Author: New Daily Prime

The Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has attributed the ongoing economic hardship in Nigeria to poor decisions made during the 2023 elections. Speaking during the two-day Recovery Conference 2025 in Bauchi State on Tuesday and Wednesday, Suleman criticised the nation’s leadership and electoral choices. Prior to the event, he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Bala Mohammed at the Government House, commending him as “a man of honour” and pledging his prayers for the state’s progress. He was accompanied by senior pastors, including Dr Kingsley Aigbe. Addressing journalists, Suleman did not hold back, asserting that Nigerians…

The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its withdrawal from the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2025. The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) had earlier cleared 13 political parties, including the PDP, to participate in the elections. However, the PDP’s withdrawal reduces the number of parties in the race to 12. In a statement released on Thursday by the party’s Director of Media and Publicity, Mr. Leye Igbabo, the PDP cited a lack of confidence in the credibility of the electoral process as the reason for its decision. The statement, titled…

Alex Goodluck, the Italian Deputy Country Representative for the World Sustainable Development Goals Organisation (WSDGO), reaffirmed his commitment to creating opportunities for Nigerian youth on Thursday, January 16, aligning his initiatives with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A passionate advocate for sustainable development, Goodluck has been at the forefront of programs designed to equip young Nigerians with the skills and resources needed to thrive in a rapidly changing global economy. In a statement, Goodluck underscored his belief that the key to sustainable development lies in empowering the youth, who are poised to become the architects of tomorrow. He…

The Ondo State Police Command has announced a restriction on vehicular and motorcycle movement from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday to ensure a peaceful and secure local government election. This directive was issued by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Wilfred Afolabi, in a statement released on Thursday, January 16, through the command’s spokesperson, CSP Funmilayo Odunlami. The restriction is aimed at bolstering security during the electoral process. The CP advised commuters passing through Ondo State to adjust their travel plans accordingly to avoid inconvenience. “However, security personnel, health workers, firefighters, and other essential service providers are exempted…

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has absolved the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) of allegations of financial mismanagement in its 2024 budget implementation. Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the committee, made this announcement on Thursday, January 16, following a review of documents submitted by JAMB, which dispelled accusations of reckless expenditure. During the budget defence session with JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the committee raised concerns over reports that the board had spent ₦1.1 billion on meals and ₦850 million on fumigation, among other line items. While Prof. Oloyede attempted to clarify these expenditures, the committee requested…

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to six distinguished Nigerians in the Diaspora who were named among the 400 recipients of the United States Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The award, established in 1996 by former US President Bill Clinton, is the highest honour given by the US government to early-career scientists and engineers for outstanding contributions to research and innovation. The latest recipients were announced by US President Joe Biden on January 14, 2025. In a statement issued on Thursday, January 16, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu applauded the…

Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the families of fallen heroes while celebrating their bravery and patriotism in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity. Speaking during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, January 15, Governor Ododo laid wreaths at the World War I and II Cenotaph in Lokoja, paying tribute to the sacrifices of Nigeria’s armed forces. He described the event as a solemn occasion to honour the contributions of the military to nation-building and peacekeeping. “As we honour our gallant men who protected Nigeria’s sovereignty and gave their lives so that we…

….It strips people of human dignity – Sociologists By Alade Adisa With the dire economic situation in the country, more Nigerians are forced to scavenge or beg for foods at social gatherings or from dust bins of other people. The development has led to organisers of social events to now make it a point of duty to employ security men in controlling the influx of unwanted guests to their events. Despite the effort, it is not uncommon to see women, men and children swarming around event centres to solicit for food. Narrating his experience to New Daily Prime, Mr Abiodun…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council, affecting all cabinet members except for two. The dissolution, made public on Wednesday, January 15, excludes Dr. Kayode Ajulo, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, and Mrs. Omowunmi Isaac, the Commissioner for Finance, due to the critical nature of their responsibilities. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the affected cabinet members were instructed to hand over all government properties in their possession to the accounting officers of their respective ministries. The statement read: “The Governor of Ondo State,…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigeria’s inflation rate reached 34.80% in December 2024, marking a slight increase from 34.60% in November. This increase, though marginal at 0.20%, is attributed to the seasonal surge in demand for goods and services during the festive period. The NBS’s latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, published on Wednesday, January 15, also shows a notable rise when compared to the same month in 2023. December’s inflation rate was 5.87 percentage points higher than the 28.92% recorded in December 2023, indicating continued upward pressure on consumer prices. This persistent inflation is driven…