As part of efforts to inspire moral renewal among Nigerian youths, one million copies of the Holy Bible are set to be distributed across the country in honour of Barrister Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who recently turned 40. The initiative was unveiled on Sunday during a thanksgiving service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, and coordinated by Hon. Belusochukwu Enwere, National Chairman of the Youth…

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern warning to domestic airlines to desist from informing passengers that ticket refunds take up to four weeks, insisting that such claims violate existing aviation regulations. In a statement released on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, reiterated that the official refund timeline is 14 days, as stipulated in Part 19…

A non-commissioned officer in the Nigerian Army, Lance Corporal Femi Akinleye, has reportedly killed his wife and later shot himself dead over the allegation that his wife was unfaithful to him. The sad incident took place at the Wawa Cantonment of the Nigerian Army in Niger State. Akinleye, who was on duty, reportedly took permission from his superior officer to go home and attend to some personal issues without dropping…

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has declared that the Federal Government’s (FG) comprehensive reforms in the solid minerals sector will not be derailed by threats or blackmail. Speaking at a media briefing over the weekend ahead of the 10th Nigeria Mining Week, he confirmed tripling his personal security following direct threats to his life. The minister noted that the reforms are already yielding significant results, pointing to…

It was a day of joy, pride, and patriotism as Nigerians across the United Kingdom, especially those from the North West of England, gathered at the Nigeria House in Manchester on Saturday, October 11, 2025, to celebrate the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The colourful event, themed “Relax, Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria,” was organised by the Nigerian Community in Greater Manchester under the leadership of Alhaji Kumoye. The ceremony brought together Nigerians…

A heated political exchange has erupted between Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, and his predecessor, Chief Samuel Ortom, following the State House of Assembly’s recent approval of a ₦100 billion loan. The loan, sanctioned during an emergency plenary session last Friday, is earmarked for a wide range of infrastructural projects across the state. Governor Alia stated that the funds would support the renovation of all 23 general hospitals,…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed grave concern over what he described as a growing sense of hopelessness among young Nigerians, particularly in light of economic hardship, electoral fraud, and persistent governance failures. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Atiku lamented the increasing disillusionment of the country’s youth and urged them not to disengage from the democratic process. He emphasised that meaningful change cannot occur through…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a 52-year-old businessman, Ejiofor Emeka, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, for attempting to smuggle cocaine into Nigeria. The Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi on Sunday disclose that Ejiofor, who reportedly runs boutique outlets in Lagos and Onitsha, was intercepted on 8 October, upon arrival from Bangkok, Thailand, aboard Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 941.…

Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has sought divine forgiveness for Nigeria’s national transgressions during his visit to Rome. In a statement shared on his X page on Sunday, the 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate also prayed for God’s intervention in the suffering of Nigerians. Obi further prayed for the emergence of selfless and compassionate leaders whose hearts God would touch— leaders who would be truthful in word and deed,…

By Yunusa UMAR No fewer than seven suspected bandits believed to be terrorising communities in Kwara State have been arrested by local vigilantes in the Lade community of Patigi Local Government Area while attempting to purchase fuel allegedly meant for their criminal operations. Residents who spoke with New Daily Prime confirmed that the suspects were intercepted on Saturday afternoon after arousing suspicion among members of the community. A local source, who preferred not to be named…

Political activist Mahdi Shehu has accused President Bola Tinubu and the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service of promoting nepotism and regional bias in the recently published shortlist for the 2025 Customs Cadet Officers recruitment. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Shehu alleged that the list heavily favours candidates from the southern regions of the country, particularly the South-West, at the expense of the North. According…

By Yunusa UMAR Several Nigerians have expressed outrage following the Presidential Pardon granted to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted of killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, at their Abuja residence on November 19, 2017. Maryam was among 175 convicts pardoned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday. Sanda, who was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging in 2020 by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, spent six years and eight…