Mpox remains uncontrolled across Africa, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The agency reported nearly 3,000 new suspected cases of the disease in the past week, with 374 confirmed infections. The spread has now been documented in all four regions of the continent; Africa CDC confirmed Thursday. In his weekly briefing, Africa CDC Director Jean Kaseya announced that 14 more deaths were reported in connection with mpox, bringing the total number of cases in Africa since the start of the year to more than 29,000. A total of 738 deaths have been recorded across…
Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi
Primary school teachers in government-owned schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have embarked on an indefinite strike after the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT chapter, issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government, which expired without resolution. According to the union, the strike, effective from September 18, 2024, is due to the failure of the Area Council Chairmen to meet several long-standing demands. Comrade Abdullahi Shafa, NUT FCT Chairman, explained, “The State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) deliberated on the issues affecting teachers and resolved to resume the suspended strike due to the non-response of the Council Chairmen.” Key issues…
A fresh dispute has emerged between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery regarding the volume of petrol supplied to meet Nigeria’s growing energy demands. Sources verified by The New Daily Prime revealed that Dangote Refinery has been unable to deliver the quantity of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, that was initially agreed upon with NNPCL, raising concerns about the adequacy of supply for the country’s needs. Other sources also indicate that while Dangote Refinery was expected to supply 25 million liters of petrol to meet national consumption, only 16.8 million liters have been…
In a surprising development earlier today, The Punch reported that the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, honored an invitation extended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This was disclosed in a statement released by Ohiare Michael, the Director of Media Office for Yahaya Bello. The statement, titled “Former Governor Yahaya Bello Honours EFCC’s Invitation,” confirmed that Bello was accompanied by several high-profile Nigerians to the EFCC headquarters. However, conflicting reports soon emerged regarding the former governor’s status with the anti-graft agency. The EFCC swiftly issued a clarification, refuting claims that Bello was in its custody. Dele…
LAGOS, NIGERIA – Omoyele Sowore, a prominent Nigerian human rights activist and former presidential candidate, was briefly detained by immigration authorities upon his arrival at Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos on Sunday. Sowore, who has been a vocal critic of the Nigerian government, was held for a short period before being released, as confirmed by The New Daily Prime. He later confirmed the incident on social media, stating that his passport had been initially confiscated but was returned to him after a brief detention. The arrest comes as Sowore has been organizing a series of protests what he describes…
Abuja, Nigeria—A growing chorus of independent petroleum marketers in Nigeria is calling for direct access to Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the Dangote Refinery, as concerns mount over the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (NNPCL) control of the petrol supply chain. This comes after The New Daily Prime gathered that the Federal Government – NNPCL would remain the sole buyer of petrol from the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, which may effectively sideline other marketers from purchasing directly. Chinedu Ukadike, National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), expressed frustration, stating, “The market should be open for…
Benin City, Nigeria—In a major show of support, Vice President Kashim Shettima made a compelling case for Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All-Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming Edo State governorship election. Speaking to a large crowd in Benin on Saturday, 14 September, 2024. Shettima emphasized Okpebholo’s leadership qualities, describing him as a “strategic thinker” with a deep connection to the people of Edo State. “Edo needs a compassionate leader, one who is in tune with the yearnings and aspirations of its people,” Shettima said, praising Okpebholo’s grassroots approach and commitment to serving the public. He further highlighted the APC…
Abuja, Nigeria—As the Edo State gubernatorial election approaches, mounting legal troubles have cast a shadow over the candidacy of Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) nominee. In a development that has ignited debate over electoral integrity, Okpebholo has been summoned to appear before a Magistrate’s Court in Abuja on allegations of falsifying his date of birth on official documents submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The summons, issued by Magistrate Abubakar Mukhtar, requires Okpebholo to be present at the Wuse Zone 2 Magistrate Court on Friday, September 20, 2024, just a day before the election. At the…
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has reopened its verification portal, resolving a months-long disruption that caused significant hardship for Nigerian healthcare professionals seeking employment abroad. The portal, a critical tool for verifying the credentials of nurses and midwives, had been unexpectedly closed, leaving many professionals in limbo. The closure sparked protests and even legal challenges, with some nurses facing deportation or employment loss due to their inability to provide the necessary verification. The NMCN announced the portal’s reopening on Friday, stating, “Good news, verification requests are back online.” This development has brought relief to countless nurses and…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former governor of Rivers State, has drawn a firm line in the sand, publicly declaring that he will no longer support his political protégé, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in any future political endeavors. In a recent interview, Wike, who was instrumental in Fubara’s rise to power during the March 2023 elections, expressed his frustrations with what he sees as betrayal by the current governor. “I will never support Fubara in my political life again,” Wike said, underscoring the depth of the fallout between the two political heavyweights.…
