Author: New Daily Prime

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has stressed the importance of mutual love and understanding between political leaders and Nigerians as a vital step toward advancing the nation. In his message to Muslims celebrating Eid-el-Fitr, the revered monarch called for renewed commitment to both the Creator and to the welfare of mankind. The royal statement, issued by the Alaafin’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, encouraged Nigerians to reflect on the gift of life and to embrace values such as tolerance and contentment. Oba Owoade highlighted that true devotion to Allah is…

Itatiaia, RJ – Raphael Bruno, a multi-talented writer and actor hailing from Itatiaia, Rio de Janeiro, has added yet another title to his growing literary portfolio with the release of his latest digital book. A resident of the exclusive neighborhood of Penedo, Bruno has authored an impressive 124 literary works, many of which have been sold both in Brazil and internationally. The author’s latest digital creation, released in January 2025, is titled “The Hero of Dreams.” The story introduces readers to a fearsome yet emotionally complex superhero known as Super-Ball, a young boy named Bolinha who, after experiencing bullying at…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has expressed strong reservations regarding a recent proposal by the House of Representatives to empower the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) with the authority to sanction and remove corrupt judges. The bill, which seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution, was passed by the House of Representatives on March 25, 2025. The bill proposes that the NBA should receive petitions against judges accused of corruption, review the defence presented by the judges in question, and take subsequent action based on the findings. The proposal aims to provide an additional layer of accountability within the judiciary, enabling the…

By Alade Adisa Professor Lateef Babatunde Ayeleru, a renowned scholar of French and former Director-General/CEO of the Nigeria French Language Village (NFLV), recently concluded his five-year tenure at the inter-university centre based in Ajara, Badagry. In this exclusive interview with New Daily Prime, he reflects on the achievements, challenges, and the untapped potential of the French language in Nigeria. Has the vision for setting up the Nigeria French Language Village been achieved? To the glory of God, we can say to a large extent it has been achieved, but it can be better in the sense that it came as…

The immunity clause, as enshrined in Section 308 of the Nigerian Constitution, has been a subject of intense debate among legal scholars, politicians, and the general public. This provision grants immunity to certain public officials, including the President, Vice President, Governors, and Deputy Governors, protecting them from both civil and criminal proceedings while in office. The immunity clause was initially intended to protect public officials from frivolous lawsuits and allow them to focus on governance without unnecessary distractions. However, over time, this provision has been criticized for creating a culture of impunity, where public officials feel they are above the…

By Connor Stringer On Friday, the Canadian prime minister and former governor of the Bank of England was forced to deny allegations he copied 10 passages of text for his 1995 doctorate. The allegations are a blow to his election campaign. He faces a knife-edge vote on April 28 after calling a snap election against the backdrop of an aggressive trade war with Donald Trump. Passages of his thesis from his doctorate in economics from Nuffield College were published appearing to show verbatim quotes, paragraphs or lightly amended excerpts from previous works without proper attribution. Geoffrey Sigalet, from the University of British…

Sir Keir Starmer’s plans to form a “coalition of the willing” in support of Ukraine are facing mounting scepticism from senior Conservative figures, who argue that the proposed alliance lacks substance and staying power. Andrew Griffith, the shadow business secretary, cast doubt on the initiative, questioning whether European allies would commit meaningfully to the project—particularly under UK leadership. “I am sceptical about proposals for a pan-European coalition of the willing, because when the going gets tough, the willing don’t turn out to be that willing,” Griffith said in an interview with The Telegraph’s Politics Newsletter. “At current levels of funding,…

By Adeniyi Yusuf President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, and others have called for a full-scale manhunt following the brutal killing of 16 travellers in the Uromi area of Edo State. It gathered that the men, a group of Hausa hunters, were travelling from Port Harcourt to Kano and passed through Edo. However, they were detained by local residents who accused them of being kidnappers.Several videos of the brutal killings emerged online on Friday morning. In one of the videos circulating online, some men lay motionless on the ground, seemingly lifeless, with a tire…

President John Mahama of Ghana, who is currently leading ECOWAS’s efforts to mediate with the military juntas of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, met with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Thursday, March 27, to update him on recent developments in the ongoing negotiations with these estranged states. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Mahama revealed that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is still engaged in discussions with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). However, he acknowledged that the talks had been complicated, urging that ECOWAS must continue its efforts to restore dialogue with the three nations,…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, wife of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, over the tragic passing of her daughter, Mrs. Bisola Kola-Daisi. In a statement issued on Friday, March 28, and signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the loss as both unexpected and heartbreaking, offering his deepest sympathies to the bereaved family. “In a poignant conversation with the grieving mother on Thursday, President Tinubu conveyed his sincere condolences, acknowledging the sudden and heart-wrenching departure of a cherished daughter, devoted wife, and…