Author: New Daily Prime

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has claimed that the cabal surrounding President Bola Tinubu is more powerful and dangerous than the one that operated during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, January 7, Dalung described Tinubu’s cabal as highly educated, ambitious, and refined, with a deep understanding of power dynamics, making them adept at manipulating governance and isolating the president. Dalung compared this to Buhari’s cabal, which he described as less sophisticated and made up of individuals with limited political experience. He argued that while Buhari’s cabal had narrow, self-serving…

Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has marked his 60th birthday with a heartfelt reflection on his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to heading Africa’s largest energy company. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, January 8, Kyari, born January 8, 1965, expressed gratitude for the opportunities that led him from an Almajiri (Tsangaya) school pupil to leading one of Nigeria’s most important state-owned enterprises. He also pledged to continue serving the nation with greater dedication and commitment. Kyari, who was appointed CEO of NNPCL by former President…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday extended his congratulations to Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), as he marks his 60th birthday on January 8. In a statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Kyari as a “shining example of the ideals of the Renewed Hope Agenda.” Tinubu commended Kyari’s contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector, emphasising his commitment to creating new opportunities and ensuring the sector’s growth and sustainability. “Kyari is a shining example and embodiment of the ideals of the Renewed Hope…

By Alade Adisa A total of 16,343 students will graduate during the 55th convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), as disclosed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola. She made this announcement on Wednesday during a press briefing on activities planned for the event. Among the graduating students, 561 will graduate with first-class honors, 3,910 with second-class upper honors, and 3,723 with second-class lower honors. In addition, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; the co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank, Mr. Fola Adeola; and the Managing Director of Sahara Power Group, Mr. Kola Adesina, will…

As the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, celebrates his 60th birthday today (Wednesday), attention has shifted to the expiration of his tenure and the possibility of an extension. Legal professionals and industry insiders have raised concerns about the adherence to the rule of law and transparency surrounding the matter. Kyari, who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2019, is a veteran in the oil industry with over 32 years of experience at the NNPC. His tenure has been marked by significant industry reforms and high-profile decisions, making…

By Alade Adisa All is not well at the University of ABUJA, UNIABUJA, following the appointment of Prof. Aisha Maikudi, as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution by the Governing Council. The petition was dated January 2, 2025, and sent through the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, to the President . The professors urged Tinubu to nullify all decisions taken by the current council, insisting that inability to act, could become a guiding principle in other universities across the country. It was titled: “Complaint regarding the manipulation of Vice Chancellor appointment processes at…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it received a staggering 573,519 applications for the 3,927 available positions in the recently concluded 2024/2025 recruitment exercise, barely a week after the portal was opened. The overwhelming number of applicants far exceeds the vacancies available, highlighting the competitive nature of the recruitment process. Last week, Finance Minister Olawale Edun had announced that the Federal Government had approved the hiring of 3,927 officers to address gaps within the service and improve trade facilitation. Providing an update on the recruitment process after the application deadline had passed, the NCS’s National Public Relations Officer,…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has submitted the names of six individuals nominated to serve as commissioners in his administration. The names were sent to the state House of Assembly for confirmation on Tuesday. In a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, the following commissioner-designates were proposed: Marie Olabisi-Idaomi, Paddy Iyamu, Paul Ohounbamu, Washington Osifo, Lucky Eseigbe, and Andrew Ijegbai. The letter, titled “Request for the Confirmation of Commissioners,” formally presented the nominees to the Assembly for consideration and approval. It reads, “I write at the instance of the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo,…

On Tuesday, January 7, President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Nigerian leaders Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, attended the historic inauguration of Ghana’s newly elected president, John Mahama, in Accra. The ceremony marked the return of Mahama to office after he succeeded Nana Akufo-Addo, who served as his predecessor from 2017. A groundbreaking moment was also witnessed as Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang was sworn in as Ghana’s first female vice president, further highlighting the country’s progressive political landscape. In his speech, President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to supporting Ghana under Mahama’s leadership, praising him as a leader of “patriotic vision and substance.” …

By Alade Adisa All is not well within the ranks of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, over the distribution of Compressed Natural Gas,, CNG buses to higher institutions in the country. Some leaders of the association are alleging that the National President, Comrade Lucky Emonefe and the Senate President, Comrade Babatunde Akinteye Afeez, are not sharing the buses in line with the agreed terms. They have therefore passed a vote of no confidence on the two leaders and sent petitions to President Bola Tinubu and others to call the two men to order. New Daily Prime gathered that…