The Kwara State Government has highlighted its key achievements in the health sector for the second quarter of 2024, including the renovation of primary healthcare centres, procurement of advanced medical equipment, and the training of healthcare workers, among other initiatives. In a statement by the Ministry of Health’s Press Secretary Falade Gbenga, the Commissioner, Amina Ahmed El-Imam, detailed these accomplishments during the quarterly inter-ministerial press briefing held last week at the Kwara…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), on Sunday, confirmed the death of three people in a multiple-vehicle crash at Second Rainbow Bus Stop, along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos. The Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, said the accident was caused after an oil tanker suffered a brake failure. Taofiq said the crash, which occurred around…

The House of Representatives has taken initial steps to provide free internet services in selected public places throughout Nigeria. This move is designed to bridge the digital divide and ensure that more Nigerians have access to essential online resources and information. The proposal addresses growing concerns over disparities in internet access across various regions of the country. The initiative aims to create inclusive environments where citizens can connect to the…

The National Assembly is deliberating on a bill that proposes raising the Value-Added Tax (VAT) from the current rate of 7.5% to 10% by the year 2025. The executive bill, which was reviewed by TheCable, outlines a gradual increase of the VAT rate to 12.5% by 2026 and maintains this rate until 2029, before potentially escalating to 15% from 2030 onwards. This initiative follows comments from Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has restated the federal government’s commitment to implementing reforms that will overhaul the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The minister, who spoke on Sunday during the presentation of the report on the “National Assessment of the Situation of Children and Young Adults Deprived of Liberty,” said the Nigeria Correctional Service Act of 2019 mandates a focus on reforming, rehabilitating, and reintegrating juvenile offenders into society.…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the federal government would reverse the challenges of Nigeria’s growing informal sector and low labour force participation, which have been aggravated by the country’s high unemployment rate. In a statement by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima emphasised that the Human Capital Development (HCD) Programme, spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, is designed to address these societal issues.Shettima made these remarks last week during the…

A Nigerian-born bodybuilder, Samson Dauda, representing the United Kingdom, has been crowned the 2024 Mr. Olympia. Dauda made history by winning the 60th Mr. Olympia contest at the Las Vegas Convention Centre in Nevada, United States. Mr. Olympia is an annual bodybuilding competition and title awarded to the professional men’s bodybuilding contest winner in the open division at Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend. The international bodybuilding competition is sanctioned by…

Air Peace Limited has said its legal team is working to ensure justice is served in the fresh fraud charges filed by the U.S. authorities against its Chairman and CEO, Allen Onyema, and Chief of Administration and Finance, Ejiroghene Eghagha. Onyema is facing new charges in a superseding indictment for allegedly obstructing justice. He is accused of submitting false documents to the government in an attempt to shut down an…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has underscored the critical importance of restoring core family values, noting that they are fundamental to Nigeria’s national growth and development. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima highlighted key values such as love and compassion between spouses and maintaining balance and harmony within the household. He emphasised that marriage should be viewed as a spiritual covenant and an act of worship, with…

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for the immediate reversal of the recent hike in petrol prices. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that fuel prices surged last week, with some stations selling a litre for as high as N1,200. In a statement on his X page on Saturday, Obi expressed deep concern, stating that Nigerians are grappling with severe economic hardship, which he attributed…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced the implementation of a new minimum wage of N73,000 for workers, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of the state’s citizens. In a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the announcement was made during the flag-off of the Ondo Central Senatorial District leg of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial campaign in Ondo City on Saturday, ahead…

In a tragic turn of events, former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond passed away on Saturday afternoon at the age of 69 after reportedly suffering a heart attack during a trip to North Macedonia. The veteran politician collapsed during lunch at a conference, where eyewitnesses said desperate attempts to resuscitate him by medical teams were ultimately unsuccessful. His sudden death has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Scotland…