The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has attributed the recent upsurge in killings and insecurity across Nigeria to political manoeuvrings ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Gen. Musa warned that some political actors may be deliberately stoking unrest to discredit the government’s security efforts. “In 2024, we recorded the lowest number of deaths. How come this…

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians living in the diaspora to actively participate in the country’s development, encouraging them not to stay away from home. During an interactive session with selected Nigerian professionals and entrepreneurs in Yokohama, Japan, on the sidelines of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), the president emphasised that Nigeria is on a path of renewed growth. The meeting provided an opportunity for Tinubu to…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated that the official age for voter registration remains 18 years, in line with provisions of the Electoral Act. This clarification was provided by the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Yobe State, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, during an advocacy visit to the Emir of Bade, Alhaji Abubakar Umar-Suleiman, in Gashua on Thursday. The REC’s statement came in response to a query from the…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has reiterated his administration’s strong resolve to combat drug trafficking, cybercrime, and other criminal activities, stating that security is a top priority of his government. Aiyedatiwa made the commitment during a meeting with a delegation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), led by its Country Representative, Cheikh Toure. The governor emphasised that security and the rule of law are the…

Edema Jennifer, a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra State with state code AN/24C/0626, has recounted a harrowing experience of physical assault and harassment carried out by operatives of the Agunechemba Vigilante Group in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area (LGA). Earlier, New Daily Prime reported that the management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) condemned the act and reaffirmed its zero tolerance for…

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has launched a formal investigation into the recent clash between a passenger, Comfort Emmanson, and members of the Ibom Air cabin crew. As part of the process, NCAA officials held a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday with Julie Edwards—one of the crew members accused of orchestrating the incident—as well as other staff of the airline who were directly involved. The NCAA’s spokesperson, Michael Achimugu,…

The Kwara State Government, in partnership with Kwara State University (KWASU), has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable transportation with the handover of converted electric vehicles. The project, which saw scrapped gasoline-powered vehicles transformed into electric models, is a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions and fostering technological innovation in the state. The Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, announced the development during the official handing-over…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has firmly stated that he is not engaged in any supremacy battle with any monarch, either within Yorubaland or anywhere in the world. This clarification comes amid growing public speculation following a recent disagreement between the Alaafin and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi. The dispute reportedly began after Oba Owoade criticised the Ooni’s decision to confer the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has issued a stern call to the leadership of community development unions across Abia and beyond, urging them to prioritise integrity and good governance within their localities. Speaking on Wednesday during a meeting with the Abia State Association of Igbo Town Unions at the Government House, Umuahia, Governor Otti lamented the continued presence of individuals with questionable character in leadership positions across some communities. The…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that the mid-level Agro Food Hub in Sangotedo, Eti-Osa, is over 90 per cent complete, with final touches currently being applied. The governor, who toured the facility yesterday stated that the hub is a crucial component of the state’s strategy to decentralise food distribution and improve food security for residents. The Sangotedo hub, which occupies a 23,000 square meter plot, is designed to…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced that major technology companies, including Google, Microsoft and TikTok, deactivated more than 13.5 million accounts in 2024 in line with Nigeria’s Code of Practice for online safety. The disclosure came following the submission of the 2024 compliance reports under the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms and Internet Intermediaries, a regulatory framework jointly issued by NITDA, the Nigerian Communications…

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has condemned a recent assault on a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member by vigilantes in Anambra State. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that a group of vigilantes at Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State assaulted and stripped a female corps member of her clothing. Bala Musa, NOA’s Director of Communication and Media in a statement on Thursday said the…