Author: Alade Adisa

The Adamawa State Command has arrested a total of 715 suspects and secured the conviction of 292 suspects in less than 11 months. The Commissioner of Police, Morris Dankombo, made this known during press briefing on Thursday, explaining that 387 suspects are awaiting trial and 36 are under investigation. He said that the command under his watch, recorded 315 cases for different offences, ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery, Shila boys’ activities, rape/defilement, culpable homicide and farmer/herders clashes respectively. He said that the break-down of suspects arrested are kidnappers, 45, armed robbers, 40, Shila boys 260, rape/defilement, 100, culpable homicide, 205,…

… Drones spotted over New Jersey, across Mid-Atlantic… FAA imposed ban on drones until January 17… Residents are still confused and concerned The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued flight restrictions on drones over parts of New Jersey after a large number of mysterious drone sightings have been reported all over the state. The FAA temporarily banned drone flights in 22 areas of New Jersey where critical infrastructure is located. FAA officials said the flight restrictions were requested by federal security agencies and are effective through Jan. 17. The FBI, the Homeland Security Department and state agencies have been investigating,…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria and 14 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) of government failed ethics and integrity tests in 2024, the latest in the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) ‘s annual series of assessments. NEW DAILY PRIME reports that the ICPC report is consistent with general perception of pervasive corruption and irregularities in the judiciary, which both serving and retiring justices of the Supreme Court have confirmed at various times. The ICPC unveiled the 2024 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) at its headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. The anti-corruption agency said none of the…

After standing out in the lower ranks of German football, Youssoufa Moukoko burst onto the scene in 2020 as the youngest debutant in the Champions League’s history, a remarkable milestone that is now under question. Deception about his age and his real father Known by many as the ‘African Messi’ – owned by Borussia Dortmund, although currently on loan at Nice – Moukoko’s career has been embroiled in a huge controversy that has shocked Germany after recent information revealed his true age and his true father. The “big German lie” The German newspaper, Bild has controversially labeled the German footballer…

As part of efforts to alleviate the economic hardship caused by the removal of the petrol subsidy, the House of Representatives has decided to present the sum of N704.91 million to President Bola Tinubu on December 31, 2024, for the benefit of vulnerable Nigerians. The decision was driven by the lawmakers’ resolution on July 18 to slash their salaries by 50 percent for six months and give to poor Nigerians as part of efforts to address the economic hardship arising from the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, in an address…

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has said that the suspension of Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Edo State was illegal and unconstitutional. Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday, Fagbemi stressed that removing from office or suspending any elected LG official in the country is the prerogative of Councilors in the said LGA. The AG said his position was based on the July 11 judgment of the Supreme Court that granted autonomy to the 774 LGAs in the country. He said, “One thing that I know and…

Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman, Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has stated that some Nigerians swore at him and rained curses on him and his family over the tax reform bills. Spoke during an event for the presentation of the report of a technical committee set up by the League of Northern Democrats (LND) to review the controversial tax reform bills on Thursday in Abuja, Oyedele, however said he was not deterred by the vitriol as his assignment was a public service to bring economic change to the country. NEW DAILY PRIME reports that the tax reform bills have…

Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has stated that some Nigerians abused him and rained curses on him and his family over the tax reform bills. Spoke during an event for the presentation of the report of a technical committee set up by the League of Northern Democrats (LND) to review the controversial tax reform bills on Thursday in Abuja, Oyedele, however said he was not deterred by the vitriol as his assignment was a public service to bring economic change to the country. NEW DAILY PRIME reports that the tax reform bills have…

By Yomi Olugbenro 1. The proposed spending represents 37% increase over 2024 amended budget of N35.06 trillion. While this appears to be highly ambitious, the quantum leap is directly attributable to Naira devaluation. Using the budgeted exchange rates for both years, 2025 budget amounts to $32b (N1, 500/$) against 2024 budget of $44b, a reduction by 37%. So, blame it on the currency’s value! 2. The budget is christened as “budget of restoration: securing peace, rebuilding prosperity” with the objectives of restoring macroeconomic stability, improving business environment, and fostering inclusive growth, employment, and poverty reduction. With defense and security having…

President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly to present the 2025 national budget to the joint session of lawmakers. His arrival marks the end of a series of postponements for the budget presentation. He arrived at exactly 12:10 PM, accompanied by several officials from the executive arm of government. Earlier, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, arrived with members of the National Working Committee.The President and his team were received by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. More details to come…