President Bola Tinubu has advised the 119 suspects from the August 1 protests in Kano and Kaduna States to use their presidential pardon as an opportunity to become responsible citizens. In a message conveyed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the suspects were urged to avoid actions that lead to violence and destruction of property. The Vice President reassured them of the federal government’s commitment to addressing national challenges. The formal…

The Federal Government (FG) has launched a strategic initiative to extend financial protection to millions of uninsured Nigerians. This move, marking the initial major phase of the newly signed Aso Accord, brings together the country’s leading financial and insurance regulators in a unified effort to reshape Nigeria’s insurance industry. During a roundtable on Tuesday, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Ibrahim Hadejia, announced…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to tackling its nutrition challenges through a community-led approach designed to improve nutrition outcomes across the nation’s 774 local government areas (LGAs). Meanwhile, the World Bank has praised the N-774 initiative’s strategic framework as a promising model for combating malnutrition within Nigeria and potentially across the broader region. In a meeting on Tuesday with a high-level World Bank Group delegation at the…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) has emphasised the need for collective action and visionary leadership to address Nigeria’s chronic power crisis. He said another familiar announcement confirmed on Tuesday that Nigeria’s National Grid collapsed again, which he said underscored the nation’s ongoing struggle with unreliable electricity. Drawing a comparison with South Africa, Obi noted that on October 25, the country celebrated seven months of…

Elon Musk announced an early victory for Donald Trump in the closely contested U.S. presidential election, despite six of the seven critical swing states still being uncalled. Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, took to his platform X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday evening, stating, “Game, set, and match.” He added, “America is a nation of builders. Soon, you will be free to build,” suggesting that a Trump win…

The 2024 presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris has Americans on edge, with the candidates locked in a close battle. As the results begin trickling in, many are asking: When will we know who won? Experts say the timeline depends on how tight the race is in key swing states and each state’s vote-counting rules. Although the media might project a winner in the days following Election Day…

In a dramatic turn on Election Night, Donald Trump has taken an early lead in the race for the White House, securing a key win in North Carolina. This battleground victory is among several factors narrowing Kamala Harris’s path to the presidency, as Trump gains momentum in crucial swing states. Trump’s support surged as predicted results rolled in from his strongholds, including Florida, Texas, and Alabama. His performance in Florida…

By Friday Omosola Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has identified the dualisation of the Akure-Idanre road as a top priority for his administration. The governor highlighted that this project is crucial for enhancing transportation, particularly for investors eager to explore tourism opportunities in the Idanre Local Government Area. Governor Aiyedatiwa made this announcement during his campaign visit to Idanre on Tuesday, where he assured residents of comprehensive development initiatives across…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has appointed Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as Acting Chief Judge of the state. Yinka Oyebode, the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that the state Chief Judge, Justice John Adeyeye appointed on 11 October 2021 died on Monday at the age of 64. Oyebode said the appointment of Ogunmoye was in furtherance…

By Helen Okechukwu To improve and sustain the tourism ecosystem in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sought collaboration with investors. In an opening ceremony of the Global Tourism Investment Summit titled “The Evolving Landscape of the Hospitality Sector: Embracing Green and Sustainable Investments,” Governor Sanwo-Olu made the call. The government publication shared on their Facebook page noted that the event was held on Monday and organised by the International…

The Kwara State Government has taken a bold step to reconstruct the dilapidated Adeta B- Local Government Education (LGEA) Primary School in Adeta into a standard structure. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) and New Media, Olayinka Fafoluyi, said the demolished school is set to join the ranks of well-structured educational facilities in Kwara State. Describing the state of the school, Fafoluyi revealed…

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ongoing training and capacity building to ensure public servants deliver efficient and effective services. As the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming November 16 election, he made this pledge during a special rally hosted by the Congress on Tuesday, where he received endorsement from the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria, Ondo State Council. In…