Author: New Daily Prime

When we hear the phrase “caught on the wrong side of the law,” we often imagine a division between two sides: a wrong side populated by criminals and those who violate societal norms, and a right side filled with law-abiding, model citizens. Among the latter, we might expect to find lawmakers, the individuals entrusted with creating and upholding the laws by which society operates. But what happens when those trusted to make laws are themselves found on the wrong side? This question has been on the minds of many Nigerians since a video surfaced online showing an altercation between a…

After the demise of the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Dotun Olakanle, the Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development, Mr. Bolaji Robert has commiserated with his family. In the early hours of November 2, the late chairman passes on after a brief illness. The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry, Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa, spearheaded the State Government officials’ delegation on a condolence visit to the family of the deceased Chairman. The Commissioner for Local Government, Mr. Robert disclosed to The New Daily Prime on Monday in a statement, expressed sadness and…

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has said that shops housing goods worth millions of naira have been razed down by fire in Lagos State. The fire that broke out on Sunday night occurred at Ajah Market by Alesh bus stop in Lekki. Investigations carried out failed to reveal the actual cost of the fire accident. LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said no casualty or injury was recorded during the fire outbreak. He said, “LASEMA, in response to distress calls from the 767 and 112 toll-free lines at 09.30 hrs, activated its Emergency Response Team from Lekki Base.…

The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has categorically denied claims suggesting that Peter Obi advocated for the dismantling of Nigeria’s church structure. The organization labeled these interpretations of Obi’s recent media interview as misleading and emphasized the importance of accurately conveying his message. In a statement issued by spokesperson Ibrahim Umar in Abuja, POMR clarified that the headlines surrounding the interview misrepresented Obi’s intent. “We have been made aware of a significant distortion of Obi’s recent media interview,” Umar stated. “The claims that he called for the dismantling of churches in Nigeria are erroneous and serve a mischievous agenda.” Umar…

A coalition of 85 journalists, civil society organizations, and media practitioners has issued an urgent appeal to President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing the need for immediate action to address the alarming surge in attacks on press freedom in Nigeria. The call follows troubling reports from the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), which revealed a staggering 90 incidents of press violations from July to October 2024 alone. In a statement released on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the coalition, represented by Sylvester Agih, Legal Consultant at Citizens’ Gavel, and Busola Ajibola, Deputy Director of CJID’s…

The Dangote Refinery has stated that it is selling petrol at N960 per litre for deliveries by ship and N990 per litre for truck supplies. This announcement comes amid ongoing discussions regarding fuel pricing in Nigeria, particularly in response to claims by fuel marketers that imported petrol can be offered at lower rates. In a statement released on Sunday, November 1, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery’s Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, clarified the company’s pricing strategy. He noted that following the deregulation of the fuel market, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) had established a benchmark price of N971 per…

The Federal Government has allocated N18 billion to compensate property owners affected by section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, as announced by Minister of Works David Umahi on Sunday, November 3. He emphasised that all individuals on the compensation list for this section would receive payments within the next ten days. During a stakeholders’ engagement focused on both sections of the coastal road, Umahi expressed his frustration over the compensation process but acknowledged his legal obligations. “I wouldn’t have been able to respond if you had asked me this question earlier. The law ties my hands,” he stated, noting…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has asserted that the ongoing political crisis in the state is primarily driven by competition over the control of state resources. During a celebration marking the 51st birthday of Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, the General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries Worldwide, Fubara emphasised his commitment to utilizing state resources for the benefit of the people. Addressing attendees at the church’s headquarters in Mbodo, Aluu, Fubara stated, “There is a reason for this crisis, and that reason is the control of the resources of Rivers State. Rivers State’s resources belong to you (the people), and we will…

The Federal Government of Nigeria is advancing significant tax reforms with the goal of increasing the tax-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio to 18 percent by 2026. Currently, Nigeria’s tax ratio is a mere 10 percent, among the lowest in Sub-Saharan Africa. In August 2023, President Bola Tinubu established the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, chaired by Taiwo Oyedele, to implement these reforms. During the committee’s launch, President Tinubu highlighted the necessity for a fairer tax system, stating that his administration would “tax the fruits and not the seed.” The committee’s key tasks include tax harmonization, revenue enhancement, and…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Kenya has announced that the suspected killer of a mother, her daughter, and her 12-year-old niece has been apprehended and is awaiting charges in court tomorrow. This development follows an appeal from homicide detectives to the public to keep a watch over the alleged killer, identified as Hashim Dagane Muhumed. The team of detectives describes the suspect’s actions as monstrous, labeling him the prime suspect. The identities of the three murder suspects were not disclosed Investigations revealed that the 24-year-old alleged killer was captured on CCTV as he picked up the victims on October…