Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court has ordered the remand of Ibrahim Nuhu Shuaibu in connection with an alleged N100 million fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in a statement via its official X page on Monday, revealed that Mr. Shuaibu was arraigned by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency. The EFCC further disclosed that Mr. Shuaibu is facing a seven-count charge, including…

Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially launched an online registration platform for media outlets and journalists intending to cover the upcoming Ondo State governorship election, scheduled for November 16, 2024. This announcement was made by Sam Olumekun, Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee and National Commissioner of INEC, in a statement on Monday. According to the release, the media registration portal is now…

Abuja, Nigeria — A prominent billboard endorsing President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election has emerged in the bustling One region of the Federal Capital Territory. The billboard, which boldly promotes Tinubu’s potential bid for a second term, has drawn attention from commuters and bystanders alike, igniting discussions about the future of the presidency. The billboard features images of President Tinubu and his wife, Remi Tinubu, with the slogan,…

Abuja, Nigeria – In a surprising turn of events, Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was reportedly arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) earlier today at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. He was apprehended while en route to the United Kingdom for an official assignment. Initial reports provided no clear reason for his arrest, sparking widespread speculation. However, there are strong indications…

Abuja, Nigeria — As part of a bold effort to alleviate food insecurity, the Nigerian government launched a subsidised rice initiative on September 5, 2024, offering 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice at a discounted rate of N40,000 per 50kg bag. The launch event, led by Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, marked the beginning of what was intended to be a nationwide food relief effort aimed…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has dismissed claims that the federal government plans to increase the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate from 7.5 percent to 10 percent. VAT, also known as a goods and services tax (GST) or general consumption tax (GCT), is a consumption-based tax applied to the value added at each stage of a product’s production and distribution. The New Daily Prime…

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…