The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday confirmed that money laundering charges against the controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky were dropped. Earlier, The New Daily Prime, social media influencer Martins ‘VeryDarkMan’ Otse shared leaked audio on his Instagram page, in which Bobrisky alleged that the EFCC accepted N15 million to drop the charges against him. In a statement, the anti-graft agency clarified the situation, noting that…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday emphasised the critical role of agriculture as the backbone of the state’s economy, underscoring its importance in sustaining livelihoods and fostering economic development. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the governor made the remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony of the 3.5km Ebute Ipare-Oke rural road project in Ilaje Local Government Area. Governor Aiyedatiwa’s comments coincide with the state’s…

Ahead of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has mandated heightened security measures nationwide to ensure a safe and conducive environment for citizens. In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the IGP instructed all officers assigned to various operations during the celebrations to maintain professionalism, being both courteous and firm in their interactions with the public. The Inspector-General extended his warm wishes…

President Bola Tinubu has called on the newly sworn-in 23rd substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to uphold the confidence of Nigerians in democracy. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that President Tinubu presided over Justice Kekere-Ekun’s swearing-in ceremony, during which she took the oath of office and signed the oath register at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. In a statement issued by his…

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has reaffirmed the ministry’s unwavering commitment to providing the necessary support and resources for the Nigerian Armed Forces. This was disclosed by the Minister’s Personal Assistant on Media, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, in a statement issued following the Passing Out Parade at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna on Sunday. The parade marked the successful completion of intensive training for cadets of the…

Ahead of the planned EndBadGovernance protest scheduled for tomorrow, October 1, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has deployed a significant number of personnel and equipment across Abuja. In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer Josephine Adeh explained that the deployment is part of preparations for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. She emphasised that the proactive security measures are designed to ensure a smooth and peaceful celebration for residents…

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, swore in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Senate confirmed Kekere-Ekun’s appointment last week. According to The Punch newspaper, Justice Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office and signed the oath register at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. She succeeds Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Ariwoola assumed office on 27 June…

In a bid to cushion the hardship experienced by Nigerians over the high cost of transportation, the Federal Government has donated over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for commuter service.Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, disclosed the development in a statement on Sunday, noting…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that more than 40 percent of Nigerian electricity consumers now enjoy over 20 hours of regular supply daily.Going by the last population census, which put the nation’s population at 200 million, the minister said more than 80 million citizens now get electricity for at least 20 hours every day.He disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, during a review of the ministry’s…

The Palestinian militant group, Hamas has said that its leader in Lebanon, Fateh Sherif Abu el-Amin, was killed in an Israeli strike on Monday, along with his wife, son, and daughter. According to a Reuters report, the strike targeted their home in a Palestinian refugee camp in Tyre, located in southern Lebanon, with the militant group calling the attack “an escalation of Israel’s aggression.” However, the Israeli military has not…

Renowned for his iconic role in the blockbuster film, Beverly Hills Cop, John Ashton has died, aged 76. Disclosing his death on Sunday, his manager, Alan Somers, said Ashton died on Thursday, September 26, in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, adding that “John’s impact on the world will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come.” Somers was quoted by US Weekly as saying, “John leaves behind a legacy of…

In the ongoing onslaught against criminality in the country, the Nigerian Army has announced the elimination of eight terrorists. Announcing this in a post on its official X handle on Monday, the Army, said troops also rescued 40 abducted individuals in a series of coordinated operations, noting that the recent victories had further tightened the noose around the necks of terrorists and their collaborators.The statement added that troops, acting on…