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By Clement Abayomi The Rivers State Police Command has clarified the details of an encounter between Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju and officers at the Nkpolu Division on 20 March. The clarification came after reports that allegedly distorted the facts of what happened during Adepoju’s security tour in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred at Mile 3, Diobu, where officers from the Nkpolu Divisional Police Headquarters were conducting a “stop and search” exercise. The officers were following Adepoju’s earlier directives to tighten security for the Sallah celebrations, according to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer CSP Grace Iringe-Koko.…

By Clement Abayomi Lawyers have condemned the activities of the Vehicle Inspection Officers on Nigerian roads. The lawyers claimed that the VIO had been banned by a court of law. The claim followed court rulings in Abuja and complaints from motorists who argued that they are often stopped or fined by VIO officials on highways. The legal boundaries of the VIO have become a major issue across Nigeria. Within the confines of the Nigerian Constitution, the agency is tasked with ensuring that vehicles on the road are safe and mechanically sound. However, many argue that these officials usually step outside…

By Iqrom Tesilim The All Progressives Congress (APC) is gearing up for its National Convention, scheduled to take place from 25 to 28 March, 2026. As part of the convention preparations, the party has announced the screening of aspirants seeking national offices, which will hold on 24 March, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. According to a notice issued by the Secretary of the Aspirants’ Screening Committee, Isa Yuguda, only aspirants who have purchased and submitted their Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms will be screened. Yuguda, a former Governor of Bauchi State, emphasized that all aspirants must…

By Jeremiah Aminu The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its defection crisis which is rapidly rendering the party irrelevant in the Nigerian political space. In a statement shared with the New Daily Prime, the Lagos APC Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, stressed that the wave of defection has weakened the political structure and credibility of the party, thereby resulting in the emergence of the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, as the de facto chairman of what he described as a “one-man PDP Governors Forum”. According to him, this development is…

By Clement Abayomi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on its members to obtain Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its upcoming ward, local government, and state congresses, as well as its national convention. The party made this known in a public notice issued at its National Headquarters in Abuja, with submission set to close on 27 March 2026. The party said interested and qualified members who wish to contest for positions should purchase the required forms and follow the guidelines provided. It noted that the forms are available at the National Secretariat and across state secretariats. According…

By Clement Abayomi Over 16,158 Nigerians have signed a petition to ban Ozoro festival in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. This came after some women were reportedly raped during the festival on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The petition which was organised by Arina Woods saw over 16,158 Nigerians signing it as of the time of filing this report. The move began as an attempt to draw global attention to the tradition and demand an end to the practice. The petition stated that the yearly festival, now called a “rape festival”, allowed men to attack women seen outdoors…

By Iqrom Tesilim Nigeria’s security situation has taken a turn for the worse, with former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi expressing his deep concern over the escalating violence across the country. The recent attacks on Borgaja and other communities in Sokoto State, which forced residents to flee their homes, are a stark reminder of the country’s dire security situation. Obi described the situation as “tragic” and a “complete breakdown of governance and humanity” in a post on X. Nigeria has been grappling with terrorism for over a decade, and the latest Global Terrorism Index report ranks the country…

By Clement Abayomi The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has condemned a new agreement between the Federal Government (FG) and the United Kingdom (UK) to upgrade two seaports in Lagos. The group’s leader, Comrade Igboayaka Igboayaka, criticised the deal in a press statement released on 22 March, describing it as evidence of the continued marginalisation of the Igbo people. The deal, valued at £746 million, focuses on modernising infrastructure at the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports. President Bola Tinubu witnessed the signing at Lancaster House in London. Finance Minister, Wale Edun, signed the documents for Nigeria, while Minister Blair McDougall…

By Clement Abayomi The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) in the UK has warned that British food prices are set to increase due to ongoing tension in the Middle East, leading to a disruption in global supply chains. It is believed that the conflict will specifically affect the cost of fuel and fertiliser needed to grow crops and produce milk. As reported on BBC, the main cause of the pressure is a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow sea route is vital for the movement of the world’s natural gas and oil. Because the route has been effectively closed…

By Clement Abayomi The United States (US) has sent about 200 military personnel and several MQ-9 Reaper drones to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support. This deployment, reported by Reuters and confirmed by officials on Saturday, aims to help Nigerian forces track and respond to insurgent threats in the country’s northern region. The mission is strictly limited to surveillance and advisory roles, meaning American troops will not participate in direct combat or carry out drone strikes. Reuters reported that the deployment follows a formal request from the Nigerian government. U.S. defense officials stated that the move is a collaborative…