Four police officers who allegedly extorted N10 million from some young persons in Bayelsa State have been detained. The force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Friday, identified the officers as Emmanuel Ubong, an assistant superintendent of police (ASP), and Nse Okon, Adiewere Collins, and Kuromare Marine — all police inspectors. Adejobi said the money has been recovered through the efforts of Adebola Hamzat, the new assistant inspector-general of…

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has given insurance companies December 31 deadline to clear all outstanding claims.The Head, Communication and Stakeholders Management Sub-committee of the Insurers Committee, Mrs Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, made this known while addressing a news conference after a meeting of management in Lagos.The meeting marked the first gathering of the Insurers Committee with Mr Segun Omosehin, as the Commissioner For Insurance.Nwachukwu, also Managing Director, Rex Insurance Ltd., said…

Ethiopian Airline Thursday raised the bar in terms of comfort, style and aerodynamic innovation with the arrival of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in Lagos.Receiving the first commercial flight of the aircraft, the General Manager, Ethiopian Airlines Nigeria, Wondwossen Beyene, said that it was a significant milestone in Africa’s aviation industry.NEWDAILYPRIME reports that the aircraft, transporting 272 passengers with 15 in Business Class and 257 in Economy, took off from…

The police in Kaduna State have arrested a three-member gang of suspected kidnapping syndicate terrorizing citizens in communities and recovered dangerous weapons from the culprits. Spokesman of the Kaduna Police Command,.ASP Mansir Hassan, stated that ”On 5th November 2024, at about 18:35 hours, acting on a credible technical intelligence, the Operation Fushin Kada Tracking and Response Team, successfully arrested three members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate terrorizing Kaduna-Abuja highway and…

An alarming forecast by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has projected that no fewer than 133.1 million Nigerians will face a global hunger crisis by 2025.In a statement issued on Thursday, FAO said the Cadre Harmonisé report on food and nutrition insecurity was developed through a collaborative effort involving the federal government and key partners, including the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF),…

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, has addressed the heated controversy surrounding the arraignment of young #EndBadGovernace protesters for treason. Speaking during the commissioning of Law Corridor’s new office complex and the presentation of a book on the modern Nigerian legal system in Abuja on Thursday, the AGF said in his address that the arraignment of the younger protesters was within the confines…

By Friday Omosola The 2024 edition of the Kwara State Tax Club Quiz Competition concluded on Thursday, with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq awarding the grand prize of N2.5 million and a trophy to the overall winner, Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) Gaa Akanbi, in recognition of their outstanding performance. Governor AbdulRazaq highlighted the growing participation in the quiz, noting that it reflects the program’s increasing popularity and its impact on enhancing…

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has advised Nigerian business owners to reconsider their lavish lifestyles, which he says are unsustainable and detrimental to the long-term health of their businesses. Osinbajo made the call during his keynote address at the 2024 Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) conference, held in Lagos on Thursday, November 7. The two-day event, now in its 23rd edition, is themed *“Dream,…

By Friday Omosola Ondo State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming November 16 governorship election, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged to facilitate the establishment of an airstrip in Okitipupa Local Government Area. The governor made the promise during his campaign tour of the local government on Thursday, emphasising that the airstrip would improve access to the region, boosting business and fostering economic growth. He also reassured the…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for greater youth involvement in agriculture to strengthen food security efforts across Nigeria. Mrs Tinubu made these remarks at a meeting with State First Ladies, who also serve as State Coordinators for the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). She emphasised the importance of channelling young people’s energy into productive ventures, highlighting agriculture as a valuable pathway. Mrs Tinubu explained that involving youth in farming would…

In what would surprise many Nigerians given what happened, Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver, has publicly apologized to Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives representing Aba North/South of Abia State, following an altercation that occurred during a package delivery. In a video shared with the press, Abuwatseya expressed deep remorse for his actions and appealed to all parties affected by the incident to forgive him, hoping…

The UK Home Secretary and Nigeria’s Ministry of Interior engaged in discussions focused on strengthening security, enhancing efficiency, and improving service delivery. In a statement on his X page, Nigeria’s Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, highlighted that the meeting with UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper underscored his administration’s commitment to sustainable development through cooperation and shared goals. He noted that the meeting aligns with his Ministry’s initiative to expand its contactless…