Nigeria’s manufacturing sector ended 2024 on a high note, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 52.70 points in December, driven by a surge in demand during the yuletide season. According to the Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI report for December 2024, the rise is a pointer to a moderate expansion in manufacturing activities, pointing to a promising outlook for the sector in the new year. The report stated…

President Bola Tinubu has conveyed his deepest sympathy to the military authorities following the loss of six soldiers during the January 4, 2025, terrorist attack on an army base in Sabon Gida, Damboa, Borno State. In a statement by one of his spokesmen, Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday, President Tinubu his heartfelt condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, whose sacrifice in defending our nation will forever be honoured and…

The Federal Government has resumed work on the long-awaited 23-kilometre Ikom-Etomi-Agbokim road project in Cross River State, which had been abandoned since 2012. The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, has praised the government’s renewed focus on the vital infrastructure, highlighting its significance for both tourism and agriculture in the region. Speaking on Thursday, Enoh, who hails from the senatorial district, underscored the road’s potential to enhance access…

The Osun State High Court sitting in Ile-Ife has adjourned the hearing of the ongoing legal challenge against the conduct of the February 22, 2025, local government elections in the state. The case will resume on January 17, 2025, for the consideration of pending applications or a possible settlement report. The suit, filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 19 disqualified candidates, is directed against the Osun State Independent…

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has revealed that the agency is severely understaffed, with its current workforce falling far short of the necessary numbers to effectively carry out its duties. In a news conference held on Thursday in Lagos, Adeyeye disclosed that the agency is operating with approximately 2,000 staff members, despite the fact that, based on Nigeria’s…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has assured Nigerians that the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) does not currently pose a significant threat to the country.  The New Daily Prime earlier reported about the HMPV, the virus outbreaks which has raised global concerns in some regions. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, NCDC Director-General Jide Idris stated that there is no need for alarm. He added that HMPV is…

A primary school teacher at Christ Mitots School in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has been suspended indefinitely after a disturbing video surfaced on social media showing her physically abusing a toddler in a numeracy class. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for the teacher’s arrest. The video, which was shared on social media on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, shows the teacher violently smacking the toddler for failing to…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a record-breaking budget of N3.366 trillion. The budget, themed “Budget of Sustainability,” aims to provide a blueprint for continuity, resilience, and prosperity for Lagos residents. The governor presented the Appropriation Bill to the Lagos State House of Assembly on November 21, 2024, proposing a total budget size of N3.005 trillion, comprising a total revenue of N2.597…

The Lagos State Government has announced its readiness to integrate mini and midi buses, known as Korope and Danfo, operating along the Lekki-Ajah axis into the state’s Bus Reform Initiative. This announcement was made by the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, in a statement released on Thursday, January 9 in Lagos. The statement was signed by the Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry…

The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Igbokoda has dismantled nine illegal refinery sites and confiscated 20,000 litres of crude oil along with 15,000 litres of illegally refined diesel in the Obenla community, located in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. Navy Captain Aliyu Usman, Commander of the Base, revealed this during a press briefing on Thursday. According to him, the operation, conducted on January 6, 2025, was…

To bolster internal security and ensure the safety of Nigerians, the Nigeria Police Force has reiterated its commitment to re-strategize operations to combat kidnapping and related crimes nationwide.   In a statement, police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi highlighted the force’s determination, showcasing their operational expertise and coordination during a recent hostage rescue mission. On December 31, 2024, operatives of the Nigeria Police carried out a successful rescue operation in Kwande Local Government…

By Michael Damilola After a violent clash between rival cult groups on Monday, January 6, 2025, which resulted in the loss of four lives, normalcy has slowly begun to return to the ancient town of Owo in Ondo State. The clash, which eyewitnesses described as intense and chaotic, had sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many residents in a state of fear and anxiety. However, following the swift intervention of…