Author: New Daily Prime

By Clement Abayomi Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has sentenced ex-convict Oluokun Adekola to three years in prison on Tuesday, 24 March, 2026 for stealing N12 million. Adekola received the jail term after pleading “guilty” to stealing N12 million. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought the case against him following a fraud investigation in Lagos. Adekola was first brought before the court on March 16, 2026, according to a statement from the EFCC’s Media and Publicity department. He faced a single amended charge related to stealing. The court heard that in 2025,…

By Clement Abayomi The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant and Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has denied claims that the party has chosen a consensus candidate for the 2027 election in Oyo State. The reaction followed recent reports that the APC leaders had already picked preferred candidates for Oyo, Lagos, and Ogun states to prepare early for the next general elections. Adelabu clarified that the party has not made any such decision. Bolaji Tunji, his media aide, explained that speculation is common in politics, especially as the election period draws closer. He confirmed that Adelabu, who intends to run…

Dr. Oladimeji Shorinwa has officially endorsed the Leaders Initiative for Development, pledging his full support for the organization’s commitment to youth empowerment and national development. The endorsement came during a courtesy visit by the initiative’s team, where Dr. Shorinwa commended their impactful efforts in promoting leadership, education, and community development. He expressed confidence in the initiative’s vision and assured them of his readiness to support their programs. Speaking on behalf of the initiative, the Program Director, Arowolo Nathaniel, expressed sincere appreciation to Dr. Shorinwa for his support and belief in their mission. He noted that such encouragement further strengthens the…

By Clement Abayomi The Rivers State Police Command has clarified the details of an encounter between Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju and officers at the Nkpolu Division on 20 March. The clarification came after reports that allegedly distorted the facts of what happened during Adepoju’s security tour in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred at Mile 3, Diobu, where officers from the Nkpolu Divisional Police Headquarters were conducting a “stop and search” exercise. The officers were following Adepoju’s earlier directives to tighten security for the Sallah celebrations, according to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer CSP Grace Iringe-Koko.…

By Clement Abayomi Lawyers have condemned the activities of the Vehicle Inspection Officers on Nigerian roads. The lawyers claimed that the VIO had been banned by a court of law. The claim followed court rulings in Abuja and complaints from motorists who argued that they are often stopped or fined by VIO officials on highways. The legal boundaries of the VIO have become a major issue across Nigeria. Within the confines of the Nigerian Constitution, the agency is tasked with ensuring that vehicles on the road are safe and mechanically sound. However, many argue that these officials usually step outside…

By Iqrom Tesilim The All Progressives Congress (APC) is gearing up for its National Convention, scheduled to take place from 25 to 28 March, 2026. As part of the convention preparations, the party has announced the screening of aspirants seeking national offices, which will hold on 24 March, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. According to a notice issued by the Secretary of the Aspirants’ Screening Committee, Isa Yuguda, only aspirants who have purchased and submitted their Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms will be screened. Yuguda, a former Governor of Bauchi State, emphasized that all aspirants must…

By Jeremiah Aminu The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its defection crisis which is rapidly rendering the party irrelevant in the Nigerian political space. In a statement shared with the New Daily Prime, the Lagos APC Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, stressed that the wave of defection has weakened the political structure and credibility of the party, thereby resulting in the emergence of the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, as the de facto chairman of what he described as a “one-man PDP Governors Forum”. According to him, this development is…

By Clement Abayomi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on its members to obtain Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its upcoming ward, local government, and state congresses, as well as its national convention. The party made this known in a public notice issued at its National Headquarters in Abuja, with submission set to close on 27 March 2026. The party said interested and qualified members who wish to contest for positions should purchase the required forms and follow the guidelines provided. It noted that the forms are available at the National Secretariat and across state secretariats. According…

By Clement Abayomi Over 16,158 Nigerians have signed a petition to ban Ozoro festival in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. This came after some women were reportedly raped during the festival on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The petition which was organised by Arina Woods saw over 16,158 Nigerians signing it as of the time of filing this report. The move began as an attempt to draw global attention to the tradition and demand an end to the practice. The petition stated that the yearly festival, now called a “rape festival”, allowed men to attack women seen outdoors…

By Iqrom Tesilim Nigeria’s security situation has taken a turn for the worse, with former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi expressing his deep concern over the escalating violence across the country. The recent attacks on Borgaja and other communities in Sokoto State, which forced residents to flee their homes, are a stark reminder of the country’s dire security situation. Obi described the situation as “tragic” and a “complete breakdown of governance and humanity” in a post on X. Nigeria has been grappling with terrorism for over a decade, and the latest Global Terrorism Index report ranks the country…