Author: New Daily Prime

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has released the shortlist of 72 candidates for the 2025 conferment of the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The list, made public in a notice signed by the LPPC Secretary and Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi, includes 57 advocate applicants and 15 academic candidates. The shortlist was published ahead of the final interview stage in accordance with the LPPC’s guidelines. Advocate Applicants Include:Theophilus Esan Kolawole, Ernest Chik Wendu Ikeji, Leslie Akujuobi Njemanze, Omamuzo Erebe, Emeka Akabogu, Achinike Godwin William-Wobodo, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, Aminu Sani Gadanya, Oluseun Awonuga Adentyi, Shuaibu…

The 17 individuals nominated by President Bola Tinubu to head three key commissions in Rivers State have formally declared their assets before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), following security clearance from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police. The nominees are to oversee the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Rivers State Civil Service Commission, and Rivers State Local Government Service Commission. Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed the development during a screening session conducted by the Senate ad hoc committee overseeing activities linked to the Rivers Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retired). The asset declaration…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the notice issued by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding its upcoming 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, citing failure to comply with procedural requirements. In a letter dated 13 June 2025 and addressed to PDP National Chairman, the electoral body stated that the notification was invalid due to lack of proper endorsement. The correspondence, signed by INEC’s Acting Secretary, Hajiya Hau’ru Aminu, pointed to a violation of the 2022 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties. INEC specifically referenced Part 2(12)3, which stipulates that such notices must be jointly signed by both…

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has stated that the term “farmer-herder clash” is misleading, asserting that the real issue lies in the movement of animals into farmlands. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, General Musa identified three core drivers of persistent violence in Benue State and other affected regions: land disputes, animal movement, and livestock rustling. He argued that what is often labelled a clash is, in fact, a one-sided intrusion: “When they say farmer-herder clash, clash means two things are moving. But if a farm is stationary and an animal enters, it is not a clash —…

Tension is rising in Edo State following the decision by Governor Monday Okpebholo to return eight public secondary schools to the Catholic Mission, a move that has drawn strong criticism from several Muslim organisations. Two prominent groups, Edo Muslims for Equity and Good Governance (EMEGG) and the Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), have publicly condemned the handover, arguing that it could marginalise Muslim students and staff currently in those schools. According to a statement from the Governor’s media aide, Fred Itua, the decision was confirmed on Monday after a meeting between Governor Okpebholo…

Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has defended his support for President Bola Tinubu, asserting that the current administration is implementing reforms originally championed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement obtained by New Daily Prime on Tuesday, Omokri criticised the media team of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for what he described as “unwarranted attacks” against him, despite his continued respect for Atiku. “There is absolutely no reason for those around Waziri Atiku Abubakar to fight with someone who only has the utmost respect for the former Vice President and has never had an unkind…

Nigerian social critic and activist, VeryDarkMan, has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s response to the recent massacre in Benue State, where over 200 people were reportedly burnt alive in a brutal herdsmen attack in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area. The incident, which has sparked international outrage, was first publicly condemned by Pope Leo, who labelled it a “terrible massacre” and called for justice. Following this, President Tinubu issued a statement urging the Benue State Government to engage the attackers in dialogue and reconciliation. Reacting to the President’s remarks, VeryDarkMan described the call for dialogue as a dangerous sign of weakness.…

National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mustapha Salihu, has stated that endorsing both a presidential aspirant and their running mate before the party’s primary election is unconstitutional. Salihu made the remarks during an interview with Channels Television on Monday, addressing speculation following his public endorsement of President Bola Tinubu at the recent APC North-East summit in Gombe — an endorsement that did not include Vice President Kashim Shettima. Explaining the omission, Salihu said the move was deliberate and grounded in the APC’s internal rules and the Nigerian constitution. “In party politics, we have only one ticket…

Kylian Mbappé has received high praise from former teammate Sergio Ramos, who believes the Real Madrid star deserves this year’s Ballon d’Or even without major titles. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Ramos now playing for Monterrey in Mexico backed Mbappé to take football’s most prestigious individual honour, citing the Frenchman’s exceptional goal tally. The two players shared the pitch at Paris Saint-Germain between 2021 and 2023. Mbappé, now 26, joined Real Madrid this season another of Ramos’ former clubs and has so far lifted the Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup. Mbappé ended the campaign with 43 goals…

As the political landscape begins to shift in anticipation of the 2027 general elections, the coalition aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu is reportedly gaining significant traction. According to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s camp, increasing numbers of Nigerians are throwing their support behind the emerging alliance of opposition parties. Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to Atiku, revealed in an interview with Vanguard on Sunday that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is becoming increasingly uneasy about the coalition’s growing influence and the alignment of key opposition figures. “They’re scared because they know the coalition represents a formidable platform that could…