Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

President Donald Trump has issued his strongest message yet to Iranian protesters, declaring that “help is on the way” as the United States openly considers military action against the Islamic Republic amid a deadly nationwide crackdown. In a dramatic post on his Truth Social platform, Mr Trump urged demonstrators to press on, warning that Iran’s leaders would face severe consequences for what he described as mass killings of civilians. “Iranian Patriots — KEEP PROTESTING. TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS,” he wrote. “HELP IS ON THE WAY. The killers and abusers will pay a big price.” The message came as unrest in…

Iran has issued a stark warning to  Donald Trump, vowing to deliver an “unforgettable lesson” if the United States carries out strikes against the country. The threat comes amid growing unrest in Iran and mounting U.S. military preparations. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, said Monday that Tehran is “not seeking a war but is fully prepared for war” as President Trump continues to weigh a response to the regime’s brutal crackdown on nationwide protests. The unrest, which began on December 28 over worsening economic conditions, has escalated into a widespread movement calling for the end of the Iranian regime. Speaking…

Ogun State – Controversial Nigerian singer Habeed Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was arraigned on Monday at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, facing a nine-count criminal charge including assault, theft, causing harm, and resisting arrest. According to Ogun State Police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi, the charges stem from an incident allegedly involving Portable, his estranged partner Ashabi Simple, and several others at his bar in Iyana Ilogbo on New Year’s Day. Read related news from New Daily Prime: Portable appears in court, faces nine-count charges Portable accuses father of theft Portable escapes arrest over assault The prosecution claims…

One week after claiming that United States forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump has escalated tensions by declaring himself the “acting president of Venezuela” in a controversial social media post. On Sunday, Mr Trump shared a doctored image on his Truth Social platform portraying himself as Venezuela’s acting leader, styled to resemble a Wikipedia biography page. The post stated that he assumed the role in January 2026, following what he described as a U.S. special forces operation that removed Mr Maduro from power. Speaking earlier at a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Mr Trump…

Fayose Questions Fubara’s ‘001’ Claim, Says Political Leadership Lies Beyond Office  Former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, has stirred fresh debate over political leadership within Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), questioning Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s claim to being the party’s “number one” member in the state. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday, Fayose argued that political leadership is not automatically conferred by holding executive office, drawing parallels with Lagos State to underscore his position. Fayose contended that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu cannot be regarded as the political leader of the state, insisting that such…

Professor Nentawe Yilwatda links e-registration to party modernization and President Tinubu’s reforms The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has issued a strict directive to all State Coordinators overseeing the party’s ongoing electronic membership registration: ensure that every member is registered, or face replacement. Professor Yilwatda gave the order during a meeting with all State Registration Coordinators at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, emphasizing that the position of Coordinator is a responsibility, not a ceremonial role. “If any Coordinator does not get all members registered in his or her state, we will drop you…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appealed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) top leadership to intervene and stop the ongoing impeachment moves against him, describing the political maneuver as a “distraction” and urging calm for the sake of peace in the state. Speaking during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara emphasized the importance of unity and stability, calling for dialogue and restraint amid rising tensions. In a significant development, two Rivers State House of Assembly members , Minority Leader Sylvanus Nwankwo (Omuma Constituency) and Peter Abbey (Degema Constituency) , …

A Kurdish migrant has been jailed for seven years after raping a woman and later telling her he “didn’t actually want to do this but couldn’t stop” himself. Mehmet Ogur, 27, who had arrived in Britain on a small boat weeks before the attack, forced himself on the woman last January while living at a migrant hotel in Tamworth. The victim met Ogur via a social media app, and the assault occurred after consensual cuddling and kissing during a meeting in a secluded park near the town centre. Ogur was convicted of rape and attempted rape at Stafford Crown Court…

Scott Chilton accused of sexual relationships with colleagues, including one while on duty The former chief constable of Hampshire Police, Scott Chilton, is set to face a gross misconduct hearing over allegations that he engaged in sexual relationships with colleagues, including one encounter while on duty. Mr Chilton resigned from the force in April while under investigation, following claims that he failed to disclose two workplace relationships and repeatedly lied about them. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed that he has a case to answer for potential breaches of police standards relating to honesty and integrity, authority, respect…

The White House has attacked Sir Keir Starmer for Labour’s refusal to support legislation banning first-cousin marriage in the UK, with Donald Trump’s free speech tsar, Sarah Rogers, framing the issue as a “civilisational” concern. First-cousin marriage, particularly common among some South Asian communities, remains legal in Britain despite increasing the risk of genetic disorders in children. Rogers, an undersecretary in the US State Department, shared a video on X showing Starmer declining to back a private member’s bill on the matter during Prime Minister’s Questions last March. “I’ve received questions about what we mean in our National Security Strategy…