The nine surveyors who were kidnapped in the Akure North council area of Ondo State last week have regained their freedom after the payment of a ransom of N20 million to their abductors. The kidnappers had initially demanded N100 million for their release and efforts by market women to negotiate the ransom down to N50 million were initially rejected before an agreement was eventually reached. Confirming their release in Akure,…

The letter written last week to the Rivers State House of Assembly by Governor Siminalayi Fubara seeking an audience with the lawmakers over the implementation of the verdict of the Supreme Court on the political affairs of the state, has been described as “useless” by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The former governor of the oil-rich South-South state, made this known during a chat with…

The National Association of University Students (NAUS), through the Office of the Director of Campus Intervention, has strongly condemned the recent increase in data plan tariffs by MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria. The student body describes the price hikes as exploitative and detrimental to students, particularly at a time when they are already grappling with rising tuition fees, soaring living costs, and an inflation rate at an all-time high. In…

Suspected armed herders went on rampage unleasjhing unprecedented killing spree in several communities in Ondo, Benue, Nasarawa and Edo states. According to reports, not less than 30 people were killed in the series of attacks across the three states, with communities calling for urgent government intervention. The development has sparked widespread outrage and protests, with many residents agonizing over the deadly attacks. For instance, nine surveyors were reportedly kidnapped in…

Less than 48 hours after former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), crises have erupted within the party over leadership struggles and strategic direction. The current National Secretary of the SDP, Dr. Olu Agunloye, has officially petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over an alleged conspiracy to forcibly remove him from office. According to information gathered by New Daily Prime from members…

With just months to go before the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State, the political scene is heating up, with significant battles brewing between the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and opposition parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Labour Party (LP). However, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) could be facing a crisis, with no aspirants reportedly stepping forward to contest under its banner. The…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called for the establishment of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) base in the state to enhance its security architecture. He also advocated for the creation of a NAF school to instil strong moral values in young Nigerians. Abiodun made these requests during a meeting with a delegation from the Chief of Air Staff, led by Air Vice Marshal Enebong Effiom, at his office in…

President Bola Tinubu has made key appointments, appointing Dr. Mohammed Aminu as the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). Dr. Aminu, who holds a Ph.D. in Automobile Technology and a Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, brings a wealth of experience to the role. The President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the appointment in a statement released on Tuesday, March 11.…

In a dramatic turn of events, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested and transferred to the Hague under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for alleged crimes against humanity. The arrest, carried out on Tuesday, marks a significant milestone in the long-standing global scrutiny of Duterte’s controversial anti-drug crackdown. Duterte, 79, was detained in Manila upon his return from a trip to Hong Kong, the office of Philippine…

In what is observed as progress, Ukraine has accepted a 30-day ceasefire brokered by the United States, prompting Washington to immediately restore military aid and intelligence-sharing. The agreement, which still requires Russia’s approval, was reached after hours of negotiations between US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. The US confirmed that it would restart weapons deliveries and intelligence-sharing, which had been suspended following a diplomatic dispute between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…

The Rivers State Police Command, through the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, has arrested five suspects in connection with the tragic murder of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Richard Timothy in Omagwa and his son, Silas. Recall that on February 4, 2025, the wife of the CSO and mother of the late UNIPORT student had called for the arrest of the perpetrators. Due to several kidnapping incidents in…

The controversy surrounding Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension from the Senate and her allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio has now reached the international stage. On Tuesday, the embattled Kogi lawmaker took her grievance to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Women in Parliament Session at the United Nations headquarters in New York, seeking global intervention. Addressing the session, she decried what she described as an unjust and illegal suspension from…