Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has announced plans to provide interest-free loans to traders across the three Senatorial Districts to boost their businesses and drive economic growth. Speaking at the New Festival Hall in Government House, Benin City, Governor Okpebholo addressed members of the Edo State Association of Commodity Market Women and Men (ESACM), who visited to congratulate him. The governor reiterated his administration’s dedication to improving the livelihoods of…

By Alade Adisa Despite what some may see as improved allocation to the sector, Nigeria’s proposed N3.5 trillion federal budget for education in 2025 is still below international benchmark for developing nations. The allocation is just 7.05 percent of the proposed budget of N49.7 trillion. Of the proposed budget, defence got the highest allocation of N4.9 trillion and was followed by Infrastructure which got N4.06 trillion. Education came third. The…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has confirmed that its website has been hacked. The bureau confirmed the security breach in a post on its X page Wednesday evening. READ ALSO: CAF Awards: Tinubu congratulates Lookman, Nnadozie “This is to inform the public that the NBS Website has been hacked and we are working to recover it. Please disregard any message or report posted until the website is fully restored,”…

Seeks payment of withheld salaries, deductions By Alade Adisa The Congress of University Academics, CONUA, has said dispirited, hungry and financially challenged workers cannot perform to the highest level and has therefore appealed to President Bola Tinubu to order the payment of their three and a half months withheld salaries, as well as four months of third party deductions that have not been remitted to the appropriate quarters. The congress,…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is making significant progress in combating terrorism, banditry, and ethnic conflicts that have plagued Nigeria in recent times. Speaking at the management retreat of the Voice of Nigeria held at the BON Octagon Hotel in Jabi, Abuja, yesterday, Idris emphasised the need for Nigerians to showcase to the world that the country is on…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered an immediate investigation and pardoning process for a young man reportedly sentenced to death by hanging in the state for stealing a fowl. The New Daily Prime gathered that an Osun State High Court sentenced Segun Olowookere, who was 17 years old at the time, for robbing a poultry farm in Oyan, Odo-Otin Local Government Area. Olowookere, who was convicted in 2014 and…

The Reform Party, led by Nigel Farage, is poised to become a major political force in the UK in the coming years. In a significant development, Elon Musk, a prominent ally of United States President-elect Donald Trump, has expressed his support for Reform UK. This comes after Musk met with Farage and Reform Party treasurer Nick Candy at Trump’s residence in Florida. Speculation is mounting that Musk could donate up…

The Kwara Sugar Factory Film Studio in Ilorin was once again a hub of excitement and cultural celebration as Nollywood stars, movie enthusiasts, and government representatives gathered for the premiere of “Apaji” and “The Seat.” The films were produced by Muka Ray Eyiwumi, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Culture and Tourism.   The event, described as a celebration of Kwara State’s rich cultural heritage and growing entertainment…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has urged the Nigerian government to prioritise greater investment in the sports sector. In a statement posted on his X page, the 63-year-old emphasised that sports serve not only as a powerful unifying force in Nigeria but also as a significant avenue for youth employment and economic growth. Obi made this call while congratulating Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman,…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the recent visit by former presidential candidate Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, ex- Cross River State Governor Donald Duke, and other political figures to the Abeokuta, Ogun State home of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, as inconsequential in terms of challenging the APC’s hold on power in the upcoming 2027 elections. The visit, which took place over the weekend, raised eyebrows as it was widely speculated…

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to uphold and protect the fundamental rights of the press,and ensure a sustainable and beneficial tax reforms. Idris gave these assurances yesterday while speaking at the 2024 Annual General Congress of the International Press Institute of Nigeria (IPI). He underscored the government’s dedication to ensuring media freedom, even amid growing concerns over the unlawful detention of…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State yesterday presented the 2025 State’s budget, christened “Budget of Human Capital Development, Food Security, and Digital Economy,” to the State House of Assembly. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula ,said the budget, totalling N550.11 billion, is aimed at promoting sustainable development and improving the well-being of the state’s citizens. Addressing lawmakers at the State Assembly complex in Makurdi,…