Author: New Daily Prime

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has asserted that electricity prices in the country are still the most affordable compared to other African nations. His remarks come amid ongoing discussions about energy costs and access across the continent. During a recent press briefing, Adelabu emphasized that despite challenges in the power sector, Nigeria continues to offer competitive electricity pricing relative to its African peers. “The price of electricity is still the cheapest in Nigeria compared to other African nations,” he stated. The minister’s comments aim to address concerns over rising energy costs and to highlight the government’s efforts to maintain…

A group of protesters arrested at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota, Lagos, has been released on bail, following a directive from the state’s Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola. The confirmation of their release came from Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement issued on Friday. The protesters were detained on October 2, 2024, during a gathering to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day. They were accused of breaching public peace while demonstrating. The situation escalated when individuals who returned to the park on Wednesday, October 2, were rounded up by police officers. In his statement, Hundeyin noted…

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to enforce the water transportation code. This initiative aims to standardize operations, minimize boat accidents, and foster a more structured environment for potential investors in the sector. In a statement released on Friday by his spokesman, Ismail Omipidan, Oyetola highlighted that night travel and overloading are among the primary causes of boat accidents on Nigeria’s waterways. He stressed the need for collective efforts to combat this issue, urging boat users to strictly adhere to the established transportation code. “I am aware that…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a stark warning of an impending indefinite strike due to the Federal Government’s failure to honor a 2009 agreement. This announcement was made by Prof. Timothy Namo, the Bauchi Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, during a press conference held on Friday in Jos. Namo emphasized that the union’s National Executive Council (NEC), which convened from August 17 to August 18, has grown increasingly frustrated with the government’s inaction. Following their discussions, ASUU issued a 21-day ultimatum, which has since expired without any significant response from the government. The union subsequently extended this…

Montenegro international Milutin Osmajic has been sanctioned with an eight-game ban. The sanction was passed after it was established that the Preston forward bit Owen Beck, the 25-year-old Liverpool loanee to Blackburn Rovers. The biting incident happened during a 0-0 draw between Preston and Blackburn in the Championship. Osmajic was fouled towards the end of the tie and in the confrontation that ensued appeared to have bitten Beck on the neck. Beck was subsequently sent off for having kicked Osmajic’s teammate Duane Holmes. However, the Montenegrin escaped punishment during the game, despite Beck appearing to tell referee Matthew Donohue, “he…

One of the primary roles of a woman is to give birth; she is the only human gender with the reproductive opportunity to produce young humans. Many centuries ago, and even now in some parts of the world, a woman is seen as incomplete if she cannot give birth to a child or children. Even now, when radical feminists argue that women should have reproductive rights, we still cannot deny the fact that women are still expected to give birth. I am not here to debate whether or not a woman should give birth. I am here to advocate for…

Lionel Messi, already the most decorated player in football history, added another accolade to his glittering career as Inter Miami secured the MLS Supporters’ Shield with a dramatic 3-2 win over reigning Major League Soccer champions, Columbus Crew. The Argentine superstar’s brace in the first half proved crucial in clinching the trophy awarded for the best regular season record in MLS. Inter Miami’s triumph marks Messi’s 46th career trophy, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time. The 37-year-old forward, who has been in scintillating form since joining the MLS side in the summer of…

The fate of soccer’s global player transfer system is set to be decided this Friday, as the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) prepares to deliver a landmark ruling in the case of former French international Lassana Diarra against FIFA. The case, which could lead to a seismic shift in how player transfers are regulated across Europe, has cast a shadow over the future of a system that handles hundreds of millions of dollars in player sales every year. Diarra, who played for Chelsea, Arsenal, and Real Madrid, challenged FIFA’s transfer rules after claiming they prevented him from…

Fans of Wanni and her twin sister, Handi, are thrilled after witnessing a major victory during Wanni’s time on the Big Brother Naija show. Wanni Danbaki, one of the finalists, emerged victorious in the highly anticipated Innoson task. Wanni, who entered the game alongside her twin sister, Handi brought joy to herself and her family by winning her first car during one of the show’s challenges. The Innoson task is known as one of the toughest of the season, testing the housemates’ resilience, determination, courage, and endurance. IVM branded this year’s edition as ” not just any bucket; it’s a…

President Bola Tinubu has officially submitted four tax reform bills to the National Assembly, aiming to enhance Nigeria’s tax system and align it with his administration’s developmental goals. During plenary sessions on Thursday, October 3, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas read the President’s letter detailing the proposed legislation. The initiatives are designed to modernize and streamline Nigeria’s tax framework. The centerpiece of the reform package is the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, which seeks to establish a comprehensive fiscal framework for tax regulation across the nation. This bill is expected to provide a…