In a strategic move to deepen youth involvement in politics, entrepreneurship, and national development, Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, recently met with some of Nigeria’s most prominent young Igbo billionaire businessmen under the ‘Change Nigeria’ initiative. The high-profile meeting took place at The Delborough Lagos, an award-winning luxury venue located in Victoria Island, Lagos. Present at the gathering were Obi Cubana, Stanley Uzochukwu (CEO of The Delborough and…

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has concluded a private legal consultation with his defence team, led by former Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, in preparation for the commencement of his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial. Kanu, who is currently in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), was brought to the Federal High Court headquarters in Abuja under tight…

The Ondo State Government has acknowledged the existence of a recently leaked security memo from the State Security Services (SSS) to the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Akure, which suggested a possible terrorist attack in certain parts of the state. The New Daily Prime gathered that SSS alerted the Nigerian Army to an alleged planned attack to be launched on communities in Ondo and Kogi States by…

Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has listed Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, former Justice Minister, Abubakar Malami as witnesses to testify in his favour in the ongoing terrorism charges against him at a Federal High Court, Abuja. Others persons he wants to court to subpoenaed to appear and testify on his behalf include the Imo…

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced an institutional overhaul, dissolving its longstanding volunteer wing, the War Against Indiscipline (WAI) Brigade, and replacing it with the new Citizens Values Brigade. This change follows the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and aligns with a September 2024 resolution and a proposed amendment to the NOA’s Establishment Act. Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director-General of NOA, explained that the move is necessary because…

The House of Representatives has resolved to intervene in the ongoing dispute between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Refinery, which has severely impacted the distribution of petroleum products across the country. The decision was taken during Tuesday’s plenary session following the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance co-sponsored by Alhassan Doguwa (Kano) and Abdussamad Dasuki (Sokoto), titled “Need to…

By Yunusa Umar At least 40 people have been killed and many others injured after a tanker loaded with petrol exploded along the Essa axis of the Agaie–Bida highway in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, central Nigeria. According to witnesses, the explosion occurred after the vehicle overturned, spilling fuel onto the road. Residents from nearby villages rushed to the scene with jerrycans to collect the leaking petrol despite…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Dr Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, forwarding his name to the Senate for confirmation. His nomination follows the election of Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July — a move that left a vacancy in the Federal Executive Council. Here are 10 key things to…

The Senate has unanimously approved a bill that eliminates the option of a fine and mandates life imprisonment for any person convicted of defiling a minor. This decisive action is considered a powerful commitment to safeguarding children’s rights and welfare across the country. This proposed change is part of extensive amendments to the Criminal Code Act, formalised under the Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which originated as a concurrent…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Dr Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, forwarding his name to the Senate for confirmation. The nomination, confirmed on Tuesday through a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, comes amid expectations of a minor cabinet reshuffle to fill two vacant ministerial positions. Dr Doro’s appointment follows the elevation of…

Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has lauded his Ekiti State counterpart, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, noting that he has demonstrated exceptional capacity and was clearly well-prepared for the task of governance. Ododo made the commendation while in Ekiti to commission two key infrastructure projects—the 21-kilometre Ikere-Ilawe road and a renovated General Hospital—in Ilawe-Ekiti, as part of activities marking Oyebanji’s third year in office. Addressing a large gathering, the governor, who…

A former lawmaker and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Edo State, Segun Saiki, has criticised Senator Adams Oshiomhole for distributing grinding machines, motorbikes, sewing machines, and N100,000 cash as part of his constituency projects. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, handed out the items during an event in his hometown, Iyamho, on Saturday. The gesture, however, drew sharp condemnation from Saiki, who accused the former Edo State governor…