Author: New Daily Prime

A 76-year-old military veteran, Colonel Nasiru Salami (retd.), has voiced concerns about the mistreatment of retired Nigerian Army personnel, including unpaid pensions and war bonuses. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme during the 2025 Armed Forces’ Remembrance Day, Salami revealed that, despite promises made upon his retirement in 1983, he and fellow veterans have yet to receive their long-awaited war bonuses. Salami, a civil war veteran, explained that members of the Nigerian Legion in Lagos, over 24,000 strong, are still waiting for payments promised over 50 years ago. He appealed to the government to honour their commitments and…

One of the contenders for the Alaafin of Oyo throne, Prince Ayobami Ladigbolu, has shared his experiences following his participation in the contest for the revered position. In a heartfelt statement posted on Facebook on Tuesday, January 14, Ladigbolu congratulated Oba Abimbola Owoade, the newly crowned Alaafin, describing his emergence as divinely ordained. He expressed his joy for the new king and emphasised that his ascension to the throne was God’s will. Reflecting on his own journey during the race for the throne, Prince Ladigbolu expressed his disappointment that some of his initial supporters withdrew their backing, shifting allegiance to…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that Jonathan Okunbor, a suspect under investigation for an alleged N6 billion fraud, was serving as a witness in the ongoing Edo State election tribunal. The denial follows statements made by Asue Ighodalo, the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who had alleged that Okunbor was one of his witnesses in the tribunal. In a statement released on Wednesday, January 15, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, clarified that Okunbor is not involved in the election proceedings, as claimed by Ighodalo. He emphasised that Okunbor…

The wife of the Abia State Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, has reiterated her dedication to eradicating the stigma and discrimination faced by people living with HIV/AIDS in the state. Speaking during a meeting with members of the Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) and the Key Population (KP) group at her residence in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, Mrs Otti reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to advocacy, empowerment, and creating a supportive, stigma-free environment for those affected. “HIV is not a death sentence,” Mrs Otti stated, urging people living with HIV/AIDS to seek treatment and reject…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering partnerships with indigenous oil service providers, identifying this collaboration as a cornerstone for increasing crude oil production and fostering growth within the oil and gas sector. This commitment was underscored by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, during an inspection of Geoplex Oilfield Services and WCS facilities in Port Harcourt. The announcement was relayed in a statement on Wednesday, January 15, by the Minister’s Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Nneamaka Okafor. Highlighting the importance of local partnerships, Lokpobiri stressed that achieving Nigeria’s production targets would…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Akure Zone, has strongly opposed the proposed eradication of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) as outlined in the 2024 Nigeria Tax Bill currently under review by the National Assembly. At a press conference held on Tuesday at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, ASUU Akure Zone Chairperson, Prof. Adeola Egbedokun, criticized provisions in the bill that propose significant reductions to TETFund’s allocation. The bill suggests that from 2025 to 2026, only 50% of education tax will go to TETFund, with a complete cessation of allocations by 2030. Egbedokun expressed concern over…

Nine royal families in Oyo, collectively known as the Atiba 9, have rejected the appointment of Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. In a statement released on Tuesday, the group described the selection process as a disregard for Oyo’s revered traditions and a violation of due process. Governor Seyi Makinde had earlier presented the staff of office to Owoade based on Ifa’s proclamation by Prof. Wande Abimbola, a US-based Yoruba scholar. However, Prince Sina Afolabi, speaking on behalf of the Atiba 9, argued that the process ignored the cultural protocols of the royal institution. The Atiba 9 emphasized…

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has projected that the Federal Government, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, and eight other domestic refineries will collectively require 770,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOPD) for processing between January and June 2025. The NUPRC’s forecast aligns with efforts to enhance refinery capacity utilisation and ensure a steady supply of crude oil, in accordance with Section 109 of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. Refinery Requirements The refineries in focus include: These requirements represent 37% of the projected daily crude production of 2,066,940 BPD for the first half of 2025.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has dismissed reports claiming that incumbent Local Government chairmen seeking re-election have been asked to resign ahead of the 2025 council elections. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, described the rumours as “fake news” intended to mislead the public and party members. “Our attention has been drawn to a false directive purportedly issued by the Lagos State Chairman of APC, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, requiring incumbent Council Chairmen seeking re-election to resign. We want to make it abundantly clear that there is no iota of truth in this…

By Alade Adisa Almost two weeks after schools resumed for the second term of the 2024/2025 session, most of the model colleges in Lagos are still experiencing low turnout of students due to the increase in fees for boarding students. Most of the students in the model colleges are boarders, it is only a few that are day students.The fee is for their feeding throughout the term. The Lagos State government increased the fee for boarders to N100,000 from N35,000 per term. Checks by New Daily Prime showed that the increase of about 185 per cent in the fee has…