Author: Alade Adisa

As the world looks on in horror after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps’ missile attack on Israel, a development many fear could trigger an all-out war between the regional archenemies, some world leaders have urged de-escalation of further aggression, calling instead for urgent resolution of the decades-long intractable problems. New Daily Prime News has gathered some reactions from notable world leaders from official statements and postings on social media. Read on. U.S. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN”I just met with my national security team for an update on Iran’s attacks against Israel. Our commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran and…

A tragic road accident at the Abule Osun area of the Lagos-Badagary Expressway, Lagos State, on Tuesday night, claimed about 10 lives, among whom were three children. The accident occurred around 11 pm. Also, three persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in the road crash. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement on Wednesday, said the accident occurred when a Siena vehicle loaded to capacity rammed into a stationary truck along the road. Oke-Osanyintolu disclosed that investigations revealed that the Siena vehicle was on top speed without taking cognizance of the…

The embattled rapper, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been accused of sexually assaulting some 120 more people, including a 9-year-old boy in inglorious romps that spanned over 30 years. The disgraced music mogul was arrested at a hotel in Manhattan on September 16 over sex trafficking and racketeering charges. At a press briefing on Tuesday, a Texas-based attorney, Tony Buzbee, who said he is representing 120 accusers, disclosed that the victims included 25 minors, with one child just nine years old when they were victimized.He also stated that victims were roughly split evenly by gender.According to him, the allegations include “violent…

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), in the last general elections, has ripped into the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that the ruling party’s inept leadership and unpopular policies have worsened poverty and hunger in the country and gradually killing Nigerians. Speaking at the 7th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the NNPP in Abuja, Kwankwaso also stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is a dead party on account of the seemingly intractable internal crisis ravaging the party currently. Hyping his party, Kwankwaso emphasized that the NNPP has become the only party…

As she takes her oath of office as the 66th president of Mexico today, Claudia Sheinbaum is making history as Mexico’s first female president, marking a significant milestone in the country’s history. She also makes history as the first president of Jewish heritage in the overwhelmingly Roman Catholic country. As she leads the world’s largest Spanish-speaking nation, this achievement is especially remarkable in Latin America, where Mexico has traditionally been a socially conservative country, ruled by men for nearly two centuries. Breaking this mold of male rulership, Sheinbaum’s presidency is paving the way for future generations of women in leadership.…

John Amos, the Emmy-nominated actor known for his roles on ABC’s groundbreaking miniseries ” Roots” and ”Good Times” has died. He was 84. The veteran actor died on August 21 in Los Angeles. However, no reason was given as to why his death was just being reported. Making the announcement on Tuesday, his son, Kelly Christopher (KC) Amos said, “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned. He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold and he was loved the world over.””Many fans consider him their TV father.…

In a fresh onslaught, Iran on Tuesday launched at least 180 missiles into Israel in a perennial conflict that is pushing the Middle East closer toward a region-wide war. According to AFP, the orange glow of missiles streaked across Israel’s night sky as air raid sirens sounded and residents scrambled into bomb shelters. Expectedly, Israel has vowed to retaliate against the attack, which it said had caused only a few injuries.Israeli military spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said the country’s air defences intercepted many of the incoming missiles, though some landed in central and southern Israel.Israel’s national rescue service also…

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai has said that he can swear with the Holy Qur’an that he never stole money belonging to the Kaduna State government during his time in office. He also challenged his predecessors to swear with the Holy Book if they were confident that their hands were clean. The former governor spoke while featuring on a Hausa programme on Freedom Radio Kaduna on Tuesday. He stated that he was in politics to serve the people and not to steal, adding that he was financially comfortable before becoming governor. He said, “I did not join politics…

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and four other senior government officials. Making the announcement during his Independence Day broadcast, the President conferred the titles on Akpabio, his deputy, Barau Jibrin, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and his deputy, Ben Kalu, and the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. While Akpabio and Kekere-Ekun bagged the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), Tajudeen and Jibrin got the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR). Kalu was conferred with the Commander of the Order of Niger…

Mohammed Bulama, a Nigerian police inspector, has reportedly killed a Yobe resident, Abdulmalik Pompomari at CMC Area, Zango, Damaturu, the state capital. According to Saharareporters, Bulama, who was attached to the Police Mobile Force (PMF), 41 Division, Damaturu in Yobe State, has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed Pompomari to death over a N200 bribe. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred on Sunday at about 5:05pm. One of them said, “Inspector Mohammed Bulama demanded N200 from Abdulmalik Dauda Galadima at CMC Area, Zango Damaturu and when Abdulmalik refused, Inspector Bulama assaulted him with a knife, cutting him around the neck and…