Author: New Daily Prime

By Clement Abayomi The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has announced President Tinubu’s commitment to continue funding the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) to drive social and economic growth in the Niger Delta. This development was made known in an interactive session with scholarship students in London. The event took place while Tinubu was on a state visit to the United Kingdom. At the meeting, students presented an award to Tinubu to thank him for supporting their undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad. Idris, who accepted the award on behalf of Tinubu, noted that the programme is successfully building a community of…

Nigerians have taken to social media to criticize the utterances of the Delta State Police Command Spokesperson Edafe Bright amidst the Ozoro alleged rape festival, calls for reprehension. In an Edafe tweet, which allegedly depicts vague words, he questioned an X user, Rinu Oduala, with his response, stating, “Whenever I issue any statement, it turns you on. Why if I may ask.” This came after the X user, Oduala urged the Force spokespersons, Bright to act urgently by bringing the papetrators to face the law instead of issuing statements. Earlier, New Daily Prime reported that women in the Oruamudhu community,…

By Clement Abayomi Nigeria has emerged as one of the countries hit hard by rising fuel prices worldwide despite being a leading oil producer. The cause of this rise has been attributed to the tensions between the US, Iran, and Israel. Nigeria, with large refineries, has witnessed an increase in domestic petrol prices by nearly 40% since the conflict began. Business Insider Africa (BIA) reported that these surges show how global shocks and local economic issues continue to drive up costs for Nigerian citizens. According to Investorsight, Nigeria’s gasoline prices rose by 39.5%, ranking the country second globally for the…

By Clement Abayomi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on residents to pray for the nation’s capital and Nigeria as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Wike, in a statement signed in Abuja, congratulated the Muslim community for completing the Ramadan fast and urged everyone to maintain peace as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. He described the holy month of Ramadan as a time for “spiritual renewal and self-reflection”. Wike encouraged residents to continue practicing the values of compassion and forgiveness. He noted that the way people shared with one another during the…

By Clement Abayomi Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced a new partnership with Coventry University to establish a campus in Lagos. Alausa, while accompanying President Bola Tinubu on an official visit to London, confirmed that the project aims to allow Nigerian students to earn British degrees without travelling abroad. The “proposed” campus is Alaro City, Lagos. According to Alausa, the school plans to begin admitting students between the third and fourth quarters of 2026, once approvals are given. The university will offer both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in fields such as science, technology, business, and vocational skills.…

By Iqrom Tesilim The Nigerian Government is ramping up its fight against terrorism, with Vice President Kashim Shettima announcing a significant increase in investment in equipment and logistics to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts nationwide. This move follows a presidential directive to security chiefs to take decisive action against terrorist groups. Shettima made the announcement during a visit to victims of the recent Maiduguri bomb blasts at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, where he condemned the attacks and described the perpetrators as barbaric. The bomb blasts, which occurred on Monday, affected over 100 people and left more than 20 dead. The…

By Jeremiah Aminu  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public notice warning Nigerians concerning the circulation of fake cancer drugs across the country. The agency disclosed that fake versions of Avastin and Tecentriq have been discovered in different parts of the country following complaints from numerous medical practitioners. According to them, many patients had already bought the drugs and presented them at medical facilities. However, the prices ranged from N180,000 to N350,000 which was much lower than the genuine cost of the products. This, therefore, raised suspicion concerning the authenticity of the…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Facebook has unveiled a new programme, “Creator Fast Track,” offering financial incentives and boosted visibility with a view to attracting content creators from rival platforms such as TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. The company said the initiative is designed to ease the transition for established creators, allowing them to grow audiences on Facebook without starting from scratch. Under the scheme, eligible creators will receive enhanced reach on their Reels content and guaranteed earnings for three months. Those with at least 100,000 followers on other platforms can earn $1,000 monthly, while creators with over one million followers may receive…

By Clement Abayomi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised Tinubu’s government for Nigeria’s 4th place in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index, citing failed security efforts. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the report index shows a serious security crisis across the country. The statement read, “Nigeria is now ranked the 4th most terrorism-affected country in the world. That is not an abstract statistic. It is a direct reflection of the failure of the Bola Tinubu-led APC government to secure the country.” The ADC said attacks increased by 43 percent, from 120…

By Clement Abayomi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered $2.6 million from individuals linked to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and returned the money to the firm. The official handover took place at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, following an investigation into fraudulent activities. The EFCC confirmed that the recovered amount totals N3.93 billion (about $2.6 million). The Secretary to the Commission, Mohammed Hammajoda, presented the funds on behalf of the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. According to Hammajoda, the money was recovered after a professional investigation exposed illegal dealings by certain actors within the state oil…