Doctors have reported a rise in the number of patients with Victorian diseases such as scabies, as the Royal College of Physicians urged the government to do more to fight poverty. The survey of 882 doctors found 89% were concerned about the impact of health inequalities on their patients, while 72% had seen more patients in the past three months with illnesses related to poor-quality housing, air pollution and access…

Two suspects out of four have been arrested in connection to the death of a 38-year-old employee, Chigozie Udalor, a site manager at Bod Camp in Akwukwu-Igbo community located in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. Bright Edafe, the spokesperson of Delta State Command, on Thursday, disclosed that the apprehended suspects allegedly conspired to murder the deceased after a huge amount of money was discovered in his account.…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has increased the price of premium motor spirit, also known as petrol, to N950 per litre in Abuja and N925 per litre in Lagos. The new pricing structure took effect on April 2, 2025. This adjustment marks an increase of N65 from the previous price of N860 per litre in Lagos and N70 from the N880 per litre rate in the North. The…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has addressed rumours about his health that recently circulated on social media. Reports had claimed that Wike collapsed during an event in Abuja and was flown out of the country for treatment. These claims quickly spread, raising concerns among the public. However, just two days later, Wike appeared in public during the Sallah homage to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of petrol to N925 per litre at its retail stations in Lagos and N950 per litre in Abuja. The new price regime, effective from April 2, 2025, represents an increase of N65 from the previous price of N860 per litre in Lagos and an N70 difference from the N880 previously sold in the North. Recall that last week,…

By Alade Adisa The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday stated that the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has not met the constitutional requirements. INEC, in a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, said: ‘The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Chief Tony Okocha, has called for a thorough investigation into suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his allies over the demolition of the state House of Assembly complex and allegations of financial mismanagement. Okocha’s call follows a statement made by the former Head of Service (HoS) in the state, George Nwaeke, who over the weekend accused Fubara of orchestrating the…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has seen various leaders at its helm since its inception in 1977. Over the decades, these individuals have steered the country’s state-run oil company through significant transformations and challenges. From the early days of the organisation to the present leadership under Engineer Bashir Ojulari, New Daily Prime has compiled a comprehensive list of NNPCL leadership over the years. 1. R. A. Marinho (July…

Hungary has formally announced its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), just hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — currently the subject of an ICC arrest warrant — arrived in Budapest for a state visit. Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government stated that the move was prompted by what it called the court’s “cynical and unacceptable” actions, referring to the ICC’s warrant against Netanyahu for alleged war…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has raised the pump price of petrol, increasing it to N925 per litre at its retail stations in Lagos and N950 per litre in Abuja. This adjustment, which came into effect on April 2, 2025, marks a significant rise from the previous prices of N860 per litre in Lagos and N880 in the northern capital. The latest hike represents an increase of N65…

After the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday, there have been several fall-outs therefrom. NEW DAILY PRIME will offer precis of the reactions from the major players and stakeholders. TRIBUNAL’S JUDGMENT The tribunal, headed by its chairman, Justice Wilfred Kpochi, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel, said it found no reason…

By Adeniyi Yusuf Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he sacked Mele Kyari. This followed the removal of the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) including its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari and board chairman Pius Akinyelure. The sack was announced by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga in an early Wednesday morning statement posted on X. “President Tinubu removed all…