Popular British actor Idris Elba will star in the television version of Chinua Achebe’s breakthrough novel, ‘Things Fall Apart’. According to Variety, Elba will also produce the project under his production label, 22Summers. Yoruba Saxon, the production company of actor David Oyelowo, will serve as an executive producer. Things Fall Apart, released in 1958 and recognized as one of the greatest novels ever written, is the first book in Achebe’s…

Embattled crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, has made a startling return to social media just hours after expressing concerns over suicidal thoughts. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that social media influencer VeryDarkMan released an alleged phone recording in which Bobrisky claimed to have paid N15 million to EFCC officials to drop money laundering charges against him. He also alleged he served his prison sentence in a private apartment. Following…

President Bola Tinubu has condoled with Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno, over the death of his wife, Patience Umo Eno. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Mrs Eno died on Thursday after a brief illness in a hospital. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement, said the President commiserated with the Eno family, the government, and the people of Akwa Ibom state during this…

Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has announced that his administration will begin implementing the new minimum wage in October. The New Daily Prime reported in July that organized labour agreed to a N70,000 minimum wage after negotiations with the federal government. In a statement posted on his Facebook page Thursday, Mr Soludo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in the welfare of the state’s citizens. READ ALSO: Ex-Minister advises Tinubu…

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said that the Federal Government has concluded plans to toll all major roads in the country upon completion of construction and renovation.The minister spoke at an Inter-ministerial press briefing, part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary in Abuja on Thursday.He said, ”We have the Lagos-Ibadan (expressway), we are completing it and we are tolling it,” listing some of the roads as…

In a show of solidarity, Sowore was in Abuja court today as the Nigerian government begins the trial of protesters arrested during the August #EndBadGovernance protest, a cause he championed As the Nigerian government moves to avert another looming protest tagged #FearlessInOctober, it has commenced the trial of 10 Nigerians for their alleged participation in the August 1-10 nationwide protests nicknamed #EndBadGovernance.The protesters, who trooped out to demand good governance…

Human rights activist and lawyer Femi Falana’s daughter, Folakemi, has weighed in on the ongoing feud between her family and social media influencer, Martins ‘VeryDarkMan’ Otse. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that VeryDarkMan posted a leaked audio clip on his Instagram page, in which controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, made serious allegations against Mr Falana and his son, singer Falz. In the recording, Bobrisky alleged that…

The Presidency has reiterated its support for the stance of Honourable Minister for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, regarding the ongoing pricing dispute between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery. In a statement released on Friday, September 27, by Nnaamaka Okafor, Special Assistant to the Minister, the government clarified that it cannot intervene in this matter as both entities are private enterprises operating within a deregulated…

A former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has urged President Bola Tinubu to exercise caution when relying on his inner circle for recommendations regarding ministerial appointments. His comments come amidst reports of a potential cabinet reshuffle. The Oyo-born politician made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today program on Thursday, September 26. He emphasized the importance of critically evaluating those who influence ministerial selections, warning that some…

The Federal Government has reiterated its decision to ban students under the age of 18 years from sitting for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE)Disclosing this on Thursday in Abuja at a briefing by government officials on the preparations for next week’s celebration of the nation’s Independence anniversary on October 1, Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman accused parents of unnecessarily hurrying their children and wards.Earlier in July, the Minister had…

The dare-devil robbers, who, on April 5, 2018, attacked banks and police stations in Offa, Kwara State, killing scores of people, including police officers, have been sentenced to death.Justice Haleemah Salman of Kwara State High Court in Ilorin sentenced the armed robbers to death by hanging on Thursday.The names of the convicts are Niyi Ogundiran, Ibikunle Ogunleye, Adeola Abraham, Salahudeen Azeez and Ayoade Akinnibosun.Also, the court sentenced each of them…

The Federal Government has started the implementation of the new minimum wage regime.The government began payment of the N70,000 new minimum wage on Thursday, several months after it began negotiations with labour unions in the country.According to a Punch report, payment of the new salary and its consequential adjustments to 1.2 million civil servants on the payroll of the Federal Government across all levels has considerably shot up the annual…