Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua stopped YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in the sixth round of their controversial heavyweight bout, but the long-anticipated mismatch left the boxing world questioning both the spectacle and the safety of the contest. Joshua, a two-time world champion, was expected to make short work of the novice. Instead, he endured a frustrating night as Paul circled and refused to engage, making it embarrassing that Joshua could not find a way to force exchanges and end the fight sooner. The breakthrough finally came late in the fifth round when Joshua knocked Paul down twice, imposing his size and power…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has summoned the warring factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a joint meeting, warning that it would strictly adhere to the law as preparations begin for major elections scheduled for 2026.  The meeting, which began mid-day on Thursday, brought face-to-face the faction led by former Minister of Special Duties, Tanimu Turaki, and the rival bloc backed by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, led by Abdulrahman Mohammed.  Turaki arrived with members of his National Working Committee, party secretariat officials, and former Niger State Governor, Dr Babangida Aliyu. On his part, Mohammed was accompanied by members of his…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has further strengthened its political dominance across Nigeria following the reported defection of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, a development former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode described as “historic”. In a statement made available on his Facebook page, he said the governor’s defection means that both the North Central and South South geopolitical zones are now fully controlled by the APC, a feat he said no political party has previously achieved. “This is a historic development because the same political party has never controlled all the states in both zones at the same time,” he said.…

A convicted Lithuanian national was permitted to remain in the UK after an immigration tribunal ruled that it was in the best interests of his teenage daughter for him to stay and attempt to rebuild their relationship, despite his violent criminal record. Arturas Pielikys, who has lived in Britain for 15 years, had faced deportation after being jailed for almost two years for a series of assault offences. The Home Office ordered his removal under rules requiring foreign nationals sentenced to more than 12 months’ imprisonment to be deported. However, the decision was overturned by the First-tier Tribunal, which found…

A new report has emerged that former Anambra State governor and ex-minister of labour, Senator Chris Ngige, made a surprise appearance at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, on Thursday, just hours after securing his release from Kuje Correctional Centre, to attend the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting. Ngige, who was recently remanded in custody over corruption allegations brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arrived at the State House Conference Centre after President Bola Tinubu had already taken his seat. He was briefly stopped by security personnel before being cleared to join other party leaders. His appearance…

Sir Keir Starmer has warned Roman Abramovich to release £2.5bn from the sale of Chelsea Football Club for victims of the war in Ukraine or face legal action by the UK government. Addressing MPs, the Prime Minister said the sanctioned Russian billionaire must “pay up now”, as the government issued a formal licence intended to enable the long-promised funds to be released. The warning marks the strongest attempt yet by ministers to force Abramovich to honour his pledge, first made in 2022, to donate the proceeds of the club’s sale to those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Sir Keir…

Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting criticism after official figures revealed that more than £60,000 of public money was spent on a private jet trip for him to attend the Women’s European Championship final in Switzerland. The Prime Minister travelled from London to Zurich in July aboard the Government’s Airbus A321 rather than using a commercial airline, enabling him to arrive in time for England’s clash with Spain in the Euros final. According to the telegraph, the one-night trip cost £60,130, a figure that includes flights, accommodation and associated expenses. Sir Keir was accompanied by his wife, Lady Starmer, as…

President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping expansion of US travel restrictions, imposing new visa limitations on Nigeria and 14 other countries, as part of what the White House describes as a renewed effort to strengthen border security and protect national interests. According to a report obtained by New Daily Prime, Trump on Tuesday signed a proclamation extending and tightening entry restrictions on nationals from countries deemed to have persistent deficiencies in screening, vetting and information-sharing with the United States. The move marks a significant escalation of travel controls reminiscent of policies introduced during Trump’s first term in office. Under…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all the chairmanship and councillorship positions across the 27 local government areas of Borno State following the local council elections held on December 13, according to official results released by the state’s electoral body. and made available to the New Daily Prime. The outcome was formally announced on Monday in Maiduguri by Tahiru Shettima, chairman of the Borno State Independent Electoral Commission (BOSIEC), during a press briefing at the commission’s headquarters. Shettima said the list of chairmen-elect, earlier declared by returning officers in their respective local government areas, had now been aggregated and confirmed by…

New evidence has emerged showing that nearly 500 migrants are signing up for Universal Credit each day. Official figures indicate that claims by foreign nationals have reached record levels, with the total number of foreign nationals receiving Universal Credit rising to almost 1.3 million, an increase of 6.7 per cent over the past year. At the same time, migrants are being sanctioned for failing to meet benefit conditions at a rate of more than 200 cases a day. Figures obtained by the Centre for Migration Control show that between January 2023 and April 2025, the Department for Work and Pensions issued 198,771 adverse sanctions against migrants…