The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions has dismissed a sexual harassment petition filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. During a probe hearing on Wednesday, March 5, Committee Chairman Senator Neda Imasuen ruled that the petition was “dead on arrival,” citing a procedural flaw under Order 40 of the Senate Standing Orders. According to Imasuen, Akpoti-Uduaghan had signed the petition herself, which…

By Damilola Olufemi Over time, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has been a vocal advocate for workers’ rights and social justice in Nigeria. However, over the past five years, Labour’s threats—widely reported in the media—have been increasingly dismissed as empty rhetoric, failing to inspire real action. Many stakeholders believe these pronouncements are mere political theatrics, designed to deceive the public into believing that the NLC still champions the struggles of…

The PDP chieftain in Lagos State has described the return of Mudashiru Obasa as disgraceful. The crisis, which began on January 13, 2025, occurred when Speaker Mudashiru Obasa was impeached by 36 out of 40 Assembly members over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and mismanagement of funds. Following his removal, Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda was elected as the new Speaker, making history as the first female Speaker of…

The increasing use of human rights laws by foreign criminals to avoid deportation from the UK has become a growing concern in recent months. In the latest case, a psychotic Nigerian armed robber and crack cocaine dealer has been spared deportation because he would be considered “possessed” in his home country. This case follows similar rulings where convicted foreign criminals have successfully used human rights claims to remain in the…

Speed Darlington claims Burna Boy and Sophia Egbueje staged their scandal to disprove rumors about the Grammy winner’s sexual orientation. He believes the incident was orchestrated to dismiss rumours about Burna Boy’s sexual orientation. The controversy erupted last week when leaked audio surfaced online. In the recording, Sophia accused Burna Boy of having an affair with her and failing to buy her a Lamborghini as promised. The allegations quickly went…

New Daily Prime sits down with the newly selected traditional ruler of Sango, Kabiyesi, Dr. Oba Olusanjo Adebola Olurebi, to discuss his journey to the throne, the rich history of Sango, and his vision for the town’s future. The Asiwaju Egba, Manchester, UK Sir, may we have the pleasure of meeting you? I am Prince (Dr.) Olusanjo Adebola Olurebi, an indigene of Abeokuta, specifically from the Owu Kingdom, and a…

PORT HARCOURT, March 3, 2025 – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed Heads of Local Government Administration to immediately assume control of the 23 local government areas, pending the conduct of fresh elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). This directive follows last Friday’s Supreme Court judgment, which nullified the previous local government elections and upheld the legitimacy of the Martin Amaewhule-led 27 lawmakers as the authentic…

As Moscow’s top trading partner, Beijing wields substantial economic leverage over the Kremlin While Europe remains outraged by the Trump administration’s controversial groundwork on ending the war in Ukraine, some officials have questioned whether China might be able to step up its peace brokering efforts. Beijing’s continued approach of cool distance makes it a reticent yet critical potential player in negotiating a ceasefire — but the situation is complex. …

It has been a deadly start to the year in Nigeria, where jihadist organisation Boko Haram and other militias murdered over 220 people in January alone. Their atrocities continue more than a decade after the Chibok girls were abducted, exposing leadership and policy failures in parts of western Africa. Boko Haram’s ideology — rooted in a grotesque distortion of Islam — declares education forbidden. The group targets women’s empowerment through violence, knowing that education is key…

She attacks those whose aims she shares in a failed attempt to gain the support of those who oppose her What is Kemi Badenoch’s problem with 1995, anyway? During a recent speech on foreign policy, the Conservative leader attacked “the inevitable pearl clutching of those who wish it was still 1995”. The remark was unusual for many reasons, not least because what followed was so banal and incoherent that…

New research has identified four types of romantic lover, including one that has sex up to 20 times a week. The research, published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, categorised lovers as mild romantic, moderate romantic, intense romantic, and libidinous romantic. Lead author, Australian National University PhD candidate in biological anthropology, Adam Bode, defined romantic love as “a motivational state typically associated with a desire for long-term mating with…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to rapid and effective governance, declaring that his team is in a hurry to fulfill its promises to the people. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed and reappointed members of the State Executive Council on Thursday, Aiyedatiwa charged them to immediately settle into their roles and deliver tangible results. The newly sworn-in officials include Taiwo Fasoranti as the…