Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

The Vatican has confirmed the death of Pope Francis, spiritual leader of over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide. The beloved pontiff passed away peacefully at Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City on the morning of Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, following several days of deteriorating health. In a statement delivered from the chapel of Domus Sanctae Marthae, where Pope Francis lived, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican Camerlengo, announced: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the…

In the midst of the political crisis in Rivers State, fingers have pointed at former Governor and current FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, accusing him of influencing the instability. In this exclusive interview, the Publicity Secretary to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, speaks with Dr. Vincent Ajayi of The New Daily Prime to address these accusations and clarify the Minister’s role in recent developments. Q1: Many believe Wike’s influence in Rivers State is a major factor in the ongoing political crisis. Would you say Wike is guilty as accused, or is Governor Fubara to blame? Wike is not the Governor of…

U.K. Supreme Court Rules Trans Women Not Legally Women Under Equality Act: A Landmark Decision Reverberates Across Gender Rights Debate. In a landmark decision that’s already rippling across both sides of the gender rights debate, the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the term “woman” under the country’s Equality Act of 2010 refers exclusively to biological sex, not gender identity. The ruling delivers a substantial blow to transgender rights activists and rekindles long-standing tensions between advocates for cisgender women and the trans community. At the heart of the ruling is a legal challenge brought by For Women Scotland, a…

The Nigeria-UK Golfing Association (NUGA) hosted its highly anticipated 2025 tournament over the weekend of April 12, 2025, at the scenic Worsley Park Golf Club in Manchester. The event brought together members from both the North and South of the UK and was well attended by friends and supporters — all united by a shared love for golf and a commitment to the association’s core values of Friendship, Integrity, and Charity. The tournament was chaired by Captain Fred Adegeye, who warmly welcomed both long-standing and newly inducted members to the event. “It is my great pleasure to extend a warm…

Tensions between the United Kingdom and Israel have escalated after Israeli authorities detained and deported two British Members of Parliament who sought to visit the occupied West Bank. The incident has prompted sharp criticism from UK officials and renewed scrutiny of British Israeli relations under the Labour government. The MPs, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, were stopped upon arrival at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport. They were questioned and subsequently denied entry, before being deported. The visit had been organized in part by the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians, and the MPs said their objective was to assess humanitarian conditions…

By Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi A deepening divide is emerging between Wall Street economists and the White House, as stark recession warnings clash with confident reassurances from top Trump officials. John P. Hussman, the economist renowned for anticipating the 2008 financial crisis, has forecast that the U.S. may slide into recession as soon as mid-2025. His concerns are echoed by analysts at JPMorgan, who this week raised the probability of a global recession to 60%, citing aggressive new tariffs and deteriorating trade relationships under President Trump’s latest economic offensive. At the center of the storm is a $6 trillion stock market…

In a dramatic move that has reignited debate over public accountability in Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed Vice President Shahram Dabiri following a controversial private trip to Antarctica—one he called “indefensible” as the nation battles a prolonged and painful economic crisis. Dabiri, 64, a physician and political ally of the president, embarked on an extravagant holiday during the Iranian New Year (Nowruz), visiting Argentina before boarding the Plancius, a Dutch-flagged cruise ship offering Antarctic expeditions priced at approximately £3,300 per person. Photos shared on Instagram, believed to be posted by his wife, documented the couple’s stops in Buenos Aires,…

The Trump administration’s aggressive new tariffs are sparking serious concerns of a looming recession both in the United States and across the global economy, according to dire warnings from major financial institutions and investors. In a dramatic downgrade, JP Morgan—the United States’ largest investment bank—has slashed its U.S. growth forecast, now predicting a 0.3% contraction in GDP for 2025. This marks a sharp drop from its previous projection of 1.3% growth. The bank’s chief U.S. economist, Michael Feroli, cited the weight of the tariffs as the key reason: “We now expect real GDP to contract under the weight of the…

Oyo, Nigeria – April 6, 2025 – In a momentous occasion steeped in tradition and royal grandeur, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade was officially crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, succeeding the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who passed away in April 2022 at age of 82. The historic coronation ceremony took place at Oliveth Baptist High School in Oyo on Saturday, drawing dignitaries, traditional rulers, and well-wishers from across the country. The event followed Oba Owoade’s completion of the compulsory 21-day Oro Ipebi traditional rites on March 29, marking the final spiritual preparation before assuming the throne. The Alaafin was…

Source: Time Long before his political ascent, Donald Trump was already voicing deep concerns about America’s trade policies. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he appeared on television and authored op-eds criticizing what he described as unfair trade imbalances—particularly with Japan. He argued that growing trade deficits were eroding U.S. manufacturing strength and undermining the nation’s economic standing. These early positions laid the foundation for the “America First” trade agenda that would come to define his presidency. Source: Time The United States has historically maintained relatively open markets, positioning itself as a global champion of free trade. With the world’s largest…