Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has underscored the escalating crisis of malnutrition and food insecurity as critical threats to Nigeria’s economic stability, public health, and community resilience. His comments were made during the inauguration of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the National Assembly’s summit on nutrition and food security in Abuja. Represented by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Abbas emphasised the urgent need for…

The House of Representatives has announced a comprehensive audit of loans secured by both federal and state governments since Nigeria’s return to democratic governance in 1999. This decision comes amid growing concerns about the country’s escalating debt profile and the implications for fiscal stability. Over the past 25 years, Nigeria has seen five presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, and the current leader, Bola Tinubu navigate the…

In order to allow for wider consultations and consensus building, the National Economic Council (NEC) has asked President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the Tax Reforms Bills from the National Assembly. Speaking on Thursday, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State said this formed part of resolutions reached at the 144th meeting of the NEC at the State House, Abuja. The governor told journalists that the council members agreed that it was…

To address the economic challenges in the country, the Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced that it is working diligently to empower Lagosians with beneficial programmes. Revealing this development on X on Thursday, Dr. Afolabi Tajudeen, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political, Legislative, and Civic Engagement, stated that the programmes aim to educate and implement policies to further relieve the suffering of Lagosians. He added that the initiative…

Ondo State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming November 16 governorship election, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusivity. At a ceremony at the International Culture and Events Centre (The Dome) in Akure, featuring an empowerment program, he pledged that his government would uphold equal rights for all, regardless of religious affiliations. Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude to the Muslim community for their endorsement and steadfast support,…

The Nigeria Army (NA) has announced that the viral claim of the takeover of the Military Training Area in Kontagora, Niger State, by a terrorist group is untrue. The Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, described the claims as “baseless and vicious insinuations” in a statement shared on Wednesday in Abuja. Nwachukwu added that the claim sited by the Niger State House of Assembly member, Hon. Abdullahi Isah, on…

About 10 people have reportedly lost their lives, while seven others sustained injuries when a building collapsed on Thursday morning in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. New Daily Prime gathered that the disaster occurred around 2 am in the Jegede Oluloyo area of Ona Ara Local Government Area. The Oyo State Fire Services Agency,in a statement on Thursday, stated that 10 bodies were recovered from the rubble. The statement noted…

Suspected bandits have kidnapped no fewer than 16 people in Bena village and surrounding areas in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Confirming the incident on Thursday, the Secretary of the Security Committee in Wasagu, Lawali Umar said the bandits ambushed victims working on their guinea corn farms and took them hostage. He said that in another attack, bandits raided the Tudun Wada area, abducting six people. Responding…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Major-General Olufemi Oluyede on his recent appointment as Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) by President Bola Tinubu. Governor Oyebanji expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for selecting an esteemed son of Ikere-Ekiti, recognising Oluyede’s exemplary dedication and commitment. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, the governor expressed complete confidence in Oluyede’s ability to excel…

Ondo State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming November 16 governorship election, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reassured residents of his commitment to sustainable development. Speaking during his campaign tour at Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government Area, Governor Aiyedatiwa engaged with community stakeholders and addressed a crowd of enthusiastic supporters. Reflecting on the early legal hurdles faced by the recently established Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), the governor reiterated his…

A 48-year-old man, Mr. Michael Nnaji, a native of Amuri in Nkanu local government Area of Enugu State residing in Ngbo, Ebonyi State was shot dead by unknown gunmen on Tuesday. The deceased, who is said to be a businessman and a member of the local security in Ngbo community, was shot twice by the hoodlums who invaded his business area around 9:45pm on the fateful day. According to a…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday emphasised that Nigeria’s carnival industry holds significant potential not only for promoting the nation’s vibrant cultural heritage but also for fostering national unity, cohesion, and youth empowerment. He assured that the Nigerian government is strategically positioning the country’s carnival sector to tap into the global carnival market, valued at an estimated $5 billion, as a key driver for economic growth. In a statement issued…