Author: New Daily Prime

Filmmaker and actor Kunle Afod has refurbished the home of renowned actor Lere Paimo, also known as Babe Onile Eda. Kunle Afod, who turned 51 on October 24, wanted to surprise Lere Paimo for his 85th birthday by refurbishing his ancient house in Ogbomosho, his hometown. “AFOD INSPIRES… Me and my team came together to transform PA LERE PAIMO’S House from old school setting to modern set”, he wrote on Instagram. A video of the spectacular renovation process has leaked online, eliciting great praise from fans and industry professionals alike. In the video, Kunle Afod recruited a team to rapidly…

The Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football has awarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria three points and three goals in their abandoned matchday 4, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, which was scheduled to be held in Benina on 15 October. In its ruling on Saturday, signed by chairman Ousmane Kane, the Disciplinary Board determined that the Libyan Football Federation was in breach of Article 31 of the Africa Cup of Nations Regulations and Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code. “The Libyan Football Federation is found to have breached Article 31 of the…

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has celebrated the ruling by the Confederation of African Football regarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match between Libya and Nigeria. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded the Super Eagles a victory in their controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya. The ruling comes after an abandoned match on October 15, which was marred by safety concerns that led Nigeria to boycott the game. The CAF Disciplinary Board, led by chairman Ousmane Kane, declared Nigeria the winner by a score of 3-0, awarding the team three points and…

As part of the ongoing effort to find a political solution to the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu, the lawmaker representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, Obi Aguocha has paid a visit to the IPOB leader in detention. Kanu, who was arrested on June 27, 2021, in Kenya and subsequently extradited to Nigeria, is facing charges of terrorism, treasonable felony, and inciting violence through his Radio Biafra, amongst others. A statement issued on Saturday by the media team of the lawmaker noted that Mr Aguocha was recently…

The Arewa Youth Assembly has called for calm among citizens in Northern Nigeria as the region grapples with significant power outages, a situation attributed to the vandalism of two towers along the 330kV Shiroro–Kaduna transmission lines. The ongoing blackouts have affected several states, leading to growing frustration among residents. In a statement released by Mohammed Salihu Danlami, Speaker of the Arewa Youth Assembly, the group commended the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and its Managing Director, Engr. Dr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, for their diligent efforts to restore power to the affected areas. The assembly highlighted Abdulaziz’s commitment to ensuring a…

Controversial critic Verydarkman, well-known for his outspoken stance against unfair practices, outlines his job to the public amid growing debate over whether he is an “activist.” In an online video, Verydarkman, clad in a police-style uniform with a customised “VDM” tag, claimed that his mission is more linked with that of the Nigeria Police Force—albeit an online version—than with traditional campaigning. He identified himself as a “online police” dedicated to battling various forms of oppression, particularly those involving vendors and individuals accused of exploitative behaviours. Verydarkman emphasised that he is purely guided by evidence, stating that he only puts situations…

More than 48 hours after a helicopter crash near Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) reports that no debris or trace of the three missing individuals has been found. The incident, involving a Sikorsky SK76 helicopter operated by Eastwind Aviation, has prompted an extensive search and rescue operation. In a statement released on Saturday, Bimbo Oladeji, Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance at the NSIB, confirmed that search teams resumed operations early in the morning but left the site without any findings. “As of 07:30 AM local time, rescue teams resumed search operations in line…

Grammy nominated Nigerian singer Ayra Starr who has never been in a totally committed relationship, has stated that when she does start dating, it will not be with someone from the music profession. During an interview with Rolling Stone, American singer Coco Jones was asked if she would date someone in the profession. “In the dream world, it wouldn’t be somebody that is in the industry. Probably just like a billionaire. On a yacht. In Dubai. In a thong,” Ayra Starr replied in between fits of laughter. Her response was a nod to a viral social media sound about living…

Famous actress Rita Edochie has articulated her strong views regarding the complexities of married men maintaining close relationships with their ex-partners or unattached female friends. Addressing the sensitive topic, Edochie firmly believes that a married man’s only female confidante should be his wife. She argues that if a man continues to value his friendship with an ex, that ideally reflects a strong disregard for the commitment he has made to his spouse. Edochie’s candid remarks came as she cautioned single women who label themselves as “best friends” to married men, implying that they might be stepping into the role of…

Manchester City continue the bid to defend the Premier League title for the fourth time straight as they host Southampton on Saturday afternoon. The reigning champions come into the game fresh from an emphatic midweek victory in the Champions League over Sparta Praha. They will be without some key players, however, as confirmed by manager Pep Guardiola. The Spaniard has indicated Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku are all set to miss the game against Southampton, adding that no date has been set for De Bruyne’s return to the squad. Guardiola held a pre-match press conference…