A poultry farmer, Akomolafe Bankole, has accused the federal government of demolishing his multimillion-naira poultry farm in Lokogoma, Abuja. Mr. Bankole, in a series of posts on his X (formerly Twitter) page, alleged that officials from the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) were responsible for the destruction of his poultry farm, valued at N150 million. He further claimed that the demolition was carried out without any prior notice, resulting in…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu and his administration amid escalating economic concerns threatening the nation. In a statement on his X account on Sunday, Atiku condemned the Federal Government’s proposal to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT). The 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) warned that this VAT hike would exacerbate the situation for the average Nigerian, who is already suffering due…

After thrashing Benin Republic 3-0 in Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match, Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed strong confidence in the team. The New Daily Prime reported that goals from Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen and Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman secured the victory for Eguavoen at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Vanguard reported that Eguavoen, in his post-match interview, praised the team’s quality, stating they…

OPay has announced that it will begin charging a fee of fifty naira (N50) on customer transfers of ten thousand naira (N10,000) and above. In a statement received by The New Daily Prime on Saturday, OPay noted that the new charge on electronic transfers into personal and business accounts complies with regulations set by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The fifty-naira (N50) fee will be implemented as a one-time…

A new study has uncovered a troubling link between poor sleep patterns in early middle age and an increased risk of memory problems later in life. The research highlights how restless nights, even as early as the thirties and forties, can significantly impact cognitive function. The study, which involved 526 participants in their mid-thirties to late-forties, utilized wrist-worn trackers to monitor sleep patterns over a span of six days and…

A study from Denmark has revealed that both insufficient and excessive sleep can significantly heighten the risk of microvascular damage in individuals with Type 2 diabetes. This damage, which can lead to severe health issues including blindness and kidney failure, is notably impacted by sleep patterns, according to the research. The study, which monitored the sleep and health patterns of 400 individuals recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, uncovered alarming…

Lagos, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu commended the 478 Regular Cadet graduates for completing their demanding academic and professional training at the police academy in a speech delivered by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima during the graduation ceremony. “Mr. President, the academy is proud to present to you 478 Regular Cadet graduands, who have successfully completed both their rigorous academic programs in various disciplines and their police professional training,” stated…

Lagos, Nigeria — The NNPC has clarified in a statement by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, that global market forces will continue to dictate the pricing of petroleum products in Nigeria. The impact on domestic refineries, including Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Ltd (DRL), will be significant in terms of domestic petrol pump prices. The NNPC emphasized that despite local refining capabilities, consumers should not expect guaranteed reductions in fuel…

Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has announced his resignation from the role, effective immediately. The decision, which also includes his departure from his positions as Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen, was disclosed in a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday. Ngelale’s resignation comes as he faces urgent medical issues affecting…

In a significant setback for Nigerian healthcare professionals abroad, the Nigerian government’s abrupt closure of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria’s (NMCN) verification portal in February has triggered a crisis, compelling many Nigerian nurses and midwives in the United Kingdom and the United States to return to Nigeria. This unexpected development has left healthcare workers grappling with difficulties in renewing their licenses and meeting international regulatory standards. The suspension…

Onyinyechi Mark, a Nigerian powerlifter, won the gold medal in the women’s 61kg powerlifting division at the 2024 Paris Paralympics in France, lifting 150kg. The 23-year-old won on Friday, defeating China’s Cui Jianjin, who took silver with a lift of 140kg, and Mexico’s Amelia Perez, who claimed bronze with a lift of 130kg. In a congratulatory tweet on Friday, Minister of Sports John Enoh praised Mark’s efforts in elevating Nigeria’s…

Lagos Nigeria, Amnesty International has raised serious concerns about the Nigerian government’s handling of femicide cases. Femicide is defined as the killing of a woman or girl, particularly by a man, driven by gender-based violence often rooted in misogynistic beliefs and attitudes. On Thursday, the global human rights organization took to its X page to express its discontent with the Nigerian government’s response to the murder of Christianah Idowu, a…