Author: Friday Omosola

Fifteen individuals, including a one-year-old boy, were brutally murdered on Sunday night in an attack on Ri Do, known as Gidan Ado, a small hamlet in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, reportedly carried out by unidentified gunmen, left several others seriously injured. The hamlet, predominantly inhabited by Irigwe natives from Bassa, was invaded under the cover of darkness, sparking outrage and concern from the community. The Irigwe Development Association (IDA), in a press statement issued in Jos and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Sam Jugo, condemned the unprovoked violence. “The identities of the perpetrators have…

President Bola Tinubu has attributed the recent deadly stampedes in Oyo, Anambra, and Abuja to poor organisation and indiscipline during palliative distributions. During his inaugural media chat on Monday, Tinubu stressed the importance of better organisation during such events and called for greater discipline within society. “It is truly unfortunate that events like these are poorly organized. We must adopt a more disciplined approach in our society. My condolences to those who have lost loved ones,” Tinubu said, expressing sorrow over the tragic incidents that claimed multiple lives. While acknowledging the importance of charity, the president shared his long history…

President Bola Tinubu has encouraged Nigerians to adopt better energy management practices to reduce their rising electricity bills. “It’s not a negative thing to learn to manage resources. Control your electricity bill by switching off lights when not in use. Let’s embrace a culture of prudent management,” Tinubu stated during a conversation with reporters on Monday. The president, who is also a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), dismissed the idea of implementing price controls to ease economic pressure. “I don’t believe in price control. Instead, we will focus on increasing supply to meet market demands,” he added. …

President Bola Tinubu has doubled down on his administration’s controversial tax reform bills, declaring that there will be no reversal despite widespread opposition.   Speaking during his maiden presidential media chat on Monday night, Tinubu defended the reforms as essential for Nigeria’s economic revival, asserting that the nation cannot rely on outdated systems. “Tax reform is here to stay. We cannot continue with the practices of the past in today’s economy. Revitalizing this economy requires abandoning old, broken methods,” Tinubu stated. “I believe I have the capacity to lead this change—that’s why I ran for office. This is not about instant…

President Bola Tinubu has ruled out reducing the size of his cabinet as part of efforts to lower the cost of governance. Speaking during his inaugural Presidential Media Chat on Monday, the president defended his decision to maintain over 40 ministers along with several advisers and assistants. “I am not ready to reduce the size of my cabinet,” Tinubu stated when asked about possible measures to cut governance expenses, emphasizing the necessity of his extensive team. Furthermore, he declared that he sees no need to investigate military operations across the country. Tinubu acknowledged the possibility of financial leakages but expressed…

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that he has no regrets about removing the petrol subsidy, a decision he announced during his inaugural speech on May 29, 2023. The removal, which caused petrol prices to surge from N190 to over N900 per litre, led to a sharp rise in inflation and living costs across the country. Speaking during his first presidential media chat on Monday, Tinubu justified the move, stating, “Nigeria was spending its future without investing in it.” He explained further, “We were squandering the resources meant for future generations. The subsidy was unsustainable. Why should we maintain expenditures without…

The Labour Party (LP) has expressed serious concern over the recent stampedes that claimed many lives in separate incidents in Oyo, Anambra, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),Abuja. Umar Farouk, LP National Secretary described the tragic events as a grim reminder of the hunger crisis ravaging the country, calling it “a silent epidemic more devastating than any natural disaster.” “These stampedes highlight the extreme hunger and desperation gripping Nigerians. Hunger is proving to be the deadliest epidemic we face, more so than any natural calamity,” Farouk lamented. He referenced recent data from the World Bank and the National Bureau of…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has signed the 2025 budget of N689.4 billion, titled the “Budget of ASSURED Prosperity,” into law. In October, The New Daily Prime reported that Mr Diri presented the budget to the State House of Assembly, highlighting his administration’s plans for enhanced socio-economic and infrastructural development. The governor announced the signing in a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) page, noting that his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, and other top government officials were present at the signing ceremony. “This afternoon, I signed into law a budget of six hundred and ninety nine billion, five hundred and…

Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba today granted bail to popular TikToker, Olumide Ogunsanwo, known as SeaKing. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the social media influencer was accused of treason, cyberstalking, conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, and provoking a breach of peace. The charges stemmed from claims that SeaKing called on Nigerian youths to “wage war” against the police. The Nigeria Police, through its remand application, sought to keep SeaKing in custody for 30 days pending advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). In an X post on Monday, Counsel to the defendant,…

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has assured the public that his administration is closely monitoring the investigation into the death of Jimoh Abdulqadir, who died while in police custody. Abdulqadir, identified as a poultry farmer, was reportedly arrested on December 20, following a complaint from a client over an unpaid debt. According to a family source, the police claimed Abdulqadir committed suicide in his cell when his family arrived to secure his bail. The incident sparked widespread outrage, with Nigerians demanding justice. This public outcry prompted the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to visit Abdulqadir’s family. During his…