The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kano State has arrested controversial TikToker, Murja Ibrahim Kunya on charges of Naira mutilation and abuse, specifically for spraying money—an act that violates Nigerian law. NEW DAILY PRIME gathered that the popular TikTok star, who has had brushes severally with law officers, was arrested by EFCC operatives at a social event on Sunday. A source within the commission confirmed to Freedom Radio…

In mysterious circumstances, a police inspector, Ajele Oloyede, has reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a ceramics company in Igbesa, Ogun State, where he was stationed as part of the security team. Confirming the story on Sunday, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said the tragic incident took place on Thursday. The Public Relations Officer said that another officer, Tolorunloju Stephen, from the Force Headquarters…

Senator Ahmad Lawan, who was the President of the 9th Senate, has denied reports and posters in circulation insinuating that he is set to leave the ruling party for the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The former senate president has restated his loyalty and commitment to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Lawan, who represents Yobe North Senatorial District and presently chairs the Senate Committee on Defence, declared in a statement…

The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has commended the boldness of Ushie Uguamaye, the Lagos State corps member who alleged threats to her life after criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s governance. Uguamaye made headlines after her video gained widespread mixed reactions from netizens. Abubakar, in a statement shared via his X page on Sunday, expressed support for the corps member, praising her boldness and wisdom. He described her…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) leadership to immediately halt the intimidation, harassment, and threats against a corps member, Ushie Uguamaye. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that Uguamaye, who is currently serving in Lagos State, criticised President Tinubu’s administration over inflation and economic hardship.   In a video shared on her TikTok account, #talktoraye, on…

Amnesty International has condemned the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for threatening Ushie Uguamaye, a corps member serving in Lagos after she criticised President Bola Tinubu’s government over inflation and economic hardship. The New Daily Prime reported that Uguamaye, in a video shared on her TikTok account #talktoraye on Saturday, voiced frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions.  She lamented that hard work seemed futile amid financial struggles and openly criticised…

Ushie Uguamaye, a youth corps member serving in Lagos State, has urged citizens to hold the Nigerian government accountable if anything happens to her. She made this call after criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the economic hardship resulting from inflation via her TikTok page bearing talktoraye on Saturday. In the video, she highlighted the effect of the economy on her as a National Youth Service Corps member while lamenting…

The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of the Independence/Mekwen Bridge (inbound Marina/CMS) for urgent repairs, with traffic diversions in place for two months. In a statement on Sunday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, confirmed that the repair work will commence on Wednesday, March 19, and is expected to be completed by Monday, May 26, 2025. During this period, vehicular movement will be restricted on the stretch from…

One of the sons of the late Chief Moshood Abiola, who was acclaimed to have won the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Jamiu has stated that probing former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, over the death of his father is unnecessary. He spoke in a recent interview with PUNCH. Jamiu explained that the time for such investigations had passed, stating that many key figures involved in the June 12…

Proscribed sectional group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that the Igbos will defend themselves from attacks by herdsmen in the Southeast. This reaction comes on the heels of the summoning of some leaders of Bende Local Government Area in Abia State over allegations of killing a Fulani herder by the Police. While condemning the summon, spokesman of the group, Emma Powerful, who signed the statement cautioned the…

A 45-year-old teacher, Musa Wada, has been arrested by the Jigawa State Police Command over the gruesome murder of his 14-year-old Almajiri student, Bashir Adamu. According to the state Police Command, the suspect allegedly beheaded the teenager and mutilated his genitals in a bid to mislead the public into believing the killing was a ritual attack. Police spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Saturday,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s (FG) commitment to ensuring lasting peace, stability, and economic development in Plateau State and across Nigeria. Speaking in Jos on Saturday during a condolence visit to Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, the National Chairman of the Council of Ulama, Jama’atu Izalatul Bid’ah Wa’Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Shettima conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s condolences over the passing of Sheikh Saidu Hassan Jingir. “President Bola Ahmed…