Author: New Daily Prime

EFCC headquarters

By Yunusa Umar Ola Olukoyede, the executive chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC charged Nigerian youths to be drivers of positive change not internet fraud. Olukoyede made the call during his advocacy “You Against Crime Festival,” and visits to six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory namely: Abaji, Kwali, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Bwari, and AMAC, from Monday, November 3 to Monday, November 10, 2025. Speaking through the Head of Enlightenment and Reorientation, Assistant Commander of the EFCC,  ACE II Aisha Muhammed, the EFCC boss highlighted the need for young people to cultivate integrity and discipline, describing them as…

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Rob Edwards

‎Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed Rob Edwards as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year contract, following the departure of Vítor Pereira. ‎ ‎The change comes after a poor start to the Premier League season, with Wolves failing to secure a win in their opening ten matches. ‎ ‎In a statement adapted from ESPN Singapore, executive chairman Jeff Shi said the club needed a complete refresh guided by the philosophy of its new head coach. ‎ ‎“I know Edwards very well and have witnessed his development across several roles,” Shi said. “He’s a great person who understands the club,…

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William Troost-Ekong

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has firmly denied reports suggesting that Nigeria’s national team players made any “special demands” while in camp. ‎ ‎He clarified that the players’ current concerns are strictly about receiving their overdue payments, not additional or extraordinary requests. ‎ ‎The response comes amid growing tension within the Nigerian camp in Morocco, where preparations for a crucial World Cup qualifying playoff were reportedly interrupted by a player protest over unpaid bonuses. ‎ ‎Addressing the issue on social media, Troost-Ekong quoted a post from BBC journalist Oluwashina Okeleji, adding his own clarification: ‎“Any other statement/claim…

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Pro-Wike supporters with placards gather outside the PDP headquarters in Abuja amid heavy police presence.

By Fatimah Idera and Helen Okechukwu  The political turbulence within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a more dynamic turn following a recent judicial ruling that threatens the party’s forthcoming planned national convention and further exposes its internal conflict. A Federal High Court in Abuja has again restrained the Peoples Democratic Party from holding its planned national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Justice Peter Lifu, in a ruling on Tuesday, also stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from supervising or recognising any outcome of the convention, where new national officers were to…

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Balloon d'or winner, Christiano Ronaldo

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that the 2026 World Cup will mark his final appearance on football’s grandest stage. ‎ ‎ The 40-year-old, five-time Ballon d’Or winner, is aiming for his sixth World Cup, even though Portugal has yet to secure qualification as they await to take Ireland on Thursday. ‎ ‎During a Saudi-hosted global forum on tourism and investment, Ronaldo was asked if the 2026 World Cup would be his last. He responded with certainty: “Definitely, yes. I’ll be 41 years old, and I think that will be the moment.” ‎ ‎Speaking with his usual humor, he…

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Falconets

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Despite having one match left to play, Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have secured the 2025 WAFU Zone B U-20 Women’s Cup title after a commanding 3–0 victory over Ghana’s Black Princesses on Tuesday. ‎ ‎The match, played at the Stade Omnisports d’Adjohoun in Benin Republic, completed a double for the Falconets, who had earlier defeated Ghana 3–1 in their opening game of the tournament. ‎ ‎With this latest win, Falconets have collected nine points from three matches and will wrap up their group-stage campaign against Benin Republic on Wednesday. ‎ ‎Goals from Janet Akekoromowei,…

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