Author: New Daily Prime

The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading a Bill aimed at establishing the National Food Reserve Agency. This legislation seeks to create a structured framework for managing and preserving the nation’s food reserves, addressing critical issues related to food supply and sustainability. During the session, senators emphasised the importance of the agency in mitigating food shortages and enhancing agricultural productivity. The proposed agency is expected to play a vital role in ensuring that adequate food stocks are maintained, thereby stabilising prices and protecting against the volatility of the agricultural sector. As discussions continue, lawmakers will deliberate on the bill’s…

New details have emerged regarding the arrest of popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, at the Seme Border on Monday. According to witnesses who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Bobrisky arrived at the border’s departure area around 1:30 AM in a black SUV Mercedes Benz. Sources indicate that Bobrisky was initially stopped by Port Health officials, but the vehicle continued until it reached the Immigration checkpoint. At that point, Bobrisky reportedly handed his passport to the driver for processing. An immigration surveillance officer, identified as Yusuf, recognized Bobrisky while reviewing the passport. He then called…

The Nigerian Senate has summoned General Buba Marwa, the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), to address allegations against Deputy Senate Leader Senator Oyelola Ashiru of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Kwara South. The summons follows accusations made by the NDLEA, claiming that Senator Ashiru made derogatory remarks about the agency last week. These comments reportedly stemmed from the senator’s frustration over the arrest and ongoing trial of individuals linked to drug abuse in his residence. To investigate these allegations, the Senate has established a six-member panel chaired by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe of the All Progressives…

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has expressed uncertainty over Victor Boniface’s return to action. Leverkusen travel to face Brest tomorrow in the Champions League, and the Nigerian striker who was in a car accident on Sunday is highly doubtful for the encounter.Boniface sustained minor hand injuries from the accident and has been reported to be recovering well. But it is not certain yet if he will be in the lineup when Xabi Alonso’s men continue their Champions League campaign on Wednesday. Rolfes informed the press that he has been in contact with the Nigerian and confirms there’s no cause…

After getting a positive result against Brentford last weekend, Manchester United fans have a reason to look forward with hope to their Europa League trip to face Fenerbahce.The Turkish side, coached by former United coach Jose Mourinho, are not without motivation to beat the Red Devils on Thursday evening. However, the atmosphere has improved around the team, with speculation over the gaffer’s job not as rife as it was before last weekend. There’s also the renewed hope of better goalscoring prospects with the full return of Rasmus Hojlund, who has said much about how Ruud van Nistelrooy’s presence would help…

Controversial Nigerian social media personality and transgender woman, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, known as Bobrisky, spent Monday night in a cell at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos State. This follows his apprehension by immigration officials at the Sème border while attempting to flee the country. The New Daily Prime reported that Bobrisky was arrested at the Nigerian-Benin Republic border when attempting to escape from the country. He gave his passport to someone to stamp, and immigration officials recognized the name, interrogated him, and later detained him. Bobrisky was subsequently transferred to the FCID in Lagos for…

For a player with Thomas Müller’s longevity, it is only normal to have played alongside many great players, several of them top strikers. In addition to Harry Kane who is currently his teammate, Müller has had the good fortune of playing with Mario Gómez, Luca Toni, Miroslav Klose, and Robert Lewandowski. Having been around so many goalscoring geniuses, and being a prolific scorer himself, Müller was quick to acknowledge that the England captain is on an elite level. He said in an interview for Bundesliga.com, “He’s a goalscorer, and there are not many who can match his numbers. It’s not…

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed he approaches coaching Kylian Mbappe the same way he coached his compatriot Karim Benzema. Mbappe completed a free transfer to the Los Blancos in the summer and inherited the No. 9 jersey which was previously worn by Benzema at Madrid.By his standards, Mbappe’s start to his Madrid era has been somewhat slow, scoring eight goals in his first 12 games for the Spanish champions. While there have been comments and criticism on the French attacker’s overall game and contributions when Madrid are out of possession, Ancelotti has made it clear he only demands…

Brazilian star Neymar Jr returned to the pitch after over a year of absence due to an ACL tear. He came off the bench during Al Hilal’s victory over Al Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite game.He was brought on to replace Nasser Al Dawsari in the 77th minute of the encounter moments after Al Hilal went up 5-3 thanks to a Salem Al Dawsari goal. He got a chance soon after coming on, combining with Aleksandar Mitrovic to create room for an attempt which he played wide of the goal. Al Hilal came away with a 5-4 win…