Scion of late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Seun has knocked President Bola Tinubu over his decision to remove fuel subsidy. Speaking during a recent Instagram Live session, the outraged singer asked, he said contrary to the President’s claim that the removal of fuel subsidy was a “tough” decision he made for the overall interest of the country, it was a “wicked decision” that undermined the welfare of Nigerians. Kuti also…

The world richest man, Elon Musk, mostly reputed for his electric cars and microblogging site, X (formerly known as Twitter) is at it again. This time he has, through his company, Neuralink invented a device that will enable those who have lost their eyes and optic nerve to see again. The device called Blindsight will also enable those who are blind from birth to see for the very first time.…

Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has left the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja after voluntarily turning himself in, without being interrogated.The EFCC had preferred 19 charges against the former Kogi governor, alongside his nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Suliman, and Abdulsalam Hudu, for money laundering offences totalling N80,246,470,088.88.After he (Bello) refused to honour several invitations from the EFCC and many attempts to arrest…

Primary school teachers in government-owned schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have embarked on an indefinite strike after the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT chapter, issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government, which expired without resolution. According to the union, the strike, effective from September 18, 2024, is due to the failure of the Area Council Chairmen to meet several long-standing demands. Comrade Abdullahi Shafa, NUT FCT Chairman,…

A fresh dispute has emerged between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery regarding the volume of petrol supplied to meet Nigeria’s growing energy demands. Sources verified by The New Daily Prime revealed that Dangote Refinery has been unable to deliver the quantity of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, that was initially agreed upon with NNPCL, raising concerns about the adequacy of supply for…

In a surprising development earlier today, The Punch reported that the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, honored an invitation extended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This was disclosed in a statement released by Ohiare Michael, the Director of Media Office for Yahaya Bello. The statement, titled “Former Governor Yahaya Bello Honours EFCC’s Invitation,” confirmed that Bello was accompanied by several high-profile Nigerians to the EFCC…

September 17 marks ten years since Wizkid announced and released his blockbuster track “Ojuelegba,” as well as his sophomore album “Ayo.” “Ojuelegba” reflects Wizkid’s personal journey: The lyrics narrate a story of struggle and perseverance. Wizkid reflects on his early days in the Ojuelegba neighborhood of Lagos, where he faced challenges while pursuing his music dreams. It serves as a testament to his journey from humble beginnings to international stardom.…

Contrary to reports that President Bola Tinubu directed the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso to resign from his position before departing for China, the Presidency has debunked the reports, saying no such thing happened. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who dismissed the reports on his official X handle on Tuesday, described the report as a “bundle of lies.”“It’s…

More succour has come the way of the victims of the recent flood tragedy in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in northern Nigeria with the United Nations announcing the donation of $6 million.UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall in a statement on Tuesday, said a joint mission comprising UN agencies and NGOs, alongside the Nigeria Red Cross Society, visited the beleaguered capital city weekend.The flood was caused by…

Members of the House of Representatives have demanded that global billionaires and multinational companies pay some taxes to support African countries battling climate change impacts, particularly victims of the recent flooding in the Nigerian states of Borno and Zamfara.Making the call at the ongoing special sitting of the Committees of the Pan-African Parliament in South Africa, the Deputy Speaker and leader of the Nigerian delegation to the forum, Benjamin Kalu,…

ays after an assassin attempted to kill former President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate and his Democratic counterpart, Vice President Kamala Harris have resumed their campaigns.Trump on Tuesday, travelled to Michigan two days after a failed assassination attempt against him was foiled at his golf course in Florida.Meanwhile, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) will host Vice President Harris in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania for an interview…

The devastation wreaked by Typhoon Yagi continued as the number of people killed in Myanmar rose to over 220, with nearly 80 others still missing.According to the military government, the storm swept through northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar in early September and has killed more than 500 people across the region so far, according to official figures.The typhoon triggered severe floods and mudslides in Myanmar, killing well above 226…