Author: New Daily Prime

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi has made headlines once again, this time during an interview with renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano for ‘433’. In the discussion, Messi reflected on his future in the sport, his aspirations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, and his clear stance on coaching post-retirement. Despite his illustrious career, Messi expressed little interest in pursuing a coaching role after he hangs up his boots. “I wouldn’t like to be a coach. But I’m still not sure what I’d like to do in the future,” “I value much more than before everything I do on a day-to-day basis,…

The detained 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters just arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for their scheduled arraignment before Justice Obiora Egwuatu. The protesters, mainly minors, looked malnourished as four of them were hurriedly rushed out of the courtroom as they couldn’t stand on their feet. Looking very sickly, they wriggled in pain in a screeching sound. They were arrested and detained during the nationwide August 1 to 10 protests which were sparked by widespread economic hardship that led many Nigerians to take to the streets to express their grievances. The 76 protesters, who were arrested in Abuja, Kaduna, Gombe,…

The Delta State Police Command has apprehended a 17-year-old boy for the alleged murder of an unidentified man in Delta State. In a video shared via the command’s X page on Thursday, the teenager, whose identity was not revealed, explained what transpired between him and the deceased. The boy stated that he attacked the man with a machete, cutting him while trying to avenge the humiliation his mother suffered at the hands of the deceased. According to the culprit, he retaliated four days after his mother’s abuse. He confronted the elderly man in an isolated area near a bush and…

Women who have vaginismus, a sexual dysfunction that occurs when the vaginal muscles subconsciously or persistently contract when they are about to be penetrated, experience a lot of pain during intercourse. The excessive tightness of the vaginal birth fear and anxiety in the mind of some women who are diagnosed with vaginismus prevents intercourse. A ScienceDirect report in 2022 revealed that 1 to 7% of the female population worldwide experience vaginismus, which affects the quality of life. This has led to unconsummated marriage, sterility, and thus can lead to the separation of a couple if not properly handled with care,…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has announced that it has distributed relief materials to victims displaced by flooding in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Ondo State. Through an announcement on their X page on Thursday, the agency stated that heavy rainfall accompanied by windstorms on October 30 led to the displacement of residents in Emure-Ile in Owo LGA and Igbokoda in Ilaje LGA. The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, expressed sympathy for the people of Ondo State and its government. The statement disclosed, “NEMA Ekiti Operations Office, in collaboration with Ondo SEMA, carried out the direct…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reported significant achievements in its fight against corruption, recovering over N248 billion and $105 million while securing 3,455 convictions in the past year. These figures were announced by EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, during a press briefing in Abuja to mark his first year in office. Olukoyede, represented by the Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, detailed that the impressive recovery occurred from October 18, 2023, to October 18, 2024. He highlighted that the total amount recovered includes N248,750,049,365.52; $105,423,190.39; £53,133.64; €172,547.10; T1,300.00 Indian Rupees; and CAD $3,400.00 Canadian Dollars, among other…

Emirates, a prominent Middle Eastern airline, is enticing Nigerian travelers with a complimentary transit visa offering for those transiting through Dubai during November 2024. The initiative includes options for either a 48-hour or 96-hour visa, valid for a period of 30 days from the date of issuance. Travelers must purchase their tickets between November 1 and November 3, 2024, with visa applications open from November 1, 2024, to February 1, 2025. All journeys must be completed by February 28, 2025. Key terms and conditions for the transit visa include: – Travel must commence from Lagos on flight EK784. – Normal…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has underscored the escalating crisis of malnutrition and food insecurity as critical threats to Nigeria’s economic stability, public health, and community resilience. His comments were made during the inauguration of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the National Assembly’s summit on nutrition and food security in Abuja. Represented by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Abbas emphasised the urgent need for legislative action to address these pressing issues, which he described as hindering progress in health, education, and productivity across the nation. Abbas pointed out that Nigeria currently faces some of…

The House of Representatives has announced a comprehensive audit of loans secured by both federal and state governments since Nigeria’s return to democratic governance in 1999. This decision comes amid growing concerns about the country’s escalating debt profile and the implications for fiscal stability. Over the past 25 years, Nigeria has seen five presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, and the current leader, Bola Tinubu navigate the nation through various economic challenges. During this time, billions of dollars have been borrowed to finance developmental projects, with the 36 states of the federation also accumulating significant foreign and…

To address the economic challenges in the country, the Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced that it is working diligently to empower Lagosians with beneficial programmes. Revealing this development on X on Thursday, Dr. Afolabi Tajudeen, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political, Legislative, and Civic Engagement, stated that the programmes aim to educate and implement policies to further relieve the suffering of Lagosians. He added that the initiative will be built on community engagement and sensitization programmes. Tajudeen highlighted Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to supporting and improving the lives of Lagosians. Furthermore, Tajudeen emphasized that the new initiative…