Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

Motorists plying the busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway have been placed on notice as Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) intensifies enforcement against drivers flouting traffic rules during ongoing repair works on the Kara Bridge section of the highway. The warning comes amid widespread congestion triggered by essential maintenance on the bridge, which the FRSC confirmed last week would last for a minimum of two months. Authorities say the repairs are necessary to address structural damage that has been linked to multiple crashes in recent months. Speaking on Monday at the scene of a major traffic backlog, the Lagos Sector Commander of…

A major political realignment is unfolding in Ondo State after more than 500 members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party abandoned the party and defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, dealing a fresh blow to the PDP’s grassroots strength. The defections took place in Irele Local Government Area, where senior party figures, former office holders and hundreds of supporters formally announced their move at a well-attended gathering in Ode Irele. Among those who crossed over was Dele Olatunji, a former council chairman, alongside several members of the PDP’s local executive structure. The development underlines a growing trend in Ondo…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the focus of prayers on Friday as he attended the wedding ceremony of ten children of the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, at the National Mosque in Abuja. The multiple wedding, held at the National Mosque Abuja, drew senior political leaders, diplomats, traditional rulers and religious figures, turning the event into one of the most prominent social and political gatherings of the season. The officiating Imam, Professor Luqman Zakariyah, used the occasion to offer special prayers for President Tinubu, describing him as a father figure to all Nigerians. He asked Allah to…

The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has described the public recognition of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, by United States President Donald Trump as a diplomatic boost for Nigeria and a source of national pride. Oshiomhole spoke on Friday after a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, saying the gesture reflected Nigeria’s growing presence and relevance on the global stage. According to the senator, President Trump’s public praise of the First Lady as a “respectable and responsible woman” transcended personal admiration and carried broader symbolic significance for Nigeria’s international image and diplomatic relations.…

Fresh attacks linked to suspected armed herdsmen have once again plunged parts of Benue State into fear and uncertainty, following the burning of Anwase Market in Mbaikyor Council Ward of Kwande Local Government Area and renewed violence in Apa Local Government Area. The latest attack occurred barely two days after a deadly assault on Abande community in the same Mbaikyor Ward, where over 17 persons were reportedly killed and several others injured, raising fresh concerns over escalating insecurity in the area. Read related news from New Daily Prime: Shettima urges Akume, Benue governor to reconcile for peace, unity 2027: ADC…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has replaced Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, with former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, as Chairman of the party’s National Convention Central Coordination Committee ahead of its national convention scheduled for March 27 and 28, 2026. The development was announced in a statement signed by the National Secretary of the APC, Surajudeen Basiru, and posted on the party’s official X (formerly Twitter) page on Friday. According to the statement, the decision followed further consultations with the party’s leadership and national stakeholders. Read related news from New Daily Prime: APC dismisses ADC claim of forced…

The cost of a TV licence will increase by £5.50 to £180 from 1 April, the UK government has announced. The licence fee, which funds BBC programmes and services, currently stands at £174.50. Under an agreement reached in 2022, the fee is set to rise in line with inflation each year until 2027. The government recently launched a public consultation on the future of the BBC ahead of the renewal of its Royal Charter at the end of 2027. In its green paper, the government said it was “keeping an open mind about the future of BBC funding” and had…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed federal and state agencies to work closely to provide immediate relief and humanitarian support to communities affected by the recent deadly terrorist attack in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The President gave the directive on Thursday evening in a statement posted on his verified X handle, @officialABAT, stressing that the collaboration would also ensure that those responsible for the attack are pursued and brought to justice. “I have further directed close collaboration between federal and state agencies to provide immediate support and relief to the affected community and to ensure that those…

Illegal migrants are increasingly taking up jobs in Britain’s informal economy, official data shows, with many finding work as barbers, delivery drivers and nail technicians. The trend has emerged alongside a record number of enforcement actions and arrests over the past year, prompting renewed debate over immigration policy and labour market pressures. Figures published in early February 2026 show that more than 9,000 people suspected of being in the UK illegally were arrested last year as part of heightened immigration enforcement activity. This represents the highest annual total in recent memory and coincides with a noticeable shift in the types…

The Federal Government has launched the distribution of Presidential Emergency Food and Nutrition items in Borno State, as part of a broader nationwide intervention aimed at addressing food insecurity and humanitarian challenges across northern Nigeria. The exercise was formally flagged off in Maiduguri by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard M. Doro, at Ramat Square on Thursday, January 5, 2026. Speaking at the event, Dr Doro said the intervention was designed to provide immediate relief to vulnerable households affected by years of conflict, displacement, and economic hardship. He described the programme as a deliberate and coordinated effort…