In a landmark move to enhance air connectivity between Nigeria and Canada, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with Canadian authorities. The agreement was finalised today at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s aviation sector. Keyamo clarified that the agreement is a code-share arrangement, rather than a full bilateral agreement. Under this arrangement, multiple…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has faulted the recall petition of the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of the electoral umpire, Sam Olumekun, admitted receiving the petition submitted yesterday by some individuals led by Charity Ijese and received by INEC’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony. According to INEC, the petition which includes six bags of documents from than half of…

The Rivers State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining law and order, as Commissioner of Police (CP) Olugbenga Adepoju commended the joint security forces for their efforts in ensuring peace across the state. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, CP Adepoju emphasized that ongoing security operations are crucial to preventing a breakdown of law and order. He noted that the joint patrols by the police, armed forces,…

Passengers aboard a United Airlines flight heading to China were unexpectedly delayed after the pilot’s forgotten passport led to the plane’s return to the United States. Flight UA198, a Boeing 787 with 270 people on board, had taken off from Los Angeles en route to Shanghai on Saturday afternoon. However, just after entering the Pacific Ocean, the aircraft abruptly turned around and headed back towards San Francisco, according to flight…

An Abuja based lawyer, Mr Johnmary Jideobi, has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to sack the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibokette Obas (Rtd).Jideobi, in a suit filed before the Court, also cited President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Justice and others as defendants. The suit is marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/572/2025, and was lodged before the court on Tuesday.Jideobi is equally praying the court to set-aside as void, “all…

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Professor Melvin D. Ayogu as a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The confirmation took place on Tuesday, March 25, following the presentation and deliberation of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, & Other Financial Institutions, led by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, APC, Lagos East. Presenting the report, Senator Osita Izunaso (APC, Imo West) stated, “The…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan on being awarded the 2025 Sunhak Peace Founders’ Award. Tinubu, in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, said the recognition showed the contributions of the former president to peacebuilding and democracy. The former Lagos State governor commended Jonathan for his unwavering advocacy for peace, unity, and democratic values, noting that his efforts have earned him…

Pastor Femi Lazarus has responded to the ongoing debate over the financial expectations in gospel music by praising singer Timi Dakolo for his advocacy on behalf of gospel musicians. The debate, which was sparked by Lazarus’ recent sermon, focused on the financial demands made by gospel artists for their performances. Dakolo, a well-known advocate for fair compensation in the music industry, had strongly challenged Lazarus’ stance, calling for better treatment…

The Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru Abubakar, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to modernising the Nigerian military, with a particular focus on equipping forces with cutting-edge technology, improving personnel welfare, and enhancing training for greater operational efficiency. Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the First Batch of Special Operations Force Training and Equipping for the Armed Forces of Nigeria, held at Camp Kabala in Jaji, Kaduna State, Minister Abubakar…

A judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja who was assigned to hear a suit filed by the suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, recused himself from the case. Justice Obiora Egwuatu based his decision on a petition the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, wrote to challenge his (Egwuatu’s) objectivity in the matter. Though the suit was originally fixed for hearing, however, when the matter was called…

By Alade Adisa The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Tuesday confirmed the death of an officer during Monday’s jailbreak at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State. The deceased officer was identified as Senior Correctional Assistant (SCA) Shuaibu King David, who lost his life while resisting an attempt by some inmates to escape from the facility. The Service’s Spokesman, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Abubakar Umar, in…

Following the death of five students of the Osun State University (UNIOSUN) in a horrific motor accident, the management has announced the closure of the school. The accident occured when a luxurious bus travelling from Ibadan and an 18-passenger bus from Osogbo had a head-on collision resulting in multiple fatalities, including the five UNIOSUN students. New Daily Prime gathered that five other persons were killed in the unfortunate incident which…