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Author: New Daily Prime
Nigeria’s quest to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a painful end on Sunday night after the Super Eagles were edged out by DR Congo in a tense penalty shootout at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah. The game had begun brightly for Nigeria, who struck first through Frank Onyeka. The midfielder benefited from a deflected Zaidu Sanusi delivery, smashing home a shot that brushed Arthur Masuaku on its way into the net. The early breakthrough lifted the Eagles, who pressed forward with intent. Wilfred Ndidi tested Mpazi-Nzau from distance, and an Ademola Lookman cut-back created a moment of…
Boluwatife Kehinde Victor Osimhen stands on the brink of securing another CAF Player of the Year crown after being named among the final three contenders for the prestigious award. The Galatasaray forward will battle Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain) for Africa’s highest individual honour. Osimhen is also considered one of the favourites to reclaim prominence in African football following his standout performances since AFCON 2023. In the women’s category, Nigeria’s captain Rasheedat Ajibade has been shortlisted once again, alongside Esther Okonkwo. They will compete for the award with Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak…
By: Yunusa Umar About Sixteen members of a local vigilante group were killed when heavily armed bandits launched a dawn raid on communities in Niger State’s troubled conflict corridor, abducting dozens of residents and leaving families in anguish. The daredevil terrorists, New Daily Prime gathered, launched a coordinated attack on Magaman Matane, Ragada, Ramu, Dutsen Magaji and surrounding villages of Mashegu local government area in the state. A source familiar with the incident who preferred anonymity for security reasons, confirmed the attack on Saturday that the 16 vigilantes who stood fearlessly were overpowered by bandits. READ ALSO: Nigeria, Poland vow to…
By: Yunusa Umar Willie Obiano, the ex governor of Anambra State, has dismissed rumours of his death, assuring the public that he is alive, hale, hearty and excellent in health According to a statement released on Friday via his verified Facebook page, Obiano said the claims are not untrue. READ ALSO: Anambra: Tension on INEC as residents await credible poll under tight security He further expressed disappointment that some individuals would spread such misinformation. “I am alive, hale, hearty, and in excellent health. By the special grace of God, I am doing very well,” Obiano via his verified Facebook page. The…
By: Yunusa Umar Obinna Nwaobi, a former head of Operations at Access Bank Nigeria Plc and ex-banker, was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Enugu Zonal office before the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu State. The court which was presided by Justice F.O. Giwa-Ogunbanjo yesterday, read nine charges against the ex-Access bank staff and pleaded not guilty to the charges. In a Facebook post, the commission’s statement reads, “The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday, November 13, 2025 arraigned one Obinna Nwaobi, a former Head of Operations at…
By: Yunusa Umar Amnesty International, a non-governmental organization focusing on human rights, has condemned the arrest of Abba Abiyos, a social media activist over attacking Abba Ya’u, the chairman of the Roni area of the state. This is contained in a Facebook post shared on Friday that the activist was arrested on Wednesday by the Police for defaming Roni chairman, Abba. The statement partly reads, “Amnesty International strongly condemns the unlawful arrest and detention of activist Abba Mu’azu Abiyos by the Jigawa state Police Command on baseless allegation of defaming the Chairman Of Roni LGA Abba Ya’u.” READ ALSO: SERAP, Amnesty…
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By Clement Abayomi How safe is it to travel and celebrate the much-hyped Dirty December in Nigeria? No doubt, as 2025 nears its end and the new year edges closer, preparations are being made by people to “jet” into Lagos, Abuja, and other cities for festivities, but safety remains the question on the lips of many. Is Nigeria really safe to spend Dirty December? In a recent travel feature on GoLodge, Richard Olorode answered the above question: “Yes, but with careful planning and awareness.” Although, as he explained, the security situation in Nigeria is not in order, “some regions are…
