Alhaji Lambo Ilela, a 75-year-old cleric has been arrested by a local community watch group in Zamfara State for allegedly providing spiritual backing to bandits operating in Zamfara and Katsina states. The cleric reportedly confessed to offering spiritual services to bandits for nearly six years during interrogation. He disclosed that his clientele initially consisted of nine gang leaders, including a notorious bandit leader, Sani Gurugu, who commands multiple gangs terrorising…

The Ogun State House of Assembly has approved the 2025 Appropriation Bill, amounting to N1,054,542,020,147, which had been presented by the state governor, Dapo Abiodun 20 days prior. The approval included minor adjustments to recurrent expenditures across 21 agencies, as well as slight modifications to the capital expenditures of five agencies and the revenue targets for two agencies. The passage followed the presentation of the report by the House Committee…

Ahead of tomorrow’s Christmas celebration, many residents of Oyo State are groaning under the weighty burden of escalating food prices in the state ,as many of them may end up having a bleak ceremony. When The New Daily Prime visited some of the popular markets in the state today, it was discovered that prices of various products, including grains and staple food items have hit the roof top. Many residents…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has initiated enforcement action against five airlines (two international and three domestic operators) for various violations of Part 19 of the NCAA regulations. The violations include the non-payment of refunds within the stipulated time frame, non-responsiveness to the NCAA’s directives, missing luggage, manhandled luggage, short-landed baggage, delayed and cancelled flights, amongst others. A spokesman for NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this to journalists at the…

The body responsible for sanctioning errant lawyers and maintain sanity and discipline among lawyers, the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, (LPDC), has adduced reasons why it cannot revoke the licence that allows the embattled, controversial author and activist, Dele Farotimi, to practice law in Nigeria. The legal body held that it lacked the requisite jurisdiction to delve into issues relating to the allegation of criminal defamation and professional misconduct, which were…

A legal practitioner, Oluwatobi Fatoki, has urged authorities to prosecute parents who threw their children over a fence to collect palliatives during a recent funfair tragedy in Ibadan, which resulted in the deaths of 35 children. Fatoki emphasized that such parents are culpable in the death of their children and should be held accountable. The incident, which occurred at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, has sparked widespread outrage and calls…

A heated debate has emerged in Oyo State, Nigeria, as an Islamic group, the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, prepares to launch a Sharia court in the state. The group has scheduled the inauguration ceremony for January 11, 2025, at the Muslim Community Islamic Centre in Oyo. The planned launch has sparked widespread criticism, with many arguing that the South West, populated by Yoruba people, is…

The Kwara State Police Command has announced a ban on the use of fireworks and imposed strict restrictions on commercial motorcyclists. The new directives, which aim to minimize security risks and maintain public order, are set to be enforced immediately. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Okasanmi Ajayi, who emphasized that the measures are part of the police’s ongoing efforts to…

A shocking incident was captured on Tuesday, showing a dramatic collision between a train and a car in the Iju-Fagba area of Lagos State. The vehicle involved in the collision, a Toyota Sienna, was reportedly loaded with bags of rice at the time of the crash. The video, which quickly gained attention on social media, shows the exact moment the train slammed into the car, causing panic among onlookers. Fortunately,…

The Jigawa State Police Command has assured the Christian community and residents of the state that they will enjoy a peaceful and secure Christmas and New Year celebration. This commitment comes as part of the ongoing efforts to ensure safety and order during the festive season, which often sees increased gatherings at churches, recreation centers, and other public venues. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the command’s Public Relations Officer,…

15-Year-Old Killed in Violent Gang Clash in Minna, Niger State; Five Suspects Arrested 15-year-old suspected gang member, identified as Saidu Udu, was killed during a violent confrontation between rival groups in Minna, the capital of Niger State. The deadly clash, which took place in the Gurgudu area of Maitumbi, has left the community in shock, with the local police confirming the death and the arrest of several suspects. According to…

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has reported a remarkable achievement in reuniting approximately 1,200 victims of human trafficking with their families over the past year. This milestone was highlighted in a comprehensive three-year performance review spanning from September 2021 to September 2024. The report, released in November 2024, provides an in-depth look at the tenure of NAPTIP’s immediate past Director-General, Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi. According…