Any examiner who detects malpractice in any examination conducted by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, is paid N400 for each case reported. This is just as the renumeration for marking papers ranges from N17 to N22.93 per script. A document detailing the packages for examiners who marked papers in the recent Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination seen by New Daily Prime, indicated that the lowest fee for marking a…

Setting up probe panels and even commissions of enquiry to look into public issues or the activities of government agencies is not new in the country. Even during the colonial era, a lot of such were set up and during military regimes too, such developments took place. In Nigeria, State House of Assemblies can set up panels to look into the activities of ministries, agencies and departments in each state.…

Nigeria is facing a growing and underreported danger: landslides. While floods have dominated headlines in recent years, environmental experts warn that climate change, deforestation, and weak urban planning are combining to make deadly landslides increasingly likely across the country. In August 2023, a landslide in Kogi State buried several homes and killed at least 12 people. Similar incidents in Anambra and Abia displaced hundreds. Yet these tragedies barely made the…

A 14-year-old boy has been left in critical condition after a snake bite at one of the Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDP) camps in Agagbe, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. The teenager, identified as Chagu Terhemen, was reportedly on his way to the farm with his father, Tse Kyomke Mbapupuu, last Friday in Gaambe Ushin Council Ward when the snake struck. According to fellow displaced person Terna Ibaah,…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah Religion in Nigeria is not just a matter of faith,  it is a way of life. From politics to culture and even family traditions, Christianity and Islam dominate the country’s social fabric, shaping identities, sparking mass movements, and at times fueling tension. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, breathes religion in every aspect of daily life. This raises a pressing question: Why have Christianity and Islam, above all…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to take firm action against his Chief Security Officer (CSO), Kunle Fagbemi, following a series of alleged incidents of harassment directed at journalists covering the governor’s activities. The latest episode occurred on Saturday at the Lagos House in Ikeja, where Mr Fagbemi was accused of verbally assaulting and obstructing members of the governor’s official press…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has vowed to shut down major infrastructure across the country if the Federal Government fails to resolve its lingering dispute with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which has again threatened to embark on a nationwide strike. NANS Assistant General Secretary, Emmanuel Adejuwon, speaking in Abuja on Monday, said the union would mobilise students for “massive protests” that would paralyse activities nationwide…

By Clement Abayomi Wealth in Nigeria is more than just statistics; it is power, legacy, and the force behind several sectors. From cement industries and oil production to the world of telecommunications, the wealthiest families in Nigeria not merely contribute to the country but also define its economic history. Their wealth, often accumulated over decades and handed down across generations, reflects the excellence of Nigerian business; their impact extends far…

For some days, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, have dominated headlines amid an alleged supremacy dispute. The rift reportedly began after Oba Owoade issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Oba Ogunwusi, demanding that he revoke the chieftaincy title of “Okanlomo of Yorubaland,” which was conferred on businessman Dotun Sanusi. According to the report, Oba Abimbola claimed that the Ooni of Ife…

Strong disagreements have erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, threatens to stop the party’s national elective convention scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Wike, a former Rivers State governor, has openly opposed the exercise, citing unresolved internal disputes, particularly over the South-South and South-East leadership structures of the party. Appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Wike…

In July, prominent political figures adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a coalition platform to challenge the Nigerian ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an exclusive interview with the New Daily Prime, the ADC Coalition’s Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, former Minister of Youth Development and Sports, outlined the ADC’s vision, its plans to do things differently, and the role young Nigerians can…

For the first time, heart patients in England will be able to complete their rehabilitation programmes at home using mobile phone apps. Six digital platforms have been approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to deliver online cardiac rehab, offering patients personalised exercise routines, dietary advice, medication management, and mental health support. Some apps also connect with wearable devices to track physical activity and monitor recovery.…