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The Ogun State Police Command has detained 17-year-old Jamiu Adebayo for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s 8-year-old daughter in the Aregbe neighbourhood of the state capital, Abeokuta. New Daily Prime obtained information indicating that the defendant lured the survivor into his parents’ living room, instructed her to undress, and then sexually assaulted her. The leadership confirmed the incident, stating that they were conducting a thorough investigation to ascertain the circumstances of the crime and that they had arrested the suspect. Omolola Odutola, the spokeswoman for the Oyo State Policy Command, said on Sunday that the survivor’s mother, who was only known…

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called for immediate resolution of the face-off between the management of the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, over N3.1 billion debts.The student body notes that the development, which has led to the disconnection of power supply to the teaching hospital, is not only endangering the lives of patients, but also jeopardizing the training of medical personnel. In a statement by the Clerk of the Senate, Comrade Oladimeji Uthman, yesterday, NANS called on the Ministers of Health and Power to intervene in the matter and find…

Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to inspire Nigeria’s youth by presenting a compelling and transformative 30-year vision for the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise programme on Saturday, Adeyemi emphasized the importance of visionary leadership in fostering sustainable development and changing the nation’s trajectory. “Mr. President needs to come with pictures, 3D of what Nigeria will be like in 30 years’ time,” Pastor Adeyemi said. He argued that no leader can create lasting change without first shifting the mindset of the people. “You cannot shift the people’s culture without shifting their…

President Bola Tinubu has approved strict new conduct guidelines for Nigeria’s military personnel, prohibiting behaviors deemed contrary to the ethics and values of the armed forces. The revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service, signed by President Tinubu on December 16, 2024, explicitly bans homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, body piercing, tattooing, disorderly behavior, and drunkenness. The document, obtained by our correspondent, outlines comprehensive behavioral expectations for military officers, both on and off duty. It states: “An officer must not engage in homosexuality, lesbianism, and bestiality. He/she is not to belong to, or engage in activities of the Lesbian,…

Budget changes make navigating the economic dynamics of relationships more taxing   January is “divorce month”, according to the marketing departments of family law firms, which traditionally spin the line about spousal Christmas bust-ups leading to new year marriage breakdowns. Is this true? I had a press release from a firm of solicitors claiming that actually it’s March that marks “peak divorce”, according to their analysis of 20 years’ worth of court data. Regardless, the announcement that Hollywood superstars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had finalised their split after eight years of legal wrangling ensured divorce was all over the new…

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has shared details about his imprisonment under the military regime of the late General Sani Abacha in 1995. Speaking to a delegation of young leaders from the Future Africa Leaders Foundation, Obasanjo reflected on the challenges he faced during that period and his eventual decision to re-enter politics to help stabilize Nigeria. In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo said, “Going to prison is a challenge, but I ended up there because I refused to keep quiet. For me, if there was something to comment on, I spoke out,…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs are fueling global economic uncertainty and driving up long-term borrowing costs, potentially exacerbating pressures on the global economy in 2025. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, speaking to reporters in Washington, highlighted the unpredictability of U.S. trade policies as a significant factor contributing to global financial instability. “That uncertainty is actually expressed globally through higher long-term interest rates,” Georgieva stated, while noting that short-term interest rates have declined. Reelected to the White House, Trump has vowed to implement steep tariffs on imports, including a blanket 20% tariff on…

The management of Christ Mitots Nursery and Primary School, Ikorodu, Lagos has shit down the school following the outcry that greeted the assault on a pupil of the school by a teacher.This is just as the Lagos State government has invoked the Child Rights Act and its policy on Safeguarding and Child Protection against the teacher alleged to have assaulted the pupil.In a statement by the spokesperson.of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education,r Kayode Sutton, on Friday, the indicted teacher, Stella Nwadigbo, would be investigated to see whether she breached the Act and the policy.The pupil in question is…

Labour opens door to scrapping free prescriptions for over-60s The government has left the door open to ending free prescriptions for people over 60, as part of efforts to raise additional funds for the NHS. Ministers have not ruled out a future change that could see the qualifying age increased to align with the state pension age of 66. Critics have accused the government of targeting older people through cuts to winter fuel payments and the refusal to provide compensation to the Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaigners. Currently, in England, all individuals over 60 are exempt from prescription…

Donald Trump has been given an unconditional discharge following his conviction in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. The decision means the incoming US president will not face jail time, probation, or a fine. Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan, who had the authority to sentence Trump to up to four years in prison, announced the verdict. This sentencing occurs just days before the 78-year-old is set to be inaugurated for his second term as US president on January 20. Trump appeared at the hearing via videolink, addressing the court before his sentencing. He described the case as a “very terrible…