Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has reportedly acquired a 10-bedroom mansion in London’s St John’s Wood for about £53 million, a deal that places one of Nigeria’s most visible investors in the middle of another major asset story. Bloomberg reported that the purchase was completed late last year, according to a UK filing. BusinessDay also reported that a spokesperson for Otedola did not respond to requests for comment on the transaction. That means the deal remains based on filings and media reports, not a direct public statement from Otedola. The property sits in St John’s Wood, a high-value district in northwest…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has released the results of its House of Representatives primaries. However, the election in Ekiti North Federal Constituency I, comprising Oye and Ikole local government areas, was declared inconclusive due to crises recorded in some voting areas. The Chairman of the National Assembly Primary Election Committee of the party in Ekiti State, Wasiu Adedoyin, disclosed this on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, while announcing the results of the primary election. Read related news: Ekiti North Decides: Engr. Dipo Bamisaye Is the Man the Cap Fits Ekiti tension: APC warns as opposition…

Peter Obi remains one of Nigeria’s most influential public figures because his power is not built on public office. He does not currently control the presidency, a state government, or the National Assembly. Yet, his name still shapes political debate, drives youth participation, and influences how many Nigerians judge leadership. His influence comes from trust, visibility, discipline, and the movement he inspired during the 2023 presidential election. Obi ran under the Labour Party and came third with 6,101,533 votes, a major result for a candidate outside Nigeria’s two dominant parties, the APC and PDP. That performance proved that a third-force…

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is one of Nigeria’s highly influential political figures because she has turned a Senate seat into a national platform. She represents Kogi Central, but her influence now reaches beyond her constituency. She is part of the national conversation on women in politics, legislative accountability, opposition strategy, Ajaokuta Steel, and the place of young women in public leadership. Her latest political move has strengthened her relevance. In May 2026, she purchased and submitted her PDP nomination forms to seek re-election for Kogi Central in the 2027 National Assembly race. That means she is not only a serving senator; she…

Atiku Abubakar remains one of Nigeria’s most influential politicians because he has something many politicians lose after defeat: relevance. He is not in government, but his name still carries weight in opposition politics, northern power calculations, elite negotiations and the build-up to 2027. New Daily Prime estimates Atiku Abubakar’s weighted influence score at 90.0/100, placing him among Nigeria’s top public figures. At 90/100, Atiku ranks as one of Nigeria’s most influential political personalities, not because he controls the presidency or a state government, but because he has built power through political structure, national recognition, business reach, northern relevance, electoral resilience…

Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, ranks among Nigeria’s highly influential personalities because his authority is built on culture, identity, history and public trust. He does not hold elected office, but the throne he occupies carries deep meaning in Yoruba land, Nigeria and the diaspora. New Daily Prime estimates his weighted influence score at 88.0/100, placing him among Nigeria’s top traditional and cultural figures. At 88/100, the Ooni ranks highly not because he controls government machinery, but because he has built influence through Yoruba heritage, national visibility, youth engagement, traditional diplomacy, cultural enterprise and global recognition. New Daily Prime…

Tunde Onakoya is one of Nigeria’s most influential social impact figures because he has turned chess into more than a game. He has made it a symbol of hope, education and second chances for children often ignored by society. In a country where millions of children remain outside the classroom, Onakoya’s influence comes from turning a simple chessboard into a tool for confidence, learning and social mobility. New Daily Prime estimates his weighted influence score at 89.0/100, positioning him among Nigeria’s top public figures whose soft power has helped shape the country’s culture, global image and creative economy. New Daily…

Ademola Adeleke stands out in Nigerian politics because he combines executive authority with a rare public warmth. He is not only the Governor of Osun State; he is one of the few political figures whose image reaches beyond government circles into popular culture. His smile, dancing style and relaxed manner have become part of his identity. What critics once used to mock him has helped make him familiar to many voters. In a political environment where many leaders appear distant, Adeleke often presents himself as approachable and easy to connect with. New Daily Prime estimates his weighted influence score at…

Nyesom Wike remains one of Nigeria’s most influential politicians because he has retained power after leaving office, shaped the crisis in Rivers State, and become a central figure in the debate over whether the Peoples Democratic Party can still function as a strong opposition party. His influence is not based on quiet diplomacy. It is built on control, visibility, confrontation, alliances and results. As Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Wike now sits over Abuja, Nigeria’s seat of power, where the Presidency, National Assembly, foreign missions, federal agencies and major business interests operate. The FCT Administration says the President delegates…

David Oyedepo is not influential because he holds public office. He is influential because he built institutions that reach millions of people every week. His power does not depend on elections, cabinet appointments or political campaigns. It rests on a vast network of churches, schools, universities, books, media platforms, leadership programmes and charitable work. That is what makes him one of Nigeria’s most influential non-political figures. New Daily Prime estimates his weighted influence score at 91.0/100, positioning him among Nigeria’s top public figures whose soft power has helped shape the country’s culture, global image and creative economy. New Daily Prime…