Author: Alade Adisa

….Becomes 1st black woman to graduate with a first-class degree A young Nigerian lady named Osarieme Omonuwa broke the 121-year-old record of the University of Reading after she made history as the first-ever black woman to graduate from the university with a first-class degree. Omonuwa obtained a Bachelor of Law (LL.B) at the University of Reading, England in the United Kingdom with first-class honors in 2024. Her achievement is history-making as she became the first black woman to graduate from the university to earn a degree with first-class grade. He also received the University of Reading scholarship award and won…

President Donald Trump of the United States on Saturday mulled a plan to ‘just clean out’ Gaza, adding that he wants to relocate Palestinians from the territory to Egypt and Jordan in a bid to create Middle East peace. Describing Gaza as a “demolition site” after the Israel-Hamas war, Trump said he had spoken to Jordan’s King Abdullah II about the issue and expected to talk to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on his way to Florida from , “I’d like Egypt to take people. And I’d like Jordan to take…

The ongoing deportation crackdown by the Donald Trump administration has thrown United States-based Nigerians and other illegal immigrants from Africa as they fear they may be the next target for deportation by the American government, NEW DAILY PRIME has gathered. Many Nigerians who are illegally staying in the US, are gripped by the fear of deportation following President Donald Trump’s declaration of war against illegal immigration. Trump on his inauguration day as the 47th President of the US signed a series of executive orders aimed at hardening immigration policies, including the stoppage of citizenship by birth for children of illegal…

The Senate confirmed South Dakota Governor, Kristi Noem on Saturday to serve as the Secretary of Homeland Security, putting her in charge of executing one of President Trump’s biggest priorities in his second term: cracking down on immigration. Noem, a Republican, won confirmation in a 59-34 vote. She becomes the fourth person confirmed in Trump’s cabinet, following Secretary of State Marco Rubio, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Pete Hegseth, who was narrowly appointed Secretary of Defense on Friday night after Vice President J.D. Vance cast a tie-breaking vote. Noem is set to lead the department poised to be at the…

Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has refuted allegations of corruption leveled against him, labeling them as baseless and politically motivated. Speaking at a welcome event held in his honor in Ikeja GRA on Saturday, Obasa addressed his supporters from Agege, Alimosho, and Kosofe local government areas, emphasizing his commitment to integrity and service. Obasa’s removal on January 13, as reported by the New Daily Prime, followed allegations of misconduct and financial mismanagement. He was replaced by his former deputy, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lawal-Meranda. However, Obasa dismissed the allegations, including claims that he spent ₦16…

In a decisive move to maintain harmony in the community, the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Ekiti Sate, Nigeria, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, has ordered the dissolution of the Sharia panel set up at the Central Mosque in Ado Ekiti. The announcement was made on Saturday during a meeting convened by the monarch with chiefs, community leaders, and prominent Muslim figures, including Sheik Jamiu Kewulere, President of the League of Imams and Alfas in the Southwest, Edo, and Delta States. The move comes amid rising concerns and tensions within the state regarding the establishment of the panel, which had reportedly resolved two…

Former Lagos Speaker Obasa insists he remains in office, citing constitutional rights, despite impeachment over misconduct allegations on January 13, 2025 The former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has asserted that he remains the legitimate speaker of the assembly, citing constitutional provisions as the basis for his claim. Speaking on Saturday during a welcome event held in Ikeja GRA, Obasa addressed supporters from Agege, Alimosho, and Kosofe local government areas who gathered to show their solidarity. Obasa’s remarks come in the wake of his removal by colleagues in the House, who accused him of gross…

Mexican authorities denied a US military plane access to its planned runway on Thursday after President Trump’s deportation crackdown began. US officials told NBC News that a jet filled with illegal immigrants bound for Mexico never took off after authorities south of the border blocked the move. The flight was one of three that took off on Thursday, alongside Two Guatemala-bound Air Force C-17s carrying over 150 people, as part of what Trump has described as the largest mass deportation effort in US history. It is not clear why Mexican authorities made the move to block the flight, which came…

Civil servants have announced plans to strike in protest against being required to return to the office for two days a week. This action, led by members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union working for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), also includes demands for better pay and improved working conditions. Over 200 PHSO staff, responsible for investigating complaints about government departments, public organisations, and the NHS in England, are participating in the industrial action. According to the PCS union, the strike reflects dissatisfaction over low wages and unnecessary commuting costs, which could be avoided by allowing…

Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has stirred controversy by calling for a “national emergency” to address illegal immigration, proposing hardlines measures including mass deportations. Speaking on GB News, Lowe emphasized the need for drastic action to tackle the issue, drawing inspiration from the United States’ approach under former President Donald Trump. “We have to declare a national emergency, just like Trump is doing, and be prepared to take hard decisions—deport, deport, deport,” Lowe stated. He accused the Labour Government of mishandling immigration policies and claimed that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is “up to his neck in this.” Alarming Figures on…