There is growing concern over the omission of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road from the 2025 budget proposal presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The project, which has been a cornerstone of President Tinubu’s infrastructure plans and has sparked significant debate since its inception last year, was expected to cost approximately N16 trillion. The project’s omission from the budget has raised questions about its funding. Initially, the…

Chief Femi Otedola, the Chairman of First Bank Holdings has revealed what the publisher of ThisDay newspaper, Nduka Obaigbena did with the $230 million loan he obtained from First Bank Limited. Sources said Otedola made the revelation after meeting with President Bola Tinubu in the United Arab Emirates. The First Bank chief, in a statement he issued on Sunday after the meeting with Tinubu, said Obiagbena used the $230 million…

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has officially presented the Staff of Office and certificate of appointment to the 46th Alaafin-elect, Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade, marking the formal ascension of the new monarch to the revered throne of Alaafin of Oyo. The presentation of the certificate and staff of office was held on Monday at the Oyo State Government Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan, the state capital. Related: Makinde appoints Prince…

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has revealed that fire incidents across Nigeria in 2024 resulted in property losses estimated at N67.1 billion and claimed over 100 lives. This was disclosed by the Controller General of the Service, Abdulganiyu Jaji, during a press conference at the FFS headquarters in Abuja. Jaji further noted that despite the losses, the Service saved property valued at N1.94 trillion during the year. He added that…

The Ogun State Police Command has detained 17-year-old Jamiu Adebayo for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s 8-year-old daughter in the Aregbe neighbourhood of the state capital, Abeokuta. New Daily Prime obtained information indicating that the defendant lured the survivor into his parents’ living room, instructed her to undress, and then sexually assaulted her. The leadership confirmed the incident, stating that they were conducting a thorough investigation to ascertain the circumstances of…

A nurse in her 50s is in critical condition after being attacked by a member of the public at the Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester, Uk. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday in the hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. A 37-year-old man was swiftly arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody for questioning. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed…

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called for immediate resolution of the face-off between the management of the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, over N3.1 billion debts.The student body notes that the development, which has led to the disconnection of power supply to the teaching hospital, is not only endangering the lives of patients, but also jeopardizing the training of medical…

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has evoked the Child Rights Act and the Lagos State Policy on Safeguarding and Child Protection against Stella Nwadigbo. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Mrs Nwadigbo, a teacher at Christ Mitots Nursery and Primary School, Ikorodu was captured on camera maltreating three-year-old pupil, Abayomi Michael. Mrs Nwadigbo in the viral video repeatedly smacked Michael in the face during a lesson, an act the…

Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to inspire Nigeria’s youth by presenting a compelling and transformative 30-year vision for the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise programme on Saturday, Adeyemi emphasized the importance of visionary leadership in fostering sustainable development and changing the nation’s trajectory. “Mr. President needs to come with pictures, 3D of what Nigeria will be like in 30 years’…

President Bola Tinubu has approved strict new conduct guidelines for Nigeria’s military personnel, prohibiting behaviors deemed contrary to the ethics and values of the armed forces. The revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service, signed by President Tinubu on December 16, 2024, explicitly bans homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, body piercing, tattooing, disorderly behavior, and drunkenness. The document, obtained by our correspondent, outlines comprehensive behavioral expectations for military officers,…

Budget changes make navigating the economic dynamics of relationships more taxing   January is “divorce month”, according to the marketing departments of family law firms, which traditionally spin the line about spousal Christmas bust-ups leading to new year marriage breakdowns. Is this true? I had a press release from a firm of solicitors claiming that actually it’s March that marks “peak divorce”, according to their analysis of 20 years’ worth of…

Abbas Sani Abbas, the former Commissioner for Rural and Community Development in Kano State, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after leaving the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The announcement was made during his visit to a prominent APC leader in Kano, where he pledged his allegiance to the ruling party. Hon. Abbas, known for his grassroots mobilization and dedication to community development, explained that his decision to…