Author: Alade Adisa

In its determination to combat terrorism in the country, troops deployed for counter-terrorism operations eliminated a total of 169 terrorists and arrested no fewer than 641 suspects across various theatres of operations. A statement by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen Buba Edward, stated that 70 of the terrorists were killed in Kwallaram, Borno State, as a result of airstrikes, adding that several terrorists had been dislodged from their hideouts. The statement read, “Troops have intensified their offensive against terrorists and insurgents across the country. Synchronized airstrikes by the air force, along with ground operations by land forces,…

A just didcovered armed group known as Lakurawa, has reportedly killed 15 people and rustled over 100 cows in Mera, Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State. While confirming the attack on Saturday, a prominent personality in the town, Alhaji Bashir Isah Mera (Yariman Mera), said the group invaded the town as people were getting set for Jumat prayer and made away with over 100 cattle. He said, “On hearing this, people of the town mobilized in their hundreds and pursued them to the bush in a bid to recover the cows. “There was exchange of fire between the people…

…Amid efforts to curb immigration In a significant shift in its immigration policy, the Canadian government has announced the cancellation of the 10-year multiple-entry visa for Nigerians and other foreign nationals., Before now, the visa allowed holders to freely enter and leave Canada for up to a decade, but the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has declared it is no longer considered the “standard document.” This move is part of broader efforts to manage the country’s population growth, which surged in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRCC has updated its guidelines, giving immigration officers greater discretion in…

Franklin Nwadialo, the newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area in Anambra State, has been arrested in Texas, United States, over his alleged involvement in a $3.3 million romance scam. The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed his arrest, stating that Nwadialo is facing a 14-count charge and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The 40-year-old official was taken into custody by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) upon his arrival in Texas and has since been transferred to the Western District of Washington for arraignment. The statement reads, “According to the indictment, Nwadialo used various…

The 2025 Grammy Awards are set to be a fierce contest among Nigerian musical heavyweights, with six artistes securing nominations in the same category. Davido, who has consistently represented Nigeria on the global stage, has earned his fourth Grammy nomination. This year, he is nominated for his collaboration on Chris Brown’s “Sensational” featuring Lojay, which made the cut for Best African Music Performance. The announcement has sparked excitement across the Nigerian music industry, as these artistes continue to showcase the rich and dynamic sound of Afrobeats and African music on an international platform. Davido, who made last year’s nomination, received…

All is set for the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical to begin fuel exports to South Africa, Angola, and Namibia, NEW DAILY PRIME has learnt. According to a source, the management of the refinery was at advanced stages of talks with the countries to start lifting fuel. It was learnt that four other African countries, Burkina Faso, Niger Republic, Central African Republic and Chad had also started negotiation with the refinery and that more countries were being expected to signify interest in lifting fuel from the refinery in the coming months. Meanwhile, in the recent past, Ghana was reported to have…

Two weeks after the tragic crash of a Sikorsky helicopter belonging to Eastwind Aviation into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny, Finima in Rivers, the black box of the ill-fated helicopter has been found. The Spokesperson of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Mrs Bimbo Olawunmi Oladeji announced this in a statement on Friday. The bureau in conjunction with the Search and Recovery partners, NNPC, NIMASA, the Nigerian Navy, and HydroDive, recovered the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, registration 5N BQG. According to Oladeji: “The FDR and CVR, commonly referred to as…

Lawyers of the Abuja Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseye, who was assaulted by a House of Representative member from Abia State, Alex Ikwechegh, have withdrawn their legal representation. Deji Adeyanju and Partners said they withdrew their legal representation of Abuwatseya to protect its professional integrity and maintain the highest ethical standard in the legal profession. Abuwatseye was few weeks ago assaulted by the member representing Aba North/South of Abia State while delivering a food item.The incident happened at the lawmaker’s residence in Maitama area of Abuja. Following the incident, the lawmaker was arraigned at a Kuje Magistrate Court in Abuja where…

Satguru Maharaj Ji, the founder of One Love Family, has warned Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church to desist forthwith from further prophecies of doom against President Bola Tinubu. He equally warned Ayodele against predicting the downfall of Nigeria, saying Ayodele’s doom and disaster prophecies will not materialize. The bearded cleric urged Ayodele to learn from Primate Olabayo and TB Joshua and others whose negative predictions caught up with them. Maharaj Ji, while reacting to Ayodele’s statement that Tinubu’s government has no solution to Nigeria’s economic problems, wondered how a man of God will be prophesying doom all…

Four police officers who allegedly extorted N10 million from some young persons in Bayelsa State have been detained. The force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Friday, identified the officers as Emmanuel Ubong, an assistant superintendent of police (ASP), and Nse Okon, Adiewere Collins, and Kuromare Marine — all police inspectors. Adejobi said the money has been recovered through the efforts of Adebola Hamzat, the new assistant inspector-general of police (AIG), leading Zone 16 of the force. The police spokesperson added that the officers will be subjected to orderly room trial. He added that Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of…