The withdrawal of criminal charges against Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of assaulting Ibom Air crew, has stirred widespread discussion among Nigerians. The incident took place at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, after the flight’s arrival from Uyo. Reports indicate that the passenger was instructed to switch off her phone while on board but allegedly refused. She was captured on video physically assaulting airline staff and was subsequently forced off the…

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old suspected human trafficker and rescued two teenage girls during a routine patrol along the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway. The suspect, identified as Raymond Wonna from Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, was intercepted by operatives of the Command’s Crack Tactical Squad at about 2:00 p.m.on 30 July 2025. The victims, 18-year-old Miracle Ogar and 16-year-old Angela Kingsley, are also from Yala.…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday gave the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to constitute the governing board of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) and address alleged diversion of workers’ funds by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). The ultimatum came after a Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting held on August 13, 2025, where the NLC deliberated on pressing issues affecting workers, including a leadership crisis in Edo…

A recent sermon by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) has sparked intense debate within Nigeria’s Christian community. The controversy centres on remarks Fatoyinbo made about the late Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, the first General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC). In a now-viral video clip, Fatoyinbo praised Babalola as “anointed… so anointed,” but controversially claimed that “all the grace just went like that” because…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has issued a stern warning to the public following the emergence of a fraudulent Instagram account that falsely purports to be his. In a statement issued by his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze, on Thursday, Jonathan clarified that he has no official presence on Instagram. The statement, titled “Beware of Fake Instagram Account Impersonating H.E. Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan”, reads: “Our attention has been drawn to a…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has implemented a reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, across its retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. A New Daily Prime correspondent confirmed on Thursday that the new pump price at several NNPCL mega stations, including those located at Danziyal Plaza, Central Area, Wuse Zone 4, and Wuse Zone 6, has been reduced…

The Federal Government (FG) has unveiled a new national skills programme designed to connect 20 million young Nigerians to employment, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030, with women expected to make up at least 60% of beneficiaries. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who assumed chairmanship of the reactivated Generation Unlimited (GenU) Nigeria Board, announced the initiative during the board’s inaugural meeting in Abuja The meeting, which coincided with International Youth Day…

President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to leave Abuja on Thursday, August 14, for a two-nation visit to Japan and Brazil. The President will make a stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before heading to Japan. In Japan, Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), which will be held in Yokohama from August 20 to 22. READ ALSO: We’ll keep working together – Tinubu hints at backing…

The Katsina State Government has formed a new committee to address and reduce the high rate of malnutrition within the state. This initiative is part of a renewed commitment to protect the health of its citizens, particularly vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women. The newly established Committee on Malnutrition is tasked with investigating the primary causes of malnutrition, improving coordination among various groups, and suggesting lasting solutions. Ahmed Abdullahi…

Nigeria’s Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change is developing new legislation to create a youth corps of 60 million “green goal marshals.” This initiative is designed to empower young people to lead grassroots climate action and improve Nigeria’s ability to withstand the impacts of climate change. This programme, known as ECO2RUPPERS Nigeria, is part of the country’s broader climate resilience strategy and aims to leverage youth-led innovation for a…

Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa said the decision, approved at Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu, aims to “channel resources into upgrading facilities, hiring qualified staff, and expanding the carrying capacity of existing institutions.”

An Ikeja Magistrate Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday discharged Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault on an Ibom Air flight. Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami freed Emmanson after the police withdrew the five-count charge against her. Keyamo orders Ibom Air to drop charges against Emmanson The development followed an announcement by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), ordered Ibom Air to withdraw criminal charges…