Author: Friday Omosola

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on Friday criticised the behaviour of Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State, during an incident at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed Airport. AON described it as inappropriate and reflective of a broader pattern of rising passenger misconduct on local flights. On Wednesday, Air Peace and Oshiomhole engaged in a war of words following an incident at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1, Zulu Hall. Air Peace accused Mr Oshiomhole, of instigating violence and causing disruption to one of its flights. In response, Mr Oshiomhole rejected the allegation, claiming the airline barred him and several…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has nominated twelve individuals for appointment as commissioners in the Ondo State Executive Council. This was disclosed in a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Friday. Mr Aiyedatiwa has forwarded their names to the state House of Assembly for confirmation. The governor made this request in an official letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji. READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa pledges implementation of key reforms in UNIMED In the letter, Mr Aiyedatiwa stated that the nominations were made in accordance with the powers conferred on him by Section…

Former Ekiti State Governor and ex-minister, Kayode Fayemi, has said that although Nigeria transitioned to civilian rule in 1999, the country has yet to fully attain genuine democracy. He spoke during a special Channels Television programme titled ‘Nigeria’s Democratic Journey: An Inter-Generational Conversation on Building a Better Nation’ in commemoration of Democracy Day. Mr Fayemi stressed that electoral participation alone does not equate to democratic maturity. He noted, “What we achieved in 1999 was restoration of our right to vote for leaders, but that’s not the same as real democracy. We have civilian governance—a form of semi-democracy—but we’re still working…

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and founder of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, has announced his retirement as Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. The retirement will take effect on 16 June 2025, according to a statement issued by the Company Secretary, Temitope Hassan. His departure brings to a close two decades of leadership that significantly influenced the company’s trajectory, market dominance, and governance structure. READ ALSO: Dangote urges govt to prioritise local investment for economic growth As one of the company’s founding directors, Dangote was instrumental in driving its strategic expansion, enhancing shareholder returns, and guiding it through key phases…

As Nigeria marks Democracy Day on June 12, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Nigerians to stand firm against what it described as a plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to establish a one-party state in the country. In a statement issued yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the opposition party accused the ruling APC of undermining democratic institutions and attempting to entrench a despotic political regime. “The PDP calls on Nigerians to use the occasion of the June 12 Democracy Day to reawaken and strengthen their resistance to the anti-democratic designs of the APC,”…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the productive base of the Nigerian economy. He made this known during a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Democracy Day 2025 on Thursday. According to Mr Tinubu, the government is driving this transformation through investments in critical infrastructure, including roads, the expansion of port operations, rail, and power. He added that these efforts are aimed at creating a new environment in which industry and manufacturing can thrive. READ ALSO: Democracy Day: Tinubu cancels nationwide broadcast, to address nation from NASS He further noted that ongoing tax and…

President Bola Tinubu has dismissed fears that Nigeria is drifting towards a one-party system, assuring citizens that democracy remains firmly embedded in the country’s political landscape. The New Daily Prime gathered that following a wave of defections from major opposition parties, many Nigerians have expressed concern that the defection of key politicians to the All Progressives Congress (APC) could signal the emergence of a one-party state. Speaking during a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Democracy Day 2025 on Thursday, Mr Tinubu stressed that a vibrant opposition is essential for democratic growth. READ ALSO: Tinubu says APC ready to…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reiterated his administration’s resolve to address the housing deficit in the state through strategic and innovative measures aimed at boosting the real estate sector. Speaking at the 75th World Congress of the International Real Estate Federation, held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, the governor, represented by the Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai—highlighted the state’s ongoing efforts to transform the housing landscape. Themed “Global Real Estate Renaissance”, the event marked the first time the prestigious global gathering was hosted on African soil. Mr Sanwo-Olu stated that the state government sees housing…

Nigeria commemorated June 12 as Democracy Day, marking 26 years since civilian governance returned to the country. During this period, five presidents have led the nation through successive electoral cycles that reshaped leadership across federal and state levels. Initially observed on May 29 to celebrate the inauguration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 1999, Democracy Day was shifted to June 12 by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018. The change honoured the widely regarded free and fair election of June 12, 1993. To mark this year’s celebration, President Bola Tinubu is expected to deliver a national address before a joint session…

Organisers of the planned nationwide protest scheduled for 12 June have declared that Nigerians across the country are fully mobilised and prepared to take to the streets. On June 2, 2025, announced that June 12, 2025, would be a national day of protest in Nigeria. The civil rights campaigner movement decries the escalating insecurity, press attacks, and economic hardship faced by Nigerians across the country Speaking exclusively to The New Daily Prime, National Coordinator of the Take It Back Movement (TIBM), Juwon Sanyaolu, cited rising public frustration over worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and governance failures. “So as we announced, the…