The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has disclosed that Africa loses a staggering $88.6 billion annually to corruption and illicit financial flows (IFFs). This amount represents 3.7 per cent of the continent’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a figure that highlights the significant economic and social challenges posed by these issues. The revelation was made by ECOWAS’ Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, during a…

The newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Olatunji Owoade, has expressed deep gratitude for his ascension to the throne, attributing it entirely to divine will rather than political manoeuvring or external influence. In his first public statement after being crowned the 46th Alaafin, Owoade made it clear that his emergence was not influenced by any political connections, notably stating that he had never met Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde…

The Minister of Youth, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has called on the management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to adjust its orientation programme, advocating for a later start to daily activities in a bid to improve the welfare of corps members. Speaking at the 2025 annual management conference in Abuja, themed ‘Transforming the NYSC Scheme to Meet the Yearnings of Contemporary Nigerian Graduates and Society’, Olawande suggested that camp…

Despite warnings from the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian youths on Monday stormed the streets of Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and other major cities in a wave of coordinated protests against what they described as growing authoritarianism and worsening economic conditions. The nationwide protest, led by the Take-It-Back Movement and several civil society organisations, drew attention to pressing national issues, including the alleged abuse of the Cybercrime Act, inflation, insecurity, and…

Two prominent figures of the Labour Party (LP)—Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State—have called for a crucial meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). The meeting is set to take place on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in the Nigerian capital, Abuja. According to a notice jointly issued by Obi and Otti, the NEC meeting will be followed by an interactive…

Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Despite a heavy security presence, members of the Take it Back movement staged a peaceful protest on Monday at Isaac Boro Park, Port Harcourt. But tensions escalated near the CFC axis where security forces reportedly fired tear gas and live rounds to disperse the crowd. New Daily Prime correspondents on the ground observed chaotic scenes as protesters scattered and nearby residents hurriedly closed their shops. Panic…

The police authorities have placed their personnel on high alert ahead of a nationwide protest scheduled for today by the Take-It-Back Movement and other civil society groups. The protest aims to highlight issues such as economic hardship, clampdowns on civil liberties, and the crisis in Rivers State. Police Warning The Nigeria Police Force has deployed personnel to strategic locations, warning protesters to shelve the planned demonstration. Force Public Relations Officer,…

Providing what could be regarded as the first official response three days after the announcement, the Federal Government has admitted that US President Donald Trump’s newly imposed tariffs will adversely affect several of Nigeria’s oil and non-oil exports. While several governments of the world had been reacting and bracing for the much-vaunted tariffs even before they were finally imposed last week, the Nigerian government has offered its first take on…

The National President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Alhaji Haruna Kankara, has revealed that about 20 states are yet to implement the N70,000 new minimum wage for local government workers and primary school teachers. Defaulting States: Some states have commenced paying state workers but excluded local government workers and primary school teachers. Kankara stated, “We truly have the challenge of so many states, like about 20…

Fearing a possible breakdown of law and order, the Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has dissociated itself from the nationwide protest, tagged ‘Take-It-Back’ planned for today. In a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna, NYCN President, Isah Abubakar, warning that such demonstrations could inflame tensions and destabilise the country. Abubakar said while the council acknowledges the frustrations of many young Nigerians, it believes that the current atmosphere calls for…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn the invitation earlier extended to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi over an alleged murder during last Sunday’s Sallah festivities in Kano. The police chief, however, directed the Kano State Command of the force to obtain the monarch’s statement regarding the incident. The IGP issued the directive through the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The Emir had been summoned over an alleged…

Senator Magnus Abe has urged Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, to reconsider his efforts in stopping the April 12th rally organized by supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike. In a post on his verified Facebook page, Abe expressed disbelief over the Bayelsa government’s deployment of resources aimed at preventing Wike from visiting the state, despite the minister’s public statement that he had no…