The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has pledged to intervene in the ongoing travails of Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, particularly concerning the Federal Government’s actions against him, including the freezing of his bank accounts. Igboho, accompanied by a group of supporters, paid a visit to the monarch at his Bodija residence in Ibadan on Monday. The meeting, which lasted approximately 40 minutes,…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has called on Nigerians to rise above division and embrace unity, enterprise, and collective responsibility to build a stronger and more prosperous nation. Speaking through his Deputy, Monday Onyeme, at a ceremony commemorating Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary on Wednesday, Governor Oborevwori highlighted the significance of the day as an opportunity for national reflection and renewed commitment to unity, peace, and sustainable development. “The true…

As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence anniversary, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called for greater adherence to the rule of law, warning that the country’s democracy cannot thrive without a robust constitutional framework and respect for judicial authority. In his Independence Day message, Governor Adeleke described the occasion as a moment of deep national reflection on democracy, governance, and the role of institutions in shaping Nigeria’s future. “We…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reopened and unveiled the newly renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Arts Theatre, in Lagos. The President arrived at the venue at approximately 6:24 p.m. for the ceremony marking the transformation and official reopening of the iconic cultural landmark. READ ALSO: N330 billion disbursed to eight million poor households – Tinubu  The extensive renovation of the edifice was…

An Ebola outbreak declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo in early September has left 42 people dead from 64 confirmed infections, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday, placing the case fatality rate at 42%. Health officials in the country launched a vaccination campaign two weeks ago to curb the spread of the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever, which has historically claimed tens of thousands of lives across Africa…

The Lagos State Government has refuted claims made by the former Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, following his visit to the Trade Fair Complex where structures were recently demolished for violating physical planning laws. In a statement released on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, the state government accused Obi of using “emotional theatrics” and “misinformation and disinformation” to mislead the public. Obi had visited…

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President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that his administration, through the Social Investment Programme, has disbursed ₦330 billion to eight million poor households. In his Independence Day nationwide address on Wednesday, Tinubu stated that many beneficiaries had already received one or two of the three instalments of ₦25,000 each. He further noted that coal mining had rebounded significantly, shifting from a 22% decline in the first quarter to a 57.5% growth…

The President also acknowledged Abbas’s long-standing service to the people of Zaria Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, who have elected him to represent them in the House since 2011.

General practitioners (GP) have raised the alarm over patient safety after the government confirmed that every practice in England must keep online booking systems open throughout working hours from 1 October. Doctors’ leaders say the change has been imposed without the extra staff or safeguards needed to manage the influx of digital requests. Earlier, New Daily Prime reported that the doctor’s union issued 48hrs strike ultimatum if nothing is done…

Today is the 65th Independence Day and President Bola Tinubu has addressed Nigerians. Below is the full speech  Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great
nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous,…

In a rousing Independence Day message to mark Nigeria’s 65th anniversary of nationhood, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised the youth of Nigeria as the country’s “greatest assets” and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering them through innovation, education, and economic support. Addressing the nation on Wednesday, President Tinubu emphasised the central role of young Nigerians in shaping the country’s future, calling on them to “dream big, innovate, and conquer more…