Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a hearing for September 29 to address a motion filed by the Osun State Government.  The state is challenging the court’s authority to hear a case concerning its withheld local government funds. During the court session, the state government argued that since the court’s vacation ended on September 16, the case should be transferred back to the Osogbo…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers allegedly responsible for the abduction and killing of a man identified as Nwabueze Nchekwube after collecting a ransom of N6.9 million. Police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement made available to New Daily Prime on Monday, said operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit, Emohua Annex, carried out the arrests during a coordinated operation on 19 September 2025 at different locations in…

The Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Marwa (Retd), has called on Nigerian families to purchase and use drug test kits at home as a proactive measure against substance abuse. Speaking at a sports competition organised by the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Marwa emphasised that early detection is a vital tool in preventing drug addiction among the youth.…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended Senator for Kogi Central, on cybercrime charges. The trial, which was scheduled to begin today, was postponed until October 20, 2025, after the defendant’s legal team filed a new motion challenging the court’s authority to hear the case. During the court session, the prosecution’s lawyer, David Kaswe, stated that his witness was ready for trial.…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York, United States, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which runs from Monday, September 22 to Sunday, September 28, 2025. During the week-long summit, Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the UN headquarters, join world leaders in the high-level debates, and participate in several side events. Ahead of his engagements,…

Prominent Nigerians, including the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade; the wife of Anambra State Governor, Nonye Soludo; and former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, have paid glowing tributes to Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as she marked her 65th birthday. In his birthday message released on Monday through his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, Oba Owoade described the First Lady as “a role model” whose…

The Federal Government, FG, has created a committee to investigate the recent explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) complex in Kaduna. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, happened at the factory’s Ordnance Factory Disposal Pit. While the official report confirms one fatality, unofficial sources suggest a higher death toll of up to four. On Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief”, security expert Kabir Adamu, Managing Director of Beacon…

The National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has raised concerns over reports that major fuel consumers, including filling stations and telecom companies, are bypassing established transport contracts in favour of free delivery services reportedly offered by the Dangote Group. NARTO President, Yusuf Othman, voiced the association’s frustrations, saying the practice undermines legally binding agreements and threatens the livelihoods of thousands of fuel transport operators who rely on these contracts…

A political confrontation may be brewing in Rivers State as the State House of Assembly has announced plans to investigate the expenditure of over ₦254 billion received during the six-month emergency rule under the leadership of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the immediate past sole administrator. Ibas, who vacated office on 17 September 2025 following the expiration of President Bola Tinubu’s emergency proclamation, had overseen the state without an elected…

Abuja, Nigeria – Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the state of Nigeria’s priorities, following an appeal by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for donations to complete the National Library. Obi, in a strongly worded public statement titled “We Are Finished!”, praised Mrs Tinubu for urging well-wishers to donate towards the long-abandoned National Library project in Abuja, rather than spend money on cakes or…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will welcome 57 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) into the legal profession on Monday, September 29. The induction ceremony is part of the Supreme Court’s official opening of the 2025/2026 legal year, according to a statement released by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Festus Akande. READ ALSO: CJN Kekere-Ekun warns new magistrates to guard integrity, resist corruption The event,…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has advocated for comprehensive reforms as the key to mitigating investment risks across Africa. Speaking at the EBII Group African Leaders & Partners Forum in Washington D.C., Olukoyede stated that “de-risking Africa requires us to pay attention to reforms to improve the ease of doing business, respect for the rule of law and human capital development.” Olukoyede, who…