Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

36 states submitted their recommendations on the creation of state police with a majority of the governors in favour of its creation at the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting chaired by Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Thursday. The Federal Capital Territory Administration under Nyesom Wike was the only component that failed to submit its recommendations, stalling resolutions that would culminate in its formation. The news of the endorsement came through the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani while briefing state house correspondents. He revealed that at the next NEC meeting to be convened in January 2025, a definite position would be…

Four persons were gunned down while a hotel manager was abducted in Ifite-Awka, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, when unidentified gunmen invaded the area, firing shots into the air. The incident, which occurred late on Wednesday, caused panic in the community, forcing residents to flee their homes and traders to close their shops abruptly. Eyewitnesses disclosed on Thursday that the gunmen attacked several popular locations, including Book Foundation Junction, Ukwu Aki Bus Stop, “B” Bus Stop, Commissioners’ Quarters, and the Bamboo area. It was gathered that during the attack, the gunmen kidnapped the manager of a popular…

In a significant ruling, a Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced Bamidele Folorunsho to 10 years imprisonment for the indecent treatment and sexual assault of a minor. The court’s verdict marks a major milestone in the ongoing efforts to combat sexual and domestic violence in Nigeria. Folorunsho’s journey to conviction began in February 2018, when he was initially charged with the defilement of a 12-year-old girl. However, it wasn’t until October 2021 that he was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to the charge. In a surprising turn of events, Folorunsho opted for…

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into alleged smuggling activities by personnel of the Nigerian Customs Service. The decision was made during a plenary session on Wednesday, following a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Representative Oluwaseun Whingan of Badagry Federal Constituency, Lagos State. Whingan’s motion cited a shocking report by Sahara Reporters, revealing the mass smuggling of over 2,000 cars carrying 6.5 million kilograms of rice through Badagry, all under the watchful eye of Customs officers. Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo’s videos provided damning evidence of Customs officers’ complicity in these illegal activities. The situation took a…

Two students of the Borno State University, Maiduguri,were yesterday feared dead as the school’s Staff bus and a truck collided on Njimtilo Road in the state capital.Also,no fewer than 20 other students were seriously injured in the accident .According to the Borno State Police Command, a truck collided with the university’s bus, causing significant damage and loss of lives.The Borno State Police Command spokesperson, Nahum Kenneth, confirmed the accident, stating that a male and female students lost their lives, while three others were currently unconscious and receiving medical care at the Umaru Shehu Specialist Hospital.He further disclosed that the bus…

Ala Jabeer cried as he prepared to cross from Turkey into Syria with his 10-year-old daughter on Tuesday, thirteen years after the war forced him to flee his home. He returns without his wife and three of his children who died in devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria last year. Father and daughter left days after Syrian rebels ousted Bashar al-Assad from Damascus, and a day after President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey was opening its Yayladagi border gate to manage the return of some of the more than three million Syrian migrants it hosts. “Just as I cried for…

Teen comedians, Emmanuella and Success have officially parted ways with the popular brand, Mark Angel Comedy. This development comes amidst a controversy sparked by former crew member, Denilson Igwe, who accused Mark Angel of financial exploitation during a viral podcast in August. Addressing the situation during a TikTok live session on Tuesday, Mark Angel revealed that he is no longer managing the careers of the two teen stars, marking the end of their collaboration with the comedy platform. He said: “I no longer manage Emmanuella and Success. They are now being managed by a professional agency because I’m too busy…

44-year-old younger sister of the governor of Taraba State, Atsi Kefas has died from gunshot wounds sustained during an attack a few days ago, in Kente village, Wukari local government council of the state. NEW DAILY PRIME learnt that Atsi gave up the ghost at a private hospital in Abuja, where she had been receiving treatment after being transferred from the Federal University Teaching Hospital in Wukari. However, conflicting reports have emerged regarding the circumstances of the attack.While some sources claim it was the result of a bandit attack, others suggest it may have been caused by an accidental discharge…

Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, drawing to within 25 kilometers (15 miles) of the capital, a Syrian opposition war monitor said Tuesday. However, Israel denied its forces were advancing toward Damascus. Associated Press reporters in Damascus heard heavy airstrikes overnight and into Tuesday on the city and its suburbs. Photographs circulating online showed destroyed missile launchers, helicopters and warplanes. There was no immediate comment from the insurgent groups — led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS – that have taken control of Damascus. Israel had earlier seized…

Security operatives have arrested a notorious kidnapper, Terry Tinate Augustus, popularly called “Black” in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. Augustus, a self-acclaimed pastor from Ajapa community in Ese Odo LGA of Ondo State, was arrested by the Amotekun Corps in collaboration with the Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Pipeline Surveillance and Waterways Security, Engr. Alore Omosuyi. The suspect was arrested on December 8, 2024 following a tip-off from the Lagos State Commissioner of Police Special Squad. The media team of the Office of the SA to the Governor on Pipeline Surveillance and Waterways Security, in…