Author: New Daily Prime

Nigerian musician Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has addressed the viral claims circulating on social media regarding her alleged pregnancy by American rapper Future. Tems was a guest on a recent edition of The Breakfast Club podcast, where she discussed her music, tour, and the rise of Afrobeats. During the interview, she was asked about the most outrageous rumor she had ever heard about herself. In 2023, rumors circulated online that the Afrobeats star was pregnant with Future’s child. The speculation arose after Future’s hit song Wait For You, featuring Drake, which samples Tems’ popular track Higher. In 2023,…

In a high-stakes debate that could shape the final stretch of the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated exchange over immigration, abortion, foreign policy, and leadership styles. The event marked their first-ever face-to-face showdown, and it delivered fireworks as both candidates made their cases to an American public deeply divided ahead of the November 5 election. Policy vs. Personality The debate underscored the stark contrasts between Harris and Trump in both substance and style. Harris focused on policy specifics, defending Democratic achievements in healthcare expansion, economic recovery, and immigration reform.…

Augustine Eguavoen, the interim head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has announced his resignation following the conclusion of his two-match mandate in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Eguavoen, who oversaw the national team’s 3-0 triumph over Benin Republic and a hard-fought match against Rwanda, confirmed his decision to step down after Tuesday’s encounter in Kigali. Eguavoen, speaking at the Kigali Airport shortly after the game, emphasized that his tenure was always intended to be temporary. “I was given a mandate to handle two games,” Eguavoen told OwnGoalNigeria. “I am very pleased with the boys, and I want…

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is facing a potential shutdown as more than 800 workers from the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) commenced a 7-day strike on Monday, threatening to disrupt nationwide telecom services. The strike, organized in protest against the poor working conditions and unfair labor practices within the sector, could leave millions of users across the country without access to essential communication services. The striking workers, who are primarily contract employees, are demanding better working conditions, union recognition, the reinstatement of dismissed colleagues, and the payment of membership dues. In a formal strike notice, the…

On Tuesday, Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Rwanda played out a 0-0 draw in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match in Kigali. This result follows Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over the Republic of Benin in Uyo on Saturday, bringing their points total in the group to four. Despite showcasing individual brilliance throughout the match, the Super Eagles were unable to find the back of the net against a disciplined Rwandan team. The early stages of the game saw both teams probing each other before the Super Eagles took control of possession. Ademola Lookman came close to breaking the deadlock…

In response to rising fuel prices and mounting concerns over transport costs, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced the release of 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to local transport unions. The initiative, which aims to mitigate the impact of the recent fuel price hike, was unveiled during a strategic meeting with transport union leaders in the state on Monday. Governor Abiodun, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, emphasized the administration’s commitment to providing affordable transportation options for Ogun State residents during this growing fuel crisis. The 100 brand new 18-seater buses, all powered by CNG, will…

Abuja, Nigeria — Julius Abure, the embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party, has made significant announcements regarding the party’s ticket policies and criticized recent actions by party members in a press briefing following a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. In a pivotal shift, Abure declared that the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 election is no longer reserved for Peter Obi. Instead, the ticket is now open to all eligible party members. This decision marks a substantial change from earlier policies that had set aside the presidential and governorship tickets for Obi and Alex Otti, respectively. The NEC reviewed…

he Department of State Services (DSS) personnel have surrounded the office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Abuja. This comes only hours after DSS agents detained Joe Ajaero, the head of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The specifics of the operation at SERAP’s headquarters are yet unknown, but according to a tweet on its official X (previously Twitter) page, the prominent non-governmental organization (NGO) reported that security personnel asked to meet its directors. “Officers from Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS) are presently unlawfully occupying SERAP’s office in Abuja, asking to see our directors. “President Tinubu must immediately…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed outrage over the arrest of its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS) and has demanded his immediate release, warning that workers will completely shut down the country if their demands are not met. According to a statement issued by the NLC’s Head of Information and Public Relations, Comrade Benson Upah, Ajaero was apprehended earlier on Monday morning by Nigerian state agents while en route to the United Kingdom to attend a global workers’ conference organized by the British Trade Union Congress. His unexpected detention has sent shockwaves through…

President Bola Tinubu is expected to dismiss his cabinet this week, unless he changes his mind at the last minute. The New Daily Prime has verified through a reliable source that the dissolution is anticipated to bring in technocrats to replace underperforming ministers and reshuffle the current cabinet members. The president, who has just returned from China, is expected to leave for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which is scheduled to be held in New York next week. The Tribune also confirmed the report, stating that the president is aware of the criticism leveled at some of his ministers,…