Author: New Daily Prime

The governor said on Monday, via the State Government Facebook post, that the road construction aims to strengthen food security within the state. The flag-off ceremony for the 209.77km road project took place in Ilorin. The various road constructions will connect sixteen local governments in Kwara State. Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, said the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) will oversee the project and recalled its previous deals. The governor highlighted the importance and benefits of the road project, stating that the roads mark the fruit of huge investment and strategic planning, which will…

Mike Dada, president of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), has lost his wife Modupe Temitope. Dada reported Modupe’s demise on his Instagram feed. She was said to have died at the age of 48 on Saturday at Dutchess International Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos. He tweeted a poster of her funeral plans with the phrase “words fail me”. AFRIMA organisers stated in a statement that Modupe “passed away peacefully” following a brief illness. She was also characterised as lovely and empathetic, putting family and Africa first. “It is with immeasurable grief that we the Dada family confirm the passing of…

Veteran Nollywood actress Nse Ikpe-Etim has turned heads with a stunning snapshot of herself online as she turns 50. Nse Ikpe-Etim posted a selfie of herself on Instagram, along with a self-praising message. The lively actress claimed to be fifty and walking with confidence, gratitude, and an open heart for what lies ahead. “Walking into 50 with certainty, gratitude, and an open heart for all that’s ahead.” Many others have joined her to commemorate her golden jubilee. Funke Akindele, Denrele Edun, Ebuka, Abimbola Craig, Lola Omotayo, Maria Chike Benjamin, Jade Osiberu, and Falz send their good wishes to NSE. The…

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has had enough of his players’ disciplinary carelessness that has seen them play with ten men multiple times this season. The Gunners suffered a serious 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth over the weekend after William Saliba picked a red card in the first half. It was Arsenal’s third red card in the Premier League this season, with Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard having been sent off earlier in the season.Arteta addressed the issue in a pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League fixture against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday. He said, “Playing with 10 men always is…

The rumor spread via an X handle, where a user alleged that the Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja, had passed away due to stage three cancer after spending 48 hours in an undisclosed hospital outside Nigeria. “The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has died. Lagbaja died in an undisclosed hospital overseas nearly 48 hours ago from stage three cancer, according to a senior government official,” the post stated. “The death of the Chief of Army Staff has been kept secret because of intense lobbying by some generals who want to take the position.” “Lagbaja, born on February…

Petrol marketers in Nigeria have successfully imported 123.4 million liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. This importation, confirmed by documents from the Nigerian Port Authority, occurred between October 18 and October 20, with four vessels arriving at key seaports, including Apapa in Lagos and Calabar in Cross River State. This substantial shipment aims to alleviate the pressing concerns regarding fuel availability and rising prices that have affected consumers in recent months. Long queues at filling stations and increased public frustration have highlighted the urgent need for a reliable fuel supply. The latest developments follow previous reports…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has categorically denied reports claiming the appointment of an acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) following the absence of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who has been on leave since September. The speculation surrounding his health was further fueled by recent rumors of his death, which the Army has firmly dismissed. In a statement issued on Monday, October 21, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, emphasised that no senior officer has been appointed as acting COAS, stating, “For the record, no such appointment exists within the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN).” Gusau explained that Lieutenant…

The Federal Government has announced that it has commenced work on the construction of a multi-purpose dam upstream of the River Dura in the Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State to contain the heavy water that flows from that axis. The Deputy Director of Hydrology at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Robert Umezulike, disclosed this on Saturday while assessing the Makurdi-Gboko-Katsina-Ala highway, which was affected by the overflow of the River Dura that spilt onto the road. Umezulike stated that the flood was caused by continuous sediment deposits in the river, which have reduced its depth…

Prominent APC chieftain, Pharmacist Chinedu Ikeagwuonwu Klinsmann, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in what he describes as Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s attempts to undermine the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy. Klinsmann’s remarks follow the controversial enactment of the Anambra Local Government Administration Law 2024, which he and other experts claim contradicts the Supreme Court’s directive affirming the autonomy of local governments. In a statement released today, Klinsmann warned that if Governor Soludo’s actions go unchecked, they could set a dangerous precedent that would threaten the autonomy of local governments nationwide. “If Soludo’s scheme succeeds, we…

The National Assembly has reignited discussions to implement a 5% excise duty on telecommunications, gaming, betting, and lottery services, reversing the previous exemption established under former President Muhammadu Buhari. The proposed tax comes as part of the “Nigeria Tax Bill 2024,” which seeks to levy an excise duty on various services, despite a suspension of such taxes signed into effect by President Bola Tinubu on July 6, 2023. The executive orders were intended to alleviate the financial burden on businesses and households amid rising tax concerns. According to the newly introduced bill, the excise duty will apply to the total…