The Federal Government has said that it would investigate the Wednesday’s accidental bombing that killed 10 people in Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa villages of Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State. This comes on the heels of the clarifications by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) that the death of 10 civilians in Sokoto State was as a result of a secondary explosion and not direct military airstrikes. Dr. Bello Mutawalle, the…

The federal government and China have renewed their 15 billion Yuan ($2 billion) currency swap agreement, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations. According to Bloomberg, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), in a statement on Thursday, confirmed that the agreement has been extended for another three years, with provisions for further renewal based on mutual consent. “The agreement is valid for three years and can be renewed upon…

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has told the Federal Government to compensate the families of those involved in the recent stampedes in parts of the country. Falana stated this on Friday in Akure during a programme organised by the Ondo State Government, tagged Akeredolu Leadership Lecture Series, in honour of the late governor. The lawyer blamed the Nigeria Police for the recent stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra and Abuja, where…

Kemi Badenoch is facing mounting criticism for engaging in a public spat with Nigel Farage over claims regarding Reform UK’s membership numbers. The dispute has drawn warnings from within her own Conservative Party, with members and political observers questioning the wisdom of such confrontations during a politically precarious time. The New Daily Prime earlier reported Farage claimed that Reform UK’s membership had surpassed the Conservative Party’s, a claim Badenoch dismissed…

To boost judicial infrastructure in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa today flagged off the construction of a new High Court Complex along Oba Osupa Road in Akure. The state-of-the-art Judiciary Village, which will be named after the late former Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, is expected to be completed within 48 weeks. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Governor Aiyedatiwa described the project as a historic milestone, marking the first time since…

In a significant effort to foster a birth-friendly society, the Chinese government has introduced a series of incentives to encourage single people to date, marry, and have children. Starting January 1, 2025, couples registering their first marriage, where the woman is aged 35 or younger, will receive a cash reward of 1,500 yuan ($214). Families having their first, second, or third child will be eligible for subsidies of 2,000 yuan…

The Oyo State Police Command has announced the arrest of 153 suspected armed robbers across various locations in the state over the past six months. During a press briefing held at the command’s headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan on Friday, the Commissioner of Police, Ayodele Sonubi, detailed the progress made in combating crime within the state. According to Sonubi, the police successfully recovered 12 stolen vehicles of various brands and 12…

The National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi, Niger State, has formalised a partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to enhance rice seed production systems across Nigeria. The collaboration, cemented through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), underscores a commitment to strengthening the nation’s agricultural development goals. Focus on Advanced Equipment and Capacity Building As part of the agreement, NCRI will acquire state-of-the-art equipment for rice cultivation, production, testing, inspection,…

Rev. Fr. Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo, a priest with the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has been shot dead by yet to identified gunmen in Ihiala, Anambra State. Fr Tobias, who was also a pharmacist was shot dead on Boxing Day, December 26, the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi said in a statement on Friday. According to a statement signed by Rev. Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, Chancellor of the Nnewi Diocese, Fr. Tobias was…

The Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque, Ridhwan Jamiu, has urged President Bola Tinubu to remain mindful of his responsibility to Nigerians and the importance of accountability in governance. Imam Jamiu delivered this message during the Jumat prayer held today at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, where he addressed Muslim faithful. He emphasised the need for leaders to prioritize the well-being of the people and uphold transparency in the…

By Alade Adisa The renovation of hostels at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, may take longer than expected, as there is no possibility of meeting the December 2024 deadline initially given for the completion of the projects, investigation by New Daily Prime has revealed. Findings by the medium showed that the hope of students to move into the hostels may not materialize until the second semester of the current academic…

Popular social media commentator Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has sparked controversy after claiming that ₦180 million was stolen from his NGO account in a hacking incident. In a video shared on Instagram on Friday, December 27, Otse alleged that the funds had been transferred to an unknown account, leaving only ₦20 million in the account. However, his explanation has been met with widespread skepticism, with many social media…