Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

The release of a vast new tranche of Jeffrey Epstein documents by the US Department of Justice has once again cast a harsh light on Prince Andrew’s association with the convicted sex offender, revealing emails that appear to contradict his previous denials and including photographs that further damage his reputation. In one email from February 2011, the then-Prince Andrew wrote to Epstein: “This week is all about me,” adding that he was “about to go into my annual retreat for the next eight days” and thanking Epstein for apparently helping to resolve a financial issue for his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.…

The governor of Taraba State in north-eastern Nigeria has formally defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in a move welcomed by senior federal officials as a boost for national unity and development. Agbu Kefas was officially received into the APC by Vice-President Kashim Shettima during a ceremony in the state capital, Jalingo, on Saturday. Mr Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu, hailed the switch as a “moment of pride” for the party and the country. “The APC was built as a meeting point for people committed to development,” Mr Shettima said. “Today,…

The United States Mission in Nigeria has temporarily suspended regular updates on its official social media platforms following a lapse in US government funding, while reassuring the public that passport and visa services will continue as circumstances allow. The Mission announced the development in a statement posted on its verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday. It said routine updates would be paused until full government operations resume, although urgent safety and security information would still be shared when necessary. Despite the funding lapse, the Mission stressed that scheduled passport and visa services in the United States and at US…

The United Nations is facing an unprecedented financial crisis that could push the organisation into bankruptcy by mid-year, Secretary-General António Guterres has warned, following sweeping funding cuts and payment refusals by the United States under President Donald Trump. In a letter dated January 28 and seen by Reuters, Guterres said the UN was at risk of “imminent financial collapse” and could run out of cash as early as July if member states fail to meet their financial obligations. He blamed the crisis on unpaid assessed contributions and existing budget rules that require the UN to return unspent funds, limiting its…

All Progressives Congress (APC) has revised its 2025/2026 activity schedule, extending the ongoing nationwide membership e-registration exercise to February 8, 2026, and excluding Rivers, Osun, Ekiti states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from its forthcoming party congresses. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists in Abuja after the 183rd meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC). He also announced that the APC National Convention, earlier slated for March 17, will now hold from March 27 to March 28, 2026. Morka explained that the membership e-registration exercise, which was initially scheduled to run…

Lagos-based technology entrepreneur Precious Nwagbara has been nominated and won the Young Tech Entrepreneur Award by New Daily Prime, in recognition of her outstanding innovation, leadership, and contributions to youth empowerment within Nigeria’s technology ecosystem. The nomination acknowledges Kalu’s role as Founder and CEO of Precious Kalu & Co, a technology-driven enterprise that has, over the past three years, delivered impactful digital solutions in brand strategy, social media management, and mentorship for young professionals and emerging businesses. According to New Daily Prime, the award reflects Kalu’s exceptional ability to harness technology to solve real-world problems, create employment opportunities, and promote…

Nigeria is poised to strengthen its global influence in the coming decades, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, has said, emphasizing that peace, resilience, and institutional stability are critical to the country’s growth and international standing. Montgomery made the remarks in Abuja during the inaugural Annual Learning and Adaptation Event of the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) Programme. The forum brought together senior government officials, security agencies, development partners, and civil society leaders to review strategies for reducing violence and enhancing climate resilience across northern Nigeria. Read related news from New Daily Prime: Tinubu declares…

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has entered into a landmark partnership with the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, to deliver UK-accredited degree programmes in Nigeria from 2027, in a move expected to significantly expand access to globally recognised higher education for Nigerian students. The collaboration was formalised on Thursday with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a Transnational Education Unit at UNILAG. Under the agreement, the University of Birmingham will validate and deliver selected academic programmes in Nigeria in collaboration with UNILAG and the Federal Ministry of Education. The MoU was signed by UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade…

The Federal Government has approved the construction of a ₦1 trillion Kano Metropolitan Rail Service, a major infrastructure project aimed at transforming urban transportation, boosting economic activity and easing traffic congestion in Kano State. The approval came two days after Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant political realignment between the state government and the Federal Government. Governor Yusuf disclosed the approval while addressing members of the Kano State contingent who participated in the 2025 National Qur’anic Recitation Competition held in Borno State. The development was later confirmed in a statement issued…

Lere Olayinka, a media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, said the former governor still controls the political structure of the state and that Governor Siminalayi Fubara lacks the political strength to challenge him. Olayinka made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, where he dismissed suggestions that Wike has lost his grip on Rivers politics since leaving office. According to him, real political power in the state lies not in Government House but in the political structures that determine loyalty and control. He argued that Wike maintains firm influence over the…