Defying all calls for restraint, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to sustain Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah. The Israeli army has told soldiers to prepare for a possible ground offensive to fight Hezbollah in Lebanon as the air force conducted hundreds of deadly strikes around the country.According to an AFP report, a top military chief, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi told a tank brigade on Wednesday, “We are attacking all…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the sale of an additional $20,000 to each eligible Bureau de Change operator (BDC).A circular by the Acting Director of the CBN’s Trade & Exchange Department, Dr. W.J. Kanya disclosed the development on Wednesday.According to the circular, the CBN approved the sale of $20,000 per eligible BDC at N1,590 per US dollar, which is N10 higher than the previous rate for the…

Newly-appointed Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has said lawyers who comment on matters under judicial consideration, will henceforth, be decisively dealt with.Speaking when she appeared before the senate for screening as CJN on Wednesday, Kekere-Ekun said those who engage in such acts will no longer have anywhere to hide.The 23rd CJN said, “Speaking on social media, condemning the judiciary, commenting on cases that are sub-judice will not have…

Ahead of the cabinet reshuffle, President Bola Tinubu has called for fresh scorecards from his 46 ministers, prompting an increase in lobbying efforts among political figures and cabinet members seeking to secure their positions. The Presidency confirmed on Wednesday that the planned cabinet shake-up is imminent, aligning with reports from earlier this month. As speculation grows, many ministers have begun reaching out to their political allies to influence the President’s…

According to information gathered by The New Daily Prime on Wednesday, August 25, 2024, an Area Court at Center-Igboro in Ilorin dissolved the Islamic marriage between Toyin Ajibola and Bashirat Mohammed due to the husband’s financial incapability. The presiding judge, Hammad Ajumobi, while delivering the judgment, noted that although Mr. Ajibola was unwilling to let go of his wife, she needed to find a means of survival and could not…

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello appealed to President Bola Tinubu on September 25, urging intervention in his ongoing dispute with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC has accused Bello of money laundering, breach of trust, and misappropriation, with allegations totaling N80.2 billion. In a statement released by Ohiare Michael, Director of the Yahaya Bello Media Office, the former governor claimed that the EFCC’s actions were intended…

The Federal Government has announced that the implementation of the new minimum wage will begin on July 29, 2024, as confirmed by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC). Chairman Ekpo Nta made this statement during a press briefing on Tuesday, September 24. Nta clarified that this date corresponds with the President’s approval of the wage bill, following its passage by the National Assembly. This announcement comes in contrast…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for an urgent and thorough investigation into the alleged ₦15 million bribe Bobrisky allegedly paid to some officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop money laundering charges against him. Social media influencer Martin ‘VeryDarkMan’ Otse recently posted a leaked audio on his Instagram page, in which Bobrisky, whose real name is Idris Okuneye, allegedly claimed that EFCC officials accepted…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered a thorough and unconditional investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). In a statement signed by his Senior Adviser on Media and Publicity, Babatunde Alao, the Minister strongly condemned the reported misconduct. He emphasized that any form of indiscipline, unprofessionalism, or corruption within the paramilitary services under the Ministry’s jurisdiction will be met with zero tolerance…

The Federal Executive Council has proposed an amendment to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act No. 23, 2007, requiring foreigners residing in Nigeria to obtain a National Identity Number (NIN). On August 25, 2024, the Federal Executive Council introduced an Economic Stabilisation Bill, which includes a tax for foreigners living and working in the country. The proposed laws aim to “expand the scope of registrable persons to include foreigners…

A few days after she was finally disengaged from the Nigerian Army, Private Ruth Ogunleye, who was relieved from service after accusing a senior officer, Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem of sexual harassment, has told the Army authorities to publish the outcome of its investigation into the matter.Reacting to her discharge from service on her TikTok account on Wednesday, Ogunleye expressed gratitude to the Army but pleaded for the outcome of the…

Ekiti State Government has issued a strong directive to local government chairmen, urging them to take immediate and decisive action to bolster security in their respective areas. The call for heightened security measures comes after several kidnapping incidents, including a deadly attack earlier this month. Brig. Gen. Ebenezer Ogundana (retd), Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters and Chairman of the State Security and Intelligence Committee, made the appeal…