Author: Friday Omosola

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Kayode Opeifa as the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation. The appointment, announced via a statement on the Corporation’s X page on Wednesday, has been widely praised for its strategic importance. Opeifa, a seasoned transportation expert and former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, boasts a distinguished career marked by impactful reforms. As Commissioner, he introduced policies that significantly improved public transport and traffic management in Lagos, one of Africa’s busiest cities. READ ALSO: We remain steadfast in improving Nigerians’ lives – Shettima His contributions helped ease congestion and laid a strong foundation for the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, for the high-level dialogue, “Forum Friends of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Turning Digital Trade into a Catalyst for Growth in Africa,” at the World Economic Forum.  Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported Shettima’s departure from Abuja to represent Nigeria at the 2025 WEF Annual Meeting.  In a statement on Wednesday, Shettima’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, confirmed the Vice President’s arrival. READ ALSO: Shettima heads for World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland The forum, focused on digital trade and private sector engagement, aims to explore the implementation of the AfCFTA Digital…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering peace, justice, and sustainable development in Ogoniland. Speaking during a meeting with Ogoni leaders at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, the President urged unity, reconciliation, and collaborative efforts to address the region’s lingering challenges.   “We cannot in any way rewrite history, but we can correct some anomalies of the past going forward. We cannot heal the wounds if we continue to be angry,” President Tinubu said. The President directed the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to lead negotiations and facilitate inclusive consultations among stakeholders. He also instructed…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu to reverse the recent 50 per cent telecom tariff hike. In a statement posted on its X page on Tuesday, SERAP threatened to take legal action against the Tinubu administration if the increase was not rescinded.   “The Tinubu administration and telcos must immediately reverse the unlawful increase in calls and data costs. We’ll see in court if the 50% tariff hike is not reversed within 48 hours”, the statement read. READ ALSO: SERAP sues Tinubu over hike in petrol price  The New Daily Prime…

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government’s plan to raise the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate, arguing that such a move would aggravate the economic difficulties faced by Nigerians.   Under the proposed Tax Reform Bills, the government intends to increase VAT in phases from the current 7.5 per cent to 10 per cent, 12.5 per cent, and eventually 15 per cent. The TUC described the proposal as poorly timed and harmful, given the existing economic pressures on citizens, including high inflation, rising unemployment, and escalating living costs. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, TUC President Festus Osifo…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured the state House of Assembly of his ongoing commitment to fostering a robust relationship between the executive and legislature to promote the growth and development of the state. The governor made this promise during a meeting with the newly elected Speaker of the Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, and the new Principal Officers of the House at his office yesterday. Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, welcomed the Speaker and the Principal Officers during a courtesy visit, shortly before the weekly State Executive Council meeting at Lagos House in Ikeja. In a statement issued…

The Federal Government (FG) has announced that all visa applications will transition to an online system by March 1.   Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this revelation on Monday during an appearance on ‘X Spaces,’ hosted by influencer Segun Awosanya.   He also shared that a centralized visa approval centre has been established to streamline the visa process, promote consistency, enhance national security, and combat corruption. “The creation of the visa approval centre is a major accomplishment for this administration. This centralized system will curb corruption, bolster national security, and standardize the visa process. By March 1, all visa applications will…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, described the runway of the Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport as world-class and praised the quality of work executed on it. Keyamo, who landed at the airport around 5:15 pm yesterday and received a water salute, stated that his visit was part of a fact-finding mission.   He affirmed that the airport is ready, noting that virtually all the facilities required for a standard airport have been provided. The Minister explained that the delay in commencing commercial flight operations is to allow for non-scheduled flights first, which aligns with standard global…

Donald Trump was sworn in on Monday as the 47th president of the United States, marking a historic political comeback. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office inside the Capitol Rotunda at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. This inauguration, the 60th in U.S. history, is also Trump’s second, making him only the second president to serve non-consecutive terms. His return to power follows a tumultuous period that included felony convictions, further underscoring the significance of his resurgence on the political stage. READ ALSO: Donald Trump sworn-in as 47th US president JD Vance, Trump’s running mate and the…

US President-elect Donald Trump entered the Capitol Rotunda for his swearing-in ceremony shortly after Vice President-elect JD Vance. Vance had entered the room moments earlier, greeting President Joe Biden with a handshake before proceeding to his seat. Next, Vance was sworn into office, followed by Trump, who then delivered his inaugural address. The address focused on the theme of “restoring confidence” in America, as stated by an incoming White House official. “I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success. A tide of change is sweeping the…