Author: New Daily Prime

The Kwara State Government has taken a bold step to reconstruct the dilapidated Adeta B- Local Government Education (LGEA) Primary School in Adeta into a standard structure. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) and New Media, Olayinka Fafoluyi, said the demolished school is set to join the ranks of well-structured educational facilities in Kwara State. Describing the state of the school, Fafoluyi revealed that most of the classrooms at primary school have “fallen into disrepair, failing to provide a conducive learning environment for students.” He further noted in the document that severely affected…

Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, the Chief Judge of Ekiti State passes on at age 64 after a brief illness. It was gathered that the late Adeyeye died on 4 November 2024 at tertiary hospital in Ekiti State. Information relating to his passing away was not made known to the public, however the Hope Newspaper reported that a close source revealed that the deceased died after a short stay in the hospital. Confirming his death, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Ekiti State extended their condolences messages to his family, praying that late Justice Adeyeye “finds rest with his maker”…

Nasarawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of five alleged kidnappers and the rescue of fourteen victims held captive in Achido village in the forest bothering Abuja and Kogi State. The document shared with The New Daily Prime on November 5 noted that with the collaboration of Toto Division security operatives, five arrested suspects in connection to the evil activity have confessed to partake in the crime. The suspects apprehended are Shuaibu Garba, Umar Mohammed, Yakubu Kasim. Mustapha Adamu and Abdul Mohammed. According to the notice shared by the force spokesman, Ramhan Nansel, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), the…

The Government of Equatorial Guinea has imposed new restrictions on WhatsApp, limiting citizens’ ability to download and share multimedia files using mobile data. This move follows a controversial sex scandal involving Baltasar Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), which has sparked outrage and debate across the country. According to local reports, the government has instructed telecommunications providers to implement measures that restrict access to inappropriate content, a decision believed to be linked to the scandal. Engonga, a 54-year-old economist, has found himself at the center of a high-profile fraud investigation, during which authorities uncovered hundreds…

The UK is set to introduce a pioneering piece of public health legislation aimed at creating the world’s first “smoke-free generation,” with a new tobacco law to be presented in Parliament on Tuesday, November 5. The move comes as part of the government’s broader strategy to curb smoking rates and reduce the long-term health burden on the National Health Service (NHS). Under the new proposals, anyone born after January 1, 2009, will be prohibited from purchasing tobacco products, effectively making them the first generation in the UK who will never legally be able to buy cigarettes. This gradual increase in…

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has confirmed plans to import premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at a price lower than the current market rate in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday, November 4, PETROAN emphasised that the move is part of its commitment to fostering competition in Nigeria’s deregulated petroleum market. Dr. Joseph Obele, PETROAN’s National Public Relations Officer, stated that the group has set up a business unit that will facilitate the importation of cheaper petrol before December. He stressed that competition is vital for ensuring fair pricing and enhancing…

A Russian engineer has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after being convicted of high treason for allegedly providing military secrets to Ukraine, according to a court ruling on Tuesday, November 5. Daniel Mukhametov, 32, an engineer employed at Uralvagonzavod, a major Russian tank manufacturer located in Nizhny Tagil in the Urals, was found guilty of passing sensitive military and technical information to Ukrainian intelligence services. The verdict was issued by a regional court in Sverdlovsk, Russia. The case began in 2023 when Mukhametov and his wife, Viktoria Mukhametova, who also worked at Uralvagonzavod, were arrested by the FSB,…

Americans are heading to the polls today to vote in the highly anticipated 2024 US presidential election, with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump facing off in a battle for the White House. The election, closely monitored around the world, not only determines the next president but also elects members of Congress, who will play a key role in shaping US law for the next several years. The Candidates In the Republican Party, former President Donald Trump emerged as the candidate after winning the nomination in a hard-fought contest against his party rivals. His running mate is Ohio Senator…

Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President, Teddy Nguema, announced plans to install surveillance cameras in all government offices. This policy is part of an ongoing effort to promote transparency and reinforce adherence to public service laws. The announcement comes on the heels of a shocking scandal involving Baltasar Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF). Engonga, who is also a prominent economist, was arrested after an investigation revealed he had secretly recorded over 400 sex tapes involving the wives of high-profile individuals in the country. These tapes were discovered during a search of his office and home as…

The Federal High Court in Abuja struck out all charges against 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters on Tuesday, November 5. The protesters had been facing serious allegations, including treason felony and incitement to mutiny, following their participation in nationwide protests against perceived corruption and poor governance in the country. The defendants were initially arraigned on Friday, November 1, in two separate batches. The first batch consisted of 76 individuals, including 32 minors, while the second batch comprised 43 protesters. The charges levied against them were in connection with their involvement in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance movement, which has gained significant traction across the…