Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that he will not withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, amid growing contest for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket. Atiku, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, made the declaration in a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by his media aide, Paul Ibe. In the statement titled “Nigeria’s Democracy Under Siege: Opposition Faces Existential Threat,” Atiku accused the Presidency and the ruling All Progressives Congress of meddling in the internal affairs of the ADC, particularly in the process of choosing its presidential candidate. Read related story from…

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday mocked Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, accusing him of imitating his trademark dance moves, as he celebrated Maduro’s capture in a wide-ranging and often theatrical speech to Republican lawmakers. Trump’s remarks followed a report by The New York Times, which said Maduro’s repeated public appearances dancing defiantly amid US threats helped convince senior White House officials that it was time to act. “One of his crimes is copying my dance,” Trump said, repeating the joke several times during his speech. Read related story from New Daily Prime: How US–Venezuela relations collapsed under Trump, ending in…

Dr. Suleiman Saidu Suleiman has emerged as a notable aspirant for the Southern Borno Senatorial District, bringing with him a blend of academic excellence, professional experience, and grassroots engagement that reflects a strong commitment to public service. Born in Maiduguri, Borno State, Dr. Suleiman Saidu Suleiman began his academic journey at the University of Maiduguri, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences in 2008. Driven by a passion for environmental and public health issues, he proceeded to the United Kingdom, earning a Master’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment from the University of Birmingham in…

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) has reaffirmed its position as a global hub for scientific excellence and career development, offering wide-ranging opportunities for both young and experienced researchers through its Career Hub. Established shortly after the Second World War by a group of Europe’s leading scientists and diplomats, CERN was created with a bold vision: to restore scientific excellence in Europe while promoting peaceful collaboration among nations. Decades later, that vision remains central to CERN’s mission, as the organisation continues to push the boundaries of knowledge in fundamental science. Read related story from New Daily Prime: Why Nigeria’s christian…

Sweden has unveiled 82 new PhD job opportunities, providing a major boost for aspiring researchers and academics seeking to advance their careers in one of Europe’s most research-driven countries. The newly advertised positions span a wide range of disciplines and are hosted by universities and research institutions across the country. Known globally for its strong education system, innovation-friendly policies, and commitment to academic excellence, Sweden continues to attract doctoral candidates from around the world. These newly available PhD roles reflect the country’s ongoing investment in research, development, and higher education, particularly in fields such as science, technology, engineering, health, social…

US President Donald Trump said the United States intends to assume control of Venezuela following what he described as the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a US special forces operation. The president also outlined plans for American energy companies to enter Venezuela, saying US oil firms would invest billions of dollars to repair the country’s damaged oil infrastructure and begin extracting crude. “We’re going to have our very large United States oil companies go in, fix the badly broken infrastructure, and start making money for the country,” he said. Speaking at a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Mr Trump…

At a time when social pressure, mental health challenges, and economic uncertainty continue to affect men and young people, Matured Exclusive is making a meaningful difference through quiet, consistent support across the United Kingdom. Matured Exclusive, an elite and progressive community founded on maturity, discretion, and purpose, recently held its end-of-year review meeting to evaluate activities over the past year and outline priorities for the year ahead. The review highlighted steady growth, targeted interventions, and private support for men and students nationwide. Guided by its vision to create an elite, progressive community where maturity meets purpose, and where members can…

A diplomatic row has erupted between Israel and the BBC after the Israeli embassy in London accused Britain’s national broadcaster of giving disproportionate attention to the war in Gaza while largely ignoring mass protests currently unfolding in Iran. The criticism was voiced by Alex Gandler, the Israeli embassy’s official spokesman, who took to social media platform X to question the BBC’s editorial priorities and impartiality. Gandler claimed there had been “near-total silence” on BBC news bulletins regarding widespread demonstrations against Iran’s Islamic theocratic leadership. According to rights groups, at least seven people have been killed in clashes between protesters and…

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will stand trial in the United States following what he described as a “brilliant operation” that led to Maduro’s capture after U.S. air strikes on Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. In a dramatic announcement made on his Truth Social platform, Trump said U.S. forces carried out a large-scale military strike against Venezuela, after which President Maduro and his wife were taken into custody and flown out of the country. Read related story from New Daily Prime: Trump launches overnight attacks on Venezuela as Maduro accuses US seeking regime change Trump…

Nigeria’s spending on overseas medical treatment fell by more than 96 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to newly released central bank data, a decline that analysts say reflects the impact of foreign exchange reforms and shifting economic conditions under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), covering the period from January to June, show that Nigerians spent just $0.09m on medical tourism in the first six months of 2025, down from $2.38m during the same period in 2024. The year-on-year contraction of $2.29m represents a decline of 96.2 per cent. The data reveal…