Author: New Daily Prime

The Enugu State Police Command has debunked claims allegeding the kidnapping of a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) office traveling from Benue State along this route, noting that no such incident occurred in the state. On October 28, The New Daily Prime reported that on Saturday, a FRSC member identified as Emeason Chima was allegedly adducted by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Enugu State. The force spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, shared this development on Tuesday and described the claims suggesting that Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road remain unsafe for road users as “unfounded, a product of scaremongering, and should be disregarded. Also, the security command attached…

The chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and marketers to purchase petrol products from his refinery. He made this call during an in-house meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, acknowledging that his refinery has the full capacity to supply fuel to consumers for local demand. “It’s important to understand that we are producers. I have a refinery, and I’m not in retail. If I were, you could hold me responsible. What I am saying is that the retailers should come forward and pick,” Dangote…

The Inspector General of Police of Nigeria (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has joined other security leaders in the 12th edition of the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPO) to address global and regional security issues. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police spokesman, made this known via their Facebook page on Tuesday and stated that the two-day committee meeting, slated from October 29 to 30, is holding in Algiers, Algeria. The discussion aims to tackle security and policing challenges faced on the African continent. The statement read, “The Inspector General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun,…

Nigerian musician Tiwa Savage has spoken up about the hardships of balancing her music career with motherhood, highlighting the importance of support in her life as a single mother. During a recent appearance on the Big Friday Show, hosted by BBNaija alumnus Tacha, the singer passionately discussed her upcoming new album, creative process, and motherhood journey. Savage also addressed her son’s godmothers, who assist her when she travels for work; she also taught Tacha that being a mother does not end when children reach adolescence. “I look at my mum, and she still mothers me at this age. She still…

Following the consideration and adoption of promissory notes, the Senate has approved refunding N25 billion to the Nasarawa and Kebbi governments after the construction of Lafia Cargo Airport and Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin-Kebbi. This announcement came shortly after the plenary session was held on Tuesday, stating that the sum of N9,542,651,786.11 is to be paid to the Nasarawa government while the Kebbi will receive the sum of N15,137,336,095.88. The considered and adopted approval was from the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts report titled “Promissory note programme for the refund to Kebbi State and Nasarawa State Government…

Stroke is a life-threatening health condition that affects humans as a result of blockage of blood flow into the brain, which is part of a disorder known as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). As one of the leading causes of global death recorded, the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that in 2019, approximately 17.9 million people died from CVDs, and 85% of deaths were due to heart attack and stroke. Oftentimes, humans are hit with life-threatening challenges when fatty deposits make clusters on the inner walls of the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain and heart. Risk Factors that Lead…

Rivers State Government (RSG) has donated relief materials to the victims of flood in Ahoada West Local Government Area (LGA) in Rivers State. While presenting the materials to the Chairman of Ahoada West LGA, Hon. Iyekor Ikporo, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Prof. Ngozi Odu, pledged to support the victims displaced by flooding in the state. The donation exercise took place on Monday at the Internally Displaced Persons camp in Akinima, Headquarters of Ahoada West LGA. Emphasizing the state government’s commitment to providing Rivers people with necessary basic amenities, Deputy Governor Odu said their goal is to alleviate the…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the dismissal of Police Inspector Ozonwanji, alleged to be connected to the murder of Ogene musician Chikezie Okezie Nwamba. Recalled that on Saturday, the police spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe noted that the incident occurred around 8:10 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Tactical Squad’s Headquarters when the victim was leaving the Squad’s Headquarters after a friendly visit. This was contained in a statement shared via the police social media page on Monday, stating that the dismissed inspector was found culpable and faced the maximum penalty of dismissal following a court prosecution, in…

Popular music producer Samklef has shared his theory on why Davido continues to face disrespect, despite his generosity. Recently, skit maker Nasty Blaq expressed frustration over the way the DMW boss is treated by others, despite his kind nature. This situation unfolded after content creator Kortney took to social media to criticize Davido for preventing her from posting their interview. In response, Samklef offered his perspective on the disrespect Davido faces. He drew a comparison between Davido and Olamide, pointing out that while both have supported many people, Davido tends to give with expectations and a desire for control, unlike…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar II, has called on the Northern Governors’ Forum to tackle the rising number of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria. According to the Daily Trust, Abubakar, who is also the President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), stated that millions of children across the region lack access to education. The Sultan made these remarks on Monday while addressing the Northern Governors Forum at a meeting held in Kaduna. Emphasizing the dangers and implications of this issue, he urged the governors to include it in their discussions and pledged support for the…