During his two-day working visit to Katsina State, President Bola Tinubu advised governors to ignore armchair critics and focus instead on delivering visible results that impact their people’s lives. Tinubu emphasised that the true test of leadership lies in the tangible outcomes it produces. “Let the people be at the heart of your programmes. Your hard work and concrete achievements will answer any criticism. Ignore distractions—your results will speak for…

President Bola Tinubu has delivered a powerful message to Nigerian troops stationed in Katsina, affirming that the nation will not yield to fear, terror, or treachery. During a morale-boosting visit to frontline troops in Katsina State on Friday, Tinubu emphasised that those who threaten Nigeria—internal collaborators or external adversaries—will not undermine the nation’s resolve. According to him, “To those who seek to destabilise our nation, be they domestic collaborators or…

Ride-hailing drivers in Lagos are issuing a warning to global platforms like Uber, Bolt, inDrive, Lagride, and Rida that they may switch to homegrown alternatives if their longstanding demands are not addressed. The warning was issued by Steven Iwindoye, the spokesperson for the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), during a press briefing on Friday. According to Iwindoye, drivers are pushing for better pay, enhanced safety for both…

Hundreds of women of Rivers State have staged a walk out on the Wife of the Sole Administrator of the State,  Theresa Ibas’. The ridiculous incident happened on Friday afternoon during an empowerment programme in Port Harcourt, where Ibas’ wife posed as the First Lady of the state. READ ALSO: Fubara seeks reconciliation with Wike in Abuja amid Rivers state emergency The event which was organised at the EUI event center…

The newly appointed Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche, has unveiled a seven-point reform blueprint. Nwakuche expressed commitment to tackling chronic challenges such as prison overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and poor staff morale during a formal decoration ceremony held in Abuja on Friday. His plan includes enhanced surveillance, infrastructure upgrades, staff training, and the introduction of more non-custodial measures. READ ALSO: No starvation in prisons – NCoS “We…

The Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square has on Friday, April 2nd, 2025, sentenced a driver of Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Andrew Nice Ominikoron, to death by hanging for killing a 22-year-old fashion designer, Bamise Ayanwola, in 2022. Justice Sherifat Sonaike gave the verdict.  “The deceased died from severe cerebral injury and blood forced trauma, and his actions and inactions led to her death. The…

To mark International Workers’ Day, thousands of workers in Lagos State defied the rain on Thursday and gathered at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, for a celebratory parade. The event, themed ‘Reclaiming the Civic Space in the Midst of Economic Hardship’, brought together various labour unions in a show of unity and resilience. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the event reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising workers’ welfare. READ ALSO: Experts urge…

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has raised the minimum wage for Edo workers from N70,000 to N75,000 to further improve their standard of living. The governor announced this during his May Day speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin. The governor, while appreciating Edo workers’ contributions to the state’s development, said his administration would always look for ways to improve the welfare of Edo workers. “Today, I am proud…

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have entered into a new strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the fight against fraud and financial crime. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a joint Action Plan by both countries during a high-level meeting in Abuja. Signatories to the agreement included UK Minister for Fraud Lord Hanson, Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and the National…

In a significant step towards reconciliation, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has met with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in Abuja.  The closed-door meeting, reportedly aimed at resolving the deepening political crisis in Rivers State, took place at Wike’s private residence in the capital. Reliable sources disclosed to NewDailyPrime that prominent political figures including Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Governor Francis Nwifuru…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cultural development through strategic partnerships with both local and international stakeholders. This assurance was given by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, during a courtesy visit by the Co-founder and Managing Director of IGA Nigeria Limited, Gbolahan Ajala. Ajala served as a Heritage Consultant to the State Government. READ ALSO: FG targets efficiency in MDAs with procurement reforms…

Professor Ogban, a lecturer at the University of Calabar and serving as a returning officer at the time, was found guilty of altering vote counts in Oruk Anam and Etim Ekpo local government areas to favour Akpabio.