Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard  Doro, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to credible and dynamic data as the backbone of effective social protection and poverty-reduction programmes. The Minister stated this on Tuesday while hosting the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management team at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja for a strategic engagement on data collaboration and social protection The meeting focused on NIMC’s continued support to agencies under the Ministry, including the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO), the National Commission…

Three days after US President Donald Trump launched a major military operation in Venezuela, he announced on Tuesday that the country’s interim authorities had agreed to hand over between 30 million and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States, a deal he said could be worth up to $2 billion at current market prices In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had directed Chris Wright, the US Energy Secretary, to immediately begin executing the plan. According to Trump, the oil will be loaded onto storage vessels and transported directly to unloading docks in the United…

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…