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The Ministry of Interior has reported a significant revenue boost for 2024, generating ₦6 billion, a 50% increase compared to the previous year. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. The impressive revenue was generated from various activities, including ₦3.2 billion from expatriate quota applications, ₦2.4 billion from marriage registrations, ₦392 million from citizenship applications, and ₦12 million from places of worship. Tunji-Ojo clarified that the funds collected from expatriate quotas stem from application fees, not approvals, addressing concerns over the possible influx of foreign nationals into the…

North planning what some PDP govs did in 2015 to Jonathan By Alade Adisa While it is two years away, preparation for the presidential election in 2027 is already in top gear among political leaders as to who to vote for in the poll.Checks by New Daily Prime showed that the recent attacks and counter attacks between the Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed and top shots in the All Progressives Congress, APC, as well as in the Bola Tinubu administration are connected to jostling for political relevance and giving indications of what to expect.For instance, recently the governor took a…

Vice-President Kashim Shettima, while addressing the national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, emphasized the current administration’s dedication to addressing key challenges in the nation. He assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s administration would continue to uphold democratic values, including addressing economic weaknesses, securing communities, tackling corruption, and reinforcing the independence of the judiciary. The conference, themed “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathways to Good Governance and Political Integrity,” was organized by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development, and was aimed at discussing how to improve the democratic process in Nigeria. Shettima, represented by his Special Adviser on Political Issues,…

The Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Area Command, held a special decoration ceremony on Monday, January 27, to celebrate 95 officers and men who were promoted to the next rank in the recent promotion exercise. The event, which took place at the Command’s Operational Headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State, was an occasion to honour the dedicated officers for their hard work and contributions to the Command’s success. Dr. Ben Oramalugo, the Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, congratulated the newly promoted officers, recognising their professionalism, integrity, and consistent performance in their various roles. He emphasised that the promotions were a reflection…

Lagos State University (LASU) has launched a new cutting-edge application, LASU Talkspace, aimed at transforming the way the university community and the general public engage in virtual meetings, conferences, and seminars. Developed by the university’s Directorate of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), under the leadership of Prof. Toyin Enikuomehin, the platform is set to provide a secure, efficient, and reliable alternative to popular virtual meeting tools like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet. According to a statement from DICT, the app has received approval from the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, and is now accessible to both LASU staff and the general…

Oil marketers in Nigeria have revealed a significant reduction in the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) as of Friday, with the price dropping to N922.65 per litre, down N32.35 from the N955 per litre at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This decrease has sparked fresh debates about the ongoing price structure of petrol in the country and the role of oil imports in Nigeria’s energy market. Marketers say the drop in landing cost reflects a reduction in expenses like shipping, import duties, and exchange rates, which could help drive the profitability of petrol imports. Despite the decrease in the…

The Kremlin stated on Monday that it was still awaiting “signals” from the United States regarding a possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. The announcement came after both leaders expressed their openness to talks last week, although neither side has provided details on when or how such a meeting would take place. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia had not yet received any signals from the US, but reiterated that Russia remained ready for dialogue. He also noted that the same readiness had been communicated by the American side. The ongoing conflict…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, following the death of his elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde. In a statement issued on Monday, the President conveyed his deep sorrow, describing the loss as a “profound sorrow” and offered his sympathy to the Makinde family and the people of Oyo State. With a heavy heart, President Tinubu wrote, “I extend my deepest sympathies to you, your family, and the people of Oyo State on the passing of your beloved elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde.” Recognising the pain of losing a loved one,…

By Alade Adisa The Senate of the Lagos State University, LASU, will today elect a new Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics. The person so elected will replace Prof. Funso Omobitan, whose tenure has expired.The two contestants for the position are Prof. Oseni Taiwo Afisi of the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts; and Prof. Maruf Suraqat Animashaun of the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Arts.Two were cleared by the Senate of the university to contest the position following the submission of their names by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello.New Daily Prime will keep you updated on the development.

By Alade Adisa Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Congress of University Academics, CONUA, and the National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria, NAPTAN, have described the over $1.82 billion spent by Nigerians to pay tuition fees in foreign universities in the first nine months of last year as a national embarrassment and an indictment of the university education system in the country.They also called for an investigation into the sources of the incomes of those who paid such money.The leaders of the groups spoke in chats with New Daily Prime through their National Presidents.They were reacting to the data…