Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a prominent leader of Afenifere. The New Daily Prime earlier […]
Author: Friday Omosola
Friday Omosola is a journalist with a passion for investigating and reporting on under-reported social and political issues in Africa.
Tinubu advocates for stronger maritime security in Gulf of Guinea
At the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu urged the AU Peace and Security Council […]
Nigeria opposes AU departmental split, supports reform efforts
Nigeria has expressed strong opposition to a proposed restructuring of the African Union’s (AU) Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), arguing that such […]
SERAP gives CBN 48 hours to reverse ATM fee hike
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) a 48-hour ultimatum to withdraw the recent increase in Automated […]
Okpebholo to probe alleged N96bn diversion linked to Obaseki administration
A report from the Edo State Administrative Panel of Enquiry has exposed alleged financial mismanagement amounting to N96 billion, linking former Governor Godwin Obaseki and […]
Lagos govt launches waste valorisation initiative to drive circular economy
The Lagos State Government has launched the Charity Begins at Home Waste Valorisation Initiative, a strategic waste management project designed to transform waste into economic […]
Gov Okpebholo approves promotion of 8,476 teachers
Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State has approved the promotion of 8,476 primary and junior secondary school teachers across the state’s 18 Local government […]
Tinubu greets El-Rufai at 65, hails his contributions to democracy
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on his 65th birthday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information […]
CBN calls new ATM withdrawal charges win-win for Banks, customers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has defended its recent policy imposing charges on cash withdrawals from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of banks other than […]
Nigeria’s First Lady elected to OAFLAD steering committee
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has been elected as a member of the Steering Committee of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), […]