Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a new minimum wage of ₦80,000 for state workers. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Dotun Oyelade, the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation. According to Oyelade, the wage increase comes following recommendations from a Technical Committee established by the state government. The committee, composed of government officials and labor representatives gained Governor Makinde’s approval to implement the new salary scale once…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, as a sad loss to the country. The governor described late Lt. General Lagbaja as a patriot and one of the finest military officers produced by the country. Makinde’s condolence message was contained in a statement released on Wednesday and signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. He…

President Bola Tinubu has ordered rescheduling the Federal Executive Council (NEC) meeting till further notice in honouring the late Chief of Army Staff, General Taoreed Lagbaja. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that President Tinubu announced the death of Lagbaja on Wednesday. He died at 56-years-old after a brief illness on Tuesday night. Tinubu disclosed this in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has expressed satisfaction with the readiness of INEC offices in Akure North and Akure South Local Government Areas ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. Speaking during his Tuesday inspection of the offices, Yakubu praised the level of preparation, calling it “impressive.” “This level of readiness is rarely achieved at this stage,” he remarked, noting that…

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu State, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has issued a dire warning regarding the recent spike in fuel prices in Nigeria, urging citizens and government officials alike to seek divine intervention through prayer to avert a potential famine crisis. Mbaka’s comments came during the commissioning of the newly established Blessed Omemma Oil and Gas Limited filling station in Abakpa, Enugu East Local Government Area. The…

In a high-profile address in Palm Beach, Florida, Donald Trump declared victory in the U.S. presidential election, claiming a sweeping mandate after securing crucial swing states. With wins projected in North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania—and an apparent landslide in Wisconsin and Michigan—Trump took to the stage to celebrate what he called “the greatest political movement of all time.” “This is a magnificent victory for the American people that will allow…

President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. In a statement from Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu announced that Lagbaja passed away in Lagos on Tuesday night after an illness. He was 56 years old. Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja’s military journey began when he joined the…

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…