In a move to enhance the efficiency of government communication, President Bola Tinubu has approved the restructuring of the State House media and communications team. Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy said the changes involve the re-designation of roles for two recently appointed officials. Onanuga said the restructure is aimed at streamlining communication efforts and ensuring clarity in the dissemination of government policies and engagements. The new…

On Monday evening, the Department of State Services (DSS) in Ogun Statearrested the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oladipupo Adebutu. NEW DAILY PRIME gathered that Adebutu was arrested in respect of last Saturday’s local government election in Ogun State. He was accused of bringing 40 ‘illegal policemen’ from MOPOL 49 in Lagos to the state on the day of the election and also going about the…

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for state workers, effective November 2024. The governor made the announcement following a meeting with representatives of organised labor on Monday, November 18, in Makurdi. A statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, confirmed that the new wage would replace the existing minimum wage structure, reflecting the administration’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare. Governor Alia also…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has credited President Bola Tinubu’s initiatives, particularly the decision to halt the importation of fuel, for rescuing Nigeria from a potential economic disaster. Edun made this statement on Monday, November 18, in Bauchi, during the opening of the National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) conference, which carried the theme, “Fostering Economic Growth in Challenging Times.” He…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed two of its staff members over allegations of corruption, with plans for their prosecution now underway. EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, made the disclosure on Monday, November 18, at the opening of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference organised by the Rule of Law Development Foundation in Abuja. Olukoyede revealed that the two staff members were dismissed two weeks ago…

Nigerian Air Force has received two new ATAK-129 helicopters for the Nigerian Air Force as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against banditry and other criminal activities in the country. Speaking at the event on Monday at the NAF base in Katsina State, the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, expressed confidence that the addition of the helicopters would enhance military operations in the Northwest region. He noted that the…

…Lauds other candidates, urges post-election peace President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State over his victory in Saturday’s governorship election in the state. The President also commended the peaceful conduct of the process. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the election, having polled the highest number of votes among the 17 others candidates. In…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), of attempting to destabilise the South West region and undermine President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. The accusation follows Ganduje’s comments about “seizing Osun in 2026” after the APC’s victory in the recent Ondo State governorship election. In a statement issued on Monday, Adeleke condemned Ganduje’s remarks as anti-democratic and said they posed…

….Says you can’t get Nigeria’s jollof anywhere in the world ”This is a lovely life. You’d be among your people, enjoying the unique culture and energy” A Nigerian-Canadian medical practitioner, identified as Dr. Zo, has stirred conversations on social media after advising Nigerians abroad to reconsider sending money to people in Nigeria. In a now-viral video, Dr. Zo expressed his belief that Nigerians living in the country enjoy a better…

A former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has reacted to Paul Enenche’s wife, Becky’s recent statement about tithing. It would be recalled that the clergywoman stirred mixed reactions after she declared that missing any tithe meant returning to square one. The popular political activist took to his Instagram page to note that she had lied about what she said, claiming that the couple and their ilks are using…

The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has renewed its commitment to improving the lives of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria through an enhanced partnership with SUNTECH, a leading provider of prosthetics and orthotics in the country. This renewed collaboration aims to increase the local production and accessibility of assistive devices, which will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life and independence for thousands of…

The Dangote Refinery has entered an agreement to supply 240 million litres of petrol to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) monthly. The Refinery is expected to supply the Independent marketers with 60 million litres of petrol weekly which translates to 240 million litres at the end of each month. The deal was made public by the IPMAN National Publicity Secretary, Chinedu Ukadike during an interview with journalists…