Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State Governor, has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the President of the Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa, Olorogun Ese Kakor, over alleged forgery of official government documents. The call was made in a petition addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi. READ ALSO: Okpebholo leads global investment drive…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is taking bold steps to construct digital infrastructure that will enable Nigerian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to compete and thrive across African borders. Shettima spoke in Abuja on Monday while inaugurating the committee for Nigeria’s hosting of the 4th African Union (AU) MSME Forum, scheduled to take place from 23rd to 27th June. READ ALSO: Shettima…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed until Tuesday, May 13, the hearing of a contempt application filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio against suspended Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Senator representing Kogi Central. Justice Binta Nyako fixed the new date after hearing from counsel to the second and third defendants, who said they had filed a fresh application highlighting alleged contemptuous behaviour by the plaintiff. The conflict stems from a February…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged Nigerians to steer clear of Ponzi schemes, warning that they destroy lives, erode public trust, and undermine national development. Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC’s Enugu Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE I), Aisha Abubakar, issued the warning during the 2025 Annual Management Retreat of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), held at Jubilee Hall, Holy Ghost…

The Kwara State Government has commenced the 2025 Hajj operations with the successful airlift of the first batch of 560 intending pilgrims, alongside two officials from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), to Saudi Arabia. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the atate government announced that allocation four flights for this year’s Hajj will convey 550 pilgrims, making a total of 2,174 intending pilgrims from the state. READ…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared a 12-hour lockdown from 6 am to 6 pm in South East and South South states of the country on May 30, 2025. However, only essential workers such as doctors, nurses, journalists, ambulance drivers, police, firefighters, and fuel workers are allowed to go out during the lockdown. The sit-out-home, according to IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful, is aimed at honouring Biafran men and…

President Bola Tinubu has encouraged Africa’s emerging generation to take bold steps towards building a united, innovative, and thriving continent by making impactful contributions across key sectors. The sectors include science, education, governance, entrepreneurship, and the creative arts. Tinubu spoke throlugh the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Millennium Excellence Prize, held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Ghana. READ…

Tragedy struck a community in Rivers State as two individuals were reportedly killed in a suspected cult clash. The clash, between the Lamidian and Virus factions of the Deygbam cult group, allegedly arose from a supremacy battle and occurred in the Mile 1 and Mile 3 Diobu areas of the state capital on Saturday. According to sources, in the early hours of Saturday, a suspected cultist was ambushed and killed…

Governors from Nigeria’s northern states, including Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang met in a meeting focused on tackling worsening security issues and infrastructural gaps in the region. The nineteen governors, as well as leaders of the region’s traditional institutions,s, gathered in Kaduna at the government house. READ ALSO: Tinubu welcomes Qatar investment plans, reaffirms readiness for strategic partnership The Forum, chaired by Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, acknowledged the gravity of…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso to confirm whether the apex bank has begun transferring funds directly to Nigeria’s 774 local government councils from the Federation Account. In a Freedom of Information (FOI) request dated 10 May 2025 and signed by its deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare. The rights group urged the CBN to not only disclose any such…

The Kwara State Government has announced that the state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has concluded arrangements for the airlift of the first batch of intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj. Jumoke Jimoh, Press Secretary, Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, in a statement, said the pilgrims will depart on 12 May from the Ilorin International Airport to Saudi Arabia. READ ALSO: CBN approves cash BTA for 2025 Hajj pilgrims to ease…

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described service-oriented leadership in politics and governance as both imperative and a privilege, adding that a nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its most vulnerable citizens. Osinbajo made this call while delivering the keynote address at the Rotary International District 9141 Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on the topic “The Magic of Connection: The Imperative and Privilege of Service.” He stressed…