Europe’s leaders find themselves in a state of urgency, as evidenced by their emergency security summit held in Paris on Monday. This convening underscores the continent’s growing alarm, particularly in light of the recent exclusion from U.S. led discussions with Russia regarding the future of Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he may soon meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, further intensifying the pressure on European nations to respond effectively. The critical question now is whether Europe can set aside political divisions and pressing domestic economic issues to present a cohesive strategy on security spending and Ukraine’s future. The…
Author: Olamilekan Botti
Pritam Singh, the leader of the opposition Workers’ Party, has been found guilty of providing false testimony under oath to a parliamentary committee. This verdict, handed down by a local court, has sparked widespread discussion about accountability and the integrity of political figures in Singapore, particularly in the lead-up to the next general election. The court imposed the maximum fine of S$7,000 (approximately $5,223 or £4,148) for each of the two charges against Singh. Following the ruling, Singh announced his intention to appeal both the conviction and the sentence, expressing confidence in his ability to contest the court’s decision. His…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate, on Wednesday, arraigned one Precious Chimaobi Uzondu before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on a two-count charge related to his alleged refusal to accept the Naira as a legal tender. The EFCC disclosed this development in a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, According to the commission, Uzondu is accused of violating Section 20 of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, 2007, which mandates the acceptance of the Naira as the country’s official currency for all transactions within Nigeria. The charge sheet…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Gombe State has announced that 1,268 Batch A, Stream I corps members have successfully completed their service year, earning commendation for their dedication and contributions to their host communities. Speaking during a low-key passing-out ceremony held on Thursday at the NYSC zonal office in Gombe, the State Coordinator, Chinwe Nwachukwu, lauded the corps members for their commitment throughout the service year. She highlighted their active involvement in various community development initiatives, emphasizing the positive impact of their efforts. “You have demonstrated resilience, dedication, and a commitment to national service. Your contributions to your…
The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has adjourned proceedings in a N1 billion defamation lawsuit filed by renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), and his son, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz. The case, which is against social media influencer Martins Otse, alias VeryDarkBlackMan, has been rescheduled for February 19, 2025. Justice A.A. Adeyemi issued the adjournment on Thursday to allow for the hearing of a preliminary objection filed by Otse’s legal counsel, Marvin Omorogbe. The objection challenges both the competence of the suit and the court’s jurisdiction to adjudicate the matter. The plaintiffs, Femi and Folarin Falana,…
Bangladesh released 178 former paramilitary troops from prison on Thursday, nearly 16 years after their arrest for involvement in a violent mutiny that claimed the lives of dozens of senior army officers. The mutiny, which erupted in 2009, was led by disgruntled members of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), who brutally murdered 74 people during a two-day rebellion. The revolt began in the capital, Dhaka, and rapidly spread across the country, causing chaos and destabilizing the newly formed government of Sheikh Hasina just weeks after she assumed office. In the aftermath, thousands of BDR personnel were arrested, and over 150 were…
A violent clash between two neighboring communities in Ondo State has claimed the lives of six people, with four more reportedly killed in a separate incident on Friday. The tragic event unfolded in Gbalegi, a village located on the disputed border between Akure, the state capital, and Idanre. The bloodshed erupted early Friday morning around 8:00 a.m. after weeks of rising tensions in the area. According to reports, heavily armed assailants stormed the village, opening fire on unsuspecting residents. The bodies of the victims, riddled with bullets, were initially taken to a nearby police station before being transferred to a…
A deadly Russian missile strike on Kyiv on Saturday left four people dead and at least three others injured, according to city officials. The assault, described by Ukraine’s Foreign Minister as a “heinous” act of aggression, involved the use of ballistic missiles targeting the heart of the Ukrainian capital. The attack struck Kyiv’s central Shevchenkivsky district, a densely populated area known for its cultural landmarks and residential neighborhoods. Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, confirmed the casualties in a statement on Telegram, saying, “We already have four dead in Shevchenkivsky district.” The barrage caused significant damage to the area.…
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Ogun State is facing a major academic integrity crisis as no fewer than 49 final-year Higher National Diploma (HND) students are at risk of expulsion after a recent result verification exercise uncovered the alleged use of forged National Diploma (ND) certificates. According to findings by NEW DAILY PRIME on Thursday, the institution revealed through an official verification update that these students submitted fraudulent ND results to gain admission into various HND programmes. The affected students are spread across multiple departments, including Mass Communication, Pharmaceutical Technology, Marketing, Science Laboratory Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Accountancy,…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has declared a fresh curfew on the Ilobu and Ifon communities following renewed violent clashes between the two neighbouring towns. The curfew, announced on Thursday, comes in response to escalating tensions that have plunged the area into chaos and fear. The Ifon Progressive Union, the central body representing the people of Ifon-Orolu in Osun State, accused armed assailants from Ilobu of launching a surprise attack on the Apiponroro area. According to the union, the attackers opened fire indiscriminately, causing widespread panic among residents. Providing further details, Jide Akinyooye, Secretary of the Board of Trustees…
