Author: New Daily Prime

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has issued a stern warning to citizens, stating that failing to assist police officers under attack could result in imprisonment or a fine. The warning comes amid rising concerns about the state of police-citizen relations, spurred by a viral video showing a tense confrontation between a police officer and a woman. In a series of tweets posted on Sunday, the NPF’s Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, referenced the Police Act of 2020, which mandates citizens to offer assistance to officers who are under assault or resistance while on duty. He emphasised the legal ramifications of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sparked mixed reactions from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and major opposition parties over its recent budget request of approximately N125 billion for 2025. INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, made the request on Friday while presenting the commission’s budget proposal before the Joint Committee on Electoral Matters at the National Assembly Complex. The funds are intended to cover INEC’s operations in 2025, as well as to initiate preparations for the 2027 general election. The request has prompted sharp criticism from the opposition, while the ruling APC has called for a detailed breakdown…

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC), has once again raised concerns about the legitimacy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ascent to power. In a candid interview on VOP TV, Sowore accused Tinubu of securing his position through manipulation, rather than a legitimate electoral process, claiming that the 2023 general elections were tainted with irregularities. “The Nigerian people did not elect Tinubu,” Sowore stated, asserting that the president’s victory was the result of a process “riddled with vote allocation” orchestrated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Sowore’s remarks have reignited the ongoing debate over the…

The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has weighed in on growing speculation that Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, may run for the governorship of Lagos State in 2027. During an appearance on the Mic On podcast, Olawande affirmed that Seyi Tinubu is fully qualified to seek the position. In his remarks, Olawande stated, “He’s not too young to become a governor,” highlighting the readiness and capability of the President’s son to take on such a significant role. Olawande also praised Seyi Tinubu’s qualifications, describing him as a well-trained young man who has made considerable contributions to…

There is growing concern over the omission of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road from the 2025 budget proposal presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The project, which has been a cornerstone of President Tinubu’s infrastructure plans and has sparked significant debate since its inception last year, was expected to cost approximately N16 trillion. The project’s omission from the budget has raised questions about its funding. Initially, the federal government indicated that it would be financed through a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement. In February 2024, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a N1.07 trillion contract for the construction…

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has officially presented the Staff of Office and certificate of appointment to the 46th Alaafin-elect, Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade, marking the formal ascension of the new monarch to the revered throne of Alaafin of Oyo. The presentation of the certificate and staff of office was held on Monday at the Oyo State Government Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan, the state capital. Related: Makinde appoints Prince Owoade as new Alaafin of Oyo Recall that Prince Owoade was announced on Friday by the state government as the Alaafin-elect, to succeed late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the 45th…

The Ogun State Police Command has detained 17-year-old Jamiu Adebayo for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s 8-year-old daughter in the Aregbe neighbourhood of the state capital, Abeokuta. New Daily Prime obtained information indicating that the defendant lured the survivor into his parents’ living room, instructed her to undress, and then sexually assaulted her. The leadership confirmed the incident, stating that they were conducting a thorough investigation to ascertain the circumstances of the crime and that they had arrested the suspect. Omolola Odutola, the spokeswoman for the Oyo State Policy Command, said on Sunday that the survivor’s mother, who was only known…

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called for immediate resolution of the face-off between the management of the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, over N3.1 billion debts.The student body notes that the development, which has led to the disconnection of power supply to the teaching hospital, is not only endangering the lives of patients, but also jeopardizing the training of medical personnel. In a statement by the Clerk of the Senate, Comrade Oladimeji Uthman, yesterday, NANS called on the Ministers of Health and Power to intervene in the matter and find…

Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to inspire Nigeria’s youth by presenting a compelling and transformative 30-year vision for the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise programme on Saturday, Adeyemi emphasized the importance of visionary leadership in fostering sustainable development and changing the nation’s trajectory. “Mr. President needs to come with pictures, 3D of what Nigeria will be like in 30 years’ time,” Pastor Adeyemi said. He argued that no leader can create lasting change without first shifting the mindset of the people. “You cannot shift the people’s culture without shifting their…

President Bola Tinubu has approved strict new conduct guidelines for Nigeria’s military personnel, prohibiting behaviors deemed contrary to the ethics and values of the armed forces. The revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service, signed by President Tinubu on December 16, 2024, explicitly bans homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, body piercing, tattooing, disorderly behavior, and drunkenness. The document, obtained by our correspondent, outlines comprehensive behavioral expectations for military officers, both on and off duty. It states: “An officer must not engage in homosexuality, lesbianism, and bestiality. He/she is not to belong to, or engage in activities of the Lesbian,…