Author: New Daily Prime

President Bola Tinubu has rejected a N942 billion proposal from the National Population Commission (NPC) for the upcoming national housing and population census, insisting that significant cost-cutting measures be implemented. At a meeting with NPC officials at the State House, Tinubu stressed the need for the census to be conducted within the government’s current financial limitations. He proposed the deployment of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to reduce personnel costs, while promising to set up a committee to reassess the census budget. The President expressed support for the census but noted that the proposed cost of nearly N1 trillion…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the formation of a caretaker committee to manage its affairs in the South-South zone, challenging the leadership of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. In a statement issued on Friday, March 7, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, explained that the decision was made by the National Working Committee (NWC) to prevent a leadership vacuum in the zone, which would occur after the expiration of the current zonal executive’s tenure on March 9, 2025. The move follows a legal setback in the Rivers State High Court, which had restrained the…

The Hope and Unity Foundation, a community development group, has called on Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to set aside their differences and collaborate towards the development of the state. In a statement issued on Friday, March 7, by the Chairman, Zeismer Evans, and the Secretary, Owhor Chimenem, the foundation expressed concern over the escalating tensions between the two leaders, which it warned could harm the state and its citizens. The foundation highlighted that the growing conflict between Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, was not in the best interests of…

By Adeniyi Yusuf The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has sparked outrage across Nigeria, following allegations of sexual harassment that have ignited widespread debate and division. In a report gathered by the New Daily Prime, the legal counsel for the Kogi lawmaker, Victor Giwa, dismissed the Senate’s resolution as a violation of a court order. It was also indicated that the lawmaker would challenge the suspension in court. This as the Senate imposed a six-month suspension without pay on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing a breach of its Standing Orders following her sexual harassment allegations, which were denied by Senate President…

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD), in collaboration with the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) programme, has intensified its efforts to address the escalating farmer-herder conflicts in Nigeria through a high-level workshop aimed at refining the Ministry’s five-year strategic plan. The workshop, held on Thursday, March 6, brought together key stakeholders from government ministries, peace commissions, civil society, academia, and international development partners. The event focused on developing inclusive, conflict-sensitive strategies to improve the security and productivity of Nigeria’s livestock sector. Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, the Minister of Livestock Development, opened the workshop with a strong call…

The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) has called on the Nigerian Air Force, the military, and the presidency to identify and punish officers involved in the violent attack on staff and journalists at Ikeja Electric on Thursday, March 6. The association vowed to continue pressing for justice following the brutalisation of civilians at the Ikeja Electric headquarters in Alausa, Lagos. Among those assaulted was a correspondent, who was also reportedly beaten by the military personnel involved in the incident. Following the attack, Air Vice Marshall AK Ademulegun, the Area Officer Commanding of the Logistics Command, visited the Ikeja Electric…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has expressed his delight in the overwhelming support from the people of the state for his administration, particularly highlighting the successful revitalisation of the Rumuodomaya Fire Service Substation in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Friday, Governor Fubara emphasised that the newly upgraded fire station would now offer more efficient services, enabling a quicker response to fire emergencies. This, he said, would ensure the safety of lives and property for residents of Rumuodomaya, Obio/Akpor, and the surrounding communities. Governor Fubara said: “I feel very happy again to stand before you…

Kyiv – The war in Ukraine has taken a significant turn as Russian forces break through Ukrainian lines in Kursk, effectively splitting the Ukrainian offensive and threatening a major supply route. Telegraph documented that open-source intelligence and live battlefield maps indicate that Russian gains have been aided by North Korean troops, marking an intensified phase of the conflict. The only Ukrainian access road into Sudzha, a strategic town in the Kursk region, is now reportedly within range of Russian first-person view (FPV) drones, further complicating Ukraine’s defensive efforts and limiting the ability to conduct an organized retreat. The situation on…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Thursday, submitted another sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during plenary. The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District while addressing the Senate disclosed that after the newly submitted petition was filed by her constituents after her previous petition was trashed by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions. The committee had described her initial petition as “dead on arrival.” While submitting the new petition, Senate President Akpabio question if there were any legal impediments to accepting the petition and Natasha responded that there were none. Natasha thereafter laid the foundation…

Students of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), took to the streets on Wednesday, March 5, in protest against what they termed an orchestrated attempt to destabilise the institution through unfounded allegations against the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. The protest, led by the Vice President of the Student Union, Olaniyi Eniola, comes in response to a demand by the National Women’s Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), which has called for Prof. Fasina’s suspension over an alleged sexual harassment case involving Mrs. Folasade Adebayo, a senior staff member at the university. The controversy unfolded during a recent…