Author: New Daily Prime

Seeks DNA test on children  By Alade Adisa The dispute over how to share the vast estate left behind by former Oyo State Governor, Adebayo Alao-Akala, has escalated, as one of his daughters, Oluwatoyin Alao-Aderinto, is seeking the approval of the court to get the corpse of the deceased exhumed and a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test conducted on seven persons claiming to be the deceased’s children. She has therefore filed an application to that effect before an Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan. The court is presided over by Justice Taiwo. In the case marked I/443/2024, Mrs Alao-Aderinto, through…

Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has reportedly given his approval to a potential move to Serie A champions Napoli, according to Sky Sport. While Sancho is said to be open to joining the Italian side, no agreement has yet been reached between Manchester United and Napoli regarding a possible transfer. The 25-year-old England international recently returned to Old Trafford following a loan spell at Chelsea, where he enjoyed a relatively solid campaign. Despite his contributions, the London club opted not to make the deal permanent. Sancho, who joined Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund in 2021, has struggled to establish himself…

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…