Author: New Daily Prime

Ahead of the cabinet reshuffle, President Bola Tinubu has called for fresh scorecards from his 46 ministers, prompting an increase in lobbying efforts among political figures and cabinet members seeking to secure their positions. The Presidency confirmed on Wednesday that the planned cabinet shake-up is imminent, aligning with reports from earlier this month. As speculation grows, many ministers have begun reaching out to their political allies to influence the President’s decisions. “It is common for ministers to call on their godfathers for support,” said a presidential aide. “However, the President will ultimately act in the best interest of the country.”…

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello appealed to President Bola Tinubu on September 25, urging intervention in his ongoing dispute with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC has accused Bello of money laundering, breach of trust, and misappropriation, with allegations totaling N80.2 billion. In a statement released by Ohiare Michael, Director of the Yahaya Bello Media Office, the former governor claimed that the EFCC’s actions were intended to humiliate him. He called for an investigation into the agency’s motives, asserting that ulterior motives may drive them. Bello is facing a court order to appear before Justice Emeka…

The Federal Government has announced that the implementation of the new minimum wage will begin on July 29, 2024, as confirmed by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC). Chairman Ekpo Nta made this statement during a press briefing on Tuesday, September 24. Nta clarified that this date corresponds with the President’s approval of the wage bill, following its passage by the National Assembly. This announcement comes in contrast to a previous statement by Minister of State for Labour Nkiruka Onyejeocha, who indicated that payments would start on May 1, 2024. As a result, if payments begin by the…

Nigerian rapper Falz, the son of renowned lawyer Femi Falana, has been linked to the scandal surrounding crossdresser Bobrisky after allegedly assisting him in dropping money laundering charges filed with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a viral recording uploaded by social media activist Verydarkman on September 24, 2024, Bobrisky claimed that some unnamed EFCC personnel took ₦15 million from him to drop money laundering accusations. He admitted to paying the EFCC ₦15 million to settle his money laundering case and claimed he was confined to a private flat rather than prison for abusing the currency. Bobrisky also…

Nigerian rapper and singer Falz has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to social media activist Verydarkman for saying that he helped Bobrisky drop money laundering charges. The ultimatum is in reaction to a viral tape posted by Verydarkman on September 24, 2024. Bobrisky claimed that some unknown EFCC personnel accepted ₦15 million from him to drop money laundering allegations against him. The article accused Falana of attempting to obtain a presidential pardon for Bobrisky in exchange for N10,000,000. According to the written petition, the defamatory claims were made on September 25, 2024, in a video post on Verydarkman’s Instagram page, which…

Barcelona have agreed to a deal with Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny as their new goalkeeper. The emergency deal was necessitated by the Marc-André ter Stegen’s injury which may have likely ended the German’s season. Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano broke the news of the deal earlier today, confirming an end to Barca’s search for a suitable temporary replacement for ter Stegen. Szczesny was Juventus goalkeeper until recently when he announced his retirement. However, Szczesny agreed to come out of his retirement to cover Barca’s deficit in the goalkeeping department. While he has not completed his medical, he is expected to sign…

In a recent Leadership Podcast interview, Ali Baba revealed that he and his wife, Mary, had intended to have one more son, motivated by Mary’s yearning for another child after their children left to study overseas. The couple explored adoption but ultimately decided to undergo in vitro Fertilization (IVF) to fertilize two eggs. However, fate had other intentions, and one egg split into two, resulting in triplets. Ali Baba recounted Mary’s convincing argument that affected his decision. He said: “Madam had always wanted to have a son. She had two daughters and we talked about it. “So, I told her…

Updates coming from Manchester City indicate that Spanish midfielder Rodri sustained a ligament injury during Sunday’s rivalry game against Arsenal. According to a report, it is not yet clear how serious the injury is and the midfielder may have the option to avoid surgery. It was earlier reported that the ACL tear suffered by the 28-year-old may rule him out for the rest of the season.However, his recovery window may be between five to eight months depending on what his doctors decide. The club seems to be receiving varying medical opinions at the moment, as pointed out by the manager…

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé will be absent for this weekend’s highly anticipated La Liga derby against Atlético Madrid due to a thigh injury. The injury, which occurred during the team’s recent 3-2 victory over Alavés, has sidelined the French superstar for an estimated three weeks. Mbappé, who has been in impressive form this season with five goals in seven league matches, was substituted during the Alavés match, raising immediate concerns about his fitness. The news comes as a significant blow to Real Madrid as they prepare for one of their most important fixtures of the season. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti…

Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been officially confirmed as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by the Senate. Her confirmation was announced on Wednesday, September 25, following a rigorous two-hour question-and-answer session with senators. Kekere-Ekun, who is the highest-ranking justice of the Supreme Court, becomes the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria. She has been serving in the role on an acting basis since August, demonstrating her leadership during this interim period. During the confirmation session, senators probed her on various legal and constitutional matters, underscoring the importance of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law in Nigeria. Kekere-Ekun’s extensive experience on…