Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

Saudi authorities have arrested four Nigerian nationals with 39 kilogrammes of cocaine Saudi Arabia. The unnamed Nigerians were arrested by the General Directorate of Narcotics Control while distributing the drugs from their hideouts in Jeddah, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Authorities recently made several drug-related arrests and confiscations across the Kingdom, Border Guard patrols in Jazan intercepted 270 kg of qat in Al-Aridah and 126 kg in Al-Dayer. They also arrested a citizen in Al-Dayer with qat in his vehicle. The directorate also arrested a Pakistani in the Eastern Province for selling methamphetamine, also known…

Incoming US President, Donald Trump has declared that he would pardon individuals jailed for their involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot on his first day in office. The former president, in his first network TV interview since securing electoral victory, discussed several key campaign promises, including those on immigration, healthcare, and his vision for the Justice Department, during an interview with NBC News. Trump told NBC’s Kristen Welker on Meet the Press, “First day. Yeah, I’m looking for these pardons.” Criticizing the jail conditions, Trump suggested that many who pleaded guilty had done so under duress. He said, “Look.…

When Nollywood’s biggest stars and Lagos nightlife come together, the result is a night of glitz, glamour, and bling. The “Everybody Loves Jenifa” premiere wasn’t just another red carpet event; it was a celebration of bold fashion, unforgettable entrances, and non-stop excitement. Set to the theme “Lagos After Party,” the evening brought everything Lagos nightlife is known for: dazzling outfits, lively vibes, and larger-than-life personalities. From Funke Akindele to Dbanj, Layi Wasabi, Omowunmi Dada, Stan Nze, Falz TheBahdGuy, Patience Ozokwo, Bisola Aiyeola, Destiny Etiko, Idia Aisien, and many others, everyone showed up in style. Bold, sparkly outfits and edgy designs…

The President of Germany, Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will visit Nigeria for an official three-day trip from December 10 to 12, 2024, according to a statement from the German Embassy in Abuja. NEW DAILY PRIME learnt that the visit is part of ongoing high-level exchanges between Nigeria and Germany, marking the third engagement since President Bola Tinubu assumed office. Steinmeier will be accompanied by senior executives and board members from leading German companies specializing in IT, high-tech, and energy, underscoring Germany’s growing interest in Nigerian investment opportunities. During his stay, he will hold discussions with President Tinubu and Dr. Alieu Omar…

The Nigerian Army on Monday performed a symbolic lowering and hoisting of the command flag at Army Headquarters as Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede assumed command as the 24th Chief of Army Staff (COAS). NEW DAILY PRIME recalls that President Bola Tinubu appointed Oluyede on October 30 in an acting capacity following the death of his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. On November 1, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, handed him the insignia of office in an unusual fashion, in accordance with the Armed Forces Act. The symbolic lowering and hoisting of the command flag, which signifies the beginning…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reshuffled his cabinet and assigned a portfolio to the newly sworn-in commissioner, Kasimu Sani Kaura. The governor presided over the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting on Monday, during which the new commissioner was sworn in. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that Lawal made a minor cabinet reshuffle in the portfolios of commissioners. The statement added that Kaura’s appointment follows Mannir Muazu Haidara’s resignation as commissioner and his subsequent election as Chairman of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of the state. During the swearing-in, the governor stressed that Kaura’s…

The UN Security Council is to convene for an emergency session on Monday after Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster and seized control of Damascus on Sunday. The meeting, requested by Russia, will take place behind closed doors, diplomatic sources told dpa. Syrians were facing a new political reality on Sunday after rebels took the capital Damascus, ending the two-decade regime of al-Assad, who was reported to have fled the country for Moscow. A rebel alliance led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched a surprise offensive in north-western Syria in late November, then quickly seized territory from…

Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos is currently embroiled in a heart-wrenching case of alleged medical negligence leading to the tragic death of a newborn, alongside baby swapping allegations. This development, which has sparked outrage at the decades-old hospital, has left a grieving family devastated and demanding justice. An X (formally Twitter) user, who identified herself as the baby’s aunt, shared a detailed account of the ordeal on the platform, alleging gross misconduct by the hospital staff with pictures to back-up her allegations. The ordeal, according to the fellow with @Aggie_lawlaah handle, detailed how her sister (the baby’s mother) was admitted on…

An amended lawsuit filed in federal court on Sunday alleges that rap mogul, Jay-Z raped a 13-year-old girl along with Sean “Diddy” Combs a party after the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000. Jay-Z denied the allegations on social media and blasted the lawsuit, calling it part of a “blackmail attempt” by the plaintiff’s lawyer. Lawyers for Jay-Z did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The lawsuit was originally filed in October in the Southern District of New York and at that time did not name Jay-Z as a defendant, though the amended lawsuit says that Jay-Z was…

President Joe Biden of the United States has said his administration would engage with “all Syrian groups” over the political transition. Biden’s stand comes after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s government, which was toppled by Islamic rebels in the country over the weekend. The rebels entered Damascus and seized control of the nation’s capital on Sunday, ending Assad’s family’s iron-fisted rule that has lasted for over 13 years of civil war in a seismic moment for the Middle East. However, Biden said his administration “will engage with all Syrian groups, including within the process led by the United Nations,…