Author: New Daily Prime

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former governor and ex-Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, over allegations of anti-party activities. The suspension takes immediate effect and is pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings initiated by the state party leadership. The decision follows a request from the Ilesa East Local Government APC Executive Committee, which submitted a petition to the state party chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, outlining Aregbesola’s alleged actions that reportedly undermined the party. In their letter, the committee accused Aregbesola of fostering factionalism and colluding with opposition parties, among other allegations. In response to the…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced that the ongoing repairs to the damaged transmission line that led to a blackout in northern Nigeria will be completed by Sunday, 3 November 2024. It noted, however, that alternative measures have been implemented to transmit 400 megawatts to certain areas within the next 24 hours. The Managing Director of TCN, Sule Abdulaziz, disclosed this development at a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, updating Nigerians on efforts to restore electricity to the northern region. On 22 October, TCN reported a power outage in the north-east, north-west, and parts of north-central Nigeria after…

The Confederation of African Football has picked November 18 for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda. The match is scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by the Nigeria Football Federation. The Matchday 6 encounter will draw the curtain on the race from Group D for slots at the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals to be held in Morocco. The competition kicks off in December 2025/January 2026. CAF has also appointed Moroccan match officials for the game, with Samir Guezzaz in the role of referee for…

Rivers State Government (RSG) has donated relief materials to the victims of flood in Ahoada West Local Government Area (LGA) in Rivers State. While presenting the materials to the Chairman of Ahoada West LGA, Hon. Iyekor Ikporo, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Prof. Ngozi Odu, pledged to support the victims displaced by flooding in the state. The donation exercise took place on Monday at the Internally Displaced Persons camp in Akinima, Headquarters of Ahoada West LGA. Emphasizing the state government’s commitment to providing Rivers people with necessary basic amenities, Deputy Governor Odu said their goal is to alleviate the…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the dismissal of Police Inspector Ozonwanji, alleged to be connected to the murder of Ogene musician Chikezie Okezie Nwamba. Recalled that on Saturday, the police spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe noted that the incident occurred around 8:10 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Tactical Squad’s Headquarters when the victim was leaving the Squad’s Headquarters after a friendly visit. This was contained in a statement shared via the police social media page on Monday, stating that the dismissed inspector was found culpable and faced the maximum penalty of dismissal following a court prosecution, in…

Popular music producer Samklef has shared his theory on why Davido continues to face disrespect, despite his generosity. Recently, skit maker Nasty Blaq expressed frustration over the way the DMW boss is treated by others, despite his kind nature. This situation unfolded after content creator Kortney took to social media to criticize Davido for preventing her from posting their interview. In response, Samklef offered his perspective on the disrespect Davido faces. He drew a comparison between Davido and Olamide, pointing out that while both have supported many people, Davido tends to give with expectations and a desire for control, unlike…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar II, has called on the Northern Governors’ Forum to tackle the rising number of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria. According to the Daily Trust, Abubakar, who is also the President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), stated that millions of children across the region lack access to education. The Sultan made these remarks on Monday while addressing the Northern Governors Forum at a meeting held in Kaduna. Emphasizing the dangers and implications of this issue, he urged the governors to include it in their discussions and pledged support for the…

The Rivers State Judicial Commission of Inquiry has summoned 109 witnesses to investigate the post-election tensions that led to attacks on several secretariat headquarters in various Local Government Areas (LGAs). On October 7, Emuoha, Ikwerre, and Eleme LGAs were reportedly attacked by alleged political thugs leading to killing and destruction of properties. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Justice I.R. Minakiri, the Chairman of the Commission, in Port Harcourt on Monday. Samuel Nwanosike, the former Chairman of Ikwerre LGA, Obarilomate Ollor of Eleme LGA, and Hope Ikiriko of Ahoada West LGA were among the summoned witnesses to appear…

A mother of four has cried out over the murder of her husband, Samuel Okere, after suspected gunmen shot him and kidnapped a businessman, Sunny Onuenze, within an estate located in the Army range axis of IgboEtche in Etche Local Government Area (LGA), Rivers State. The grieving wife, Mrs. Peace Ulaku Samuel, narrated that the ugly incident that took the life of her husband occurred on October 26. She said her late husband, a native of the Ofeh community in Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State, is a generator repairer, while the kidnapped victim, Mr. Onuenze, is a metal…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has dismissed reports that the president is Nigeria’s substantive petroleum minister. Onanuga made the rebuttal on Sunday while fielding questions on Sunday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. When asked if the president hopes to hold on to his job as the ‘Minister of Petroleum,’ Onanuga fumed, saying the president had never addressed himself with such title, adding that the nation already has two ministers handling the affairs of the oil sector. “I think I have answered this question somewhere. The President has never called himself the…