The Omoluabi Progressives have raised alarm over what they describe as a coordinated attempt to eliminate former Minister of Interior and ex-governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola. In a statement obtained by NewDailyPrime on Sunday and signed by spokesperson and organising secretary Oluwaseun Abosede, the group claimed recent incidents indicate a political and physical campaign aimed at silencing Aregbesola. The organisation pointed to inflammatory remarks, veiled threats, and alleged state-backed…

The Lagos State government has charged driving school operators to deliver high-quality driver’s education as a critical strategy for tackling the state’s persistent traffic and transportation challenges. The directive was issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during the 2025 “Train-the-Trainer Workshop” organised by the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI). READ ALSO: U.S., Lagos govt join forces to boost Nollywood Speaking at the event, themed “Drivers Education: Panacea to Economic…

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to former military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, on his 84th birthday. In a statement, Tinubu celebrated the retired military leader, acknowledging his eight-year tenure as having significantly impacted Nigeria’s socio-economic and political landscape. The President joined Babangida’s family, friends, and associates in marking the milestone. Tinubu also highlighted General Babangida’s notable military career, which included a distinguished period as an instructor at the…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a notorious drug kingpin, Sunday Ibigide, 36, in Asaba, Delta State, three years after he was declared wanted for trafficking offences. The agency in a post on Sunday, Ibigide was arrested on 10 August 2025, while attempting to transport 250 blocks of cannabis skunk weighing 138kg in a distribution bus. He had been on the run since 19 March 2022, when…

The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a new half-year revenue record, collecting ₦89.2 billion between January and June. The command’s Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Joy Edelduok in a statement highlighted that the revenue figure is a significant 63% increase compared to the ₦54.8 billion collected during the same period in 2024. READ ALSO: NSC chief denies unpaid Super Falcons bonuses Edelduok…

Nigeria has achieved a significant victory in its counter-terrorism efforts with the capture of the leaders of two major terrorist organisations, Ansaru and Mahmuda. The operation, which took place between May and July 2025, resulted in the apprehension of two of the country’s most wanted terrorists, who were also on the wanted lists of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations. At a press briefing on Saturday…

The Federal Government, FG, has expressed disapproval and called for an immediate retraction of a Canadian Federal Court ruling that incorrectly labeled certain Nigerian political parties as “terrorist organisations.” In a statement released by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government warned that the court’s decision could be misinterpreted as an endorsement of politically motivated narratives against Nigeria. The ruling was made in a case involving…

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service has intensified its clampdown on smuggling activities across the South-West, intercepting contraband valued at more than N3.14 billion. According to the agency shared post on Saturday, the Controller of the unit, Mohammed Shuaibu, disclosed this during a media briefing held recently in Ikeja, Lagos State. He said the successes were achieved through intelligence-driven operations that targeted high-risk smuggling…

Saturday’s by-election in Kaduna State was marred by low voter turnout despite the presence of security personnel across affected areas. The elections, organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), were held in various state and federal constituencies to fill vacant legislative seats — including the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency seat left vacant following the death of Labour Party lawmaker, Ekene Adams, on July 16, 2024. Despite efforts by INEC to…

Joseph Bagudu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Saturday’s supplementary by-election for Kaduna’s Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, has praised what he described as a “massive turnout” of voters. Speaking after casting his vote at Polling Unit 003, Ungwan Madaki in Kajuru Local Government Area, Bagudu said the process was peaceful and orderly, commending both the electorate and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their conduct. The election was held…

The by-election for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency began sluggishly on Saturday as low voter turnout and delayed arrival of officials disrupted early voting. The election, held to fill the seat vacated by the late APC lawmaker Olajide Akinremi, saw INEC officials arrive promptly at some polling units, but voters were noticeably absent. At Bodija Ward 10, Unit 26 and Ward 5, Unit 19, INEC personnel were on the ground…

A Court of Appeal in Sokoto has ruled against former Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle, affirming that more than 40 official government vehicles in his possession were not his personal property. The ruling supports the Federal High Court’s earlier decision and allows the state government to retain the vehicles. The dispute began in June 2023, when the state government accused Matawalle and his administration of taking government-owned vehicles after his…