Author: Alade Adisa

The tragic tanker explosion near the Nyanya Bridge in Abuja has consumed the lives of two staff members of a Chinese construction company, named WE Construction. According to reports, the explosion also left more than 20 other staff of the company with varying degrees of injuries. The accident occurred around 6:58pm on Wednesday when a Dangote trailer, heavily loaded with cement, lost control while approaching Nyanya Bridge from AYA and crashed into stationary vehicles trapped in the traffic. The impact ignited a massive inferno, causing panic among bystanders and motorists. It was learnt that one of the deceased staff members…

Thousands of South Africans, particularly white farmers, have reportedly expressed interest in seeking asylum in the United States following President Trump’s offer. ·President Trump’s offer of asylum to South African farmers has led to increased interest from thousands of South Africans ·The initiative aims to provide a safe haven for farmers feeling threatened by land reform policies and violence in South Africa ·The South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA reported that over 60,000 South Africans have expressed interest in moving to the U.S. ·This development comes amid ongoing concerns over land reform policies, which have significantly impacted some…

Governors of the South-South region under their aegis of South-South Governors’ Forum (SSGF) have called for the reversal of the state of emergency in Rivers State that was declared by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. The Chairman of the Forum, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa in a statement issued on Thursday in Yenagoa, the state capital said, “To reduce tensions and establish a foundation for enduring peace, we propose the Rescission of the State of Emergency.” Called for dialogue as a path forward, the governors encouraged all parties to remain calm, uphold peace and the constitution of the country. The…

President Donald Trump’s administration says it is moving to reinstate more than 24,000 probationary workers it fired as part of its efforts to slash the size of the federal workforce. Officials at 18 departments and agencies on Wednesday submitted signed declarations detailing their teams’ efforts to rehire the fired workers in order to comply with court orders. Last week two federal judges ordered the administration to temporarily reinstate thousands of probationary workers who were fired. The documents are the first full accounting of how many people lost their jobs in the Trump administration’s mass firings of probationary workers, who have…

The Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of financial misappropriation amounting to ₦70 billion. Jaja was apprehended in Abuja on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, alongside Aliyu Abubakar, an operator of Jasfad Resources Enterprise, an unlicensed Bureau de Change (BDC), and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale (PoS) operator. The anti-hraft agency said the arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering, diversion of public funds, and financial misconduct. The EFCC has also extended its probe to Bauchi State Governor, Bala…

World Cup winner and renowned Franco-Malian footballer, N’Golo Kanté has reportedly held a traditional wedding ceremony in Bamako, Mali. The wedding of the 33-year-old Al-Ittihad and French national team star is reportedly to a Malian woman, and has captured global attention. The wedding pictures have gone viral on social media, sparking admiration among fans, particularly in Africa reinforcing his connection to the continent. Known for his humility, and tireless work rate, Kante made a name for himself with Chelsea, lifting Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles. He was also instrumental as France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup in…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has reversed its earlier order nullifying the Senate’s suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Reversing the court’s March 4 order, which had declared any action taken against Natasha during the suit’s pendency null and void, Justice Obiora Egwuatu ruled in favour of the Senate’s application. Justice Egwuatu initially granted Natasha’s five reliefs, including Order Number Four, rendering any Senate actions against her ineffective. The ruling came after her counsel, Sanusi Musa, SAN, moved an ex-parte motion marked FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025. In the suit, Natasha sued the Clerk of the National Assembly, the Senate, Senate President Godswill Akpabio,…

Republican Congressman Mike Flood faced the wrath of angry constituents when he was booed at a town hall in Nebraska on Wednesday. The congressman was the latest in a series of Republican lawmakers who have been on defence while meeting with Americans in their districts while Congress is on recess. People across the country have been showing up to raise concerns over the work of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as well as other controversial policies in the Trump administration. Flood was booed mercilessly by attendees at his event in Columbus, NE as he defended spending…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it has suspended the sale of petroleum products in naira. This was announced in a notice sent to petroleum marketers on Wednesday afternoon, NEW DAILY PRIME has learnt. The company said the decision is temporary, explaining why it took the decision. “We wish to inform you that, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has temporarily halted the sale of petroleum products in Naira. This decision is necessary to avoid a mismatch between our sales proceeds and our crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in U.S. dollars.” “To date, our sales of petroleum products in Naira…

Citing the need to prevent further breakdown of law and order, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening declared a state of emergency in Rivers State in a nationwide broadcast. Consequently, the president suspended the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu, and all members of the House of Assembly for an initial six months. In the nation-wide broadcast, Tinubu announced the nomination of retired Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas as the Rivers State administrator to steer the affairs of the state. Meanwhile, soldiers moved into the Rivers Government House in Port Harcourt, a few hours after the declaration. According…