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…

A devastating attack by gunmen in Gidan Ado community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, has left 15 people dead, several houses burnt, and many injured and displaced. The victims were laid to rest in a mass burial on Monday, a somber reminder of the ongoing violence in the region. The attack, which occurred late Sunday night, was condemned by the Plateau State Commissioner for Information, Musa Ashoms, who…

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has issued a stern warning against energy theft, urging customers to desist from illegal activities that compromise service quality and the safety of the community. This call to action underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to ensuring a stable and reliable power supply, especially during the festive season. In a statement released on Tuesday and made available to NEW DAILY PRIME, the Managing Director of…

A recent string of tragic events has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, as the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) demands equal treatment for organizers of palliative distributions in Abuja, Anambra, and Ibadan. The incidents, which occurred in the past week, resulted in the loss of approximately 50 lives, mostly children, due to stampedes during palliative distributions. While the organizers of the Ibadan event were arrested and detained, those responsible for…

With Nigeria rated as having the highest number of Out-School-Children, OSC, in the world, with estimate at about 20.5 million, the figure is not coming down soon, as the harsh economic condition in the country is aggravating the situation. This is just as the rate of Learning Poverty is also not receding. The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) defines learning poverty as a child’s inability to read and…

By Alade Adisa The Inter Party Advisory Council, IPAC, has decried the level of hunger and poverty in the country, saying it has become unbearable and that governments at all levels should take urgent actions to address the menace.The group, which consists of opposition parties in the country, noted that the high level hunger and poverty was the main cause of the stampedes that occurred recently in some parts of…

The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has launched President Bola Tinubu’s end-of-year food intervention programme aimed at supporting vulnerable women and families in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The event, held under the banner of the “Renewed Hope Year-End Intervention,” seeks to alleviate the economic challenges faced by women and other vulnerable groups. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, yesterday, Sulaiman-Ibrahim highlighted the programme’s significance in addressing pressing societal needs.…

A Chief Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State has remanded three prominent individuals in connection to the tragic stampede at Bashorun Islamic High School, Ibadan. The remanded individuals are Abdullahi Fasasi, the school’s principal; Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM; and Naomi Silekunola, the former wife of Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the police confirmed 35 children dead as…