Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

As part of efforts to tackle the growing menace of insecurity, especially ransom-driven abductions, the Federal Government has activated the toll-free 112 emergency number for Nigerians to report kidnappings and other security threats. Nigerians, on Thursday, woke to the sad news of the gruesome murder of a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Justice Azuka, who, despite paying a ransom sum of N100 million, was killed by his abductors. Disclosing this fresh initiative during a press briefing on the activities of the Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell under the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja on…

Russian news outlets have reported that two Russian flight instructors were killed when their plane crashed in the Moscow region on Thursday. A state-owned news agency, Tass, reported the Russian Emergencies Ministry said the small plane crashed close to the Myachkovo airfield, which is located near Moscow. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. The fatal crash will likely raise concerns about safety in Russia’s aviation industry. In July 2024, a Sukhoi Superjet (SSJ 100) belonging to Gazpromavia, an airline owned by gas giant, Gazprom, crashed in the Kolomensky district of the Moscow region, killing all three people…

Nigerian television host and entrepreneur, Toke Makinwa, has lavished praises on herself, describing herself as ‘magic.’ In a post via her Instagram story on Friday, the actress and vlogger, listed her unique qualities and attributes that make her an exceptional person. She stated that she has her own products and money, she’s killing it as an actor, a TV host and a podcaster. Toke also disclosed that she loves Jesus and is a funny lady, and so is a ten minus nothing. She wrote, “Not to brag, but I’m a pretty solid babe.I have my own products, got my own…

The Nigeria Police have addressed viral reports about the arrest of Lil Smart, a former Marlian Records signee, following an online controversy with his ex-record label boss, Naira Marley, and Zinoleesky. NEW DAILY PRIME gathered that Lil Smart was recently embroiled in a controversy with Naira Marley and Zinoleesky, accusing them of physical assault, abduction, and manipulation. Recently, social media was abuzz after renowned Nollywood producer, Stanley Ontop, revealed that Lil Smart had been arrested and detained at an undisclosed location. To clear the controversy, the Nigeria Police have issued a statement on Instagram, addressing the reports surrounding Lil Smart’s…

As movie fans favourite, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde turns 47 on Friday, the beloved actress shared a few delectable photos and a simple post. Accompanying the pictures, the Nollywood bombshell wrote: ”Happy Birthday to Me…. Grateful to God.” 🙏🏽 The mother of four, who has kept a low profile for some time now, got in the news a few weeks ago when fans and netizens asked if she returned to Nigeria from the United States because of the fire tragedy that ravaged Los Angeles, where she has been living for a few years. Expectedly, fans and celebrities have been sending in…

*Both sides thanked the United Arab Emirates for their ‘humanitarian mediation efforts.’ Ukraine carried out a prisoner swap with Russia on Wednesday that saw 150 of its fighters returning home, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on his Telegram page. Footage posted by Zelenskyy showed jubilant prisoners, many wrapped in Ukrainian flags, getting off buses and being reunited with loved ones at a location that was not disclosed for security reasons. “And today, for them and their loved ones, this day means more than years of waiting. It is true happiness to see them home—alive and free,” Zelenskyy wrote. Some of them…

Khaby Lame, the world’s most popular TikTok personality, has been appointed as UNICEF goodwill ambassador. The Senegalese-born, former factory worker started making TikTok videos during the lockdown after being laid off. The 24-year-old influencer, who never says a word in videos watched by millions of followers, addressed the youth in his native country and said that being a UNICEF ambassador will allow him to “see all the world and its problems.” “It’s a true honour to be appointed as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador and be part of an organization that puts children’s rights front and centre every day,” Lame said…

The Federal Government, through Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has started the payment of N50,000 monthly stipends to 10,000 indigenous youths from the Niger Delta under its Youths Internship Scheme. The Director of Corporate Affairs at the NDDC, Mrs Seledi-Thompson-Wakama, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital on Thursday. She explained that the beneficiaries would undergo practical, hands-on training across the various organisations for 12 months to develop critical skills. During the inauguration of the scheme on July 31, 2024, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the Federal Government’s approval of a N50,000 monthly stipend for the trainees.…

About 30 bodies have been removed from the wreckage caused by a mid-air crash between a passenger plane and a helicopter in Washington. The American Airlines regional jetliner was carrying 60 passengers and four crew when it collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport, plunging the aircraft into the Potomac River, Press TV reported. Washington, DC Fire and EMS Chief, John Donnelly said at a press conference on Thursday that a huge rescue operation had been launched, but no survivors are expected from the crash. He said first responders worked throughout the night to…

Popular comic actor and host, Ayo Ajewole, widely known as Woli Agba, has announced the arrival of his newborn child. Sharing the joyful news on Instagram on Wednesday, Woli Agba posted a touching image of the baby’s hand, expressing gratitude to God for the blessing. He described the new addition to his family as “a blessing that is impossible to overlook.” Fans and well-wishers have since flooded his comment section with congratulatory messages. “A Blessing that cannot be hidden. Thank you Jesus for a glorious addition to the family. A bundle of Prophetic Blessing to my family,” he wrote. Here…