Author: New Daily Prime

Brazilian star Neymar Jr has picked up another injury following his recent return from a knee injury that sidelined him for more than a year. The former Barcelona man was brought on for Abdullah Al Hamdan in the 57th minute of Al Hilal’s three-nil victory over Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League. He was forced to leave the game after playing for less than 30 minutes, however. The Brazil captain appeared to have injured his left thigh as the game entered stoppage time, and got a quick medical attention on the sideline before returning to action. He wasn’t able to…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledge the recent struggles of his team, following their 2-1 loss over the weekend at Bournemouth. He maintained, however, that they will contest for trophies by the end of the season. Several injuries have hit the City squad, compounding their woes as they suffered their first Premier League loss of the season over the weekend, ending their unbeaten streak from last season. Notwithstanding, they remain in the title race, with only two points separating them from league leaders Liverpool. The Spanish coach conceded the fact that his team’s injury challenge will affect their performance…

José Mourinho has revealed that he had the opportunity to sign in-form Nigerian star Ademola Lookman. The Fenerbahce manager recounted how he was prevented from recruiting the Atalanta forward during his tenure at Italian side AS Roma in 2022. The Nigerian international was recently voted 14th in the Ballon d’Or and remains the favorite in the race for the African Player of the Year Award. According to Mourinho, the head scout at Roma during the period José Fontes, recommended that Lookman, then at RB Leipzig, not be signed by the Roman side. Fontes’ report painted a negative outlook on Lookman,…

Edu Gaspar, Arsenal’s sporting director, has officially resigned from his position to join Nottingham Forest’s multi-club network. The Brazilians departure comes as a shock to many Arsenal fans considering his role in the club’s recent resurgence. Edu, who is also a former Arsenal player under the legendary manager Arsene Wenger, has been a significant presence within the club. During his time there, he became involved in the rebuilding project with manager Mikel Arteta, transforming Arsenal into one of the most consistently top-performing clubs in England, especially with his input in the transfer market where his ability to spot and recruit…

When we hear the phrase “caught on the wrong side of the law,” we often imagine a division between two sides: a wrong side populated by criminals and those who violate societal norms, and a right side filled with law-abiding, model citizens. Among the latter, we might expect to find lawmakers, the individuals entrusted with creating and upholding the laws by which society operates. But what happens when those trusted to make laws are themselves found on the wrong side? This question has been on the minds of many Nigerians since a video surfaced online showing an altercation between a…

After the demise of the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Dotun Olakanle, the Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development, Mr. Bolaji Robert has commiserated with his family. In the early hours of November 2, the late chairman passes on after a brief illness. The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry, Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa, spearheaded the State Government officials’ delegation on a condolence visit to the family of the deceased Chairman. The Commissioner for Local Government, Mr. Robert disclosed to The New Daily Prime on Monday in a statement, expressed sadness and…

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has said that shops housing goods worth millions of naira have been razed down by fire in Lagos State. The fire that broke out on Sunday night occurred at Ajah Market by Alesh bus stop in Lekki. Investigations carried out failed to reveal the actual cost of the fire accident. LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said no casualty or injury was recorded during the fire outbreak. He said, “LASEMA, in response to distress calls from the 767 and 112 toll-free lines at 09.30 hrs, activated its Emergency Response Team from Lekki Base.…

The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has categorically denied claims suggesting that Peter Obi advocated for the dismantling of Nigeria’s church structure. The organization labeled these interpretations of Obi’s recent media interview as misleading and emphasized the importance of accurately conveying his message. In a statement issued by spokesperson Ibrahim Umar in Abuja, POMR clarified that the headlines surrounding the interview misrepresented Obi’s intent. “We have been made aware of a significant distortion of Obi’s recent media interview,” Umar stated. “The claims that he called for the dismantling of churches in Nigeria are erroneous and serve a mischievous agenda.” Umar…

A coalition of 85 journalists, civil society organizations, and media practitioners has issued an urgent appeal to President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing the need for immediate action to address the alarming surge in attacks on press freedom in Nigeria. The call follows troubling reports from the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), which revealed a staggering 90 incidents of press violations from July to October 2024 alone. In a statement released on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the coalition, represented by Sylvester Agih, Legal Consultant at Citizens’ Gavel, and Busola Ajibola, Deputy Director of CJID’s…

The Dangote Refinery has stated that it is selling petrol at N960 per litre for deliveries by ship and N990 per litre for truck supplies. This announcement comes amid ongoing discussions regarding fuel pricing in Nigeria, particularly in response to claims by fuel marketers that imported petrol can be offered at lower rates. In a statement released on Sunday, November 1, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery’s Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, clarified the company’s pricing strategy. He noted that following the deregulation of the fuel market, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) had established a benchmark price of N971 per…