Author: Friday Omosola

President Bola Tinubu‘s wife, Oluremi, has made a significant donation of N350 million for the production of a movie aimed at promoting the rich culture and traditions of Kwara State. The First Lady of Nigeria made the donation during her three-day working visit to Ilorin, the state capital, where she expressed excitement over the world-class facilities at the Sugar Factory Film Studio and the warm reception from the people of Kwara. Mrs Tinubu, who landed in Ilorin on Tuesday, took the opportunity to commission several key legacy projects initiated by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. READ ALSO: Shettima launches project #SheIsIncluded to…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to gender equality, declaring that women will lead Africa’s projected $29 trillion economic transformation. He made this statement while launching Project #SheIsIncluded during the opening of the 2025 Gender Inclusion Conference in Abuja on Thursday.  The initiative aims to bridge gender gaps in finance and the economy, further emphasizing Nigeria’s dedication to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5: gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. The conference, themed “Breaking Barriers, Building Resilience for Sustainable Women’s Economic and Financial Inclusion,” follows the 2024 Aso Accord for Economic and Financial Inclusion, reinforcing…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening grassroots governance and enhancing service delivery across Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made this declaration at the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission Summit. The summit was themed “Strengthening Grassroots Governance and Service Delivery in Local Government and Local Council Development Areas.” He emphasised the administration’s ongoing efforts to empower local government institutions for more effective governance. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu approves appointment of three new Perm Secs Governor Sanwo-Olu pointed out…

Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, visited the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annette Günther, on Thursday to explore potential collaborations in key sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy, and peacebuilding. Governor Mutfwang, who visited the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Abuja, expressed his gratitude for Germany’s ongoing cooperation with Plateau State, particularly in supporting capacity-building programs for women and youth in modern agriculture. He reaffirmed Plateau State’s commitment to engaging in the upcoming Nigeria-Germany Cultural Exchange Program, which is set to take place later this year. The governor highlighted the programme as an opportunity to strengthen ties…

Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), has been granted bail in the sum of N10 million, with the condition of providing one surety in an equal amount. Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja, who granted the convener of the #RevolutionNow movement bail said the surety must be a reputable individual with landed property worth the same value. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Ondo-born politician was facing 17 counts of cybercrime. He was accused by the Nigerian Police Force of using his verified X handle to post a tweet…

Former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has cautioned Nigerians that political leaders will not easily relinquish power, warning that many are willing to go to extreme lengths to remain in office. Speaking at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria—organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development in Abuja—Amaechi stated that President Bola Tinubu would not hand over power to the younger generation without a struggle. The former Rivers State Governor stressed that Nigerian politicians are deeply entrenched in power and will do whatever it takes to hold onto it, regardless of public demand for change. READ…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has taken a firm and uncompromising stance against cultism with the passage and signing of the Secret Cult and Similar Activities (Prohibition) Law, 2025. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor emphasised that this move underscores his administration’s commitment to restoring peace, security, and order in Edo State.   He stated that cultism has held communities hostage for too long. He noted that what was once confined to academic institutions has escalated into a dangerous social menace, threatening lives, disrupting businesses, and undermining the state’s progress. The governor…

At the opening of the 5th meeting of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri yesterday President Bola Tinubu called for a multifaceted approach to the growing security challenges in the region, which has been plagued by terrorism, insurgency, and poverty. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Nigerian leader emphasised the need for not just military action. He also addressed the root causes of insecurity, including poverty, inequality, and the lack of opportunities for young people in the region. “While military power is indispensable, it must be complemented by strategies that tackle poverty, inequality, and unemployment,” President Tinubu…

In consonance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), Nigerian voters will in two years’ time -2027 – go to the polls to elect a president who will steer the country’s affairs for another four years. However, while the exact date for the 2027 presidential election remains unknown, yet the political landscape is already upbeat with behind-the-scenes negotiations, alignments and horse-trading among key contenders. Also, major political parties are not left out in the rave of the moment, as they are re-strategizing for the fierce electoral contest. In this report, The New Daily Prime examines the 2027 polls,…

The Labour Party (LP) has described as reckless and ignominious former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s claim that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government offered a N50 million bribe to the leadership of opposition parties. This came after APC denied the allegation and called Atiku Nigeria’s most prolific electoral litigator. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, denied ever receiving a kobo from any individual, group, organisation, or government entity that is not a member of the party.   Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, had alleged during a national…