A prosecution witness, Sulaiman Kwalla, on Tuesday, told the Federal High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State, how Bishop Katung Jonas used his religious influence to lure thousands, including Kwalla and his wife, into a failed cooperative scheme. Testifying before Justice Sharon T. Ishaya, Kwalla alleged that Jonas, alongside co-defendant Okewole Dayo, promoted the Covenant Fadama Multi-purpose Cooperative Society through televised sermons and adverts promising 10% monthly returns. The Economic…

A heavy security presence was observed at the main gate of the National Assembly complex on Tuesday amid growing tension over the expected return of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to plenary. Reports indicate that security personnel, including armed guards, have been stationed around the entrance to maintain order and possibly prevent any disruption, as controversy swirls around the embattled senator’s insistence on resuming legislative duties. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi…

Former Governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the ruling party as a symbol of “failure, pain, and anguish” that has lost touch with the Nigerian people. In a strongly worded resignation letter dated 1st July 2025 and addressed to the APC Chairman in his Ward 8, Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area, Amaechi accused the party…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has gained entry into the National Assembly complex in Abuja after initially being denied access. The senator, currently under a six-month suspension imposed by the Senate, had vowed to return to legislative duties, citing a court ruling which, according to her, supported her reinstatement. Her attempt to resume on Tuesday was initially blocked, as security operatives stopped her convoy from entering the premises. Senator Natasha, who was…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the convening of its 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, set to take place over three days from Wednesday, 23rd July to Friday, 25th July 2025 at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. The announcement was made public through an official statement posted on the party’s verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. The statement…

Controversial Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has publicly identified the alleged individual responsible for stealing his AI smart glasses during a demonstration at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja on Monday. According to reports by NEW DAILY PRIME, Sowore had led a protest comprising retired police officers agitating for improved pension benefits. The demonstration, which was held outside the Force Headquarters, drew attention to what the…

The Rivers State Commissioner of Police (CP) Olugbenga Adepoju, has called on members of the public to support the police in its intensified efforts to dismantle human trafficking networks operating within and beyond the state. This appeal comes on the heels of the recent arrest of two suspected child traffickers and the rescue of a pregnant woman from captivity. The suspects, Sunshine Hart, 28, and Kingsley Ekocha, 38, were apprehended…

The Kogi State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Fatimah Momoh, has called on stakeholders and policymakers to rally support for the passage of the bill seeking special seats for women in the National Assembly (NA). She made the appeal during a meeting of the Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE) structure convened in Lokoja by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. The meeting brought together…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to upgrading and constructing resilient drainage infrastructure to combat flash flooding across the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, gave the assurance during an inspection tour of ongoing drainage and urban regeneration projects. The tour included key flood-prone areas such as Onikoyi on Banana Island, Femi Pedro Avenue in Parkview Estate, and parts of Lagos Island. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu…

The Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja on Monday once again denied former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello permission to retrieve his passport for a medical trip to the United Kingdom. Justice Emeka Nwite rejected Bello’s application, citing insufficient evidence to justify overseas treatment for his reported ailments. Bello is currently facing a 19-count money laundering charge, alongside his nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu. READ ALSO: We do…

The Presidency has denied reports that Muhammed Babangida, son of former military Head of State Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), rejected his recent appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Contrary to claims made in a letter circulated on social media, presidential media aide Olusegun Dada stated via X (formerly Twitter) on Monday that Muhammed Babangida has accepted the appointment and expressed gratitude to…

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has criticised state governments across Nigeria for failing to utilise over ₦250 billion in intervention funds meant to improve basic education infrastructure and teaching conditions. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Aisha Garba, raised the alarm on Monday during the inauguration of a three-day Financial Management Training for fund managers from State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) across the 36 states and the Federal…