Author: Friday Omosola

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…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced a series of successful operations across the country. The agency said the operations resulted in the interception of significant quantities of illicit drugs, including cocaine and tramadol, and the arrest of numerous suspects. NDLEA said the drugs were discovered cleverly hidden within everyday items such as vehicle side mirrors, women’s lipsticks, and footwear. READ ALSO: NDLEA arrests drug kingpin after 7-years, seizes over 11kg of illicit drugs NDLEA, in a statement by his spokesperson Femi Babafemi on Sunday, said the major bust occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos.…

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has sought to calm public apprehension regarding the rising water level at Alau Dam. During a recent inspection of the ongoing reconstruction at the dam, he assured residents of Maiduguri that there is no immediate cause for concern. Following a period of heavy rainfall, fears of potential flooding in the state capital have been growing. READ ALSO: Obi backs Zulum, demands probe into alleged ‘terrorist infiltration of politics, armed forces’ Zulum acknowledged the widespread anxiety among residents but stated that current assessments by engineers indicate the situation is under control. He explained that new water channels…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, a 48-hour ultimatum to reverse his decision to shut down Badeggi FM, a privately-owned radio station in Minna. In an open letter, SERAP described the governor’s directive as “unlawful and arbitrary,” demanding the immediate reinstatement of the station’s license and the withdrawal of threats to demolish its premises. The controversy began last Friday when Bago reportedly ordered the state Commissioner of Police and Commissioner for Homeland Security to seal Badeggi FM. READ ALSO: SERAP gives Niger gov 48-hour ultimatum to reverse radio station shutdown He…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state will commence a month-long membership revalidation exercise beginning on August 4, 2025. The initiative, which will involve the digital capturing of all members, is designed to strengthen party unity and create a more reliable register of party faithful across the state. Eno made the announcement during his visit to the APC State Secretariat in Uyo yesterday, where he addressed a large gathering of party members and stakeholders. A Call for Unity Speaking at the event, the governor stressed the importance of harmony…