The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has dismissed claims made by former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo that former military President Ibrahim Babangida was among those who “tormented” Tinubu during the military era. Osinbajo made the remarks last week while reviewing Babangida’s autobiography, A Journey in Service, at its public presentation in Abuja. During the event, Osinbajo recalled how Tinubu, then a senator, had…

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the digital economy as a key driver of youth empowerment and job creation in Nigeria.   The President made this pledge yesterday in Abuja while receiving a report from participants of the Senior Executive Course 46 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. The report, titled “Digital Economy, Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Job Creation in Nigeria: Issues,…

A 35-year-old lady, Blessing Oleru, who resides on OMPADEC Road, Igwuruta Town, Rivers State, has been apprehended by the state police operative for allegedly swapping debit cards. The police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a document shared on Tuesday to journalists, stated that the state command achieved this following a coordinated intelligence operation. Iringe-Koko recalled that the victim, who pleaded to be anonymous, reported to have received debit alerts of the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the President Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to fostering the growth of local enterprises, describing them as vital to Nigeria’s economic sustainability. Speaking yesterday during a visit to SecureID’s Smartcard and Digital Solutions Facility in Lagos, the Vice President commended the company’s remarkable journey from a local startup to a continental leader in digital manufacturing. The visit marked SecureID’s 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of…

As the Muslim community prepares for the holy month of Ramadan, the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has called for greater unity and integrity among Islamic scholars, emphasising the importance of working together despite differences in interpretation. The appeal was made by the President-General of JNI, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, at the annual pre-Ramadan meeting held on Monday, February 24, in Kaduna. The event, which attracted prominent religious…

The political turbulence within the Lagos State House of Assembly may soon be resolved following intervention from high-ranking members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The ongoing dispute, which has left the leadership of the Assembly in limbo, appears set for a potential compromise with suggestions that both the impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, and the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, could be stepping aside in favour of a new leader. According…

A Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has postponed ruling until Wednesday on whether Justice Rahman Oshodi will continue presiding over the trial of former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The adjournment followed a request from Emefiele’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo, who urged the judge to recuse himself from the case, alleging bias. His co-defendant, Henry Omoile, through his counsel Kazeem Gbadamosi, also made a similar plea. Emefiele is facing a…

Abuja, Nigeria—Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has come under heavy criticism following his Monday night interview, in which he claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally rejected his ministerial nomination. This refuted earlier reports that his disqualification was due to security concerns raised by the National Assembly. The New Daily Prime previously reported El-Rufai’s assertion that Tinubu had initially promised him a ministerial role but later changed his mind.…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq yesterday launched the 2025 Kwara Agro Input Fair, reinforcing his administration’s dedication to food security and agricultural transformation.   The five-day fair, organised by the Kwara Agricultural Development Project (KWADP) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, is designed to equip farmers with early access to quality inputs at subsidized rates, mechanization support, climate advisory, and market linkages.   Governor AbdulRazaq, represented by Deputy Governor Kayode…

Abuja, Nigeria – Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally rejected his ministerial nomination, refuting claims that his disqualification was due to security concerns raised by the National Assembly. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Monday, El-Rufai, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and once a close ally of President Tinubu, said that despite Tinubu’s initial public plea for…

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said recent birthday wishes sent to him by President Bola Tinubu shamed his detractors. El-Rufai stirred anger in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), after he accused the party of lacking internal democracy under Tinubu. Prior to this, the former governor had alleged that APC’s organs failed to meet in the last two years. Critics also accused El-Rufai of hobnobbing with opposition figures…

Leader Without a Mandate? Ukrainian Parliament Snubs Zelensky’s Legitimacy Kyiv, Ukraine – A symbolic resolution affirming the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky failed to pass in the Ukrainian parliament (Verkhovna Rada) today, as political divisions deepen over ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. The resolution, which sought to reaffirm Zelensky’s democratic mandate, garnered 218 votes—falling short of the 226 required for passage. Notably, 54 lawmakers abstained, including 38 members…