Author: New Daily Prime

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah Folorunsho Taiwo Victor is a notable figure in a growing generation of Nigerian education entrepreneurs whose work is defined less by visibility and more by institutional substance. As founder and Chief Executive Officer of Campusinfo Educational Consult Limited and Campusinfo Academy, Taiwo has positioned himself within the educational support sector through sustained academic mentoring, ethical consulting, and structured learning delivery. His most recent milestone came in December 2025 with the formal unveiling of Campusinfo Academy in Lagos, an event that coincided with his birthday. Vanguard News described the launch as the culmination of “a lifelong vision rooted…

My Adeniyi Yusuf The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said Southeast Governors should provide free transportation and security for Igbo people coming home this festive season. The call was made in a statement signed by the Deputy President General of the association, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro and the National Spokesman, Chief Chinenyeze Ohia shared with the New Daily Prime. According to the statement, Nigerians face an economic downturn that has resulted in unprecedented hikes in transportation fares. It added that this unfortunate circumstance rendered numerous intending Igbos in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, and other regions in Northern Nigeria unable…

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained 20-year-old social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller for attempted suicide and reckless driving. The arrest follows a viral video that surfaced on Sunday, December 14, 2025, which showed the 20-year-old driving at a dangerous speed while live-streaming to his followers.  READ ALSO: Jarvis defends Peller, urges support over mockery The stunt resulted in a serious motor accident that the police say endangered not only Peller’s life but also those of other innocent road users. In a statement released on Tuesday, signed by Abimbola Adebisi, the command spokesperson described the…

By: Adeniyi Yusuf The Department of Linguistics, African Languages and Communication Arts, Lagos State University, Ojo, has held its semester media workshop for 100 Level students taking the course titled, “Basic Reporting Techniques in Society.” The workshop, which was held at the Faculty of Arts Auditorium, aimed to teach students the rudiments of news writing, features writing, and investigative reporting. The lecturer-in-charge of the course is Mr. Oluwatobiloba Lawal. READ ALSO: LASU retains West Africas top university in global sustainability ranking Present at the event are the Head of Department, Dr. Titilayo Onadipe-Shalom, the Director of Centre for Yoruba Studies, Prof.…

Adeniyi Yusuf The Department of Linguistics, African Languages and Communication Arts, Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has held its semester media workshop for 100 Level students offering the course title, “Basic Reporting Techniques in Society”. The lecturer-in-charge of the course is Mr. Oluwatobiloba Lawal. The workshop, which was held at the Faculty of Arts Auditorium, aimed to teach students the rudiments of news writing, features writing, and investigative reporting. Present at the event include Head of the Department, Dr. Shalom Onadipe; Director of Centre for Yoruba Studies, Prof. Ahmed Adesanya. Other lecturers present include Dr. Olabode Abimbola, Dr. Alimat Eleshin-Ajikobi…

By Clement Abayomi Nigeria’s political past cannot be divorced from the continuous threats of military involvement. Both successful and failed coups have influenced national administration for more than six decades. Reports from Historical Yoruba (via The Sun Newspaper), PENGlobal  and Britannica show a disturbing history defined by mutinies, assassination plots, counter-coups, and continuous conflicts that still reverberate into the present day. The January 1966 Coup Nigeria’s first military coup on January 15, 1966, championed by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu, was triggered by accusations of corruption and mismanagement by the First Republic government (The Sun Newspaper and PENGlobal). The coup resulted…

By Clement Abayomi “The state of monarchy is the supremest thing upon earth: for kings are not only God’s lieutenants upon earth, and sit upon God’s throne, but even by God Himself they are called gods.” — James Charles Stuart (King James I of England) These timeless words by King James I find living expression in the life of His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi is a monarch whose journey reflects divine presence, cultural vitality and visionary leadership. Aged 51, he was born in Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race, fulfilling a long-held…

Across the West African Sahel, Mali set the pace with a coup in May 2021, followed by another in August 2021 that toppled the interim government and paved the way for full military control. Mali’s actions were soon mirrored by its neighbours, Burkina Faso and Niger.

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs on Thursday approved the ambassadorial nominations of former ministers Femi Fani-Kayode and Abdulrahman Dambazau. The two nominees, who previously served as Minister of Aviation and Minister of Interior, respectively, were not subjected to lengthy questioning, as they had undergone full Senate vetting during their earlier ministerial confirmations. After brief introductions, lawmakers asked them to “take a bow and leave,” a long-standing Senate practice applied to nominees with established public service records. Lawmaker Opeyemi Bamidele defended the use of the gesture, stressing that it is reserved for those with verified careers in public office. “Anyone…

Our vision is that, over time, AEBS becomes a reference point for African energy capability,” Victor said.