Author: New Daily Prime

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has given insurance companies December 31 deadline to clear all outstanding claims.The Head, Communication and Stakeholders Management Sub-committee of the Insurers Committee, Mrs Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, made this known while addressing a news conference after a meeting of management in Lagos.The meeting marked the first gathering of the Insurers Committee with Mr Segun Omosehin, as the Commissioner For Insurance.Nwachukwu, also Managing Director, Rex Insurance Ltd., said the commissioner charged insurance companies CEOs at the meeting to ensure that no outstanding claims is captured at the close of their 2024 financial accounts.The NAICOM boss, she said, tasked…

Ethiopian Airline Thursday raised the bar in terms of comfort, style and aerodynamic innovation with the arrival of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in Lagos.Receiving the first commercial flight of the aircraft, the General Manager, Ethiopian Airlines Nigeria, Wondwossen Beyene, said that it was a significant milestone in Africa’s aviation industry.NEWDAILYPRIME reports that the aircraft, transporting 272 passengers with 15 in Business Class and 257 in Economy, took off from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.“This marks a significant milestone in African aviation as Ethiopian Airlines becomes the first airline on the continent to introduce…

The police in Kaduna State have arrested a three-member gang of suspected kidnapping syndicate terrorizing citizens in communities and recovered dangerous weapons from the culprits. Spokesman of the Kaduna Police Command,.ASP Mansir Hassan, stated that ”On 5th November 2024, at about 18:35 hours, acting on a credible technical intelligence, the Operation Fushin Kada Tracking and Response Team, successfully arrested three members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate terrorizing Kaduna-Abuja highway and other neighboring states. ”The suspects, identified as Muhammad Lawal Abubakar (40), Abubakar Isah (40), and Samaila Saidu (65), were apprehended during a targeted intelligence-led operation. The police recovered an AK-47…

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has advised Nigerian business owners to reconsider their lavish lifestyles, which he says are unsustainable and detrimental to the long-term health of their businesses. Osinbajo made the call during his keynote address at the 2024 Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) conference, held in Lagos on Thursday, November 7. The two-day event, now in its 23rd edition, is themed *“Dream, Dare, and Do”* and chaired by Professor Folasade Ogunsola, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos. In his speech, Osinbajo expressed concern that many business owners in Nigeria are…

A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with the murder of a 17-year-old boy in Marston Green. A 17-year-old boy, identified locally as Reuben, was fatally stabbed just outside a vape shop located on Station Road on Tuesday evening. According to eyewitnesses, shop workers rushed to perform CPR on the youthful victim, who lay injured on the street after the violent altercation. Reports detail that emergency services arrived promptly on the scene, finding Reuben in critical condition. Despite the valiant efforts of responders to save him, he succumbed to his life-threatening injuries. As the…

Tragic Dog Attack Uproots Peace in Sheffield CommunityOn the evening of October 25th, a young girl in Sheffield endured a terrifying incident when she was attacked by a two-year-old Doberman within the confines of her home. The unsettling event unfolded as the girl approached the family pet, lying comfortably on the sofa, to kiss it. Tragically, the affectionate gesture was met with a violent reaction from the dog, resulting in a vicious mauling to the child’s head. In the aftermath of this harrowing encounter, shocking images surfaced, revealing the extent of the little girl’s injuries. Her face and ears were…

A man has been apprehended on suspicions of orchestrating a grand theft involving over 900 wheels of cheese from a well-known dairy shop in the heart of London. Detectives from the Metropolitan Police have launched an extensive investigation following the theft of an astonishing 22 tonnes of cheese from the reputable Neal’s Yard Dairy. The arrested individual, a 63-year-old man, stands accused of fraud by false representation and handling stolen goods. This daring theft has raised;( significant concerns about safety and security in food distribution. The serious allegations stem from a deceitful scheme where the fraudsters posed as wholesale distributors…

A female prison employee is facing the possibility of imprisonment following her admission of engaging in a romantic liaison with Jordan McSweeney, the convicted murderer of law graduate Zara Aleena. Hayley Jones, aged 33, pleaded guilty to charges of misconduct in a public office linked to her inappropriate relationship with McSweeney, who is 31 years old. Their connection took place at HMP Belmarsh, a high-security prison, during a period spanning from March to April of last year. The case has raised serious concerns about the conduct of prison staff and the potential for exploitation within the penal system. Jordan McSweeney…

As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, two key figures within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) former Senate President Bukola Saraki and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State have called on PDP stakeholders to unite and revitalise the party in order to offer a clear, hopeful path for Nigeria’s future. The two leaders made the appeal on Wednesday during the inauguration and unveiling of the Board of Governors of the Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI) in Abuja. The event marked a significant step towards rejuvenating the PDP’s ideological direction ahead of the upcoming elections. Governor Makinde, in his remarks, emphasised…

A 33-year-old Hannah Roberts has become the focus of attention in Gloucester city centre, as she attempted to evade detection while engaging in a series of shoplifting incidents. This determined individual was noted for employing an assortment of headpieces, including wigs, in a blatant attempt to mask her identity and navigate the restrictions placed upon her by local businesses. Roberts’ antics continue to raise alarms, especially given her prior exclusion from entering any shops associated with the City Safe Scheme. Despite the clear restrictions placed upon her, Roberts’ defiance grew evident when she routinely ignored the bans. Witnesses recounted instances…