Author: Friday Omosola

Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), has stressed the importance of creating “bankable” energy projects to secure a sustainable energy future for Africa. Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Ojulari called on governments and industry stakeholders to collaborate on building an investment-friendly energy sector. Ojulari, who also serves on the SPE Nigerian Council, highlighted that Africa must not only compete for global capital but also make a compelling case for the viability of its energy projects. READ ALSO: From…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has announced his intention to run for a second term in the 2026 gubernatorial election. He made the declaration at a meeting with the All Progressive Congress (APC) Central Working Committee at the party’s secretariat on Monday. Oyebanji stated that his decision was motivated by a desire to build on the progress of his first term and the widespread support he has received from various groups across the state. READ ALSO: Fayose endorses Tinubu, Oyebanji for second terms, retains PDP membership The governor, who is approaching the end of his first three-year tenure, expressed gratitude…

Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army and the Northern Senators Forum, has denied recent reports of his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement on his X page on Monday, the senator reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the party and urged media outlets to disregard what he called “speculative headlines.” Yar’adua clarified that not all individuals bearing the Yar’adua surname are politically associated with him. He stated that some media outlets are intentionally creating “mischief” by linking him to other political figures. READ ALSO: APC has deepened poverty more than any govt in history…

The Lagos State Government has served a 21-day ultimatum to the developers of 176 illegal estates. The state government demanded that the estates process their layout approvals or face sanctions. The estates, primarily located in the rapidly developing corridors of Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe, were identified by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development for operating without the necessary government-sanctioned layouts. READ ALSO: Lagos govt reaffirms commitment to security through citizen feedback According to a document released by the ministry, the illegal developments are in violation of the state’s sustainable development goals and the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda. Permanent Secretary…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has affirmed that the state airport project was a collective decision made by the state’s leaders and stakeholders to foster development and connect the state to the world. He made this known while speaking at an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Chief Imam of Ado-Ekiti, Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere Bello. Oyebanji clarified that the airport project, which received a six-month non-scheduled flight approval last December and is awaiting approval for commercial operations, was not a unilateral decision. READ ALSO: Fayose endorses Tinubu, Oyebanji for second terms, retains PDP membership He noted that the airport…

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has approved the allocation of an additional N20 billion in the state’s supplementary budget to further upgrade school infrastructure. He said the new investment is intended to build on the significant improvements the administration has made in public schools since 2020. The governor, in a statement by the Commissioner of the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe, said this followed his administration’s renewed partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). READ ALSO: Gov AbdulRazaq rewards Kwara United with ₦5m, land for Federation Cup victory The governor said, “The process has started…

The Presidency has criticised Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, over his renewed pledge to serve only one term if elected president in the 2027 general election. The New Daily Prime reported that the 64-year-old politician reaffirmed his promise in a statement issued on Sunday while responding to criticism from Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, and another unnamed individual. Obi referenced Abraham Lincoln, regarded as America’s greatest president, who served just a single term in office, yet whose legacy remains a model of principled leadership. READ ALSO: “They’re judging me by their standards” – Obi responds to Soludo’s one-term…

The Federal Government (FG) has extended the deadline for applications to paramilitary services under the Ministry of Interior. This was announced in a statement by the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Major General Abdulmalik Jibrin (Rtd), and obtained by The New Daily Prime on Sunday. According to Jibrin, the deadline for the ongoing recruitment exercise has been extended by one week. The application portal, initially scheduled to close on Monday, 4th August, will now remain open until Monday, 11th August. READ ALSO: Pat Utomi slams FG’s revenue focus He explained that the extension aims…

Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie has expressed deep concern over the severe economic hardship in Nigeria. She stated that the suffering of ordinary citizens is her greatest worry. Adichie, who spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, lamented that the country’s economic downturn has pushed many previously stable middle-class families into a state of destitution. READ ALSO: 10 months after, Chimamanda Adichie reveals birth of twin boys She said she is particularly troubled by how people who were once able to manage their lives are now forced to beg for help. “Life has become so hard in Nigeria, and…

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, are currently locked in a war of words over the issue of a single-term presidency. The New Daily Prime reported that Obi, who served as governor of Anambra State, confirmed in June that he would contest the 2027 presidential election, pledging to serve only one four-year term if elected. Although the vow initially sparked criticism, the matter did not gain much traction until Soludo reacted sharply. READ ALSO: Obi: I’ll govern for just one term if Nigerians elect me in 2027 Speaking on Saturday at a…