The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that he was under investigation by the anti-graft agency for two years over allegations of corruption. He spoke during the opening of the sixth Annual Criminal Law Review Conference organized by the Rule of Law Development Foundation in Abuja on Monday. Reaffirming his dedication to upholding transparency and accountability within the EFCC, Olukoyede also announced the…

The US Embassy in Nigeria, has disclosed that Nigeria ranks first in Africa and seventh globally in international students in the United States. The embassy quoted the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange, in a statement on Tuesday. According to the report, for the 2023/2024 academic year, 20,029 Nigerian students enrolled in US colleges and universities, marking a 13.5 per cent increase from the previous year. The report,…

A new presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, on Monday, fired back at Senator Ali Ndume, who asked him to apologize for his previous attacks on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC.) Bwala was appointed Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication by President Bola Tinubu last Thursday. Ndume, following the appointment, had in a statement on Sunday, called on Bwala to apologize for his past conduct, particularly his…

An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Monday, sentenced Philips Fatuyi, ex-chairman of the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA), to 21 years imprisonment for N43.5 million fraud. Justice Mojisola Dada, in her judgment, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) proved the two-count charge of obtaining money by false pretences and stealing against Fatuyi beyond reasonable doubt. The anti-graft agency had charged Mr Fatuyi alongside…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun made a historic visit to Asaba, Delta State on Monday as part of his strategic mission to enhance security, operational efficiency, and community partnerships. During his visit, the IGP met with the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, at the Government House. He commended the state government for its unwavering support of the police, particularly the donation of operational vehicles under the Delta State…

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has approved the payment of N70,000, the new minimum wage for all workers. The development was contained in a statement signed by the Press Secretary to the FCT Head of the Civil Service, Anthony Odeh, and made available to journalists on Tuesday. According to the statement, Wike approved the payment of the minimum wage on Monday, November 18, 2024, “in…

Two Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), officers who were kidnapped in Delta State have regained their freedom. Some gunmen abducted the officers on Thursday night some distance away from the head office of the agency located off the Isah-Ogwashi-Uku Road, Aniocha South Local Government Area of the state. NDLEA, Delta State Command spokesperson, Mr John Kennedy, who confirmed the development to the NEW DAILY PRIME on Monday in Asaba,…

The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has disclosed that about 32 persons were saved from death following the collisions of nine vehicles along the Danco area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday. TRACE Commandant, Seni Ogunyemi, in a traffic update on Monday, said the accident occurred due to excessive speeding and loss of control on the part of one of the drivers which resulted in multiple collisions…

In a move to enhance the efficiency of government communication, President Bola Tinubu has approved the restructuring of the State House media and communications team. Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy said the changes involve the re-designation of roles for two recently appointed officials. Onanuga said the restructure is aimed at streamlining communication efforts and ensuring clarity in the dissemination of government policies and engagements. The new…

On Monday evening, the Department of State Services (DSS) in Ogun Statearrested the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oladipupo Adebutu. NEW DAILY PRIME gathered that Adebutu was arrested in respect of last Saturday’s local government election in Ogun State. He was accused of bringing 40 ‘illegal policemen’ from MOPOL 49 in Lagos to the state on the day of the election and also going about the…

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for state workers, effective November 2024. The governor made the announcement following a meeting with representatives of organised labor on Monday, November 18, in Makurdi. A statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, confirmed that the new wage would replace the existing minimum wage structure, reflecting the administration’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare. Governor Alia also…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has credited President Bola Tinubu’s initiatives, particularly the decision to halt the importation of fuel, for rescuing Nigeria from a potential economic disaster. Edun made this statement on Monday, November 18, in Bauchi, during the opening of the National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) conference, which carried the theme, “Fostering Economic Growth in Challenging Times.” He…