Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

Despite the capabilities of MI5 and MI6 to provide security services within and outside the UK, China has carried out a long-running cyber-espionage operation against the British government, hacking the mobile phones of senior officials in Downing Street for several years and potentially accessing sensitive communications at the highest levels of power. According to revelations by The Telegraph, state-sponsored Chinese hackers targeted the mobile devices of top government aides between 2021 and 2024, including those working closely with former prime ministers Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. Intelligence sources described the breach as one that went “right into the…

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, is set to be officially welcomed into the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a grand reception scheduled for Monday, January 27, 2026. The event will take place at the Jos Polo Field, beginning at 11:00 a.m. prompt, organizers confirmed. The invitation, issued by Dr. Bernard M. Doro, Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, called on all party faithful and the people of Plateau State to join in unity and renewed hope as the governor formally aligns with the ruling party. In his statement, Dr. Doro said the occasion…

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a significant political realignment as the countdown to the 2027 general elections intensifies. The governor’s return to the APC was officially announced on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. He was formally received by senior APC leaders on Monday during an event held at the Kano Government House, where party flags were hoisted to mark his homecoming. Read related news from New Daily Prime:  APC denies speculation on VP Shettima’s 2027 running mate position…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports suggesting a possible replacement of Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 general elections, calling such stories “purely speculative, untrue and utterly baseless.” In a press statement signed by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the APC, the party urged media organizations to avoid giving platforms to “rumour-peddlers and mischievous news sources of questionable provenance” whose intentions, the party said, are to “promote discord and confusion in the polity.” Read related news from New Daily Prime: 21 Kano lawmakers dump NNPP for APC as political defections…

In the latest development, former UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has officially defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK, dealing a significant political blow to the Tories and adding momentum to Nigel Farage’s insurgent party as it eyes major gains in future elections. Braverman, who served as home secretary under prime ministers Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, made her announcement on Monday at a Reform UK rally in London for military veterans, declaring that she had resigned the Conservative whip and party membership after more than 30 years. She told supporters she felt like she had “come home” by…

The United States military has stepped up its support for Nigeria’s defence forces by increasing deliveries of military equipment and intensifying intelligence sharing, as part of a broader American strategy to combat Islamic State-linked insurgents across Africa, senior US officials have confirmed. Lieutenant-General John Brennan, Deputy Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), disclosed in an interview that Washington has adopted a more assertive posture toward extremist groups, notably Islamic State affiliates, and is working closely with Nigerian military partners to tackle these threats. In recent months, the US has accelerated deliveries of military materiel and expanded intelligence support…

Number of university graduates claiming sickness-related benefits has highlighted deepening strains in the UK labour market, official figures reveal. New data show that the number of graduates out of work and claiming state benefits has surged sharply since 2019, with hundreds of thousands now recorded as unable to work due to health reasons. The increase has triggered concern among policymakers about the future of young workers and the effectiveness of current welfare and education policies. Analysis by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) indicates that the total number of graduates claiming benefits reached around 707,000 in 2025 — a 46…

Nigeria’s exports to African countries rose to N4.82 trillion in the first half of 2025, representing a 14 per cent increase from N4.21 trillion recorded in the same period of 2024, according to official data. Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), reviewed by Ecofin Agency, show that the growth was largely driven by stronger trade ties with neighbouring countries, as West Africa absorbed more than 62 per cent of Nigeria’s total exports to the continent. Exports to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) stood at N2.995 trillion, marking a 16 per cent year-on-year increase. The bloc…

A quiet community in Akufo, Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State has been thrown into mourning after a married couple living with sickle cell disorder died in a shocking murder–suicide that has left their three surviving children without parents and in urgent need of care. The deceased, Mr. Lekan Adedeji, 49, and his wife, Mrs. Zainab Adedeji, 44, reportedly took their own lives following a violent domestic incident that ended in tragedy. The couple, who had been married for over 25 years, were both sufferers of sickle cell disorder and had endured years of health and marital challenges. According…

The Chief Executive Officer of Shell Plc, Mr Wael Sawan, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and vision, saying they have restored investor confidence and created a stable environment that is encouraging the company to deepen its investments in Nigeria. Sawan spoke during a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, where he disclosed that Shell, alongside its partners, is prepared to invest an additional $20 billion in Nigeria, largely driven by what he described as the President’s robust and decisive leadership. According to him, Nigeria under the Tinubu administration has emerged as one of the countries attracting significant interest…