Author: New Daily Prime

By Adeniyi Yusuf Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he sacked Mele Kyari. This followed the removal of the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) including its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari and board chairman Pius Akinyelure. The sack was announced by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga in an early Wednesday morning statement posted on X. “President Tinubu removed all other board members appointed with Akinyelure and Kyari in November 2023,” Mr Onanuga wrote. Mr Kyari was first appointed NNPC chief by former President Muhammadu Buhari but was reappointed in…

The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has uncovered several serious infractions related to the 2024 Hajj operation. Chaired by Sada Soli, the committee’s findings have sparked calls for reforms to address key challenges faced by Nigerian pilgrims. The investigation was initiated following a motion sponsored by Omar Bio, representing Buruten/Kaima Federal Constituency in Kwara State. The probe comes in the wake of the Federal Government’s provision of a N90 billion subsidy for the 2024 Hajj, a move that sparked public controversy due to the ongoing economic challenges facing the country, particularly…

Ambassador Simeon Uwah, the Executive Secretary of the International Supreme Council for Peace Africa, has praised former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan for his historic concession of defeat during the 2015 general elections. Speaking in Uyo on Monday, March 31, exactly 10 years after the pivotal moment, Uwah hailed Jonathan’s decision as one of the most significant examples of democratic maturity in Africa, urging African leaders to adopt similar approaches in their leadership. Jonathan’s peaceful transition of power to Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 was unprecedented in Nigeria’s political history. Despite the highly contested and tense nature of the election, Jonathan’s decision…

Thirty-five Nigerian states have collectively allocated a staggering N214 billion for local security outfits, defence initiatives, and the purchase of arms and equipment in their 2025 budgets. Despite these substantial funds aimed at curbing insecurity, the country continues to suffer from widespread violence, with over 367 people killed during festive periods from 2019 to 2025, New Daily Prime reports. The budgets, compiled on the Open States platform, reflect significant efforts to bolster security at the local level, where increasing violence has spurred governors to establish state-controlled security forces. These measures, however, have not yielded the expected results. Criminal activity, including…

The Muslim Congress (TMC) has strongly condemned the brutal murder of 16 northern travelers in Uromi, Edo State, expressing deep sorrow over the senseless act of violence. In a statement issued by its Amir, Alhaji AbdulWasi’I Taiwo Bangbala, the council called for restraint from affected communities, urging them to resist any urge for retaliation. TMC emphasised that violence only perpetuates conflict and that trust must be placed in the legal system to deliver justice. “Violence only deepens wounds and perpetuates cycles of conflict. Instead, we must place our trust in the legal system and allow due process to deliver accountability,”…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of economic mismanagement, asserting that the government has failed to implement effective policies. Speaking in an interview on Arise News Prime Time on Tuesday, April 1, Obi pointed to several key issues, including the devaluation of the naira, rising national debt, and high-interest rates, which he believes have worsened Nigeria’s economic woes. Obi criticised President Tinubu’s decision to float the naira without ensuring adequate productivity to back up the currency’s value. He argued that such a move had only exacerbated Nigeria’s economic challenges. “You cannot devalue…

A leaked Pentagon document has sparked international alarm by revealing that the United States is unlikely to deploy troops to defend Europe in the event of a Russian military incursion. The confidential memo, titled “Interim National Defence Strategic Guidance”, outlines a dramatic shift in U.S. defence priorities, placing China above Europe in Washington’s global military agenda. According to the memo, first reported by the Washington Post, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated unequivocally that American military forces would not be automatically mobilized to protect European allies if Russia were to attack. Instead, the U.S. would reserve its troop deployments for…

A mammoth crowd of supporters on Tuesday gathered at the country home of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. The crowd, holding placards and chanting solidarity songs, awaits her arrival despite heightened political tensions and ban on political gatherings by the state government on Monday. The event is being captured live on AIT.life as well as some other electronic media outlets. Senator Natasha Akpoti -Uduaghan had in a tweet on Tuesday warned that Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, and former Governor Yahaya Bello should be held responsible if any violence…

By Alade Adisa Few hours after the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal summoned parties to appear before it on Wednesday for its judgment on the poll, leaked copies of the judgment have surfaced on the internet. The tribunal had early on Tuesday told parties to come before it on Wednesday for its decision on the poll. The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led three-member tribunal had on March 3, reserved its judgement on the case the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate, Mr. Asuerinme Ighodalo, filed to challenge the outcome of the governorship poll that held in the state on September…

An elder in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Quincy Ayodele, has strongly denied claims that the former Pastor-in-charge, Idowu Iluyomade, rebelled against the church before founding his own ministry. In a recent interview with Daddy Freeze, posted on his YouTube channel, Ayodele expressed her surprise and disappointment over the treatment of Iluyomade following his three-month suspension by the church leadership. The natural medicine practitioner, who has been with the RCCG for over three decades, shared that she had anticipated Iluyomade’s eventual return to his parish after serving the suspension, but was shocked to learn…