Author: New Daily Prime

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that a record-breaking 2,030,627 candidates have registered for this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), marking the highest number of applications the board has ever received in its history. This milestone was revealed in JAMB’s weekly bulletin, released on Monday in Abuja. The board noted that registration for the examination closed on March 8, 2025. The number of registrations this year surpasses the previous record set in 2024, where over 1.9 million candidates applied for the UTME. JAMB clarified that this total does not include candidates who registered for foreign centres.…

Sir Keir Starmer is facing the most significant rebellion of his premiership as around 80 Labour MPs push back against plans for sweeping welfare cuts. The cuts, expected to be announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Spring Statement, are intended to help fund increased defense spending amid rising global tensions. In response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and aggressive moves by nations such as Russia, the Labour government has prioritized national security funding. However, the decision to slash billions from the welfare budget has sparked outrage among MPs who argue the cuts will disproportionately affect vulnerable citizens. Labour…

By Alade Adisa Reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudasiru Obasa, was able to reclaim his position due to his ability to fill the void left by the withdrawal of former Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, from the All Progressives Congress (APC), investigations by New Daily Prime have revealed. It was gathered that since Aregbesola, who was also the de facto leader of the party in Alimosho Local Government Area, abandoned the party a few years ago, Obasa, who is from Agege, has stepped in and subsequently emerged as the leader of the APC…

By Alade Adisa Almost five years after several welfare packages were announced for teachers in the country, the federal and state governments have only made limited progress, as most of the promises remain unfulfilled. Investigations by New Daily Prime revealed that the federal government (FG) has only increased the retirement age for teachers from 60 to 65 years and extended the years of service from 35 to 40 years. Some states have implemented this change, but notably, Lagos State has yet to adopt it or approve any of the promised welfare packages for teachers in its employment. Among the promised…

By Fatimah Idera As climate changes continue to impact various locations, a heavy rainstorm struck the Argentine port city of Bahia Blanca, southwest of the capital Buenos Aires, leaving 10 people dead and causing widespread flooding. According to reports, more than 260 millimeters (10 inches) of rain fell within a few hours, destroying bridges, collapsing asphalt roads, and resulting in fatalities. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Bahia Blanca authorities confirmed that all available resources were being deployed, with municipal teams working on emergency response efforts. “The storm forced the evacuation of homes and health centers in the major…

By Adeniyu Yusuf Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party Presidential candidate Peter Obi have voiced their support for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as part of the celebration of International Women’s Day 2025. Also, some women groups have called for justice for the embattled senator. Akpoti-Uduaghan had formally submitted a sexual harassment petition against Senate President Akpabio. The petition was presented on the floor of the Senate after the upper legislative chamber resumed plenary. In response, Akpabio denied the allegations, asserting that he had not harassed Akpoti-Uduaghan or any other female senator. He urged Nigerians to refrain from making premature…

By Fatimah Idera Amid International Women’s Day celebrations, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a stark warning that women’s rights remain under attack and urged women to fight back as the world cannot stand by while progress is reversed. Speaking at a United Nations event on the eve of International Women’s Day, Guterres highlighted that centuries of discrimination against women are now being worsened by new and emerging threats. “Digital tools, while brimming with promise, are also often silencing women’s voices, amplifying bias, and fuelling harassment,” he said. “Women’s bodies have become political battlegrounds.” Guterres also warned that online violence…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of Dr Doyin Okupe, the former spokesperson to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan. The renowned physician and political strategist died at the age of 72, a loss described by Governor Sanwo-Olu as a “great loss to Nigeria,” particularly to the people of Ogun State. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted Okupe’s significant contributions to Nigerian politics and his lasting impact on the national landscape. The Governor acknowledged that Okupe was well-known for his bold…

Nigeria will use the upcoming France Business Forum in Paris to highlight the economic strides made under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. The Minister’s remarks came on Friday during a courtesy visit by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, to the Minister’s office in Abuja. Idris was presented with an invitation to the forum, which is set to take place on April 10, 2025. In a statement signed by his media aide, Rabiu Ibrahim, the Minister expressed confidence that the forum would serve as an ideal platform…

The Osun State Government has formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former governor and current Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, over claims of misappropriation of a $20 million World Bank health grant. The petition, filed on March 7, 2025, accuses Oyetola of financial misconduct, money laundering, and violations of the Public Procurement Act (PPA) during his tenure as governor. According to the petition, the funds were intended to improve the state’s health sector, but they were allegedly diverted and misused. The Osun government claims that Oyetola, as the chair of a special Health Intervention…