The Federal Government has announced a strategic shift towards the renewable energy sector to address energy access challenges and enhance supply to critical sectors such as education, health, agriculture, rural communities, and transportation. The move is part of efforts to meet the energy needs of millions of Nigerians, particularly in rural areas. A key component of this initiative is the deployment of mini-grids through the e-HEART project, which aims to…

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed its pride and admiration for Ademola Lookman following his recent accolade as the African Player of the Year. The organisation lauded the 27-year-old for his achievement, his inspiring speech, and his exemplary conduct during the Confederation of African Football (CAF) award ceremony in Morocco on Monday, December 16. In a statement issued by Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, in Ibadan,…

The World Bank has called for urgent, people-centred action to address the intertwined challenges of poverty and climate change. The institution stressed the need for countries to prioritise investments in resilience, adaptation, and low-emission development to mitigate the impacts of these crises. This recommendation was outlined in the bank’s latest report, People in a Changing Climate: From Vulnerability to Action, released on Wednesday, December 18. The report summarises the findings…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday concluded its case against Oluwole Olutimehin, who is facing trial for allegedly embezzling N13.29 million from Sterling Bank Plc. Olutimehin is standing trial before Justice Rahman Oshodi at the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. He is charged with one count of fraudulent conversion of the sum of N13.29 million, an offence allegedly committed on or about September 15, 2021.…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has ordered a probe into the circumstances that led to the death of some children yesterday, at Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan. The incident occurred during a children’s Christmas party organised by Queen Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife. In a statement on his X page,Makinde confirmed the loss of multiple lives and revealed that several others sustained injuries.…

Police are investigating the motive behind a tragic school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. A 15-year-old student, identified as Natalie Rupnow, also known by the name Samantha, opened fire on Monday, killing a teacher and a fellow student before taking her own life. Two other victims remain in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. Natalie Rupnow was found dead at the scene from what appears to be…

Citing wrongheadedness, Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has criticised the accolades showered on former President Muhammadu Buhari on his 82nd birthday, stating that he did not deserve them. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Buhari received numerous tributes, including one from his successor, President Bola Tinubu, who pledged to uphold Buhari’s legacy. In a series of posts on X, Sowore accused Buhari…

President Bola Tinubu today presented the 2025 budget to the National Assembly, totalling N49.7 trillion. Tagged “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” the proposal outlines the government’s strategy to rebuild the nation’s economy and address critical issues like insecurity and human capital development. Speaking at the joint session of the National Assembly held in the House of Representatives chambers, Tinubu emphasised the importance of restoring macroeconomic growth, building a…

President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly to present the 2025 national budget to the joint session of lawmakers. His arrival marks the end of a series of postponements for the budget presentation. He arrived at exactly 12:10 PM, accompanied by several officials from the executive arm of government. Earlier, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, arrived with members of the…

The Nigeria Police Force has announced that operatives arrested a total of 128 suspected hoodlums across the country, leading to the recovery of dangerous weapons from the suspects. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement issued on Tuesday, confirmed that the raids align with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to implement efficient security measures during the Yuletide. The PPRO stated,…

By Alade Adisa New graduates of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, are to pay higher fees to be members of the Alumni Association of the university. The alumni fee is part of the regime of fees fresh graduates will pay before convocation. The 55th convocation ceremony of the university is scheduled for January next year. The alumni registration fees for graduates of various programmes are as follows: First degree and…

Sanwo-Olu needs extra N560m monthly to meet workers’ demand By Alade Adisa The ongoing industrial action by workers at the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, may not end soon, as the state government requires additional N560 million monthly to meet the demand by the workers for enhanced salaries. Investigation by New Daily Prime showed that the state government is in dilemma of how to meet the additional expenditure without asking…