Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has stated that the Oke-Ogun region in Oyo State is determined to produce the next governor of the state in the 2027 elections. He emphasised that the region will not settle for the deputy governorship position and that political leaders from the zone, especially those in the All Progressives Congress (APC), have begun strategic discussions to ensure the region’s candidate emerges as the governor.…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have expressed dissatisfaction with the recent reduction in the price of petrol to N935 per litre, calling for further cuts. While the price drop, announced by Dangote Petroleum Refinery in collaboration with MRS Oil and Gas, brought the cost of petrol down from over N1,030/litre in Lagos and N1,060/litre in Abuja, the labour unions argue that the new price is…

….Nigerian users to pay N34k monthly The microblogging platform owned by Elon Musk, X, has increased the subscription price for its Premium+ plan globally. The increment means that the price for users in Nigeria was jerked up by 51 per cent, one of the highest increments. Nigerian users will now pay N34,000 monthly on the Premium+ subscription plan instead of the previous N22,550, representing a 51 per cent increase. The…

The Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has issued a final ultimatum to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to resolve the long-standing N250 billion Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) debt dispute. In a joint circular released on December 20, 2024, the regulatory bodies outlined a structured payment plan to clear the debt, alongside new operational guidelines for…

… Govt Officials, Tourists, Others tour Lagos Waterways on boat Amidst a festive atmosphere of cultural brilliance and aquatic excellence, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside his wife, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and his wife, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, led other dignitaries to witness the Lagos Boat Regatta 2024 on Saturday at Victoria Island area of the State. The Regatta, held simultaneously across multiple locations, showcased…

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has assured the public that his administration is closely monitoring the investigation into the death of Jimoh Abdulqadir, who died while in police custody. Abdulqadir, identified as a poultry farmer, was reportedly arrested on December 20, following a complaint from a client over an unpaid debt. According to a family source, the police claimed Abdulqadir committed suicide in his cell when his family arrived to…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed confidence that the visit and prayers of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), will greatly enhance the fortunes of the state. Governor Oyebanji shared this optimism in Ilogbo Ekiti during the RCCG programme titled “Light Up Ilogbo”, today which coincided with the church’s annual December event, “Let’s Go A-Fishing.” Governor Oyebanji described Pastor Adeboye’s visit…

In a swift reaction, the Presidency has berated former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, over his recent comments regarding the stampedes in Anambra, Oyo, and Abuja, which resulted in the tragic loss of several lives. The New Daily Prime reported that scores of Nigerians, including children, died while scrambling to collect palliatives in the affected states. Reacting to the incidents, Obi described the tragedies as a reflection of the systemic…

To drive Nigeria’s economic growth and reduce poverty, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has introduced an ambitious economic plan for sustainable development. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga, the Minister announced a ₦50 trillion budget for 2025, focused on strategic investments and extensive reforms. Speaking during the Citizen and Stakeholder Engagement session held at…

In compliance with the directive of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), petrol stations across the country today started adjusting their pumps to reflect the new price of fuel and sell at a lower rate.This action is coming after Dangote Refinery reduced the price of the product to N899.50k per litre. The New Daily Prime reports that IPMAN confirmed this in Abuja, yesterday in a statement by Mr…

An elated Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has commended the Federal Government for lifting the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, announced the end of the five-year mining ban in the state. Speaking to journalists in Gusau, the state capital, Matawalle stated that the move would attract investors and significantly boost the state’s…

Former Anambra State Governor Mr Peter Obi has faulted the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, for imposing restrictions on the distribution of palliatives to the less- privileged. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Egbetokun directed palliative distribution organisers to involve security agencies and strictly adhere to crowd and safety management protocols. This directive came in response to multiple stampedes during the distribution of food items in Oyo,…