Author: Friday Omosola

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has expelled Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious for allegedly assaulting a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies. The New Daily Prime gathered that the incident, which gained widespread attention on social media, occurred when Precious reportedly attacked Dr Chukwudi Okoye after he interrupted her TikTok recording on campus.   The expulsion followed a recommendation from the Student Disciplinary Committee and was announced in a statement signed by the institution’s Acting Registrar, Victor Modebelu. READ ALSO: Car snatchers kill UNIZIK lecturer in Awka The university found Precious’ actions to be a serious violation of its disciplinary…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has praised the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for prioritising education and green technology, describing these efforts as transformative for the region’s future.   He spoke yesterday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he met with NEDC officials for a briefing on the Accelerated Senior Secondary Education Programme (ASSEP). Shettima emphasised that posterity would judge the commission kindly for its commitment beyond infrastructure development. “Education remains the greatest equalizer, allowing even the son of a peasant to rise to greatness. The ASSEP initiative is a game changer, bringing digital tools like Virtual Reality (VR) headsets into…

The Lagos State Water Corporation (LASWARCO) has entered into a partnership with WaterAid to revamp the Akilo Micro Waterworks, a long-dormant facility set to provide clean water to communities in Ifako-Ijaiye.   The agreement was formalized at a contract signing ceremony held at LASWARCO’s headquarters in Ijora yesterday. Originally constructed in 2012 as part of Lagos’ network of 18 micro waterworks, the Akilo facility is now undergoing rehabilitation through a collaboration between WaterAid and Armani Beauty. Speaking at the event, Mukhtaar Tijani, Managing Director of LASWARCO, emphasized the project’s significance, noting that once completed, it would supply potable water to over…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for urgent measures to tackle rising insecurity, deepening poverty, and crumbling infrastructure in the North-West. Addressing lawmakers at the inauguration of the House Committee on the North-West Development Commission (NWDC) at the National Assembly, Abbas underscored the need for immediate and coordinated intervention to halt the region’s decline. He tasked the NWDC with conducting a thorough assessment of regional needs and designing a long-term strategic plan to drive sustainable development. He also advocated for innovative funding strategies, including public-private partnerships and development bonds, to ensure financial stability. Highlighting the…

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Tinubu left Abuja on 5 February for Paris, France, on a private visit before proceeding to Addis Ababa. The President touched down in the Ethiopian capital yesterday night, where he was welcomed by Ethiopian deputy chief of protocol, Eshetu Legesse, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and Ambassador Nasir Aminu, Nigeria’s chargé d’affaires in Ethiopia. Following his arrival, Ambassador Tuggar briefed President Tinubu on…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the federal government’s (FG) dedication to improving workers’ welfare, implementing wage reforms, and fostering inclusive economic policies.  He made this assertion yesterday during a meeting with the Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Gilbert Houngbo, alongside the Minister of Labour and Employment, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi. Shettima praised Nigeria’s labour movement for its contributions to national development, emphasising President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the well-being of Nigerian workers. “We raised the minimum wage, and most states have started implementing it. Some have even gone beyond the N70,000 agreed at the national level. I commend…

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has set March 3 as the date for parties involved in the petition to present their final written arguments. This decision follows the All Progressives Congress (APC) closing its case without introducing additional witnesses to support Governor Monday Okpebholo’s victory in the September 21, 2024, election.   The tribunal is currently reviewing a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, who are contesting the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) declaration of Okpebholo as the election winner. On Wednesday, the APC had indicated plans to present 28 witnesses to…

MTN, Nigeria’s leading telecom provider, has apologised to its customers after widespread backlash over a sudden surge in data prices. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that an unexpected increase saw the cost of a 15GB weekly data plan jump from N2,000 to N6,000—a staggering 200 per cent hike that left many subscribers frustrated.  The increase led to customers flooding social media with complaints on Wednesday as users expressed their outrage. In response, MTN, in a statement on its social media on Thursday, acknowledged customers’ frustrations and attempted to ease tensions. “To our 15G digital bundle lovers. You dey vex.…

The Lagos State government has reaffirmed its commitment to making legal information more accessible by translating state laws into Yoruba.  According to the state government, the initiative aims to bridge the language barrier that prevents many residents from fully understanding their legal rights and responsibilities. The announcement was made yesterday at the Stakeholders’ Meeting organised by the Lagos State Law Reform Commission (LAWRECOM) in collaboration with the Bureau of Statistics, Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget. The meeting, held at the STO Resource Centre, Debt Management Office, Ikeja, focused on the findings of the 2024 People’s Perception Survey on translating…

A Kano State High Court has rescheduled the hearing of all pending preliminary objections in the bribery and misappropriation case involving APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, his wife Hafsat Umar, and six others.  The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Kano State Government levelled an eight-count charge against the defendants, alleging bribery, mismanagement, and the diversion of public funds worth billions of naira. Others named in the case include Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Limited, Safari Textiles Limited, and Lasage General Enterprises Limited. READ ALSO: Tinubu returns from Saudi Arabia During Thursday’s proceedings, the prosecution…