Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has signed the ₦684 billion 2025 Appropriation Act, dubbed the “Budget of Economic Stabilisation,” into law. Speaking at the Governor’s Office in Agodi, Ibadan, yesterday, Makinde highlighted his administration’s strides in boosting annual budget performance from 30-35 per cent to over 70 per cent and set a new target of 80 per cent implementation for 2025. Makinde reaffirmed his commitment to reforms, people-focused policies,…

President Bola Tinubu has called on Christians to offer prayers and support for Nigeria’s leaders as they celebrate Christmas. In a statement personally signed by him, Tinubu emphasised that Christians supporting the nation’s leaders can contribute to the country’s progress. He stated that Nigeria is on a promising path of restoration and advancement, urging citizens to renew their hope and belief in the nation’s bright future. The President also encouraged…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to position the state as a leader in Nigeria’s livestock development efforts.  The Governor made this declaration while hosting the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee, led by Attahiru Jega, at a courtesy visit and stakeholders’ engagement forum held at the New Government House, Rayfield, Jos. During the meeting, Governor Mutfwang commended President Bola Tinubu for initiating practical measures to revitalize…

President Bola Tinubu has attributed the recent deadly stampedes in Oyo, Anambra, and Abuja to poor organisation and indiscipline during palliative distributions. During his inaugural media chat on Monday, Tinubu stressed the importance of better organisation during such events and called for greater discipline within society. “It is truly unfortunate that events like these are poorly organized. We must adopt a more disciplined approach in our society. My condolences to…

President Bola Tinubu has encouraged Nigerians to adopt better energy management practices to reduce their rising electricity bills. “It’s not a negative thing to learn to manage resources. Control your electricity bill by switching off lights when not in use. Let’s embrace a culture of prudent management,” Tinubu stated during a conversation with reporters on Monday. The president, who is also a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC),…

President Bola Tinubu has doubled down on his administration’s controversial tax reform bills, declaring that there will be no reversal despite widespread opposition.   Speaking during his maiden presidential media chat on Monday night, Tinubu defended the reforms as essential for Nigeria’s economic revival, asserting that the nation cannot rely on outdated systems. “Tax reform is here to stay. We cannot continue with the practices of the past in today’s economy.…

President Bola Tinubu has ruled out reducing the size of his cabinet as part of efforts to lower the cost of governance. Speaking during his inaugural Presidential Media Chat on Monday, the president defended his decision to maintain over 40 ministers along with several advisers and assistants. “I am not ready to reduce the size of my cabinet,” Tinubu stated when asked about possible measures to cut governance expenses, emphasizing…

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that he has no regrets about removing the petrol subsidy, a decision he announced during his inaugural speech on May 29, 2023. The removal, which caused petrol prices to surge from N190 to over N900 per litre, led to a sharp rise in inflation and living costs across the country. Speaking during his first presidential media chat on Monday, Tinubu justified the move, stating, “Nigeria…

The Labour Party (LP) has expressed serious concern over the recent stampedes that claimed many lives in separate incidents in Oyo, Anambra, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),Abuja. Umar Farouk, LP National Secretary described the tragic events as a grim reminder of the hunger crisis ravaging the country, calling it “a silent epidemic more devastating than any natural disaster.” “These stampedes highlight the extreme hunger and desperation gripping Nigerians. Hunger…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has signed the 2025 budget of N689.4 billion, titled the “Budget of ASSURED Prosperity,” into law. In October, The New Daily Prime reported that Mr Diri presented the budget to the State House of Assembly, highlighting his administration’s plans for enhanced socio-economic and infrastructural development. The governor announced the signing in a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) page, noting that his deputy, Lawrence…

The Federal Government (FG) has announced Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year celebrations respectively. This declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo extended warm greetings to Nigerians and urged them to use the festive season to reflect on…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has called for the release of Naomi Silekunola, the former queen of the Ooni of Ife and organiser of the funfair that led to the stampede in Ibadan, Oyo State. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that Naomi, along with seven others, was arrested following the stampede at a funfair held at Basorun Islamic High School in Ibadan.  The…