Author: New Daily Prime

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged for the preservation and celebration of African cultural heritage, stressing its importance to the continent’s identity. Obasanjo made these remarks on Sunday, January 26, during a luncheon hosted in honour of renowned female drummer, Aralola Olamuyiwa, also known as Ara, at the Green Legacy Resort within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta. Lamenting the relegation of African traditions in favour of Western cultures, Obasanjo stated, “Culture is the totality of who we are. Unfortunately, we have relegated some aspects of our culture to the background—our food, our language, our dress, and so on.” …

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has condemned the recent 50% tariff hike announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). In a press statement, by it’s National Director of Campus Interventions, Comrade Ologe John Oluwatobiloba, he said that the tariff hike “ill-advised” and urged the federal government, and the National Assembly to stop the increase.  NAUS strongly believes that this significant increase in tariffs will create an unnecessary financial burden on students and other vulnerable populations who depend on affordable communication services for academic and daily activities. In response to this move, NAUS has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has awarded over N3.2 million in business grants to Corps members in a bid to encourage entrepreneurship and reduce unemployment among Nigerian graduates. The grants were presented as part of an ongoing effort to empower Corps members towards self-employment. Brigadier General YD Ahmed, the NYSC Director General, made the announcement in a statement issued on Sunday, January 26, by the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu. In his statement, Ahmed reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with stakeholders to provide empowerment opportunities for Corps members. “As part of my five-point policy…

Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, the former pastor of the City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has emphasised the capital-intensive nature of running a ministry, explaining that tithes are essential to meeting the financial needs of God’s house. Speaking during the church’s second service at Civic Centre on Sunday, Janauary 26, Pastor Iluyomade shared his thoughts on the importance of tithing and offerings, stating: “Ministry costs money—that’s why God said we should bring tithes to ensure the needs of His house are met.” He also noted that offerings should be given in accordance with how God has…

A 32-year-old man, Sunday Abilewa, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly killing his father, Abu Abilewa, following a dispute over a motorcycle. The incident occurred on December 31, 2024, in the Eberi quarters of Isua Akoko, the headquarters of Akoko South East Local Government Area in Ondo State. According to the police, Sunday had asked his father to buy him a new motorcycle, but the deceased refused. This led to a heated argument between the father and son. In the course of the argument, Sunday allegedly grabbed his father’s neck and strangled him, leading to…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed a significant drop in the mandatory remittance of electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) and the Market Operator (MO) for the first nine months of 2024. The data shows a decline of N156bn in remittances. In the first quarter of 2024, the DisCos were expected to remit N114.12bn, but they managed to pay N110.62bn, which is 96.93% of the required amount. Of this amount, N65.52bn went to NBET, and N45.10bn was allocated to MO, leaving an outstanding balance of N3.50bn. This remittance performance marked an improvement over…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is under intense scrutiny following a series of thefts by some of its operatives, including missing recovered assets such as cash and gold bars. In 2024, at least 27 officers were dismissed for misconduct, with ongoing investigations into the theft of high-value items. The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed an internal investigation into allegations involving $400,000, as well as incidents of stolen operational items, including gold bars and cash valued at millions. In the most recent scandal, an officer at the Kaduna zonal office allegedly stole $30,000. The rising trend of theft within…

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…

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…