Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced on Wednesday that the state’s minimum wage will be raised to ₦85,000, with a further increase to ₦100,000 planned for next year.  During his appearance on Channels TV, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the achievements of his administration, noting that the state’s budget has tripled since he took office in 2019. He revealed that Lagos now operates on a ₦2.3 trillion budget, with a performance rate exceeding…

The Osun State Government has announced plans to plant one million trees as part of its efforts to combat deforestation and expand the state’s forest coverage. In the first phase, approval has been granted for the planting of 100,000 trees. This initiative aligns with the state’s climate change agenda and was highlighted when the Forestry Council of Nigeria recognised Governor Ademola Adeleke as a Climate Change Ambassador, acknowledging his dedication…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured citizens of upcoming developmental projects and reaffirmed his commitment to transforming every part of the state. Speaking during the third phase of his senatorial campaign flag-off in Ondo South, at a rally in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area on Wednesday, Aiyedatiwa emphasised that more progress lies ahead. “The people of Ondo State haven’t seen anything yet”, he said, adding that…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has defended his Doctoral Degree in Public Administration from the Department of Political Science and Administration at the University of Uyo. In a statement shared on his official X page, the governor revealed that his thesis, titled ‘Government and Private Sector Development: A Study of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Akwa Ibom State’ serves as a strategic blueprint aligned with his vision to…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the federal government to explore alternative transportation methods, such as rail, for moving petroleum products across the country.  The 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party made this statement on his X page in response to the recent tanker explosion in Jigawa State. The tragic incident, which occurred on Tuesday in Majia, Taura Local Government Area, claimed the lives of over 100…

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has expressed his condolences to the government and people of Jigawa State following a tragic tanker explosion. In a statement released by police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP extended his sympathies to the families of the victims affected by the explosion, which occurred on Tuesday in Majia, Taura Local Government Area. The disaster claimed over 100 lives, with more than 70 others injured and…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has outlined a bold “victory plan” for Ukraine in a parliamentary session, emphasizing a path to peace while strengthening Ukraine’s strategic position in its ongoing conflict with Russia. His proposals have received mixed reactions from global leaders, while Russia has sharply condemned them as provocative. Central to Zelenskyy’s plan is an “unconditional invitation” for Ukraine to join NATO, a proposal he discussed previously with leaders in…

Following the tanker explosion in Jigawa State, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) mourns the deaths of over 105 people. The deadly incident occurred on Tuesday in Majia town, Jigawa State, as previously reported by the New Daily Prime The announcement was made on Wednesday via a social media post by Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, the Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Forum. NGF extended heartfelt condolences to the people and state…

The presidency on Wednesday assured Nigerians that the absence of both President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from the country will not lead to a leadership vacuum.  According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the President and Vice President remain actively engaged with the nation’s affairs despite being abroad. President Tinubu is currently on a two-week vacation in the United Kingdom, following a recent visit…

Evidence suggests that thereis a link between self-image and career success. And, feeling good about yourself isn’t just a feel-good factor; it’s a critical ingredient for job satisfaction, productivity, and leadership potential. According to recent research documented by forbes, a staggering 92% of employees who report high job satisfaction also possess a strong, positive self-image. This connection highlights the importance of cultivating self-worth in the professional sphere. Individuals with high…

The national general secretary of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Otunba Ayobami Mudashir Olabiyi, popularly known as “Bobo B,” died in Ibadan, Oyo State, today after a brief illness. He was the former Oyo State governor of TAMPAN before being elected as the national general secretary of TAMPAN. Bose Akinola, the current Oyo State governor of TAMPAN, confirmed the news of his death. She expressed…

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, to lead a federal government delegation to Jigawa following a devastating fire in Majia town on Tuesday night that resulted in the loss of over 100 lives. According to a statement on Wednesday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the delegation includes the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar; Minister of…