Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

The US Embassy in Nigeria, has disclosed that Nigeria ranks first in Africa and seventh globally in international students in the United States. The embassy quoted the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange, in a statement on Tuesday. According to the report, for the 2023/2024 academic year, 20,029 Nigerian students enrolled in US colleges and universities, marking a 13.5 per cent increase from the previous year. The report, released during International Education Week, revealed that US institutions now host a record-breaking 1,126,690 international students, the highest in history.Nigerian students represent a significant share of this population, known for…

An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Monday, sentenced Philips Fatuyi, ex-chairman of the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA), to 21 years imprisonment for N43.5 million fraud. Justice Mojisola Dada, in her judgment, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) proved the two-count charge of obtaining money by false pretences and stealing against Fatuyi beyond reasonable doubt. The anti-graft agency had charged Mr Fatuyi alongside his company, Oceanview Oil and Gas Ltd. Fatuyi, who was first arraigned on 7 April 2022, had pleaded not guilty to the charge. But Justice Dada held that the prosecution…

Hezbollah and Lebanon have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire with Israel, subject to a number of comments in the agreement as the US envoy to the issue, Amos Hochstein arrives in Lebanon. Reuters reported on Monday night that Ali Hassan Khalil, an aide to Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, announced that Lebanon and the Hezbollah terrorist organization have agreed to a ceasefire with Israel subject to several comments in the agreement. “Lebanon presented its comments about the potential deal in a positive atmosphere,” Khalil said, declining to provide further details. “The success of the initiative now depends on Israel,” he added.…

Two Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), officers who were kidnapped in Delta State have regained their freedom. Some gunmen abducted the officers on Thursday night some distance away from the head office of the agency located off the Isah-Ogwashi-Uku Road, Aniocha South Local Government Area of the state. NDLEA, Delta State Command spokesperson, Mr John Kennedy, who confirmed the development to the NEW DAILY PRIME on Monday in Asaba, said the officers were released on Sunday night after much pressure from the agency and other sister agencies. Kennedy said, “I want to confirm the release of our officers, they…

….Says you can’t get Nigeria’s jollof anywhere in the world ”This is a lovely life. You’d be among your people, enjoying the unique culture and energy” A Nigerian-Canadian medical practitioner, identified as Dr. Zo, has stirred conversations on social media after advising Nigerians abroad to reconsider sending money to people in Nigeria. In a now-viral video, Dr. Zo expressed his belief that Nigerians living in the country enjoy a better lifestyle compared to their counterparts abroad. He highlighted the vibrancy of life in Nigeria while urging diasporans to reflect on their financial sacrifices. Admiring the beauty of Lagos, he said,…

President-elect Donald Trump has named Republican Brendan Carr, an Elon Musk-backed critic of big tech, to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), calling Carr a “warrior for Free Speech” in a statement on Sunday. Carr has “fought against the regulatory Lawfare that has stifled Americans’ Freedoms” and will “end the regulatory onslaught that has been crippling America’s job creators and Innovators, and ensure that the FCC delivers for rural America,” Trump said in the statement. Carr said on Musk’s social platform X that he was “humbled and honored” to take on the role of FCC chairman. “We must dismantle the…

One of ballet world’s brightest stars, Vladimir Shklyarov, is dead. He was aged 39. Shklyarov, a principal dancer with the iconic Mariinsky Theatre, known for his extraordinary talent, captivated audiences across the globe with his performances. The Mariinsky Theatre announced his passing on Saturday, describing it as a “huge loss not only for the theatre’s staff but for all of contemporary ballet.” Russian media reported that Shklyarov fell from the fifth floor of a building in St. Petersburg while taking painkillers, and federal authorities are investigating.The theatre shared its grief in a statement: “Our condolences to the artist’s family, loved…

Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim is reportedly exploring a swap deal to bring in Napoli’s star forward, Victor Osimhen. Amorim eyes the deal in the January transfer window. The proposed deal would see United offer Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee plus cash to secure Osimhen’s services. Zirkzee, who joined Manchester United from Bologna last summer, has struggled to make an impact, scoring just once in 17 appearances. Reports suggest that the Red Devils are ready to offload the 22-year-old as part of their efforts to strengthen their attacking options. Napoli currently values Osimhen at €75 million, but United’s initial proposal, according…

Britain’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer met briefly with China’s President, Xi Jinping at the Sheraton Hotel, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil moments before the commencement of the G20 summit meeting on Monday. UK media reported that Starmer told the Chinese President Xi Jinping that Britain will be a “predictable, consistent, sovereign actor committed to the rule of law” in their bilateral ties. According to Britain’s Press Association, Starmer was said to have told his Chinese counterpart, “We want our relations to be consistent, durable, respectful” and to “avoid surprises where possible.” The summit has since commenced.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, Rodrigo Bentancur has been slapped with a seven-match domestic ban by the Football Association (FA) following an alleged racist comment made about his teammate, Son Heung-min, during a TV interview. The 27-year-old was charged by the FA in September over an incident that occurred in his home country of Uruguay. The former Juventus player had been asked in June about a Spurs player’s shirt, to which he responded, “Sonny’s? It could be Sonny’s cousin too as they all look the same.” Bentancur, who has also been fined £100,000 ($126,000), later apologized to Son, the South Korean international.…