Author: New Daily Prime

Nine royal families in Oyo, collectively known as the Atiba 9, have rejected the appointment of Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. In a statement released on Tuesday, the group described the selection process as a disregard for Oyo’s revered traditions and a violation of due process. Governor Seyi Makinde had earlier presented the staff of office to Owoade based on Ifa’s proclamation by Prof. Wande Abimbola, a US-based Yoruba scholar. However, Prince Sina Afolabi, speaking on behalf of the Atiba 9, argued that the process ignored the cultural protocols of the royal institution. The Atiba 9 emphasized…

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has projected that the Federal Government, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, and eight other domestic refineries will collectively require 770,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOPD) for processing between January and June 2025. The NUPRC’s forecast aligns with efforts to enhance refinery capacity utilisation and ensure a steady supply of crude oil, in accordance with Section 109 of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. Refinery Requirements The refineries in focus include: These requirements represent 37% of the projected daily crude production of 2,066,940 BPD for the first half of 2025.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has dismissed reports claiming that incumbent Local Government chairmen seeking re-election have been asked to resign ahead of the 2025 council elections. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, described the rumours as “fake news” intended to mislead the public and party members. “Our attention has been drawn to a false directive purportedly issued by the Lagos State Chairman of APC, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, requiring incumbent Council Chairmen seeking re-election to resign. We want to make it abundantly clear that there is no iota of truth in this…

By Alade Adisa Almost two weeks after schools resumed for the second term of the 2024/2025 session, most of the model colleges in Lagos are still experiencing low turnout of students due to the increase in fees for boarding students. Most of the students in the model colleges are boarders, it is only a few that are day students.The fee is for their feeding throughout the term. The Lagos State government increased the fee for boarders to N100,000 from N35,000 per term. Checks by New Daily Prime showed that the increase of about 185 per cent in the fee has…

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has issued a stern warning to citizens, stating that failing to assist police officers under attack could result in imprisonment or a fine. The warning comes amid rising concerns about the state of police-citizen relations, spurred by a viral video showing a tense confrontation between a police officer and a woman. In a series of tweets posted on Sunday, the NPF’s Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, referenced the Police Act of 2020, which mandates citizens to offer assistance to officers who are under assault or resistance while on duty. He emphasised the legal ramifications of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sparked mixed reactions from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and major opposition parties over its recent budget request of approximately N125 billion for 2025. INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, made the request on Friday while presenting the commission’s budget proposal before the Joint Committee on Electoral Matters at the National Assembly Complex. The funds are intended to cover INEC’s operations in 2025, as well as to initiate preparations for the 2027 general election. The request has prompted sharp criticism from the opposition, while the ruling APC has called for a detailed breakdown…

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC), has once again raised concerns about the legitimacy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ascent to power. In a candid interview on VOP TV, Sowore accused Tinubu of securing his position through manipulation, rather than a legitimate electoral process, claiming that the 2023 general elections were tainted with irregularities. “The Nigerian people did not elect Tinubu,” Sowore stated, asserting that the president’s victory was the result of a process “riddled with vote allocation” orchestrated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Sowore’s remarks have reignited the ongoing debate over the…

The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has weighed in on growing speculation that Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, may run for the governorship of Lagos State in 2027. During an appearance on the Mic On podcast, Olawande affirmed that Seyi Tinubu is fully qualified to seek the position. In his remarks, Olawande stated, “He’s not too young to become a governor,” highlighting the readiness and capability of the President’s son to take on such a significant role. Olawande also praised Seyi Tinubu’s qualifications, describing him as a well-trained young man who has made considerable contributions to…

There is growing concern over the omission of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road from the 2025 budget proposal presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The project, which has been a cornerstone of President Tinubu’s infrastructure plans and has sparked significant debate since its inception last year, was expected to cost approximately N16 trillion. The project’s omission from the budget has raised questions about its funding. Initially, the federal government indicated that it would be financed through a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement. In February 2024, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a N1.07 trillion contract for the construction…

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has officially presented the Staff of Office and certificate of appointment to the 46th Alaafin-elect, Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade, marking the formal ascension of the new monarch to the revered throne of Alaafin of Oyo. The presentation of the certificate and staff of office was held on Monday at the Oyo State Government Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan, the state capital. Related: Makinde appoints Prince Owoade as new Alaafin of Oyo Recall that Prince Owoade was announced on Friday by the state government as the Alaafin-elect, to succeed late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the 45th…