Justice Olukayode Ariwoola of the Federal High Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Friday convicted three bureau de change operators for operating without a licence. The culprits—Mustapha Idris, Hassan Bala, and Ajayi Ernest Isaac were prosecuted by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on separate charges. The charge against Idris reads: “That you, Mustapha Idris sometime in July 2024, within the jurisdiction of the…

President Bola Tinubu, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Afenifere chieftain Ayo Adebanjo.   In separate statements, they described Adebanjo’s death as a profound loss to Nigeria. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Adebanjo passed away on Friday at the age of 96.   Tinubu said he received the news with immense sadness, emphasising that…

A federal judge ordered the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to restore funding for hundreds of foreign aid contractors who argued that they were negatively impacted by a 90-day blanket freeze, a court filing showed late on Thursday. The order temporarily blocks the Trump administration from canceling foreign aid contracts and awards that were in place before Trump took office on January 20. It was the first such ruling…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to a university. The announcement was made on Friday by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during a working visit to the college in Yaba, Lagos. After inspecting and commissioning several projects at the institution, Dr. Alausa shared the long-awaited news in an interactive session with the management, staff, and students. “The Rector mentioned earlier that…

Afenifere chieftain, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has passed away. In a statement released by his family, they confirmed that he died peacefully on Friday morning at his residence in Lekki, Lagos, at the age of 96. The family stated that consultations are ongoing with his friends, associates, and various interest groups across Nigeria and beyond to finalize arrangements for a befitting funeral. They assured that burial details would be communicated in…

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has expelled Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious for allegedly assaulting a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies. The New Daily Prime gathered that the incident, which gained widespread attention on social media, occurred when Precious reportedly attacked Dr Chukwudi Okoye after he interrupted her TikTok recording on campus.   The expulsion followed a recommendation from the Student Disciplinary Committee and was announced in a statement…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has moved to reassure the public that Keystone Bank Limited remains stable and fully operational, despite a recent court order forfeiting the bank’s shares to the Federal Government. In a statement issued on Friday, Hakama Sidi Ali, the CBN’s acting Director of Corporate Communications, sought to address concerns surrounding the development, emphasising that there was no cause for alarm. She reiterated that the stability…

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced the formation of task teams in each state to conduct audits of the Ministry’s properties and lands, as well as manage the collection of ground rent. Dr Shuaib Belgore, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, disclosed this development on Friday after an interactive session with the Federal Controllers of Housing from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The session took…

TikTok has been reinstated on Apple and Google’s app stores, nearly a month after being removed due to a new security law. AFP journalists confirmed the app’s return on Thursday, February 13. The Chinese-owned video-sharing platform had been removed from the app stores on January 18, sparking outrage among millions of users. The removal followed national security concerns in the United States, where authorities feared that the app could be…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has praised the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for prioritising education and green technology, describing these efforts as transformative for the region’s future.   He spoke yesterday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he met with NEDC officials for a briefing on the Accelerated Senior Secondary Education Programme (ASSEP). Shettima emphasised that posterity would judge the commission kindly for its commitment beyond infrastructure development. “Education remains…

The Lagos State Water Corporation (LASWARCO) has entered into a partnership with WaterAid to revamp the Akilo Micro Waterworks, a long-dormant facility set to provide clean water to communities in Ifako-Ijaiye.   The agreement was formalized at a contract signing ceremony held at LASWARCO’s headquarters in Ijora yesterday. Originally constructed in 2012 as part of Lagos’ network of 18 micro waterworks, the Akilo facility is now undergoing rehabilitation through a collaboration…

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Tinubu left Abuja on 5 February for Paris, France, on a private visit before proceeding to Addis Ababa. The President touched down in the Ethiopian capital yesterday night, where he was welcomed by Ethiopian deputy chief…