Author: New Daily Prime

By Ismaeel Aleem  President Bola Tinubu has departed Brasília, Brazil, for Abuja, concluding a productive state visit aimed at deepening ties between Nigeria and Brazil. The Nigerian leader’s aircraft took off from Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at 12:57 pm local time, marking the end of a strategic diplomatic engagement that began on Monday, August 25. The departure ceremony was attended by key Brazilian officials, including Ambassador Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, Secretary for Africa and the Middle East, and Carlos José Areias Moreno Garcete, Brazil’s Ambassador to Nigeria. READ ALSO: Dele Momodu: PDP’s southern zoning in 2027 will aid Tinubu’s…

By Eniola Amadu Democratic candidate Catelin Drey scored a major upset in Iowa yesterday, defeating far-right Republican Christopher Prosch in a special election for the state senate. The win flips Iowa’s District 1, previously a Republican stronghold, and marks the second Democratic gain in the chamber this year. Drey, a 37-year-old marketing executive and founder of Moms for Iowa, secured 55% of the vote to Prosch’s 44%, a swing of more than 20 points from Donald Trump’s performance in the district last year. READ ALSO: Democrats: Hegseth falsely cited shortages to halt Ukraine aid The seat became vacant following the death…

By Eniola Amadu  A gunman dressed in black opened fire on students attending Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school on Wednesday, killing two children and injuring 17 others before taking his own life. The attacker, identified only as a man in his early 20s, opened fire through the church windows during the service at Annunciation Catholic School, a private elementary school linked to a Roman Catholic parish in a residential neighborhood. He was armed with a rifle, a shotgun, and a handgun, officials confirmed. READ ALSO: Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Indian imports “This was a deliberate act of violence against…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Osun State marked its 34th anniversary of creation today with a moving address from Governor Ademola Adeleke, who celebrated the state’s progress while urging citizens to unite in shaping a brighter future. The commemoration paid tribute to the vision and sacrifices of the state’s founding fathers and mothers, who on 27 August 1991 fulfilled the aspiration of establishing Osun as a distinct entity within Nigeria. Adeleke, in his message to the people, expressed pride and gratitude, reflecting on the state’s journey over the past three decades and reaffirming his commitment to its continued development. READ ALSO: Osun monarch…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ignited a firestorm of criticism following its decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a move described by publisher and politician Dele Momodu as a strategic gift to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. In a statement issued yesterday, Momodu accused the PDP of succumbing to “cheap and puerile blackmail” orchestrated by individuals aligned with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Momodu, who recently defected from PDP to African Democratic Congress (ADC), singled out FCT Minister Nyesom Wike as the architect behind the zoning decision, alleging it serves Tinubu’s…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  Morocco is set to face Madagascar in the much-anticipated final of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The showdown, marking the tournament’s eighth edition, will take place on Saturday in Nairobi after both teams successfully navigated their semi-final clashes on Tuesday. Over the past three weeks, the tournament—jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda—has delivered thrilling encounters and unforgettable moments. READ ALSO: Libya pulls out of CHAN 2024 Morocco booked their place in the final after edging past defending champions Senegal in a dramatic semi-final. The match ended 1-1 after extra time before the Atlas Lions held their…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has sustained an injury while playing for his club, Chippa United, just weeks before the decisive World Cup qualifiers. The 29-year-old was stretchered off during the first half of Tuesday’s league clash against Richards Bay, in visible pain and unable to continue. READ ALSO: Lawal backs Eagles squad to beat Rwanda, South Africa The extent of the injury is yet to be confirmed, but concerns are mounting as Nwabali is expected to play a pivotal role in Nigeria’s upcoming fixtures against Rwanda and South Africa. His presence has been central to the Super…

By Eniola Amadu  India is grappling with 50% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, just weeks after he signed an executive order introducing a 25% penalty over New Delhi’s continued purchases of Russian oil and weapons. The move places India — one of Washington’s closest Indo-Pacific partners — among the countries facing the highest tariffs globally. READ ALSO: Trump signs order to prosecute flag burners The measures are expected to hit India’s export-driven economy hard, threatening millions of jobs in industries such as textiles, diamonds, and seafood, which rely heavily on U.S. consumers. In response, the Indian government has gone…

By Ismaeel Aleem Emma Agu, media consultant to the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF), has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for condemning the PDP governors’ recent meeting in Zamfara State, calling the remarks “unfortunate, mischievous, and hypocritical.” The controversy follows deadly terrorist attacks in Nigeria’s northwest, with over 140 lives lost in Katsina and Zamfara in recent months, underscoring the region’s security crisis. The PDPGF convened in Gusau, Zamfara’s capital, on August 23, 2025, to discuss national issues, including insecurity. READ ALSO: ADC criticises PDP’s 2027 zoning as tactic to lure Obi, Jonathan, Amaechi The communique, issued under Bauchi…

By Ismaeel Aleem  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) recent decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the Southern region of Nigeria. The party described the move as a calculated political strategy aimed at attracting high-profile figures such as Peter Obi, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and Rotimi Amaechi. ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief” on Tuesday. READ ALSO: Soludo brands LP, ADC as ‘nomadic politicians’ He accused both the PDP and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of focusing on political manoeuvring…