The Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque, Ridhwan Jamiu, has urged President Bola Tinubu to remain mindful of his responsibility to Nigerians and the importance of accountability in governance. Imam Jamiu delivered this message during the Jumat prayer held today at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, where he addressed Muslim faithful. He emphasised the need for leaders to prioritize the well-being of the people and uphold transparency in the…

By Alade Adisa The renovation of hostels at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, may take longer than expected, as there is no possibility of meeting the December 2024 deadline initially given for the completion of the projects, investigation by New Daily Prime has revealed. Findings by the medium showed that the hope of students to move into the hostels may not materialize until the second semester of the current academic…

Popular social media commentator Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has sparked controversy after claiming that ₦180 million was stolen from his NGO account in a hacking incident. In a video shared on Instagram on Friday, December 27, Otse alleged that the funds had been transferred to an unknown account, leaving only ₦20 million in the account. However, his explanation has been met with widespread skepticism, with many social media…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has extended his heartfelt condolences to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State following the tragic death of his son, Abdulwahab, who passed away in a car accident just 24 hours after the governor lost his mother, Maryam Namadi. In a statement issued on Friday, December 27, in Abuja, Jonathan expressed his profound sadness over the double tragedy, describing the losses as shocking and deeply painful. “I…

Following the consistent flight delays and cancellations during the festive season, the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Chris Najomo, has convened a meeting with airlines’ Chief Executive Officers (CEOs). Disclosing this on his X handle on Thursday, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Michael Achimugu said Najomo is cutting short an important assignment to meet with all the CEOs of domestic airlines in Nigeria…

As part of their continued offensive against terrorist elements in the North West part of Nigeria, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed notorious bandit leaders in Katsina and Zamfara states. Troops successfully conducted an operation in Mai Sheka village, Kunchin Kalgo town, in Katsina State, neutralizing an unascertained number of terrorists, including a notorious kingpin, Alhaji Ma’oli. According to Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert,…

President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the government and people of India over the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.Singh died yesterday at the age of 92.Tinubu in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described Singh as a distinguished leader whose contributions to India’s development and the strengthening of Nigeria-India relations will remain significant. Singh, who served as India’s Prime Minister from…

Nyesom Wike, Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has revealed why he orchestrated the removal of Uche Secondus as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The minister spoke as a special guest of honour at an end of year thanksgiving organised on Thursday by the PDP stakeholders in Ahoada East and Ahoada West at Ukpata community in Ekpeye Kingdom. The thanksgiving was put together by former Deputy Speaker,…

Justice4AfeBabalolaLegacy (JABL), a group of professors and lawyers, on Friday, said with the enormous contributions of Afe Babalola to the legal profession and the country, people should not sit by and watch him being insulted by anyone. Members of JABL, who included Professors Adeyemi Ademowo, Ademola Azeez, Ayodeji Emmanuel, and Mr Femi Alufa and Rotimi Opeyeoluwa, said this while speaking with newsmen in Ibadan on the case between Afe Babalola…

Socia media personality, Vincent Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has alleged that N180 million was stolen from his NGO’s account after it was hacked. VDM had launched the Martins Vincent Osei Initiative, in October, raising over N35 million in donations within hours. Shortly after, he announced receiving a N100 million contribution from music producer Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy. However, in a video shared on…

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has countered allegations made by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the military leader of Niger Republic, accusing Nigeria of colluding with France to destabilise his country In a viral video, Tchiani alleged that Nigeria was working against his country’s interests. However, the Nigerian government had dismissed the claim as baseless. Speaking during a media appearance on BBC, Ribadu reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to peaceful coexistence with…

in response to the Christmas day bombing of civilians in two communities in the Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State by the Nigerian Air Force, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has warned civilians against harbouring terrorists and criminals. The CDS, who spoke during his visit to the troops of Operation FASAN YANMA at 8 Division Headquarters in Sokoto, said any community that persists in such acts…