The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn the invitation earlier extended to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi over an alleged murder during last Sunday’s Sallah festivities in Kano. The police chief, however, directed the Kano State Command of the force to obtain the monarch’s statement regarding the incident. The IGP issued the directive through the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The Emir had been summoned over an alleged…

Senator Magnus Abe has urged Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, to reconsider his efforts in stopping the April 12th rally organized by supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike. In a post on his verified Facebook page, Abe expressed disbelief over the Bayelsa government’s deployment of resources aimed at preventing Wike from visiting the state, despite the minister’s public statement that he had no…

The Bayelsa State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has denied reports that its facility at the Okaka Custodial Centre is illegally holding former First Lady, Patience Jonathan’s 15 former domestic staff. Making the denial in a statement on Sunday, the Okaka Custodial Centre spokesman, Isari Gbosi Tombara, dismissed the reports as false and aimed at tarnishing the image of the service. The statement read, “The rumour has been…

Just-installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has disclosed his plans for Oyo Kingdom, with a promise to focus on infrastructure development and youth empowerment. The new king, who officially ascended the throne in Oyo town on Saturday, also said emphasis will be laid on the promotion of Yoruba culture and language. He succeeded Oba Lamidi Adeyemi who passed away last year. According to Nigerian Tribune, the monarch said his…

A fire outbreak at a residential storage facility in Oyo town on Saturday destroyed herbal products worth several millions of naira, despite swift response by state firefighters who battled for hours to contain the blaze. The incident occurred at Olanlokun Junction, Obabi Street in the Old Cele area of Oyo town, Oyo State. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service,…

In recent weeks, there seems to be a resurgence of kidnappings, rapes, killings, and other forms of crimes perpetrated by suspected herdsmen across many states in the country. This development shattered the relative respite in herdsmen disturbances across the country in the past months. Despair, fear and anxiety now reign supreme in many communities across the nation. A Vanguard report listed that no fewer than nine states are living in…

An official of the Federal Road Safety Corps and 24 others were killed in two separate accidents that occurred in Ogun State on Saturday. Also, eight other persons sustained multiple injuries in the accidents. According to a Punch report, the first multiple crash involving a Mack truck marked SEY 363 YY, a tanker with registration number T2900LA and a bus marked LSD 180 YA at about 7am on Saturday around…

Plans are afoot for the Federal Government to fill its foreign positions, as it currently vets potential candidates to fill diplomatic and ambassadorial roles in its 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 global consulates, NEW DAILY PRIME has learned. According to PUNCH, a former minister of aviation under the Obasanjo administration, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, and a former deputy governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro, are among the…

Former civilian governor of old Oyo State Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo dies at the age of 90 years. According to a statement by his family on Sunday, he died a few days before his 90th birthday. The statement titled ‘Victor Olunloyo goes home’ was signed by Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the family. It read, “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the Almighty, we announce the passing into glory of…

The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has pushed for the extension of the national service scheme, NYSC from one to two years. The minister stated this on Saturday when the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja. Alausa said the duration of the scheme can be extended with the expansion of NYSC Skill Acquisition…

President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to hunt down and apprehend the perpetrators of another violent attack in communities in Plateau State, which led to the deaths of over 50 people. The president said this in a statement signed by his aide, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu promised that the gunmen would be apprehended and made to face severe punishment under the law. He urged affected community members to cooperate with…

The Nigeria Police Force has invited the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, for questioning following the fatal stabbing of a palace guard during the recent Eid celebrations in Kano State. According to a police invitation letter signed by Commissioner of Police Olajide Ibitoye, the monarch is expected to appear before the Force Intelligence Department (FID) in Abuja by 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The tragic incident,…