Author: New Daily Prime

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Two persons have been confirmed dead after a gas truck explosion on the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos in the early hours of Saturday. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said the incident happened around 2:36 a.m. after a speeding 20-tonne tipper truck rammed into a stationary 30-tonne gas tanker that had stopped on the road. According to the agency, the impact triggered a fire outbreak which quickly spread to nearby buildings, destroying three warehouses and about 10 roadside shops, including a gym and a generator house. The Controller General of the agency, Margaret Adeseye, said fire…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah No fewer than 8,300 inmates have been released or had their jail terms reduced across Nigeria between January 2022 and March 2026, as authorities move to reduce congestion in correctional centres. Findings show that the releases were carried out by federal and state governments through the Prerogative of Mercy process, following recommendations by advisory committees. Data compiled from the Nigerian Correctional Service and state records indicate that 707 inmates benefited in 2022. The figure rose sharply to 4,678 in 2023, largely due to a nationwide intervention in November when over 4,000 inmates were freed after fines were…

By Iqrom Tesilim  Jerusalem’s Old City was rocked by a series of loud explosions and Iranian missile warnings on Friday, leaving a trail of damage and raising concerns about the safety of sacred sites. Smoke was seen rising near the historic walls, with footage showing a crater on a road near the Zion Gate, just a few hundred meters from revered landmarks like the Al-Aqsa Mosque, Western Wall, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Thankfully, initial assessments suggest the damage was caused by falling debris from a missile interception, rather than a direct strike. Witnesses described seeing an object plummeting…

By Clement Abayomi The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has announced President Tinubu’s commitment to continue funding the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) to drive social and economic growth in the Niger Delta. This development was made known in an interactive session with scholarship students in London. The event took place while Tinubu was on a state visit to the United Kingdom. At the meeting, students presented an award to Tinubu to thank him for supporting their undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad. Idris, who accepted the award on behalf of Tinubu, noted that the programme is successfully building a community of…

Nigerians have taken to social media to criticize the utterances of the Delta State Police Command Spokesperson Edafe Bright amidst the Ozoro alleged rape festival, calls for reprehension. In an Edafe tweet, which allegedly depicts vague words, he questioned an X user, Rinu Oduala, with his response, stating, “Whenever I issue any statement, it turns you on. Why if I may ask.” This came after the X user, Oduala urged the Force spokespersons, Bright to act urgently by bringing the papetrators to face the law instead of issuing statements. Earlier, New Daily Prime reported that women in the Oruamudhu community,…

By Clement Abayomi Nigeria has emerged as one of the countries hit hard by rising fuel prices worldwide despite being a leading oil producer. The cause of this rise has been attributed to the tensions between the US, Iran, and Israel. Nigeria, with large refineries, has witnessed an increase in domestic petrol prices by nearly 40% since the conflict began. Business Insider Africa (BIA) reported that these surges show how global shocks and local economic issues continue to drive up costs for Nigerian citizens. According to Investorsight, Nigeria’s gasoline prices rose by 39.5%, ranking the country second globally for the…

By Clement Abayomi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on residents to pray for the nation’s capital and Nigeria as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Wike, in a statement signed in Abuja, congratulated the Muslim community for completing the Ramadan fast and urged everyone to maintain peace as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. He described the holy month of Ramadan as a time for “spiritual renewal and self-reflection”. Wike encouraged residents to continue practicing the values of compassion and forgiveness. He noted that the way people shared with one another during the…

By Clement Abayomi Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced a new partnership with Coventry University to establish a campus in Lagos. Alausa, while accompanying President Bola Tinubu on an official visit to London, confirmed that the project aims to allow Nigerian students to earn British degrees without travelling abroad. The “proposed” campus is Alaro City, Lagos. According to Alausa, the school plans to begin admitting students between the third and fourth quarters of 2026, once approvals are given. The university will offer both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in fields such as science, technology, business, and vocational skills.…

By Iqrom Tesilim The Nigerian Government is ramping up its fight against terrorism, with Vice President Kashim Shettima announcing a significant increase in investment in equipment and logistics to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts nationwide. This move follows a presidential directive to security chiefs to take decisive action against terrorist groups. Shettima made the announcement during a visit to victims of the recent Maiduguri bomb blasts at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, where he condemned the attacks and described the perpetrators as barbaric. The bomb blasts, which occurred on Monday, affected over 100 people and left more than 20 dead. The…

By Jeremiah Aminu  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public notice warning Nigerians concerning the circulation of fake cancer drugs across the country. The agency disclosed that fake versions of Avastin and Tecentriq have been discovered in different parts of the country following complaints from numerous medical practitioners. According to them, many patients had already bought the drugs and presented them at medical facilities. However, the prices ranged from N180,000 to N350,000 which was much lower than the genuine cost of the products. This, therefore, raised suspicion concerning the authenticity of the…