The Comptroller-General (CG) of the Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has outlined Nigeria’s strategic focus on maximizing intra-African trade. He linked his renewed mandate from President Bola Tinubu directly to the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Adeniyi announced that Nigeria is set to host the maiden Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) Conference in Abuja from November 17 to 19, 2025. READ ALSO: Omije…

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the deaths of two soldiers and two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) after Boko Haram terrorists ambushed troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade during a patrol on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno State on Friday night. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Major Appolonia Anele, said the patrol team was attacked…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pledged comprehensive support to a team of multi-sectoral Chinese investors seeking to establish operations within the state’s Free Trade Zone and other emerging industrial hubs. The commitment came during a courtesy visit by the investors to the Government House in Osogbo. In a statement issued on Friday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke outlined the state’s expanding economic potential, emphasising Osun’s strong performance…

By: Yunusa Umar About Sixteen members of a local vigilante group were killed when heavily armed bandits launched a dawn raid on communities in Niger State’s troubled conflict corridor, abducting dozens of residents and leaving families in anguish. The daredevil terrorists, New Daily Prime gathered, launched a coordinated attack on Magaman Matane, Ragada, Ramu, Dutsen Magaji and surrounding villages of Mashegu local government area in the state. A source familiar…

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, has accused the Plateau State government of subjecting citizens to “suffering and injustices,” commending the All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters for maintaining calm and discipline despite what he described as deliberate attempts to frustrate them. Dr. Doro spoke on Friday at a major APC gathering in Jos, where many of newly decamped members from various political parties met with…

The Lagos State Police Command has classified the death of Bamidele Akingboye, the former Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, as a case of homicide. In its Saturday report, Channels Television stated that Lagos State Commissioner of Police Olorundare Jimoh confirmed that the long-awaited autopsy report has been received. Jimoh said the development will enable investigators to intensify their enquiries and move towards criminal prosecution. READ ALSO: Lagos…

A growing number of residents across several northern state, particularly in Plateau, have criticised the United Kingdom  other international media for what they describe as sensational and misleading portrayals of insecurity in the region. They argue that the persistent exaggeration of attacks creates unnecessary fear, distorts reality, and threatens to destabilise communities that are already struggling with social and economic pressures. During interviews conducted by the New Daily Prime in…

Helen Okechukwu and Fatimah Idera A Nigerian legal practitioner, Mr Cyril Oyiboka, has offered fresh insights into the legal and constitutional implications surrounding the controversial land dispute between the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and a former military officer, calling out both parties for breaching proper procedure and escalating tensions in Abuja. New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, clashed with a naval officer,…

On 9 October, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warned its citizens against travelling to several states, including Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina, Zamfara, Bauchi, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Taraba, and parts of the Federal Capital Territory. FCDO cited escalating insecurity, violent crime, terrorism, and widespread kidnappings. In getting residents’ reaction to the UK warning, which came after US President Donald Trump issued a…

By: Yunusa Umar Willie Obiano, the ex governor of Anambra State, has dismissed rumours of his death, assuring the public that he is alive, hale, hearty and excellent in health According to a statement released on Friday via his verified Facebook page, Obiano said the claims are not untrue. READ ALSO: Anambra: Tension on INEC as residents await credible poll under tight security He further expressed disappointment that some individuals would…

By: Yunusa Umar Obinna Nwaobi, a former head of Operations at Access Bank Nigeria Plc and ex-banker, was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Enugu Zonal office before the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu State. The court which was presided by Justice F.O. Giwa-Ogunbanjo yesterday, read nine charges against the ex-Access bank staff and pleaded not guilty to the charges. In a Facebook post, the…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has celebrated former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, describing him as a consistent and courageous figure in Nigerian politics as he marks his 65th birthday. Wike conveyed his goodwill message in a congratulatory letter released on Friday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka. The minister praised Fayose for his unwavering loyalty, forthrightness, and clarity…