Author: Friday Omosola

The House of Representatives has announced plans to investigate bribery allegations raised by social media influencer, Martins ‘VeryDarkMan’ Otse, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that VeryDarkMan took to Instagram to share a leaked audio allegedly featuring controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. In the audio, Bobrisky allegedly claimed to have paid EFCC officials N15 million to drop money laundering charges against him. He further alleged that, through the intervention of his Godfather, he was able to serve his six-month jail term in a…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued certificates of return to the newly elected Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, along with his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa. The New Daily Prime reported that INEC declared Mr Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the just-concluded election in the state. According to INEC, Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes, defeating the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, who garnered 247,274 votes, while Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata came in third. Mr Okpebholo announced on his X page on Thursday that he received the certificates together with his deputy. He…

DP World, a global leader in maritime logistics, has unveiled plans to invest in a multibillion-dollar port project in Nigeria. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to Vice President Kashim Shettima, said the announcement was made during a meeting between Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, and VP on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly in New York. DP World’s proposal is seen as a direct response to President Bola Tinubu’s vigorous investment push and his administration’s commitment to enhancing the ease of doing business in Nigeria. Sulayem said,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded ExxonMobil’s proposed $10 billion investment in Nigeria’s deep-water oil operations, calling it a strong endorsement of the administration’s economic reforms and investment-friendly policies. According to a statement by Mr Shettima’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, this development coincides with another significant announcement: international maritime giant DP World’s plans to launch a multibillion-dollar port project in Nigeria. The Vice President made these remarks on Wednesday during a high-level meeting with ExxonMobil executives, held on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States.…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for an urgent and thorough investigation into the alleged ₦15 million bribe Bobrisky allegedly paid to some officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop money laundering charges against him. Social media influencer Martin ‘VeryDarkMan’ Otse recently posted a leaked audio on his Instagram page, in which Bobrisky, whose real name is Idris Okuneye, allegedly claimed that EFCC officials accepted ₦15 million in exchange for dismissing his charges. Bobrisky, also allegedly stated in the recording that, despite being sentenced to six months in prison by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered a thorough and unconditional investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). In a statement signed by his Senior Adviser on Media and Publicity, Babatunde Alao, the Minister strongly condemned the reported misconduct. He emphasized that any form of indiscipline, unprofessionalism, or corruption within the paramilitary services under the Ministry’s jurisdiction will be met with zero tolerance and stringent punitive measures. “The Ministry will not tolerate any compromise on its core values of integrity, transparency, and accountability. We will leave no stone unturned in rooting out corruption…

The Federal Government (FG) has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for corps members to seventy-seven thousand Naira (N77,000), effective from July 2024.  This decision aligns with the provisions of the newly enacted National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. The approval was communicated through a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024, and signed by its Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta. Earlier, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, had met with the Commission’s Chairman during an advocacy visit where he called for an enhanced welfare package…

President Bola Tinubu has called for comprehensive reforms in the global financial system and a more transparent multilateral trading framework at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Speaking on behalf of the president, Vice President Kashim Shettima said the need for a fairer economic order, expressing optimism that the adoption of the ‘Pact for the Future’ would reshape global narratives, strengthen economies, and lead to tangible solutions for the challenges faced by developing and least-developed countries. “It is for this and other reasons that we reiterate the call by countries, especially of the global South, for…

President Bola Tinubu at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, called on world leaders to reaffirm their commitment to multilateralism by strengthening relations among United Nations (UN) member states per the principles of inclusivity, equality, and cooperation. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu emphasised that recommitting to multilateralism is the most effective path to addressing the existential challenges facing the global community. Mr Shettima delivered this message during the General Debate of the 79th UNGA at the UN headquarters in New York, USA. In his address, Mr Shettima expressed concern over the rising trend…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged development partners to support the country’s initiative to implement climate-friendly school meal programs. In a statement from Mrs Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady made this call during a roundtable luncheon organized by the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation, held alongside the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Mrs Tinubu noted the potential of the school feeding program to increase school enrollment and enhance nutrition among students, noting that the program is currently undergoing a review in…