The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery has said the United Kingdom has granted approximately 300,000 new visas to Nigerians in the last two years, highlighting the growing ties between the two nations. Montgomery, who spoke on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, countered claims of harsh UK immigration policies, stating that Nigerians have greatly benefited from the country’s post-Brexit visa reforms. The envoy said, “I have to contest…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has decried corruption as the primary obstacle to Nigeria’s development. Obi made this assertion on his X (formerly Twitter) page today while marking the International Anti-Corruption Day, a day he described as holding profound lessons for Nigeria. Highlighting the pervasive nature of corruption in the country, the former Anambra State Governor lamented its crippling effects on governance, the economy,…

Saudi authorities have arrested four Nigerian nationals with 39 kilogrammes of cocaine Saudi Arabia. The unnamed Nigerians were arrested by the General Directorate of Narcotics Control while distributing the drugs from their hideouts in Jeddah, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Authorities recently made several drug-related arrests and confiscations across the Kingdom, Border Guard patrols in Jazan intercepted 270 kg of qat in Al-Aridah and 126…

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 Lagos State election, has declared his intention to contest for the same slot in 2027. Rhodes-Vivour, who emerged as the runner-up in the 2023 race, losing to incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress(APC), disclosed this during an interview on ‘Gold Room’, hosted by actress Iyabo Ojo. Reflecting on his political journey, Rhodes-Vivour, who contested as the People’s…

In a landmark ceremony,the Nigerian Army today, performed a symbolic lowering and hoisting of command flag at Army Headquarters as Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, assumed command as the 24th Chief of Army Staff (COAS).Oluyede was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on October 30 in acting capacity following the death of his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, had on November 1, handed him the insignia…

Indications have emerged today that MrsFolake Ani-Mumuney may have been directed to resign as First Bank’s global head of marketing and corporate communications by Femi Otedola, the chairman of the holding company.A reliable source in the bank told some journalists that Otedola was “seriously irked” when he learned that a huge sum was spent on a send-off party for Adesola Adeduntan, the former Manging Director of the bank, who was…

The President of Germany, Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will visit Nigeria for an official three-day trip from December 10 to 12, 2024, according to a statement from the German Embassy in Abuja. NEW DAILY PRIME learnt that the visit is part of ongoing high-level exchanges between Nigeria and Germany, marking the third engagement since President Bola Tinubu assumed office. Steinmeier will be accompanied by senior executives and board members from leading…

Governor Mohammed Bago on Monday said President Bola Tinubu has secured a $2.5 billion livestock investment in Borgu Kingdom in Niger State from a Brazilian firm. The governor, who revealed this while addressing a delegation of Borgu people in New Bussa during a visit, commended the President for taking bold steps to attract foreign investment into the country. Bago said the investment would ensure the establishment of livestock, rice, and…

The Nigerian Army on Monday performed a symbolic lowering and hoisting of the command flag at Army Headquarters as Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede assumed command as the 24th Chief of Army Staff (COAS). NEW DAILY PRIME recalls that President Bola Tinubu appointed Oluyede on October 30 in an acting capacity following the death of his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. On November 1, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa,…

Persons believed to be political thugs invaded the Edo State High Court in Benin on Monday, attempting to disrupt the pre-hearing session on the validity of the September 21 governorship election results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Supporters of seven political parties contesting the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) victory were present at the court when they were attacked by unidentified individuals outside the courtroom. In response, security…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reshuffled his cabinet and assigned a portfolio to the newly sworn-in commissioner, Kasimu Sani Kaura. The governor presided over the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting on Monday, during which the new commissioner was sworn in. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that Lawal made a minor cabinet reshuffle in the portfolios of commissioners. The statement added that Kaura’s appointment…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said Ghana’s decision to decentralize its electoral system was inspired by Nigeria’s success in managing constituency election results. While commending the smooth conduct of the election, INEC chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu observed that until the last election in Ghana, all parliamentary and presidential results were sent to the headquarters of the Electoral Commission in Accra for announcement. The election was won by President-elect…