The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has cried out, saying about 14.3 million Nigerians are victims of drug abuse. Adeyeye stated this at the inaugural ceremony of the agency’s youth programme, tagged ‘Catch Them Young,’ held at the Government Secondary School, Rumuokwuta, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday. According to her, research findings show that one out of every four…

Justice crawls slowly, but surely, as the Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital has upheld the death sentence of a popular hotelier, Dr Ramon Adedoyin, who was found guilty in the murder case of Timothy Adegoke, a former Master’s student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. According to the court’s judgment on Thursday, the appellate court noted that the judgment by the Osun State High Court…

The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, has yet to begin the month-long traditional rites to pave the way for his coronation 10 days after receiving the staff of office and certificate of appointment from Governor Seyi Makinde. NEW DAILY PRIME reports that Governor Makinde on January 13, 2024, at the Oyo Governor’s Office, State Secretariat, Ibadan, presented the staff of office to Owoade. During the presentation, he…

Following Justice Binta Nyako’s withdrawal, detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has called for a new judge to handle his case at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Alternatively, Kanu, who has been standing trial on charges bordering on terrorism and treasonable felony since 2015, called for his case to be transferred to the south-east if no judge within Abuja apart from Justice Binta Nyako is…

Unknown assailants on Wednesday killed a prominent lawyer, Chinedu Nwowu, in Mgbidi, Oru West Local Government Area of Imo State Sources reported that the incident occurred around 7 p.m. while Nwowu was driving along the Mgbidi highway. The assailants intercepted his vehicle and carried out the attack. Details about the motive behind the killing remain unclear, and local authorities have yet to issue an official statement. One source recounted, “We…

More troubles seem to be coming the way of Kaduna-based public affairs and political commentator, Shehu Mahdi, as the Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count terrorism-related charge against him before a federal high court in Kaduna State. The charges border on false publication to cause public alarm, dissemination of terrorism-related false information, intentional dissemination of false information, and use of social media to support false allegations of…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has joined world leaders at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) to advocate for the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), aiming to boost Africa’s economy to $29 trillion by 2050. Speaking at the ‘Forum Friends of AfCFTA: Turning Digital Trade into a Catalyst for Growth in Africa,’ Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to spearheading the AfCFTA initiative, emphasising its transformative potential for…

Citing inexplicable staggering increase, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the Federal Government will not accept the N532 billion contract variation requested for by the contractors handling the Abuja International Airport second runway. The minister spoke when he appeared before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Aviation to defend the ministry’s 2025 budget. Keyamo said that the variation was against the initial N90 billion for…

In line with its determination towards improving policing in the country, the Nigeria Police Force has announced that 10,000 recruit constables will graduate from its various training institutions across the country today (Thursday 23, January). The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced this on his X handle early Thursday morning. According to the statement, the passing out parade ceremony will be held at four different Police Colleges and 12…

With the continuous rise in fuel prices, residents of Port Harcourt have expressed frustration over the persistent fuel hikes and ongoing scarcity in the state. Several residents who spoke to our reporter on January 20 shared their experiences and voiced their concerns, questioning why fuel prices continue to climb sharply at some fuel stations despite efforts toward refinery revitalization. During visits to various stations across key areas, including Jodil Energy,…

In response to the Federal Government’s recent approval of a 50 percent hike in telecommunication tariffs, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has told Nigerians to prepare for a nationwide boycott of telecommunication services. But telecommunication companies (telcos) remain unmoved, insisting that the tariff hike is essential for the long-term sustainability of the sector and the improvement of services for subscribers. Meanwhile, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has…

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the first woman to serve as the spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, has become a nationally recognized voice for justice, inclusion, and social change. Known for her boldness and conviction, she made headlines again this week with her direct appeal to former President Donald Trump, urging him to show compassion to marginalized communities. Bishop Budde said: “We must recognize the dignity of all…