending phase-out of Unistar prepaid meters by Ikeja Electric and other electricity distribution companies (DisCos). The Commission said the move comes in response to a surge of consumer complaints. In a statement by the Commission’s Director of Special Duties and Strategic Communication, Ondaje Ijagwu, it was revealed that Ikeja Electric’s recent announcement indicates that Unistar prepaid meters, first deployed over a decade ago, will no longer be supported after 14 November 2024. This decision the Commission attributed to technological upgrades and the Token Identifier…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said 55,859 voter cards were collected within just five days in preparation for the governorship election scheduled for November 16 in Ondo State. In a statement released on Tuesday, Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee highlighted that these cards were collected by new registrants, as well as by individuals applying for transfers or replacements of lost or damaged cards, per legal provisions. INEC said the impressive figure represents 62.2% of the total 89,777 voter cards available for collection. INEC emphasised that this marks the highest…