Author: New Daily Prime

Coca-Cola has launched its Coke Studio ‘Beat the Drop’ campaign, offering exciting prizes worth N70 million, including all-expenses-paid trips to South Africa. The campaign, which began in December 2024, has already seen four lucky winners secure trips to South Africa, while 20 participants have each won N1 million, according to a recent statement from the brand. Yusuf Murtala, Senior Director of Frontline Marketing at Coca-Cola Nigeria, expressed excitement about the impact of the initiative, saying, “Congratulations to those that have participated and won so far. We are excited to see lives changing through Coke Studio. We want to encourage Nigerians…

The ongoing crisis within the Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Thursday when the police took control of the party’s secretariat on Aba Road in Port Harcourt. This move came after both factions of the party – one led by Aaron Chukwuemeka, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the other led by Robinson Ewor, aligned with Governor Siminalayi Fubara – made competing claims to resume control of the office. The dispute was fuelled by a recent court ruling. On January 13, 2024, Justice Stephen Jumbo of the state High…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Adewunmi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives and representative for the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency in Ogun State. Onanuga died on Wednesday following a brief illness, according to reports. In a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, President Tinubu paid tribute to the late lawmaker, describing her as a devoted public servant and a trailblazer for women in politics. Also, Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, has expressed his deep sadness following…

The federal government is set to install solar power panels in public higher institutions in the country to help reduce the burden of high power bills the institutions are paying monthly.President Bola Tinubu said this on Thursday during the 55th graduation ceremony of the University of Lagos, UNILAG. He was represented by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa.  “My administration recognizes that education is the cornerstone of national development. It is the bedrock upon which a prosperous society is built. This understanding is reflected in our policies and investments in the education sector.”In the proposed 2025 Budget, we have…

The Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has attributed the ongoing economic hardship in Nigeria to poor decisions made during the 2023 elections. Speaking during the two-day Recovery Conference 2025 in Bauchi State on Tuesday and Wednesday, Suleman criticised the nation’s leadership and electoral choices. Prior to the event, he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Bala Mohammed at the Government House, commending him as “a man of honour” and pledging his prayers for the state’s progress. He was accompanied by senior pastors, including Dr Kingsley Aigbe. Addressing journalists, Suleman did not hold back, asserting that Nigerians…

The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its withdrawal from the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2025. The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) had earlier cleared 13 political parties, including the PDP, to participate in the elections. However, the PDP’s withdrawal reduces the number of parties in the race to 12. In a statement released on Thursday by the party’s Director of Media and Publicity, Mr. Leye Igbabo, the PDP cited a lack of confidence in the credibility of the electoral process as the reason for its decision. The statement, titled…

Alex Goodluck, the Italian Deputy Country Representative for the World Sustainable Development Goals Organisation (WSDGO), reaffirmed his commitment to creating opportunities for Nigerian youth on Thursday, January 16, aligning his initiatives with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A passionate advocate for sustainable development, Goodluck has been at the forefront of programs designed to equip young Nigerians with the skills and resources needed to thrive in a rapidly changing global economy. In a statement, Goodluck underscored his belief that the key to sustainable development lies in empowering the youth, who are poised to become the architects of tomorrow. He…

The Ondo State Police Command has announced a restriction on vehicular and motorcycle movement from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday to ensure a peaceful and secure local government election. This directive was issued by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Wilfred Afolabi, in a statement released on Thursday, January 16, through the command’s spokesperson, CSP Funmilayo Odunlami. The restriction is aimed at bolstering security during the electoral process. The CP advised commuters passing through Ondo State to adjust their travel plans accordingly to avoid inconvenience. “However, security personnel, health workers, firefighters, and other essential service providers are exempted…

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has absolved the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) of allegations of financial mismanagement in its 2024 budget implementation. Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the committee, made this announcement on Thursday, January 16, following a review of documents submitted by JAMB, which dispelled accusations of reckless expenditure. During the budget defence session with JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the committee raised concerns over reports that the board had spent ₦1.1 billion on meals and ₦850 million on fumigation, among other line items. While Prof. Oloyede attempted to clarify these expenditures, the committee requested…

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to six distinguished Nigerians in the Diaspora who were named among the 400 recipients of the United States Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The award, established in 1996 by former US President Bill Clinton, is the highest honour given by the US government to early-career scientists and engineers for outstanding contributions to research and innovation. The latest recipients were announced by US President Joe Biden on January 14, 2025. In a statement issued on Thursday, January 16, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu applauded the…