In fulfilment of its promise, the government of Oyo State, led by the governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has paid a 13th-month salary to workers in the state civil service. NEW DAILY PRIME learnt that the workers received the payment alert on their phones on the evening of Monday, December 30, 2024. Confirming the payment, the state’s commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said this was despite the cumulative…

Armed bandits on Tuesday, attacked travellers on the Shinkafi road near Kwanar Jalaf village under the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducting no fewer than six passengers. The assailants abducted six passengers travelling in a Golf car and set the vehicle ablaze, in the early morning of Tuesday,further heightening fears among residents and commuters in the area. The attack comes barely a week after notorious bandit leader Bello…

The Governing Council of the University of Abuja, under the chairmanship of Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (retd), has approved the appointment of Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as the 7th Substantive vice-chancellor of the university. The appointment was announced during the 77th Extraordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday. According to a statement by Acting Director, Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob, the appointment, which takes effect on January 1,…

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, said on Tuesday that he would not retract his comments on the tax reform bills put in place by President Bola Tinubu. The presidency, had on Monday, asked the governor to withdraw some of the statements he made on the controversial tax reform bills. The governor condemned the tax reform initiatives during a visit of the Bauchi State Christian Community to the Government House…

On New Year’s Day, President Bola Tinubu assured Nigerians that all their sacrifices since he took over as the country’s leader would not be in vain. In his New Year message, the president, who promised to continue to serve every Nigerian diligently and wholeheartedly also listed some of his achievements in the year that just ended, despite the challenges his government faced. However, setting agenda for the New Year, the…

A former Niger Delta freedom fighter and militant leader, Mujahid Asari Dokubo has become a royal father after being presented staff of office and certificate, alongside four others as recognised monarchs by Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. Dokubo was installed as His Royal Highness, the Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri in Degema Local Government Area of the state. The other recipients included His Royal Majesty Winston Odize Alamina Oputibeya XII,…

The Federal Government has launched moves for the extradition of self-professed Prime Minister of Biafra in ExileSimon Ekpa by formally submitting the necessary requirements to Finnish authorities. Disclosing this on Channels Television on Tuesday,the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, said, “Well, I’m sure he’s cooling off somewhere. Legal action will be taken accordingly. I don’t want to say too much, but I’m glad he’s been arrested. “The Federal…

Nigerians in the UK endure severe weather for crossover church Services, While Britons Celebrate with pubs and fireworks Celebrations to mark the beginning of a new year have been a tradition for thousands of years, with people around the globe embracing unique customs and rituals to usher in fresh beginnings. January 1st is universally recognized as a time for reflection on the past year and a moment to set aspirations…

By Mena David The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has commended police officers who serve with integrity and commitment, emphasizing that such officers retire with pride, fulfillment, and a legacy of honor. He made these remarks on December 31, 2024, at the Police College in Ikeja, Lagos, during the pull-out ceremony for Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Abiodun Alabi and Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) Ayodeji…

Countries across East and Southeast Asia, including China, the Philippines, and Malaysia, welcomed the New Year with dazzling fireworks displays and innovative drone shows. From Beijing to Kuala Lumpur, cities lit up the skies in celebration. However, in some regions, celebrations were scaled back or canceled. South Korea, in particular, observed a somber start to the year following the Muan air crash on Sunday, which claimed 179 lives. In Sydney,…

A 23-year-old man, Rabiu Gambo, has been sentenced to sweep the premises of a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court for 40 days after being convicted of stealing a wallet. The ruling was delivered by Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel on Tuesday. Gambo, who pleaded guilty to the theft, was handed a lenient sentence due to his cooperation and for not wasting the court’s time. This case highlights the use of non-custodial sentencing in…

Police operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have recovered an array of weapons from the residence of 33-year-old Obinna Nwigwe after he was arrested for shooting one Andrew Philemon at a guest house in Bwari area of the capital city. FCT Police Command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, in a statement said Nwigwe was arrested on 26 December, following a report of a shooting incident at Najob Guest House, Bwari. “On…