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…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has signed the 2024 supplementary budget into law to address the state government’s new financial commitments. In a statement, Chief Press Secretary Ebenezer Adeniyan announced that the N96.788 billion supplementary budget, approved by the State House of Assembly, was signed by the Governor on Tuesday at the Executive Council Chambers of the Governor’s Office. With this addition, the total budget for 2024 stands at N492.045…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed his condolences on the passing of the Chief Judge of the State, Justice John Adeyeye. Justice Adeyeye, who was appointed as Ekiti State Chief Judge on October 11, 2021, passed away on Monday at the age of 64. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Governor Oyebanji described Justice Adeyeye’s death as deeply saddening and a…

Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, the Chief Judge of Ekiti State passes on at age 64 after a brief illness. It was gathered that the late Adeyeye died on 4 November 2024 at tertiary hospital in Ekiti State. Information relating to his passing away was not made known to the public, however the Hope Newspaper reported that a close source revealed that the deceased died after a short stay in the hospital.…

Nasarawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of five alleged kidnappers and the rescue of fourteen victims held captive in Achido village in the forest bothering Abuja and Kogi State. The document shared with The New Daily Prime on November 5 noted that with the collaboration of Toto Division security operatives, five arrested suspects in connection to the evil activity have confessed to partake in the crime. The suspects…

The Government of Equatorial Guinea has imposed new restrictions on WhatsApp, limiting citizens’ ability to download and share multimedia files using mobile data. This move follows a controversial sex scandal involving Baltasar Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), which has sparked outrage and debate across the country. According to local reports, the government has instructed telecommunications providers to implement measures that restrict access to inappropriate…

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has confirmed plans to import premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at a price lower than the current market rate in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday, November 4, PETROAN emphasised that the move is part of its commitment to fostering competition in Nigeria’s deregulated petroleum market. Dr. Joseph Obele, PETROAN’s National Public Relations Officer, stated that…

Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President, Teddy Nguema, announced plans to install surveillance cameras in all government offices. This policy is part of an ongoing effort to promote transparency and reinforce adherence to public service laws. The announcement comes on the heels of a shocking scandal involving Baltasar Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF). Engonga, who is also a prominent economist, was arrested after an investigation revealed…