The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a significant remittance of over N6 billion to the Nigerian government in 2024. The announcement was made in the board’s weekly bulletin, which was released on Monday, January 6, by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin. According to the bulletin, JAMB generated a total income of N22,996,653,265.25 in 2024. Out of this amount, N6,034,605,510.69 was remitted to the government. In…

Falling approval ratings, Canada’s housing crisis and the Conservatives racing ahead in the polls leads to PM’s resignation. Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday after nearly 10 years as Canada’s prime minister. Here are five charts that explain his downfall: Mr Trudeau’s political honeymoon lasted until March 2018, when he faced several controversies, including allegations – which he denied – that he groped a reporter in 2000. The following year, pictures emerged of him wearing…

Obese patients and smokers face delays for NHS surgeries under new reforms requiring them to be assessed as “fit to proceed.” Obese patients and smokers could see their surgeries delayed under reforms announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The new plan requires patients to be assessed as “fit to proceed” before receiving a surgery date. The measures aim to boost NHS productivity and tackle extensive waiting lists. Patients waiting…

A UK prison officer was charged with misconduct after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with an inmate at HMP Wandsworth. The incident, caught on camera, highlights systemic issues in prisons. A 30-year-old prison officer has been charged with misconduct in public office following allegations of engaging in sexual acts with an inmate at HMP Wandsworth, south London. The incident, reportedly captured on a body-worn camera, has raised concerns about…

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau resigns after nearly a decade, citing internal party divisions and plummeting polls. His decision follows mounting opposition, economic woes, and calls for change within his party. Ottawa, Canada – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation after nearly a decade in office, citing internal divisions within his Liberal Party and a desire to provide voters with a clear choice in the next election. The…

Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows that deposit money banks (DMBs) and merchant banks borrowed N131.42 trillion from the apex bank in 2024 to meet their daily business obligations. According to the data, the amount borrowed in 2024 is 636.6 per cent higher than the N17.84 trillion borrowed by Nigerian banks in 2023. The data also showed that DMBs and merchant banks borrowed the highest amount…

Following the news of the ongoing retirement of 1,000 employees of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Arewa Youth Assembly has called for adherence to federal character principles in the handling of the process. The group, in a statement issued on Sunday, January 5, in Kaduna, raised concerns over the perceived targeting of northern employees, describing the move as “anti-North” and a threat to national unity. The group’s speaker,…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South West region, has conferred the title of Distinguished Father of Faith on Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). The announcement was made via a post on the RCCG Open Heaven Daily Devotional Videos Facebook page on Monday, capturing the historic moment in a series of photographs. The recognition ceremony took place in Pastor Adeboye’s office,…

After no fewer than four people were killed in a clash between two suspected cult groups in Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area in Ondo State, Governor Aiyedatiwa had imposed a dawn-to-dusk curfew on the town. The announcement was made today in a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, stressing that the curfew will remain in effect until further notice. The New Daily Prime gathered…

Ogoni advocacy groups have called on the Federal Government,Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) and the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP),to address this environmental damage caused by oil spills in the area The umbrella Ogoni body which includes Lekeh Development Foundation (LEDEF)and Yeraba Women Foundation (YWF), made this call at the weekend during a press conference held while marking the 2025 Ogoni Day 32nd anniversary. They said the call…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed twenty-seven officers from its workforce over allegations of fraud and misconduct. The anti-graft agency in a statement signed by its Head of Media and Publicity today, said the dismissals were approved by its Chairman Ola Olukoyede, following recommendations from the Commission’s Staff Disciplinary Committee. The EFCC reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for corruption within its ranks, stressing that the Commission boss said…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party, following significant internal dissent over escalating living costs and a housing crisis Trudeau will remain in office until a successor is chosen. He has also prorogued Parliament until March 24, effectively suspending its operations. This decision comes after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned, citing disagreements over the government’s response to potential U.S. tariffs under President-elect…