Author: New Daily Prime

The Tunisian pilot who flew the Nigerian national football team to Libya has disclosed that the highest levels of Libyan authority mandated the unexpected diversion of their flight. The flight was diverted from its intended destination of Benghazi to Al-Abraq, a remote airport typically reserved for hajj operations, leaving the Super Eagles stranded for over 16 hours. Speaking in a video interview shared by sports journalist Pooja Media, the pilot clarified that the decision to divert was beyond his control. “The flight plan was to land at Benghazi, Benina, and we had approval from the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority to…

Popular Nigerian rapper Vector has revealed that if he could alter anything about Nigeria, it would be to preserve the country’s cultures and traditions.Vector spoke during a recent media chat with Pulse about the importance of culture in Nigeria and the need for preservation, emphasising that it lies at the heart of Nigerian society. He expressed a desire to prioritize traditional culture and languages in Nigeria’s education system. Vector suggested that students should receive higher marks for their native languages—Yoruba in Yorubaland and Igbo in Igbo Land—he spoke heavily on the importance of cultural identity and heritage. He explained, “If I…

Ibrahim Manga, the interim national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has revealed that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara declined the opportunity to take charge of the state’s political structure. According to Manga, Fubara’s refusal was a missed opportunity offered by the party, a situation he described as unprecedented. Speaking on the matter, Manga said, “The kind of opportunity given to Fubara by this party is the sort that you never imagine exists from any political party to any of its members, not even a governor or a president. It’s the kind of chance you wouldn’t believe anyone…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reached an agreement to sell petrol to members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) at N995 per litre. This resolution came after the Department of State Services (DSS) stepped in to mediate the ongoing dispute between the two parties. Hammed Fashola, the National Vice President of IPMAN, expressed gratitude for the DSS’s intervention, which he said had resolved numerous challenges faced by petroleum marketers. According to him, the involvement of the DSS helped foster understanding between the NNPCL and IPMAN, bringing about an agreement to work together. “We really…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Saturday said Nigeria has aligned with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) policy aimed at transitioning from fossil fuels to sustainable aviation fuels. Keyamo disclosed this during a Renewed Hope Global Virtual Town Hall Conference themed ‘Elevating Nigeria’s Aviation Strategic Trajectory under the Renewed Hope Administration’, monitored by The New Daily Prime. Keyamo said the move is part of the country’s broader strategy to adopt cleaner energy practices within its aviation sector by 2050. He added that the policy is designed to make Nigeria’s environment cleaner and ensure safer air…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on state governments and private sector stakeholders to collaborate with the federal government in constructing more airstrips to improve connectivity to remote areas. Speaking at the Renewed Hope Global Virtual Town Hall Conference under the theme “Elevating Nigeria’s Aviation Strategic Trajectory under the Renewed Hope Administration,” monitored by The New Daily Prime. Keyamo stressed the importance of airstrips in accessing remote regions. He urged significant investment in airstrip infrastructure to ensure better travel connections across the country’s rural and remote locations. As the former Minister of State for Labour…

The national power grid has collapsed, plunging millions of citizens across the country into darkness. The grid failure, which occurred earlier today, has affected homes, businesses, and essential services, leaving a significant portion of the population without electricity. Reports from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) indicate that the collapse happened due to an unspecified technical fault. Engineers are currently working to identify the root cause of the disruption and restore power as quickly as possible. This latest grid collapse adds to a series of similar occurrences that have plagued the country’s electricity sector over the years, leading to widespread…

Nigerian actor and director Ibrahim Chatta has been showered with birthday wishes from colleagues and friends in the entertainment industry. To celebrate his special day, Chatta shared stunning photos of himself on horseback, dressed in traditional attire, on his Instagram. Fellow actors and friends, including Biodun Okeowo, Iyabo Ojo, and Babatee, took to social media to congratulate him. Biodun Okeowo referred to Chatta as a “true living legend,” commending his talent, hard work, and dedication to the craft. Celebrating Chatta’s achievements and character, Okeowo emphasises the impact the celebrant has had on others in the industry through their talent, hard…

By Nelson Ekujumi On being sworn into office on the 27th of January, 2024 as the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ododo swore with the Quran to uphold the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. However, since his assumption into office, subsequent events surrounding his immediate predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who is presently on the run from the law, have exposed Governor Ododo as a leader who is violating his oath of office and by extension, pushing to the back burner the welfare and well-being of the good people of Kogi State. On several occasions, Governor Ododo…

Joy and excitement are in the air as Nigerian actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington announces that her family of three is set to become a family of four! On October 10, 2024, she took to Instagram to share the wonderful news, posting beautiful images from her pregnancy photoshoot. Adesua looked radiant in a vibrant orange hooded dress, cradling her growing baby bump with pride. In a beautiful photo shared with her followers, the gorgeous actress is seen holding her baby bump while dressed in a stunning, figure-hugging orange outfit. Highlighting her joy, she wrote, “First we had each other, then we had…