Author: Damilola

The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned two activists, Taiwo Hassan and Dele Frank, over their alleged roles in the recent protest against demolitions in parts of the state. The activists, who were arrested during the demonstration, were charged before a magistrate court in Yaba on five counts bordering on breach of peace and related offences. According to the police, the defendants allegedly threatened members of the public who refused to participate in the protest. They were also accused of singing “abusive songs” aimed at inciting the public against the Lagos State Government. In the charge sheet, the police stated:…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that nearly half of Nigerians who own 5G-enabled devices are unable to use 5G services because of insufficient network coverage across the country. The NCC Director of Technical Standards and Network Integrity, Edoyemi Ogoh, disclosed this on Wednesday while presenting the telecom industry’s fourth-quarter (Q4) 2025 performance report. “About 50 percent of Nigerians with 5G devices don’t have access to 5G service,” Ogoh said, explaining that the service is unavailable in many areas where users want to connect. “So, there is still a gap in the 5G coverage.” Ogoh also pointed to a continuing…

Sarah Mullally has officially been confirmed as the Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to hold the office since the Church of England was founded nearly 1,400 years ago. Her confirmation took place on Wednesday during a formal ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Reacting to the moment, Mullally described the role as “an extraordinary and humbling privilege”. “With God’s help, I will seek to guide Christ’s flock with calmness, consistency and compassion,” she said, highlighting the importance of such leadership in “times of division and uncertainty for our fractured world”. The confirmation service…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has rejected allegations that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws were tampered with, stressing that the versions signed into law remain authentic and unchanged. He addressed the issue during Wednesday’s plenary session, responding to reports that different versions of the tax legislation were being circulated. “I understand that there is another version that was circulating around, which was not in compliance with what was contained in our votes and proceedings,” Akpabio said. “There is no adulteration. So I mean at this stage now, you can feel bold enough to discard anything that is to the contrary.” According…

Operatives of the Lagos state police command on Wednesday fired teargas at protesting residents at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex over ongoing demolitions in several communities. The protesters had gathered at the assembly complex to express their dissatisfaction over demolitions across Makoko, Owode Onirin, Oworonshoki, Otumara and Baba-Ijora. The residents also alleged the state government of carrying out the exercises without adequate consultation, compensation or resettlement plans. The protesters carried placards with inscriptions such as “Justice for Ago Egun”, “Governor Sanwo-Olu, Save Ajegunle People from Oba Ojora”, “Justice for Owode Onirin Traders”, and “Halt the Demolitions, It is…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reviewed the pump price of petrol upward, setting the new rate at N835 per litre in Lagos and N839 per litre in Abuja. Checks across filling stations on Wednesday by the New Daily Prime showed that the NNPC implemented the new pricing at its retail outlets in the cities. The adjustment represents an increase of N50 from the previous N785 per litre and N20 from N815 per litre in Lagos and Abuja, respectively. The price hike follows a recent move by the Dangote Refinery, which raised its ex-gantry petrol price to N799…

Deputy Chief Minister of India’s Maharashtra state, Ajit Pawar, has died in a plane crash, according to the country’s aviation regulator. The aircraft, which departed from Mumbai on Wednesday, crash-landed at Baramati airport, the constituency of the late politician, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said. Two members of Pawar’s staff and two crew members were also reported to have lost their lives in the incident. Authorities have yet to officially determine the cause of the crash. Flight-tracking platform Flightradar24 said the aircraft was making a second attempt to land at Baramati airport when it went down. The Times…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, could face the same fate as her predecessor, Nicolas Maduro, if she fails to align with Washington’s demands. Rubio was expected to deliver the warning on Wednesday while addressing the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, according to prepared remarks. Rodriguez, who was formerly vice president, “is well aware of the fate of Maduro,” Rubio was quoted as saying. “It is our belief that her own self-interest aligns with advancing our key objectives,” he added. In a strong message, Rubio stressed that Washington was ready to escalate…

British prosecutors have accused Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s former minister of petroleum resources, of receiving bribes in the form of luxury items and access to high-end properties from oil industry figures seeking favourable treatment. The allegations were presented on Tuesday at the Southwark Crown Court in London as Alison-Madueke’s trial continued. The former minister is standing trial alongside Olatimbo Ayinde, an oil executive, and Doye Agama, her brother, on five counts related to bribery. All three defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges. Addressing the jury, prosecutor Alexandra Healy said Alison-Madueke “enjoyed a life of luxury in London”, allegedly funded by…

Immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has thrown his weight behind Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf’s second-term ambition, assuring him of victory in the 2027 governorship election following his return to the ruling party. Ganduje made the declaration on Monday at a ceremony held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, to formally welcome Yusuf back to the APC, describing the governor’s defection as a “historic homecoming” that strengthens the party’s fortunes in the state. “You will win your second term in 2027. We have spoken to all aspirants, and they have agreed to…