In a shocking development, former President Donald Trump was the target of a second assassination attempt within just over two months, the FBI confirmed. The incident took place at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club in Florida, where gunfire erupted, forcing the 78-year-old Republican candidate to retreat to a secure room. According to law enforcement officials, a man armed with an assault-style rifle approached the perimeter of Trump’s golf course,…

Dangote Refinery has denied claims made by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) regarding the price of petrol sold to the company. The refinery rejected NNPC’s assertion that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, was sold at N898 per litre during the recent lifting of fuel from the Dangote facility in Lagos. Earlier, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer for NNPCL, had been quoted stating…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated legal proceedings against President Bola Tinubu at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The lawsuit, filed by Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa on behalf of SERAP, addresses the failure of Mr Tinubu to mandate the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to reverse what SERAP alleges is an unlawful increase in petrol prices. Additionally, the suit calls for an investigation into allegations of corruption…

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, has been released after his arrest at Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State. Mr Sowore, in a statement on his X page received by the New Daily Prime, confirmed he was arrested and detained by the Nigerian Immigration Service on Sunday morning. He wrote, “I had just arrived in Nigeria from the USA at…

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Omoyele Sowore, a prominent Nigerian human rights activist and former presidential candidate, was briefly detained by immigration authorities upon his arrival at Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos on Sunday. Sowore, who has been a vocal critic of the Nigerian government, was held for a short period before being released, as confirmed by The New Daily Prime. He later confirmed the incident on social media, stating that…

Abuja, Nigeria—A growing chorus of independent petroleum marketers in Nigeria is calling for direct access to Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the Dangote Refinery, as concerns mount over the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (NNPCL) control of the petrol supply chain. This comes after The New Daily Prime gathered that the Federal Government – NNPCL would remain the sole buyer of petrol from the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, which may…

Abuja, Nigeria—As the Edo State gubernatorial election approaches, mounting legal troubles have cast a shadow over the candidacy of Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) nominee. In a development that has ignited debate over electoral integrity, Okpebholo has been summoned to appear before a Magistrate’s Court in Abuja on allegations of falsifying his date of birth on official documents submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The summons,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Ibrahim Mohammed wanted. In a flier shared on its official X page and signed by the Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC revealed that Mohammed, 26, is wanted for allegedly stealing the commission vehicle. The agency appealed to the public for any information regarding Mohammed’s whereabouts, urging them to contact the anti-graft agency or the nearest police station.…

As the Dangote Refinery prepares to commence operations, including the distribution and lifting of refined petrol to outlets on Sunday, September 15, the Lagos State Government has assured the public that a robust traffic management strategy will be in place. In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on…

The Federal Ministry of Education has commenced the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the selection of principals for Federal Unity Colleges. According to the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, 293 eligible candidates have been shortlisted for this competency-based test. He emphasized that the initiative reflects the Ministry’s commitment to promoting excellence and enhancing leadership within the nation’s unity schools. In a statement by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations,…

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has reopened its verification portal, resolving a months-long disruption that caused significant hardship for Nigerian healthcare professionals seeking employment abroad. The portal, a critical tool for verifying the credentials of nurses and midwives, had been unexpectedly closed, leaving many professionals in limbo. The closure sparked protests and even legal challenges, with some nurses facing deportation or employment loss due to their inability…

NPFL sides Enugu Rangers and Enyimba took on their continental opponents earlier today. Rangers, the reigning NPFL champions, played at home against Sagrada Esperança of Angola in the first leg of the CAF Champions League Second Preliminary Round. The Nigerian champions will head into the second leg with a 1-0 lead, thanks to an 80th-minute goal by substitute Kazeem Ogunleye. The 18-year-old midfielder struck a powerful shot from just outside…