A tenant, Peter Jolomi, has accused his landlord, Richard Ayitu, of denying him access to his property in the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State, claiming his belongings were discarded on the street after a rent dispute. Jolomi, a pastor, alleged in an interview that his property was thrown out and left on the estate’s street for several days. He said Ayitu, accusing him of owing rent, ordered the gate locked and demanded immediate payment before allowing him back into the property. Jolomi claimed that he had paid N200,000 of the N312,000 owed but that Ayitu refused to accept the…
Author: New Daily Prime
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) have expressed strong support for the integration of local governments into Nigeria’s national identity management system. Former Postmaster General Bisi Adegbuyi recently proposed that local governments be included in the framework to improve efficiency and extend coverage across the country. He described local governments as the “missing link” in Nigeria’s current identity management system, suggesting their involvement would accelerate the achievement of universal identity coverage. Both ALGON and NULGE agreed that the inclusion of local governments would lead to more accurate and inclusive…
Subscriber groups in Nigeria have issued an ultimatum to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), demanding the reversal of a recent 50% tariff increase to a more manageable 10% by Wednesday, 29th January 2025. The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS) and the Association of Telephone, Cable TV, and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria (ATCIS) have also expressed their disapproval of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC)’s planned protests, urging the union to focus on its core responsibility of protecting workers’ welfare rather than involving itself in telecoms-related matters. The tariff hike, which was approved by the NCC on 20th January 2025, has…
My mother was my biggest supporter and my greatest inspiration. Without her unwavering belief in me, I wouldn’t be where I am today – K1 De Ultimate Sadly, the Nigerian music industry, particularly the Fuji genre, was plunged into deep mourning on January 15, 2025, following the news of the passing of Alhaja Halimot Shadiya Anifowoshe, the mother of Fuji maestro K1 De Ultimate. She passed away at the age of 105. New Daily Prime reported that a stream of movie makers ,including Mercy Aigbe, Femi Adebayo, Eniola Badmus, Bukky Wright, and others , paid condolence visit to the music…
By Alade Adisa The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) sitting in Lagos, has ruled that the national leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, was wrong in not recognizing the leadership elected by the Lagos State University, LASU, branch in 2020. The LASU executive, which came into office in 2020 was led by Prof. Ibrahim Bakare. The decision of the court was handed down in a judgment given by the presiding judge, Justice Sanda Yelwa, in a case brought before it by Bakare and seven others against ASUU and three others. In the suit, marked NICN/318/2020, seen…
By Damilola Olufemi Often overlooked as a tourist destination, Nigeria is home to a wealth of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Beyond the bustling cities of Lagos and Abuja lies a treasure trove of unique tourist destinations that highlight the country’s rich cultural heritage, breathtaking natural beauty, and captivating history. Located in Osogbo, Osun State, the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Nigeria’s most revered cultural attractions. This sacred forest is adorned with numerous shrines, sculptures, and artworks dedicated to Osun, the goddess of fertility. The grove serves as a profound testament…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly opposed the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), labelling the decision as “inconsiderate and unjustifiable.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, NANS condemned the hike, warning that it would exacerbate the economic challenges already faced by Nigerians, particularly students. Oladimeji Uthman, the Clerk of the Senate at NANS National Headquarters, called the tariff increase “abnormal,” especially in the context of the nation’s current socio-economic difficulties. The association emphasised that the move would only make it harder for students to access affordable internet, deepening the…
Major political parties in Nigeria have weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding the conduct of bye-elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). On Wednesday, they insisted that INEC should continue to oversee bye-elections to fill legislative vacancies resulting from resignations or deaths. The Labour Party (LP) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) rejected the suggestion made by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, that INEC should cease conducting bye-elections. Instead, they argued that political parties should internally decide who replaces an elected official in the event of death or resignation. Falana, in a recent statement, proposed…
A couple narrowly escaped death on Wednesday evening when a container fell on their Lexus Jeep at the Toyota bus stop on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Lagos. The incident occurred around 6:35 PM, prompting a swift response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. According to Margaret Adeseye, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the agency received a distress call and immediately mobilised to the scene. Upon arrival, they rescued the couple, both adults, from the wreckage of their vehicle. The accident occurred when a 20-foot container, being carried by a Mack Trailer, accidentally fell onto…
A 25-year-old Business Education student at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Koya Ayodeji, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly stabbing a fellow student during an argument over noise. The incident occurred on Tuesday at approximately 11:50 PM, when Ayodeji reportedly attacked 21-year-old Ayobami Ajayi, a 3rd-year Mass Communication student, in their university dormitory. According to police reports, the altercation began after Ayodeji accused Ajayi of causing a disturbance with loud noise coming from his room. The suspect, who was reportedly under the influence of drugs, allegedly confronted Ajayi and asked him to lower the volume.…