Author: Friday Omosola

Billionaire Femi Otedola has commended President Bola Tinubu for his bold and decisive step in implementing a 15% import tariff on petrol and diesel. In a statement posted on his X page on Monday, the business mogul called the policy a crucial measure for protecting Nigeria’s burgeoning domestic refining industry. READ ALSO: Femi Otedola increases stake in First Holdco Otedola emphasised that the tariff is vital for safeguarding local industries that have invested substantially in production and refining capacity within the country. He drew parallels to Nigeria’s past, noting that for decades, local sectors like textiles and manufacturing were severely damaged…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called for renewed diplomatic talks between Nigeria and the United States (US) following a recent threat of security and diplomatic action against Nigeria by President Donald Trump. Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday, advocated for diplomatic solutions, emphasising the long history of productive partnership between the two nations. “I appeal to the Presidency of the United States of America to support Nigeria to fully implement the recently developed national security strategy,” Adeleke said. READ ALSO: Osun 2026: PDP, APC trade blows over Adeleke’s screening He described Nigeria’s new strategy…

Dr Bernard Doro has pledged to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Nigerians,  the New Daily Prime earlier reported that Doro was confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on Thursday following his nomination by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during his first service at ECWA Goodnews Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Sunday, the pharmacist reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the poor and vulnerable receive the support they need. “Our desire is to be able to implement policies that will uplift people from poverty. We cannot do that on our own. We can only do that with your support and…

United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the Department of War is making preparations for potential military action in Nigeria. This readiness follows growing reports of attacks targeting Christians in the West African nation. Hegseth made his declaration yesterday in a post on X, responding directly to earlier comments from President Donald Trump that threatened military intervention regarding the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. READ ALSO: ADC slams Tinubu’s 15% fuel import duty as ‘insensitive’ burden on Nigerians Hegseth wrote: “Yes sir. The killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria — and anywhere — must end immediately. The Department…

Nigerian presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala has confirmed an upcoming meeting between President Bola Tinubu and U.S. President Donald Trump. In a statement posted on his X page on Sunday, Bwala said the meeting is scheduled to take place soon at either the Nigerian State House or the White House. He said the primary focus of the high-level talks is expected to be the escalating friction that arose after Trump placed Nigeria on a U.S. State Department watch list, citing alleged violations of religious freedom. READ ALSO: Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over alleged christian killings as Tinubu, FG reject genocide…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the United Kingdom, Honourable Tunde Doherty, has called on party members in Nigeria and across the diaspora to extend their full support to the newly confirmed minister, Dr. Bernard Doro. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Senate had confirmed Dr. Doro’s nomination, and he is currently awaiting the allocation of his ministerial portfolio. Speaking at a dinner held shortly after the Senate’s confirmation, Doherty described the appointment as a great honour for the APC United Kingdom Chapter, noting that it marked a proud moment for members in the diaspora. “We are…

The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened as the faction led by Samuel Anyanwu announced the immediate suspension of the party’s National Chairman, Umar Damagum. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that National Working Committee (NWC) of the party suspended Anyanwu, the National Secretary, Kamaldeen Ajibade, the National Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha, the Deputy Legal Adviser, and Umaru Bature, the National Organising Secretary. READ ALSO: Convention Crisis: PDP NWC suspends Wike’s ally, Anyanwu, others PDP Spokesperson Debo Ologunagba stated that the decision to suspend Anyanwu and others was made during an emergency NWC meeting in Abuja. He noted…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing deepening internal turmoil after its National Working Committee (NWC) announced the suspension of four key officials. The suspended memebers are Samuel Anyanwu, the National Secretary, Kamaldeen Ajibade, the National Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha, the Deputy Legal Adviser, and Umaru Bature, the National Organising Secretary. The suspension, which is for an initial period of one month, was disclosed by PDP Spokesperson Debo Ologunagba at a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, following an emergency NWC meeting. READ ALSO: Wike warns against using FCT ministry as bargaining tool in PDP crisis The suspended officials have been…

The Federal Government (FG) has inaugurated a nationwide Tax Reform Challenge aimed at encouraging creativity and robust discussion among Nigerian students regarding the country’s new tax laws. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, announced the initiative yesterday via his official X account. The competition is designed to raise awareness, promote tax education, and foster youth-led constructive dialogue on fiscal policy across the nation. READ ALSO: FG rejects Trump’s claims of large-scale Christian killings This challenge is a strategic move by the committee to enhance public understanding of the new tax policies and provide young…

The Federal Government (FG) has acknowledged and refuted recent claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding widespread killings of Christians in the country. In a Truth Social post shared on the White House’s X handle on Friday, Trump declared Nigeria a “country of particular concern” in response to allegations of a Christian genocide in the country. READ ALSO: FG begins disbursement of tertiary institution staff support fund Reacting, FG dismissed Trump’s call for Nigeria to be designated as a “Country of Particular Concern.” In a statement issued on Saturday through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and signed by its spokesperson,…