Author: Alade Adisa

Manchester United demonstrated the spirit that has been missing under new manager Ruben Amorim to earn a superb point at Premier League leaders Liverpool. United, attempting to avoid four straight league defeats for the first time since 1979, took a shock lead when Lisandro Martinez powered a finish high past Alisson after 52 minutes. Liverpool were level seven minutes later when Cody Gakpo scored with a superb angled drive before all United’s good work looked to be in vain. Mohamed Salah equalled Thierry Henry’s tally of 175 Premier League goals from the penalty spot with 20 minutes left after handball…

…. ‘I went home and drank that night’ Denzel Washington reached for the bottle after losing out on the Academy Award for Best Actor to Kevin Spacey in 2000. The “Gladiator II” star, 69, who had already won an Oscar in 1989, received his fourth nomination for his role as Rubin Carter in the 1999 film “The Hurricane.” But in addition to Spacey — who was nominated for “American Beauty” — Washington was up against Russell Crowe for “The Insider,” Richard Farnsworth for “The Straight Story” and Sean Penn for “Sweet and Lowdown.” Spacey ultimately emerged victorious and earned his…

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, Nigeria, on Monday, January 6, for Accra, the capital of the Republic of Ghana, to attend the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama, which is scheduled to be held the same day. This was contained in a statement on Sunday by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. Mahama, who served as the 12th president of Ghana between 2011 and 2017, was reelected in December 2024. He will succeed President Nana Akuffo-Addo (2017-2025), thereby succeeding his successor. President Tinubu’s trip to Accra is at the invitation of the president-elect, who had visited the Nigerian leader earlier in…

US President-elect Donald Trump’s allies have successfully raised over $200 million to fund a range of initiatives, including his inauguration, political operation, and eventual presidential library, The New York Times reported. This significant sum underscores the ongoing efforts by donors and corporate interests to strengthen their relationships with Trump ahead of a potential second term, the news report stated. The fundraising blitz has garnered substantial contributions from some of the biggest names in business, including Pfizer, OpenAI, Amazon, Meta, and several cryptocurrency firms. The $150 million already raised for the inauguration alone, with more expected, will surpass the $107 million…

The explosion of a tanker laden with diesel has reportedly left two people dead at Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday also destroyed many properties, including vehicles caught in the ensuing inferno. Though details of what caused the tanker explosion are still sketchy at the time of this report, NEW DAILY PRIME learned that the tanker fell on a vehicle while the driver was trying to avoid hitting the same vehicle. In a statement to newsmen, the Police Public Relations Officer of Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the…

Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have killed the Acting Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Katsina State, Alhaji Amadu Surajo. According to reports, the terrorists also abducted the first and second wives of the MACBAN chieftain, along with one of his daughters, who is an undergraduate at one of the public universities in the country. In the attack, which occurred in the late hours of Saturday night into the wee hours of Sunday morning, the hoodlums attacked Mai Rana village in Kusada Local Government Area, killed three other people, and injured several others. A source…

The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed displeasure at the way some few Northerners who have declared themselves as the ”leaders of the North” were interfering in the selection of candidates, especially in the presidential election. In an interview with BBC Hausa, the former governor of Kano State said it was wrong for such people to claim they represent the region. Kwankwaso lamented that their action not altruistic and was causing division in the region while also hindering democracy by entrenching ill-qualified leaders. The NNPP leader…

Legendary soccer player, Lionel Messi was conspicuously absent at the Saturday White House ceremony where he was scheduled to receive his Presidential Medal of Freedom. The eight times Ballo D’Or winner was to receive the recognition, which is America’s highest civilian honour, alongside Mrs Hillary Clinton, Billionaire George Soros, ex-Basketball great, Magic Johnson and Hollywood icons, Denzel Washington and Michael J. Fox. The Inter Miami player was noticeably absent reportedly due to a “scheduling error.” Also, no one was sent in his place to collect the award. A statement issued on Messi’s behalf reads: “The White House informed FIFA, which…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that Nigerians and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not allow Nigeria to slide into a one-party system. Speaking during a visit by the National Working Committee (NWC) of PDP weekend, the governor said Nigerians want a situation where they will be able to kick out non-performing leaders, adding that this would only be possible if there are alternatives. The visit was to commiserate with the governor on the death of 35 children during a stampede and to present the new National Secretary of the party, Rt. Hon. SKE Udeh-Okoye, to him.…

President Bola Tinubu, who paid an official visit to the Oba of Lagos, His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, at the Iga Idunganran Palace on Friday, has disclosed details of the meeting. The president, in a statement shared on his X handle on Saturday, praised traditional institutions and their leaders, emphasizing their crucial role in shaping society. President Tinubu wrote, “Today, I had the honour of visiting His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos, at the historic Iga Idunganran Palace, a site rich in culture and tradition. During our meeting, we had meaningful discussions about the role of traditional institutions in…