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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…

By Clement Abayomi The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has condemned a new agreement between the Federal Government (FG) and the United Kingdom (UK) to upgrade two seaports in Lagos. The group’s leader, Comrade Igboayaka Igboayaka, criticised the deal in a press statement released on 22 March, describing it as evidence of the continued marginalisation of the Igbo people. The deal, valued at £746 million, focuses on modernising infrastructure at the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports. President Bola Tinubu witnessed the signing at Lancaster House in London. Finance Minister, Wale Edun, signed the documents for Nigeria, while Minister Blair McDougall…

By Clement Abayomi The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) in the UK has warned that British food prices are set to increase due to ongoing tension in the Middle East, leading to a disruption in global supply chains. It is believed that the conflict will specifically affect the cost of fuel and fertiliser needed to grow crops and produce milk. As reported on BBC, the main cause of the pressure is a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow sea route is vital for the movement of the world’s natural gas and oil. Because the route has been effectively closed…

By Clement Abayomi The United States (US) has sent about 200 military personnel and several MQ-9 Reaper drones to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support. This deployment, reported by Reuters and confirmed by officials on Saturday, aims to help Nigerian forces track and respond to insurgent threats in the country’s northern region. The mission is strictly limited to surveillance and advisory roles, meaning American troops will not participate in direct combat or carry out drone strikes. Reuters reported that the deployment follows a formal request from the Nigerian government. U.S. defense officials stated that the move is a collaborative…

By Jeremiah Aminu Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has warned Maiduguri residents to remain vigilant as  two suicide bombers who are still on the run. According to him, of all the five suicide bombers who were said to have infiltrated the state, three have denotated their Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), leaving only two who are still on the loose. In an exclusive interview with BBC News Pidgin, Zulum noted that military operatives were already tracking the bombers. He said the government, together with the military, is doing the best it can to prevent the recurrence of another catastrophic event from…

By Jeremiah Aminu Two Nigerians have been jailed for a combined period of 21 years for reportedly raping a 15-year-old girl in Brixton, South London. This incident was reported to have occurred last year on 8 February. The culprits, Fred Akinsanya, a 34-year-old man from South Croydon, and Daniel Raji, a 29-year-old man from Brixton, marked the teenage girl as a target after buying her drinks at Paddy’s Yard pub in Brixton. They then invited the girl and some of her friends to Raji’s residence to smoke and dance. In the event that followed, according to a report by Sahara…

By Iqrom Tesilim Elon Musk, the tech billionaire, has stepped in to offer financial support to United State (U.S.) airport security personnel affected by a federal funding standoff. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees have been working without pay since mid-February due to a bitter political dispute in Congress over immigration enforcement tactics. Musk announced on X that he’s willing to cover the payroll for TSA employees, citing the “negative impact” on workers and American travelers. This move comes as the agency’s 65,000-strong workforce faces an annual payroll of $2.5 billion to $3 billion. The funding crisis stems from Democrats…

By Iqrom Tesilim The Nigerian government has given assurances that the personal property of returnees under the Nigeria-UK migration partnership will be protected during the repatriation process. This assurance was made by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement issued on Saturday. According to Onanuga, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom provides a framework for safe and regulated migration flows, while ensuring that returnees are treated with dignity and respect. The agreement stipulates that returnees can carry their legally acquired personal belongings, marking…

By Iqrom Tesilim Tensions escalated in the Middle East on Saturday as Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of a significant increase in attacks against Iran, while Britain condemned Iran’s targeting of a joint UK-US base in the Indian Ocean. The Iranian attack on the Diego Garcia air base, approximately 4,000 kilometers from Iran, has raised concerns about Tehran’s missile capabilities, suggesting they may be more advanced than previously thought. The attack on Diego Garcia, a strategic US-UK military base, marks a significant expansion of the conflict. Iran’s missiles, reportedly intermediate-range ballistic missiles, were intercepted by a US warship using…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has called for urgent action and self-defence following outrage over alleged assaults on women during the Aluwe Do Festival in Ozoro, Delta State. Recall that New Daily Prime on 20 March reported how women in the Oruamudhu community, Ozoro, in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State were sexual assault after multiple videos allegedly showed some women being dragged. Speaking in a video shared on her Instagram page on Saturday, Henshaw condemned the incident, describing it as “wanton act of unrestrained violence against women.” She said the actions of some youths and men…