Whether Nnamdi Kanu has a case to answer regarding the terrorism charges filed against him by the federal government will be decided by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on November 20. Trial judge Justice James Omotosho okayed the matter for judgement after Kanu failed to open his defence to the charge within the six-day period given him by the court. READ ALSO: Wike: I’ll only testify in Kanu’s trial…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to eliminate terrorism and violent criminality across Nigeria, vowing to “leave no stone unturned” in restoring peace, safety, and national dignity. In a post shared on President Tinubu verified X handle, @officialABAT, on Friday, he reiterated his administration’s firm resolve to purge the nation of criminal elements posing a threat to its peace and stability “We will spare no effort and leave…

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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated veteran journalist, author, and former presidential adviser Dr Reuben Abati on his 60th birthday, describing him as an accomplished public intellectual and patriotic commentator who has made immense contributions to Nigeria’s media and public discourse. In a statement personally signed by the President on Friday, Tinubu lauded Abati, whom he affectionately called “Rubi Rubi,” for his versatility and excellence across multiple professional fields. “A public…

The newly inaugurated Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro, has pledged to foster unity and collaboration among all departments under the ministry to better serve Nigerians and achieve the administration’s poverty reduction goals. In an exclusive interview with The New Daily Prime shortly after his inauguration by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr. Doro emphasized the need for synergy, transparency, and efficiency across the ministry’s operations. “Our…

The Chairman of the Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA), Apostle Dr Emmanuel Kure, has described the recent designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Concern” by United States President Donald J. Trump as a welcome and long-overdue call to conscience. In a statement made available to New Daily Prime on Tuesday, Apostle Kure said the designation had drawn much-needed global attention to what he described as “the plight of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday commenced the distribution of sensitive and non-sensitive election materials across Anambra State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The exercise, held at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) office in Awka, was supervised by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Queen Awgu, under heavy security presence. Party agents, security officials and observers were on site to witness the process. Dr Awgu explained that…

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has embarked on a major retrenchment exercise that has seen around 800 employees dismissed, even as Nigerians continue to struggle with rising inflation, high living costs, and unreliable electricity supply. The mass layoff, which began on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, comes after months of internal restructuring within the utility firm, which supplies power to the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger, and Nasarawa States. Multiple…

The leadership of three Christian groups in Osun State has called for a power shift to Christians in the forthcoming 2026 governorship election, insisting that equity and fairness demand that a Christian should lead the state next. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the groups said the appeal was based on the political history of the state since the return to democratic governance in 1999. The statement, jointly signed…

The United States military has reportedly developed contingency plans for possible airstrikes in Nigeria, following an order from President Donald Trump directing the Pentagon to prepare an intervention to protect Christians from terrorist attacks. According to a report by The New York Times on Wednesday, the U.S. Africa Command has presented several operational options to the Department of War after Secretary Pete Hegseth requested plans in line with Trump’s instruction.…

Former Presidential Adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to personally address Nigerians following the recent threat by former U.S. President Donald Trump to authorise military action against Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians. In a strongly worded statement shared on his verified Facebook page on Thursday, Baba-Ahmed criticised the president’s continued silence on the matter, warning that it projects an image of weak leadership. “If President Tinubu…

The Federal Government, through the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), has announced the opening of applications for the Renewed Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme (RHAMP), a flagship initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape and improving food security. Launched in partnership with Heifer Nigeria, RHAMP seeks to empower a new generation of mechanisation service providers across the country, with a particular focus on women, youth, and agricultural mechanisation companies. According to…