Two Nigerians residing in the United States, Olutayo Sunday Ogunlaja (39) and Abel Adeyi Daramola (37), could each face up to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of orchestrating a $560,000 romance scam. U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney Alexander Uballez and FBI Special Agent Raul Bujanda in a statement disclosed the duo’s conviction following a four-day trial and less than three hours of jury deliberation. According to…

The Federal Government (FG) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching a national air carrier soon.  This assurance was given by the newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Abubakar Kana, during a formal handover ceremony at the ministry. Kana emphasised his dedication to establishing the long-awaited national air carrier and revamping airports across the country. He noted that his mandate aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in the leadership of Ghana’s newly inaugurated President, John Mahama, stating that his administration will bring positive change to the country and strengthen ties between Ghana and Nigeria. Speaking at Mahama’s inauguration ceremony in Accra, Tinubu described the event as a celebration of African democracy and a testament to the continent’s capacity for progress and productive governance. He said the inauguration symbolizes another milestone…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations made by Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State, against its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), alleged on his X page yesterday that Morka had threatened him for criticizing the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The 63-year-old claimed that the APC spokesperson warned him that he had “crossed the line”…

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has called on the Federal Government to reduce the cost of the 2025 Hajj, citing the ongoing economic challenges faced by Nigerians. The governor made the appeal during a ceremony hosted by the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board to distribute a N375 million refund to pilgrims who performed the 2023 Hajj. The refund was made by the Saudi Arabian government in response to outage during…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised Felix Morka, the APC Publicity Secretary, for his incendiary remarks about Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State. Atiku described the comments as ‘a troubling reflection of President Bola Tinubu led administration’s attitude towards opposition voices.’  On January 5, 2025, during a national television appearance, Mr Morka accused Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), of crossing the line…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State yesterday raised concerns about the influx of bandits fleeing military operations in the North-West into Oyo State. The governor who spoke at the 2025 annual inter-faith service for workers at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, reassured residents of his administration’s resolve to root out the criminal elements.   He said the challenges of 2024 regarding safety and security were immense, noting that the state faced fire…

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau resigns after nearly a decade, citing internal party divisions and plummeting polls. His decision follows mounting opposition, economic woes, and calls for change within his party. Ottawa, Canada – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation after nearly a decade in office, citing internal divisions within his Liberal Party and a desire to provide voters with a clear choice in the next election. The…

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has revealed that his life is under threat following his criticism of President Bola Tinubu -led administration. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, during his New Year message, stated that Tinubu’s economic policies had worsened the living conditions of many Nigerians, leaving them poorer than he found them.  Obi urged the President to visit states across…

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has signed the state’s 2025 budget, valued at N615.86 billion, into law. The brief signing ceremony took place on Monday at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri. Dubbed the “Budget of Recovery and Continuity,” the appropriation bill emphasises completing ongoing projects and fulfilling campaign promises made in 2023. Zulum had initially presented a budget estimate of N584.76 billion to the State…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party, following significant internal dissent over escalating living costs and a housing crisis Trudeau will remain in office until a successor is chosen. He has also prorogued Parliament until March 24, effectively suspending its operations. This decision comes after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned, citing disagreements over the government’s response to potential U.S. tariffs under President-elect…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced that the largest food logistics hall in sub-Saharan Africa will commence operations in Lagos by 2025.  Speaking after a tour of the state-of-the-art digital studios of TVC News at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, the governor disclosed that the hall will be launched alongside several middle-level markets in Mushin, Ajah, Agege, and Ikorodu. According to him, these initiatives are designed to enhance food…