Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

There is fresh confirmation that the Southwest remains the safest region to live in Nigeria, following comments made on Wednesday by the defence minister-designate, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), during his ministerial screening at the Senate in Abuja. He said the region’s relative peace is not accidental but a direct result of strong cooperation among Southwest governors. He described the zone as a model for the rest of the country, noting that security successes there reflect deliberate regional unity. “Why the Southwest seems to be doing very well is because all the governors agreed together,” he said. “Regionally, governors must come…

The United States government has suspended immigration applications for citizens of 10 African nations, alongside applicants from six Asian countries and three countries in the Americas, in one of the most far-reaching immigration restrictions introduced in recent years. The affected African countries include Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Burundi, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Asian nationals from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Iran, Yemen, Laos, and Turkmenistan are also included, while applicants from Haiti, Venezuela, and Cuba face the same restrictions. According to a government memorandum, the U.S. has paused the processing of green cards and citizenship applications for nationals of…

St. Matthew’s Church in Maitama, Abuja, was filled with friends, family members and national leaders on 30 November 2025 as they gathered to celebrate the 80th birthday thanksgiving of Professor Jerry Gana, one of Nigeria’s most respected figures in politics and academia. The thanksgiving service included a Bible reading from Psalm 103, delivered by his son, Honourable Joshua Gana, a member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Lavun/Mokwa/Edati Constituency of Niger State.  A second reading, taken from Romans 8:31–38, followed. The sermon focused on God’s grace, blessings and the long, meaningful life of the celebrant. After the service, the…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued one of his starkest warnings to date, declaring that Moscow is prepared to enter a war with Europe if provoked, comments that arrive over an intense wave of diplomatic activity aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine. Speaking on Tuesday at the plenary session of the VTB Russia Calling Investment Forum in Moscow, Putin insisted that Russia is not seeking a confrontation with Europe but would respond decisively if challenged. “We are not planning to go to war with Europe. But if Europe wants to and starts, we are ready right now,” Putin said. “They are on the…

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned with immediate effect on health grounds, prompting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to move swiftly to appoint former Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa as his successor. The minister’s resignation, contained in a letter dated 1 December, was confirmed on Monday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who said President Tinubu had accepted the decision and thanked Mr Abubakar for his “services to the nation”. Sources within the Presidency told New Daily Prime that Tinubu will formally notify the Senate of General Musa’s nomination later this week. Mr Abubakar, 63, a two-term governor of Jigawa…

In Kontagora, Niger State, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, and other government officials on Monday visited the town to meet grieving parents and church authorities following the abduction of pupils and staff of St. Mary’s Private Catholic School, assuring them that the Federal Government is fully committed to the urgent rescue of the children. The high-level delegation arrived at St. Michael’s Catholic Cathedral in Kontagora, where Mr Ribadu delivered President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of sympathy, solidarity, and determination. He said all security agencies had intensified coordinated operations…

Abuja, Nigeria,  following the nomination of activist and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, for an ambassadorial position, a new report has emerged from the Senate, made available to The New Daily Prime on condition of anonymity, indicating that lawmakers clashed over Omokri’s past criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, including a controversial remark in which he referred to the then–APC candidate as a “drug baron,” an allegation he made publicly during the 2022 election season. Although The New Daily Prime gathered that the Senate Committee has not received any formal petition against Omokri, several senators argued that his history of outspoken political…

Abuja, Nigeria — The new Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has expressed the ministry’s readiness to collaborate with the newly launched Ssonic Gas Company Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to sustainable development, poverty reduction, and improving the quality of life for Nigerians. Speaking at the foundation’s official unveiling on Sunday, the Minister described the initiative as a “massive step in the right direction” towards tackling the country’s poverty challenges and delivering measurable, long-term impact. “You can count on us,” Minister tells Foundation Dr Doro said the launch was timely and strategic, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment…

A tragic mass shooting at a child’s birthday party in Stockton, northern California, has left at least four people dead and 10 injured, authorities confirmed on Sunday, intensifying fresh debate in the United States about gun violence and community safety. According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, the attack occurred on Saturday evening inside a banquet hall on Lucile Avenue, where families had gathered to celebrate a birthday. The hall shares a parking lot with several businesses, and witnesses said music and children’s laughter had filled the room moments before gunfire erupted. Vice Mayor Jason Lee described the incident…

With roughly 450 days to the 2027 presidential election, political alignments are accelerating across Nigeria’s opposition blocs as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar intensifies consultations to build a coalition capable of challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Party insiders within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) told new daily prime reporter  that Atiku’s camp is evaluating potential running mates from the South as part of its early strategy for the polls. According to multiple sources, Atiku’s team is again wooing Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, for a possible joint ticket. In the 2023 elections, Atiku finished second and Obi…