Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has introduced relief measures for state workers in response to the rising petrol prices. The New Daily Prime previously reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) increased the price of petrol last week. In its Wednesday report, The Punch newspaper revealed that Ogun State Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, announced that Governor Abiodun approved two days off per week for civil servants on Grade…

Abosede, the mother of the late singer Mohbad, has called for family reconciliation over her son’s death, as September 12 marks one year since his passing. The late singer’s mother made her intentions clear in a video released on Wednesday, as she arrived at the Lagos Coroner’s Court to attend the ongoing investigation into Mohbad’s 2023 death. Speaking in Yoruba, Abosede expressed her desire for a peaceful resolution, emphasizing that…

Benin City, Nigeria — Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the deployment of 35,000 police officers across the state. An additional 8,000 personnel from other security agencies, including the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the armed forces, will bolster the effort. The sizable deployment underscores the Nigerian government’s commitment to a secure and transparent electoral process. The heightened security measures extend beyond the polling units.…

Manchester, U.K. — In a case that has shocked the community and raised troubling questions about responsibility and care, Ruth Auta, a 28-year-old NHS nurse, has been sentenced to three years in prison for leaving her 10-week-old son, Joshua Akerele, unattended while she worked a shift, resulting in the baby’s death. Auta, a single mother and nurse at Royal Bolton Hospital, left Joshua in her nurse’s accommodation for eight hours…

ABUJA, Nigeria — Augustine Eguavoen, the interim head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has denied reports suggesting that he stepped down from his role following Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Speaking to reporters upon his return to Abuja, Eguavoen clarified that his earlier comments had been misinterpreted, emphasizing that he remains in charge of the national team and that his role…

Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, electrified the stage in Ethiopia as the country welcomed the New Year of 2017. Ethiopia follows its own ancient calendar, which is approximately 7 to 8 years behind the Gregorian calendar used by most of the world. As of September 2024 in the Gregorian calendar, Ethiopia is in the year 2017. The Ethiopian New Year, known as Enkutatash, is celebrated on…

Nigerian musician Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has addressed the viral claims circulating on social media regarding her alleged pregnancy by American rapper Future. Tems was a guest on a recent edition of The Breakfast Club podcast, where she discussed her music, tour, and the rise of Afrobeats. During the interview, she was asked about the most outrageous rumor she had ever heard about herself. In 2023, rumors circulated…

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) has refuted claims of human rights violations in the arrest of Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). On Monday, The New Daily Prime reported that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Mr. Ajaero at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while he was en route to the United Kingdom for an official assignment. He was released after spending several hours…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the escalating attacks on media outlets and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. On Monday, The New Daily Prime reported that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and raided the office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Abuja. Reacting to these incidents and the unlawful detention of journalists under…

Augustine Eguavoen, the interim head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has announced his resignation following the conclusion of his two-match mandate in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Eguavoen, who oversaw the national team’s 3-0 triumph over Benin Republic and a hard-fought match against Rwanda, confirmed his decision to step down after Tuesday’s encounter in Kigali. Eguavoen, speaking at the Kigali Airport shortly after the game, emphasized that…

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has clarified that it has not announced or released any list of beneficiaries for its Youth Internship Scheme. In August, the NDDC introduced the internship program as part of its commitment to advancing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda by implementing impactful youth development initiatives. The scheme aims to equip 10,000 youths across the Niger Delta region with the necessary training and experience to…

President Bola Tinubu has assured Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum of the federal government’s commitment to providing substantial assistance to the victims of the recent flooding in Maiduguri, the state capital. The flooding, which has displaced numerous residents and caused significant damage to homes and public infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, and businesses left many in urgent need of relief. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…