Author: New Daily Prime

By Alade Adisa Almost five years after several welfare packages were announced for teachers in the country, the federal and state governments have only made limited progress, as most of the promises remain unfulfilled. Investigations by New Daily Prime revealed that the federal government (FG) has only increased the retirement age for teachers from 60 to 65 years and extended the years of service from 35 to 40 years. Some states have implemented this change, but notably, Lagos State has yet to adopt it or approve any of the promised welfare packages for teachers in its employment. Among the promised…

By Fatimah Idera As climate changes continue to impact various locations, a heavy rainstorm struck the Argentine port city of Bahia Blanca, southwest of the capital Buenos Aires, leaving 10 people dead and causing widespread flooding. According to reports, more than 260 millimeters (10 inches) of rain fell within a few hours, destroying bridges, collapsing asphalt roads, and resulting in fatalities. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Bahia Blanca authorities confirmed that all available resources were being deployed, with municipal teams working on emergency response efforts. “The storm forced the evacuation of homes and health centers in the major…

By Adeniyu Yusuf Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party Presidential candidate Peter Obi have voiced their support for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as part of the celebration of International Women’s Day 2025. Also, some women groups have called for justice for the embattled senator. Akpoti-Uduaghan had formally submitted a sexual harassment petition against Senate President Akpabio. The petition was presented on the floor of the Senate after the upper legislative chamber resumed plenary. In response, Akpabio denied the allegations, asserting that he had not harassed Akpoti-Uduaghan or any other female senator. He urged Nigerians to refrain from making premature…

By Fatimah Idera Amid International Women’s Day celebrations, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a stark warning that women’s rights remain under attack and urged women to fight back as the world cannot stand by while progress is reversed. Speaking at a United Nations event on the eve of International Women’s Day, Guterres highlighted that centuries of discrimination against women are now being worsened by new and emerging threats. “Digital tools, while brimming with promise, are also often silencing women’s voices, amplifying bias, and fuelling harassment,” he said. “Women’s bodies have become political battlegrounds.” Guterres also warned that online violence…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of Dr Doyin Okupe, the former spokesperson to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan. The renowned physician and political strategist died at the age of 72, a loss described by Governor Sanwo-Olu as a “great loss to Nigeria,” particularly to the people of Ogun State. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted Okupe’s significant contributions to Nigerian politics and his lasting impact on the national landscape. The Governor acknowledged that Okupe was well-known for his bold…

Nigeria will use the upcoming France Business Forum in Paris to highlight the economic strides made under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. The Minister’s remarks came on Friday during a courtesy visit by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, to the Minister’s office in Abuja. Idris was presented with an invitation to the forum, which is set to take place on April 10, 2025. In a statement signed by his media aide, Rabiu Ibrahim, the Minister expressed confidence that the forum would serve as an ideal platform…

The Osun State Government has formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former governor and current Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, over claims of misappropriation of a $20 million World Bank health grant. The petition, filed on March 7, 2025, accuses Oyetola of financial misconduct, money laundering, and violations of the Public Procurement Act (PPA) during his tenure as governor. According to the petition, the funds were intended to improve the state’s health sector, but they were allegedly diverted and misused. The Osun government claims that Oyetola, as the chair of a special Health Intervention…

President Bola Tinubu has rejected a N942 billion proposal from the National Population Commission (NPC) for the upcoming national housing and population census, insisting that significant cost-cutting measures be implemented. At a meeting with NPC officials at the State House, Tinubu stressed the need for the census to be conducted within the government’s current financial limitations. He proposed the deployment of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to reduce personnel costs, while promising to set up a committee to reassess the census budget. The President expressed support for the census but noted that the proposed cost of nearly N1 trillion…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the formation of a caretaker committee to manage its affairs in the South-South zone, challenging the leadership of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. In a statement issued on Friday, March 7, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, explained that the decision was made by the National Working Committee (NWC) to prevent a leadership vacuum in the zone, which would occur after the expiration of the current zonal executive’s tenure on March 9, 2025. The move follows a legal setback in the Rivers State High Court, which had restrained the…

The Hope and Unity Foundation, a community development group, has called on Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to set aside their differences and collaborate towards the development of the state. In a statement issued on Friday, March 7, by the Chairman, Zeismer Evans, and the Secretary, Owhor Chimenem, the foundation expressed concern over the escalating tensions between the two leaders, which it warned could harm the state and its citizens. The foundation highlighted that the growing conflict between Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, was not in the best interests of…