In a firm stand against indiscriminate waste disposal, five men accused of dumping refuse in a canal along the Igando-Iba Road Link Bridge were arraigned and remanded at Kirikiri prison. The accused appeared before a Magistrate Court in Oshodi, facing charges of illegal waste dumping. Their case was adjourned to 9 July. The defendants were identified as Quassim Jamiu, 44, and Ayo Jamiu, 18, both from Kwara State; Alexander Innocent,…

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has revealed that Nigeria lost approximately $450 million to petroleum subsidy fraud under the Petroleum Support Fund (PSF) between 2006 and 2012. In his new book, The Shadow of Loot & Losses: Uncovering Nigeria’s Petroleum Subsidy Fraud, Bawa chronicles the extensive corruption that plagued the subsidy regime. He was a central figure in the EFCC team that investigated…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reacted to the deliberation of a single-term tenure for political office holders in Nigeria, proposing a five- or six-year term in place of the current two-term limit of four years each. Makinde, who is now in his second term, argued that a single, longer term would allow leaders to focus fully on governance without the distractions of re-election campaigns. The governor made these remarks on…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, collective sacrifice, and continued support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration as the country works towards lasting peace and development. Speaking during the Eid al-Adha prayers at the National Eid Ground along Airport Road in Abuja, Shettima described the festival as a time for sober reflection, compassion, and nation-building, rooted in the legacy of Prophet Abraham’s obedience and sacrifice. READ ALSO:…

The Lagos State Government has launched a landmark green initiative—the 80 Million Credit Float Project, aimed at addressing climate change, reducing poverty, and creating jobs across Nigeria. Announced during a media briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, the project was unveiled by the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget in collaboration with environmental consultancy firm GreenPlinth Africa. The scheme is expected to create 35 million green jobs, expand…

The sack of a 71-year-old Nigerian grandmother, Janet Olufunke Damiro, from the London School of Economics (LSE) has generated a series of reactions from her family and unions. The New Daily Prime reported that a 71-year-old Nigerian had been dismissed from her job after being accused of stealing a gold bracelet. In a video obtained on X, Damiro, a Nigerian-born grandmother, narrated how she has lived in the United Kingdom…

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has extended warm greetings to Muslims across Nigeria as they marked Eid al-Adha. He urged leaders at all levels to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, humility, and service. In a statement posted in his X page and titled “Eid al-Adha: A Time for Reflection, Sacrifice, and Leadership”, the 63-year-old said the celebration served as a powerful reminder of faith, obedience, and selflessness.…

Organisers of the yearly popular Ojude Oba Festival have expressed that no fewer than 100 million people are expected to participate in the 2025 edition of the event. The Coordinator of the Ojude Oba Festival Committee, Dr Fassy Yusuf, the festival was scheduled to be held on Sunday, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state, in honour of the Awujale of Ijebuland. He noted that the festival, which has been on for over…

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remember members of the armed forces and vulnerable citizens in their prayers and actions during the Eid-el-Kabir festivities. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu spoke after observing the Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Eid Ground within Dodan Barracks, Lagos. READ ALSO: ECOWAS at 50: Tinubu to commission projects, celebrate milestone in Lagos The President called on the public to show unity,…

The Federal Government, FG, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to plan and coordinate activities for the 2025 Democracy Day celebration. The committee is tasked with delivering a memorable and befitting national event in honour of Nigeria’s democratic journey. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, inaugurated the committee yesterday. READ ALSO: FG, FAO unveil ₦200m aquaculture initiative to boost Nigeria’s fish production He was represented at…

As today marks Eid-ul-adha celebration, some Muslims in Lagos State have said they would celebrate Sallah with no ram because of the exorbitant prices of livestock. This casts a shadow over the festive season despite its religious significance. Findings by New Daily Prime revealed that the low sales and high prices are mainly linked to the ongoing closure of the Nigeria-Niger border, which has disrupted the regular supply of livestock.…

As Muslims in Nigeria joined their counterparts worldwide to celebrate the 2025 Sallah day, President Bola Tinubu has urged citizens to keep hope alive. While acknowledging that the country is not yet where it aspires to be, the President appealed in the Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerians, which he signed on Thursday. Tinubu noted that Eid-el-Kabir reminds us of our responsibilities beyond faith: to show resilience, tolerance, compassion, and dedication to…