Author: New Daily Prime

The Nigeria Army (NA) has announced that the viral claim of the takeover of the Military Training Area in Kontagora, Niger State, by a terrorist group is untrue. The Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, described the claims as “baseless and vicious insinuations” in a statement shared on Wednesday in Abuja. Nwachukwu added that the claim sited by the Niger State House of Assembly member, Hon. Abdullahi Isah, on October 28, 2024, has stirred palpable unease within Kontagora, Mariga communities, and the entire state. He said, “We wish to clarify that no credible threat exists in those areas as…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This decision was announced in a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday, October 30. According to the statement, Major General Oluyede will serve in this capacity while awaiting the return of the substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is currently receiving medical treatment abroad. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff. Oluyede will act in the position pending…

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has addressed her previous claims about having “20 boyfriends” before meeting her husband, Nigerian businessman and politician Ned Nwoko. During a TikTok live session, Daniels said that she had multiple suitors when she first met Nwoko but that her decision to marry him was entirely her own, denying suggestions that she was coerced into the relationship. The mother of two also encouraged young ladies not to let their present relationships prevent them from meeting their future husbands, vowing to tell her tale in greater detail in the future. “The moral of the story is that your…

Nigerian renowned music executive Don Jazzy has chosen Tega Oghenejobo as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of his prestigious record company Mavin. Don Jazzy took to Instagram to compliment Tega’s amazing traits, expressing his pride in his unique and incredible personality, as well as his resilience. He emphasised Tega’s curiosity about the music business, team-building abilities, executive growth, and commitment to sustainable artist careers. He wrote on Instagram: “I’m proud to announce Tega’s expanded role as President and COO of Mavin. I am often praised for being able to spot and raise superstars, but I can proudly say the…

Nigerian football fans took to social media in jubilant celebration of Ademola Lookman’s impressive 14th-place finish at the 2024 Ballon d’Or Ceremony held in Paris on Monday night. The event sparked a familiar wave of banter directed at their long-time rivals, the Ghanaians. The rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana extends well beyond sports, with fans often seizing opportunities to engage in playful jabs. Lookman’s finish as the only African player on the 30-man shortlist provided a perfect occasion for Nigerians to mock their neighbors. While Manchester City midfielder Rodri claimed the prestigious Golden Ball for his standout contributions to both…

Nigeria is striving to become a major exporter of fish, according to Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. This strategic initiative was unveiled during the 39th Annual National Conference and General Meeting of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria, where Oyetola represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement released on Wednesday, October 30, by Muhammad Zakari, Head of Press for the Ministry, Oyetola emphasised that Nigeria’s drive towards fish exportation is part of a broader effort to achieve self-sufficiency in fish production. He stated, “The establishment of this ministry marks the beginning of a new era for…

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku has said the Commission will not relent in providing the needed support to the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the region to enable them to function optimally. Ogbuku stated this when the Commissioner of Police, recently redeployed to Rivers State, Mr. Bala Mustapha Mohammed paid him a courtesy visit at the Commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, according to a release by Seledi Thompson-Wakama, the NDDC Director, Corporate Affairs. Ogbuku added that despite the commission’s recent donation of operational vehicles and communication gadgets to the…

The Enugu State Police Command has debunked claims allegeding the kidnapping of a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) office traveling from Benue State along this route, noting that no such incident occurred in the state. On October 28, The New Daily Prime reported that on Saturday, a FRSC member identified as Emeason Chima was allegedly adducted by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Enugu State. The force spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, shared this development on Tuesday and described the claims suggesting that Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road remain unsafe for road users as “unfounded, a product of scaremongering, and should be disregarded. Also, the security command attached…

Victor Osimhen has officially stated that he will not be making a move to Chelsea during the January transfer window, reaffirming his commitment to Galatasaray until the end of his loan spell. The Nigerian striker made this announcement following his impressive performance in the Istanbul Derby, where he scored his fourth goal for the club in a 2-1 victory over Besiktas. When asked about his plans for the second half of the season, Osimhen responded, “Yes, I am here,” according to Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu. The 25-year-old forward has been in remarkable form since joining Galatasaray on loan from Napoli…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the confirmed dates and venues for the Super Eagles’ final two matches in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification series. According to the NFF, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has scheduled the matches for November 14 and 18. The Super Eagles will kick off their campaign on Thursday, November 14, against the Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan. The match is set to begin at 8 PM Nigerian time (7 PM Ivorian time) and will be officiated by Senegalese referees, with Issa Sy serving…