Nigeria News Court hears Falana, Falz’s N1bn defamation suit against VDM Feb 19 January 24, 2025 Olamilekan Botti The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has adjourned proceedings in a N1 billion defamation lawsuit filed by renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), and his son, Folarin Falana,…
Nigeria News Abiodun rewards Ogun teacher shortlisted for $1m global prize with house, N5m January 24, 2025 Friday Omosola Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced a reward of N5 million and a bungalow for Kayode Adewale, a Mathematics teacher was shortlisted among the top 50 teachers globally in…
Nigeria News FG adds GSM repairs, makeup, plumbing, 12 others to basic education curriculum January 24, 2025 Alade Adisa The Federal Government has announced the addition of plumbing, makeup, hairstyling and 12 other new trades (new subjects) to the Basic Education curriculum. This was contained in a short statement…
Nigeria News Former FCT Minister, Gen Jerry Useni dies at 82 January 24, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Retired Lieutenant-General Jeremiah Useni, who served as the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, died at 82. The death of Useni, who served as minister in the government of late…
Nigeria News FG approves N4bn for 10 million vulnerable Nigerians January 23, 2025 Alade Adisa The Federal Government has approved N4 billion for conditional cash transfers to no fewer than 10 million vulnerable households in the country. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction,…
Nigeria News NANS rejects 50% telecom tariff hike, issues 72-hour ultimatum to NCC January 23, 2025 New Daily Prime The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly opposed the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), labelling the decision as “inconsiderate and…
Nigeria News Political parties disagree on INEC’s role in conducting bye-elections January 23, 2025 New Daily Prime Major political parties in Nigeria have weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding the conduct of bye-elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). On Wednesday, they insisted that INEC…
Nigeria News Couple escapes death after container falls on their jeep in Lagos January 23, 2025 New Daily Prime A couple narrowly escaped death on Wednesday evening when a container fell on their Lexus Jeep at the Toyota bus stop on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Lagos. The incident occurred around…
Nigeria News Ogun varsity student arrested for stabbing colleague over noise dispute January 23, 2025 New Daily Prime A 25-year-old Business Education student at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Koya Ayodeji, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly stabbing a fellow student during an…
Nigeria News NDLEA seizes over 339,000kg of drugs in 2024 January 23, 2025 New Daily Prime The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Tincan Island Port Strategic Command in Lagos has made significant strides in curbing drug trafficking, seizing 339,576.91kg of illegal substances and arresting 38…
