Author: New Daily Prime

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has expressed disapproval over recent comments made by Dr. Babachir Lawal, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, regarding President Bola Tinubu’s presidential ambitions for 2027. In a statement released by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Henshaw Ogubike, on Monday in Abuja, Matawalle stated that Lawal’s remarks about the president’s re-election bid were misplaced and unfounded. He argued that Tinubu has made significant strides in governance, and that the president would enjoy overwhelming support from the North. Matawalle highlighted that President…

Activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi revealed on Sunday that he is still facing four separate civil suits filed in different states, despite the withdrawal of criminal charges against him. The suits, all stemming from his book ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System,’ were filed by members of the Aare Afe Babalola law office. Farotimi’s revelation came during an interview on the Toyin Falola Interviews, where he discussed the ongoing legal battles he faces following the defamation case initiated by Aare Afe Babalola (SAN) in January. Babalola had accused Farotimi of defaming him in his book, leading to the lawyer’s arrest…

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, reaffirmed his party’s commitment to the South-East, saying he has no regrets about zoning the presidential ticket to the region ahead of the 2027 election. Abure made this statement during a rally organised by LP members from the South-East, as part of preparations for the Abuja Area Council election next year. Abure praised the unity, industriousness, and fearlessness of the Igbos, particularly following the 2023 general election, when Peter Obi’s candidacy brought national attention to the South-East. “Before the 2023 election, I used to believe erroneously that South-East people were…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld the results of 2,577 candidates from the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates (Second Series), due to allegations of examination malpractice. The results were released on Sunday, February 16, with WAEC announcing that the examination had been conducted in two modes for the first time: paper-and-pen and a computer-based hybrid mode. In a statement issued by Moyosola Adesina, the Acting Head of Public Affairs, WAEC confirmed that a total of 68,342 candidates had registered for the examination, though only 65,023 candidates sat for the exam across 5,067 centres…

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has called on President Bola Tinubu to approve immediate oil exploration and drilling in Bauchi State, following the discovery of oil in commercial quantities. Dogara believes that such a move would make Tinubu’s re-election bid unnecessary in 2027, as the people would already see the tangible benefits of his administration. Dogara made this call on Saturday at Zaranda village in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, during the inauguration of a 2.5km road constructed by Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District. The former Speaker also appealed for the…

The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has strongly rejected reports that it has adopted Peter Obi as its sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election, calling the claims “mere rumours” and a “figment of the imaginations of the peddlers.” In a statement issued on Sunday, February 16, signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Khalid Arewa, the ZLP categorically dismissed the circulating information, which had been spreading across social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter). The statement clarified that the reports falsely attributed to the party an offer of a free presidential ticket to Peter Obi for the upcoming election. According…

Dr. Dayo Israel, the Chairman of the Board of Management at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, has secured an N8 million donation to cover the cost of a life-saving surgery for Rachel Idowu, a 16-year-old secondary school student diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Idowu, who has struggled with lung complications since birth, has faced significant challenges in her daily life, including difficulty with school participation and growth. Her condition, which involves a hole in her heart, required urgent surgery, but the cost was beyond her family’s means. According to a statement released by Dr. Segun Orisajo, the…

A wider waist increases your risk of dementia – but there are simple ways to offset the damage Most of us are aware that excess weight around the belly in middle age raises our risk of developing a long list of health issues later in life – heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes. However, the link between belly fat and brain health is less well-known. There is mounting evidence that the “middle-age spread” significantly impacts cognitive function and long-term likelihood of neurodegenerative disease, including dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Studies that have followed people over decades have identified a raised risk of…

Ondo State, Nigeria — Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the revered Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who passed away on Friday at the age of 96. The family of the late statesman confirmed his death in a statement released on Friday, revealing that Pa Adebanjo died peacefully at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State. The statement, which was jointly signed by his children — Mrs. Ayotunde Atteh, Mrs. Adeola Azeez, and Mr. Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo — expressed gratitude for his selfless life of service to God, the nation, and humanity. It read:…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has moved to reassure the public that Keystone Bank Limited remains stable and fully operational, despite a recent court order forfeiting the bank’s shares to the Federal Government. In a statement issued on Friday, Hakama Sidi Ali, the CBN’s acting Director of Corporate Communications, sought to address concerns surrounding the development, emphasising that there was no cause for alarm. She reiterated that the stability of the banking sector and the protection of depositors’ funds are the regulator’s top priorities. “For clarity, the court order merely reaffirmed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s prior decision to…