Author: New Daily Prime

The embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Thursday presided over a plenary session attended by only four lawmakers, following a dramatic and controversial return to the Assembly complex. Reports suggest that security operatives were involved in forcibly opening the chamber doors, allowing Obasa and his loyalists access to the building. By 3 pm, the plenary session was still ongoing, but a large number of lawmakers – over 26 in total – boycotted the sitting. It appeared to be a direct show of support for the substantive Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, who has remained at…

Mudashiru Obasa, the ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has officially declared that he has resumed his position as the parliament’s leader. This statement came on Thursday as Obasa, accompanied by police and State Security Service (SSS) personnel, returned to the Assembly complex for the first time since his removal on January 13. “I’ve resumed, and I remain the Speaker of the Assembly,” Obasa declared upon his arrival. NewDailyPrime reports that the former Speaker entered the Speaker’s Office at around 12:00 pm on Thursday, escorted by security officials. This marked a significant development in the ongoing leadership…

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has called on cocoa farmers in the country to establish robust farmer institutions as a pathway to achieving food security. In a statement released by the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) and made available to NewDailyPrime on Thursday, February 27, Obasanjo made the appeal following a summit of All Commodities Value Chain Associations Representatives in Nigeria. The summit was convened by the former president to discuss strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural institutions and building a resilient food supply chain. Obasanjo urged leaders of farming associations present at the event to take control of their future by…

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has raised alarm over the country’s ongoing struggle with its international reputation. Speaking at a two-day training session in Abuja on Thursday, February 27, Stanley Ogadigo, the Director of Public Relations and Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of NIPR, expressed concern that Nigeria’s image continues to suffer globally. The training, which brought together public relations and media professionals from both the public and private sectors, was focused on the theme “Reputation Roundtable: Navigating Reputation Challenges in the Digital Era.” Ogadigo attributed much of the nation’s reputation issues to poor leadership,…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has revealed that the Federal Government owes electricity generation companies (GenCos) and electricity distribution companies (DisCos) a staggering N4 trillion in electricity subsidies, a figure that is crippling the power sector and hindering optimal service delivery to consumers. Speaking at the public presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Nigeria Integrated Resource Plan in Abuja on Thursday, February 27, Adelabu explained that the vast debt burden has significant repercussions for the functioning of the power industry. The minister provided a detailed breakdown, stating that GenCos are owed over N2 trillion as legacy debt.…

By Adeniyi Yusuf Princess Oyefusi urges INEC overhaul, citing June 12’s legacy. She calls for reforms, tech adoption, and transparency to restore Nigeria’s democracy. Following the recent revelation by former military president Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida regarding the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, a prominent female politician Princess Abiodun Islamiyat Oyefusi has called for a complete overhaul of the Independent National Electoral Commission and state electoral bodies to restore credibility, transparency, and true democracy in Nigeria. She was a former Lagos State Labour Party deputy governorship candidate in 2023 elections. Princess Oyefusi, a staunch advocate for electoral reforms, emphasised that…

By Alade Adisa Anxiety has gripped the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, and her supporters as her security aides and escorts have been withdrawn. Additionally, the security personnel posted at the Assembly Complex in Ikeja, Lagos, have also been withdrawn, leaving the premises vulnerable to attacks. New Daily Prime gathered on Thursday that the order to withdraw the security personnel came from higher authorities. Read Also: Though no one could confirm who issued the directive, the policemen would not have abandoned the Speaker or stayed away from the Assembly Complex without authorization. A…

Damilola Olufemi The Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Olalekan Onafeko, has threatened to take legal action against Speaker Mojisola Meranda through his lawyers for contempt of court. This followed the verdict by Justice M.N Esowe of the National Industrial Court reinstating Onafeko and ordered Babatunde Ottun, who was appointed to replace Onafeko to stop identifying himself as the Clerk until substantive case is settled. Onafeko was removed as Clerk of the House on January 13, 2025. His removal followed the impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Meanwhile, Speaker Meranda’s alleged non-compliance with the court’s order has prompted…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asserted that the decision to remove the fuel subsidy has significantly improved Nigeria’s financial standing, leading to a marked increase in allocations to state governments. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) maiden national caucus meeting in Abuja, the president confidently stated that governors could testify to receiving more funding to support their states since the subsidy was scrapped. “There is no way Nigeria could have survived the continuation of the fuel subsidy. There is no way; today, I can beat my chest and each of the governors here that allocations to the states are…

The US Consulate General in Lagos has teamed up with the Field of Skills and Dreams VTE Academy to launch the Emerging Technicians Conference, a new initiative aimed at equipping young Nigerian technicians with the essential skills to excel in their trades and build sustainable businesses. In a statement released on Wednesday, February 26, JoEllen Gorg, Acting US Consul General, made the announcement during a goodwill address at the American Corner in Lagos. She highlighted the long-standing commitment of the United States to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting small businesses across Nigeria. Gorg emphasised that promoting economic resilience through technical training…