Labour Party National Chairman Julius Abure has joined other global political leaders, at the invitation of the United States government, to observe the U.S. presidential election. This information was disclosed by Obiora Ifoh, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, in a statement. The stage is set for the November 5, 2024, election, with Vice President Kamala Harris, representing the Democratic Party, and former President Donald Trump, representing the Republican Party, locked…

The Gombe State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China18th Engineering, a global engineering firm known for major infrastructure and energy projects, to establish a 100-megawatt solar energy plant aimed at boosting the state’s energy self-sufficiency. In a statement, Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General of Press Affairs said the agreement followed recent discussions between Governor Muhammadu Yahaya and senior executives of China Railway 18th Bureau Group in China. The…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on Sunday expressed his gratitude to the citizens for their patience regarding the ongoing blackout in the state. Through a statement on his X page, he detailed the state government’s collaborative efforts with the Transmission Company of Nigeria to repair the vandalised towers in Ahoada. He noted that the prolonged darkness had accelerated the state’s commitment to completing its independent power plant project, which is…

The UK government is considering granting local councils the power to impose a tourist levy on hotels and Bed and Breakfast (BnB) stays. Under the proposed plan, councils would have the authority to charge staycation visitors between £1 and £2 per person, per night. This initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and her Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government, reflects growing pressures from local leaders to address…

Kemi Badenoch has made history by becoming the first Black leader of a major UK political party and the fourth woman to lead the Conservative Party. In a closely contested race, Badenoch narrowly defeated Robert Jenrick, winning just over 56% of the 95,000 votes cast, with 73% of eligible Conservative members participating.  Born in the UK and raised partly in Nigeria, Badenoch brings a multicultural perspective and diverse experience to…

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) on Saturday said the detention and arraignment of 76 minors over the #EndBadGovernance protest violate their basic human rights and expose the country to international de-market and shame. The New Daily Prime reported that 76 underaged children were arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 1. From a viral video circulated across X platform, the detained children looked malnourished after spending…

The worst of cultism was witnessed in Anambra State as suspected cultists killed a man identified as Nonso in Awka, the Anambra State capital on Friday afternoon. In a tear-invoking circumstance, Nonso, the third son in a family of three sons, was said to have earlier lost two of his brothers in similar incidences attributed to cultism. According to an eyewitness, Nonso was killed in broad daylight on near Chukwuemeka…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered an immediate increase in security around the Ola Iya Bridge to safeguard it from potential vandalism and reckless driving. The governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, clarified directive follows the spread of false alarms alleging deliberate sabotage of the bridge—a claim some interpret as a possible setup to blame the government. Governor Adeleke dispelled these rumours, emphasising that there was no orchestrated attack on the…

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has asked the police to transfer the case file of all protesters arraigned over the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. There was chaos at a federal high court in Abuja on Friday after some minors, who were among 76 protesters charged to court, collapsed while waiting to be arraigned. The court granted them bail in the sum of N10 million…

A federal government prosecutor, Rimazonte Ezekiel, has claimed that all #EndBadGovernance protesters arraigned before the court on Friday are adults. 72 protesters were arraigned by the police for allegedly participating in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest, which took place between August 1 and 10 across the country. Many of the defendants were minors who were eventually granted N10 million bail. However, many Nigerians have condemned the arraignment of the minors by…

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has inaugurated executive members to chair the women’s agricultural initiative for the empowerment and enhancement of female farmers in the state. Revealing the launch of this initiative through the government platform, the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) said the Women in Agriculture Cooperative aims to address poverty within the state. According to the post shared yesterday, the event was held on…

The Federal Government (FG) has announced the disbursement of withheld salaries to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities (NASU). The New Daily Prime reported on October 28 that the Joint Action Committee (JAC), comprised of NASU and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian University (SSANU), went on a nationwide strike for withholding four months salaries. The development was confirmed on Saturday by the Director, Press and Public…