Author: Friday Omosola

President Bola Tinubu has expressed relief at the safe return of the Super Eagles to Nigeriawhile voicing his deep concern over the inhumane treatment the team faced at a Libyan airport. The New Daily Prime reported that Libyan officials detained the Super Eagles at Al Abraq Airport for over 12 hours upon their arrival, leading to the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) withdrawal of the team from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya. In a statement issued on Monday by the NFF Communications Department, it was revealed that the team was left stranded and unattended at the airport. The…

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has expressed strong condemnation over the treatment of the Super Eagles by Libyan authorities ahead of their second-leg match scheduled for Tuesday. The New Daily Prime gathered that Libyan officials detained the Super Eagles at Al Abraq Airport for over 12 hours upon their arrival, leading to the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) withdrawal of the team from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya. In a statement issued on Monday by the NFF Communications Department, it was revealed that the team was left stranded and unattended at the airport. The Super…

The Kwara State Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Technology has been pivotal in driving the state’s economic growth and development under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration. In a press statement, the Ministry’s Press Secretary, Taibat Baba Adams, conveyed that the Commissioner for Business, Innovation, and Technology, Damilola Adelodun, made this known during the second quarterly Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing organized by the Ministry of Communications, held last week at the Ministry of Finance’s conference room. According to Adelodun, the Ministry has been a leader in promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology across Kwara State. Adelodun added that the Ministry’s core responsibilities include supporting Small…

The Kwara State Government has highlighted its key achievements in the health sector for the second quarter of 2024, including the renovation of primary healthcare centres, procurement of advanced medical equipment, and the training of healthcare workers, among other initiatives. In a statement by the Ministry of Health’s Press Secretary Falade Gbenga, the Commissioner, Amina Ahmed El-Imam, detailed these accomplishments during the quarterly inter-ministerial press briefing held last week at the Kwara State Ministry of Finance, Ilorin. The Commissioner outlined completed projects such as the renovation of primary healthcare centres in Tanke, Ilorin South, and Mawokpan in Edu LGA, as well as…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the federal government would reverse the challenges of Nigeria’s growing informal sector and low labour force participation, which have been aggravated by the country’s high unemployment rate. In a statement by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima emphasised that the Human Capital Development (HCD) Programme, spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, is designed to address these societal issues.Shettima made these remarks last week during the launch of the Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Strategy Document and Gender Transformative Human Capital Development Policy Framework in Lafia, the state capital. The Vice President stressed that the administration…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has underscored the critical importance of restoring core family values, noting that they are fundamental to Nigeria’s national growth and development. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima highlighted key values such as love and compassion between spouses and maintaining balance and harmony within the household. He emphasised that marriage should be viewed as a spiritual covenant and an act of worship, with an emphasis on kindness, good character, the pursuit of knowledge, and guidance. He also stressed the family’s central role in shaping individuals and society. Speaking last weekend at the Muslim…

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for the immediate reversal of the recent hike in petrol prices. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that fuel prices surged last week, with some stations selling a litre for as high as N1,200. In a statement on his X page on Saturday, Obi expressed deep concern, stating that Nigerians are grappling with severe economic hardship, which he attributed to misguided policy decisions by the federal government. Obi criticised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) under President Bola Tinubu’s administration for increasing petrol prices without offering any explanation.…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced the implementation of a new minimum wage of N73,000 for workers, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of the state’s citizens. In a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the announcement was made during the flag-off of the Ondo Central Senatorial District leg of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial campaign in Ondo City on Saturday, ahead of the November 16 election. Governor Aiyedatiwa emphasised that while the federal government had approved an N70,000 minimum wage, the state would exceed this benchmark by paying its workers N73,000. …

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has reaffirmed the federal government’s unwavering commitment to restoring peace and security in the North-West region. According to a statement by Ahmad Dan-Wudil, Matawalle’s Personal Assistant on Media, the Minister made this declaration during an extensive security assessment tour of the region on Thursday. The tour is part of the government’s strategic initiatives to combat the escalating insecurity in the area. During a visit to Gundumi village, Matawalle addressed the local community concerning the prolonged closure of the Gundumi-Isa road, which has been shut down due to security concerns. He assured residents that…

The Federal Government (FG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Plan International to advance the critical goals of promoting gender equality, safeguarding the rights of the girl child, and implementing impactful initiatives for sustainable change. Omolara Esan, the Information and Public Relations Officer of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, disclosed in a statement that the MoU was signed by the Ministry State Minister, Ayodele Olawande, in Abuja. Olawande reflected on his previous visit to the Plan International office with his team a few months ago, where it became evident that both parties shared common objectives and visions…