Author: New Daily Prime

Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, the former pastor of the City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has emphasised the capital-intensive nature of running a ministry, explaining that tithes are essential to meeting the financial needs of God’s house. Speaking during the church’s second service at Civic Centre on Sunday, Janauary 26, Pastor Iluyomade shared his thoughts on the importance of tithing and offerings, stating: “Ministry costs money—that’s why God said we should bring tithes to ensure the needs of His house are met.” He also noted that offerings should be given in accordance with how God has…

A 32-year-old man, Sunday Abilewa, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly killing his father, Abu Abilewa, following a dispute over a motorcycle. The incident occurred on December 31, 2024, in the Eberi quarters of Isua Akoko, the headquarters of Akoko South East Local Government Area in Ondo State. According to the police, Sunday had asked his father to buy him a new motorcycle, but the deceased refused. This led to a heated argument between the father and son. In the course of the argument, Sunday allegedly grabbed his father’s neck and strangled him, leading to…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed a significant drop in the mandatory remittance of electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) and the Market Operator (MO) for the first nine months of 2024. The data shows a decline of N156bn in remittances. In the first quarter of 2024, the DisCos were expected to remit N114.12bn, but they managed to pay N110.62bn, which is 96.93% of the required amount. Of this amount, N65.52bn went to NBET, and N45.10bn was allocated to MO, leaving an outstanding balance of N3.50bn. This remittance performance marked an improvement over…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is under intense scrutiny following a series of thefts by some of its operatives, including missing recovered assets such as cash and gold bars. In 2024, at least 27 officers were dismissed for misconduct, with ongoing investigations into the theft of high-value items. The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed an internal investigation into allegations involving $400,000, as well as incidents of stolen operational items, including gold bars and cash valued at millions. In the most recent scandal, an officer at the Kaduna zonal office allegedly stole $30,000. The rising trend of theft within…

A tenant, Peter Jolomi, has accused his landlord, Richard Ayitu, of denying him access to his property in the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State, claiming his belongings were discarded on the street after a rent dispute. Jolomi, a pastor, alleged in an interview that his property was thrown out and left on the estate’s street for several days. He said Ayitu, accusing him of owing rent, ordered the gate locked and demanded immediate payment before allowing him back into the property. Jolomi claimed that he had paid N200,000 of the N312,000 owed but that Ayitu refused to accept the…

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) have expressed strong support for the integration of local governments into Nigeria’s national identity management system. Former Postmaster General Bisi Adegbuyi recently proposed that local governments be included in the framework to improve efficiency and extend coverage across the country. He described local governments as the “missing link” in Nigeria’s current identity management system, suggesting their involvement would accelerate the achievement of universal identity coverage. Both ALGON and NULGE agreed that the inclusion of local governments would lead to more accurate and inclusive…

Subscriber groups in Nigeria have issued an ultimatum to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), demanding the reversal of a recent 50% tariff increase to a more manageable 10% by Wednesday, 29th January 2025. The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS) and the Association of Telephone, Cable TV, and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria (ATCIS) have also expressed their disapproval of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC)’s planned protests, urging the union to focus on its core responsibility of protecting workers’ welfare rather than involving itself in telecoms-related matters. The tariff hike, which was approved by the NCC on 20th January 2025, has…

My mother was my biggest supporter and my greatest inspiration. Without her unwavering belief in me, I wouldn’t be where I am today – K1 De Ultimate Sadly, the Nigerian music industry, particularly the Fuji genre, was plunged into deep mourning on January 15, 2025, following the news of the passing of Alhaja Halimot Shadiya Anifowoshe, the mother of Fuji maestro K1 De Ultimate. She passed away at the age of 105. New Daily Prime reported that a stream of movie makers ,including Mercy Aigbe, Femi Adebayo, Eniola Badmus, Bukky Wright, and others , paid condolence visit to the music…

By Alade Adisa The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) sitting in Lagos, has ruled that the national leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, was wrong in not recognizing the leadership elected by the Lagos State University, LASU, branch in 2020. The LASU executive, which came into office in 2020 was led by Prof. Ibrahim Bakare. The decision of the court was handed down in a judgment given by the presiding judge, Justice Sanda Yelwa, in a case brought before it by Bakare and seven others against ASUU and three others. In the suit, marked NICN/318/2020, seen…

By Damilola Olufemi Often overlooked as a tourist destination, Nigeria is home to a wealth of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Beyond the bustling cities of Lagos and Abuja lies a treasure trove of unique tourist destinations that highlight the country’s rich cultural heritage, breathtaking natural beauty, and captivating history. Located in Osogbo, Osun State, the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Nigeria’s most revered cultural attractions. This sacred forest is adorned with numerous shrines, sculptures, and artworks dedicated to Osun, the goddess of fertility. The grove serves as a profound testament…