Former governors of Ogun, Osun, and Ondo states – Gbenga Daniel, Rauf Aregbesola, and Olusegun Mimiko – on Tuesday paid homage to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his private residence in Bodija, Ibadan. Speaking during the visit, Daniel, who governed Ogun State between 2003 and 2011, said the team was in Ibadan to congratulate Ladoja on his emergence as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland. He described Ladoja as a…

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on Nigerians to show greater respect and commitment to the country’s national symbols as the nation commemorates National Ordinance Day 2025. During an address in Abuja, the DG reminded citizens that emblems such as the National Flag, Coat of Arms, National Anthem, and Pledge are foundational to Nigeria’s unity, dignity, and identity. READ ALSO: NOA condemns assault on corps…

The Niger State Police Command says seven suspects have been short-listed for prosecution following investigations into the death of a student of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL). In a document made available to New Daily Prime on Tuesday, the Command Spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun noted that the student, Abdulwahab Jafar, aged 23, was attacked at his lodge in Lapai on 23 June 2025, leading to his death and sparking…

Bago encouraged officials to improve their maintenance practices

During his time in Paris, Tinubu held a private luncheon with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace.

Natasha, a first-term Peoples Democratic Party lawmaker, was suspended by the Senate on 6 March 2025 for six months.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Monday said over 4.4 million Nigerians have pre-registered online in the ongoing nationwide voter registration exercise. According to the latest update released by the Commission, a total of 4,445,505 Nigerians completed their online pre-registration as of Sunday, September 14, 2025 – just four weeks after the exercise commenced on August 18. READ ALSO: INEC decentralises voter registration to wards in FCT National Commissioner and…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a significant change to its ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), moving the exercise from its central offices to all 62 electoral wards. This strategic shift is intended to make voter registration more accessible to residents ahead of the February 2026 Area Council elections. At a sensitisation meeting with leaders of the disability community, INEC FCT Administrative…

‎ Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan delivered another world-class performance at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, clocking 12.29 seconds to claim silver in the women’s 100m hurdles final and secure Nigeria’s first medal of the tournament. ‎ ‎Despite a sluggish start out of the blocks, the world record holder showed her trademark resilience, surging back over the closing barriers and nearly snatching victory. Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji held her…

Nigerian celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, last Friday, at a lively venue in Victoria Island, Lagos, was at the center of a spectacular celebration of food, culture, and national pride, drawing fans, dignitaries, and fellow chefs who gathered to honor her achievements and culinary artistry. Partnering with Gino Nigeria, Hilda prepared a staggering 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) of jollof rice, turning the occasion into…

Odera Mbadiwe, elder brother of former Big Brother Naija housemates and popular duo, the Mbadiwe twins, has broken his silence following days of anxiety over his whereabouts. The hospitality entrepreneur, who was reported missing earlier in the week by his family, took to social media to reassure the public that he is safe and currently recuperating after a harrowing ordeal. In a heartfelt statement shared on his Instagram page, Odera…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has cautioned local government chairmen across the state to avoid financial mismanagement and wasteful spending that could undermine the financial autonomy recently granted to the councils. Speaking through his Deputy, Monisade Afuye, during an event held in Igogo Ekiti, Ero Local Council Development Area, on Monday, the governor said financial freedom at the grassroots was aimed at facilitating meaningful development through landmark and people-oriented…