The International Men’s Day (IMD) is usually celebrated annually on November 19th. It is a global initiative that acknowledges the contributions and challenges of men and boys. The special day also provides a platform to highlight issues affecting men, such as health and emotional well-being, while promoting positive discussions about gender equality. The day is also an opportunity to celebrate men as caregivers, mentors, and leaders, inspiring actions that foster…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved a minimum wage of N70,000 for all sectors of the public service in the state. The state’s head of service, Folakemi Olomojobi, disclosed this while addressing journalists at the government house on Tuesday. The approval includes consequential adjustments for all categories of workers, including pensioners and local government staff. READ ALSO: Gov Oyebanji mourns Ekiti Chief Judge Ekiti Sjoined the growing list of…

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed has directed the immediate clampdown on the proliferation of fake diplomatic and other unauthorised number plates, as seen on some vehicles plying Nigerian roads. Mohammed said this in a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide on Tuesday in Abuja.The FRSC boss said that the directive had become necessary in line with his administration’s…

President Bola Tinubu said on Monday that the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil, was pivotal in the global fight against hunger and poverty. Tinubu said this at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit opening session in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He lauded the initiative and described it as the right step to address one of the world’s…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that he was under investigation by the anti-graft agency for two years over allegations of corruption. He spoke during the opening of the sixth Annual Criminal Law Review Conference organized by the Rule of Law Development Foundation in Abuja on Monday. Reaffirming his dedication to upholding transparency and accountability within the EFCC, Olukoyede also announced the…

The US Embassy in Nigeria, has disclosed that Nigeria ranks first in Africa and seventh globally in international students in the United States. The embassy quoted the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange, in a statement on Tuesday. According to the report, for the 2023/2024 academic year, 20,029 Nigerian students enrolled in US colleges and universities, marking a 13.5 per cent increase from the previous year. The report,…

A new presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, on Monday, fired back at Senator Ali Ndume, who asked him to apologize for his previous attacks on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC.) Bwala was appointed Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication by President Bola Tinubu last Thursday. Ndume, following the appointment, had in a statement on Sunday, called on Bwala to apologize for his past conduct, particularly his…

An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Monday, sentenced Philips Fatuyi, ex-chairman of the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA), to 21 years imprisonment for N43.5 million fraud. Justice Mojisola Dada, in her judgment, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) proved the two-count charge of obtaining money by false pretences and stealing against Fatuyi beyond reasonable doubt. The anti-graft agency had charged Mr Fatuyi alongside…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun made a historic visit to Asaba, Delta State on Monday as part of his strategic mission to enhance security, operational efficiency, and community partnerships. During his visit, the IGP met with the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, at the Government House. He commended the state government for its unwavering support of the police, particularly the donation of operational vehicles under the Delta State…

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has approved the payment of N70,000, the new minimum wage for all workers. The development was contained in a statement signed by the Press Secretary to the FCT Head of the Civil Service, Anthony Odeh, and made available to journalists on Tuesday. According to the statement, Wike approved the payment of the minimum wage on Monday, November 18, 2024, “in…

Two Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), officers who were kidnapped in Delta State have regained their freedom. Some gunmen abducted the officers on Thursday night some distance away from the head office of the agency located off the Isah-Ogwashi-Uku Road, Aniocha South Local Government Area of the state. NDLEA, Delta State Command spokesperson, Mr John Kennedy, who confirmed the development to the NEW DAILY PRIME on Monday in Asaba,…

The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has disclosed that about 32 persons were saved from death following the collisions of nine vehicles along the Danco area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday. TRACE Commandant, Seni Ogunyemi, in a traffic update on Monday, said the accident occurred due to excessive speeding and loss of control on the part of one of the drivers which resulted in multiple collisions…