Author: New Daily Prime

Dr. Deji Adeleke, a prominent businessman and the father of international music star Davido, has announced plans to construct the largest thermal power plant in Nigeria, set to launch in January 2025. This ambitious project aims to significantly enhance the country’s electricity generation capacity. Dr. Adeleke, who currently generates 15% of Nigeria’s electric power, emphasized the importance of investing in infrastructure to address the nation’s ongoing energy challenges. “Our goal is to not only increase power supply but also to contribute to the sustainable development of Nigeria’s energy sector,” He stated at the Seventh-day Adventist General Conference Annual Council in…

If you’re one of the many people who reach for their phone the moment they wake up, you’re not alone. This seemingly harmless habit could reveal a lot about your personality. Psychologists have identified various traits commonly found in those who instinctively grab their smartphones first thing. Firstly, it could indicate a strong need to connect with others. This isn’t just about internet access, but a deeper desire to maintain social connections and a fear of missing out. Checking messages and social media updates provides a sense of inclusion and helps kickstart the day. Secondly, it might suggest you’re highly…

The Lagos High Court in Ikeja ordered social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as Verydarkman, to remove a defamatory video and comments he posted on September 24th against Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana and his son Folarin, generally known as Falz. Justice Matthias Dawodu further ordered the self-proclaimed social media police to stop broadcasting, publishing, or disseminating any defamatory recordings or comments against the senior lawyer and his son on all of his online social media handles and sites until the hearing of the duo’s lawsuit. The judge also ordered that all processes in the case be served…

In a recent interview with media personality VJ Adams, singer-songwriter Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known as Skales, shared an unexpected sentiment. The “Shake Body” artist revealed that he regrets not having multiple baby mothers, a choice he sees differently from some of his peers. Skales explained that his unique family situation plays a significant role in this feeling, as he is the last surviving member of his lineage and feels a strong desire to have an heir to continue his family’s legacy. He said, “Right now I regret not having baby mamas. I really regret it because I’m the only…

The new management of Manchester United has announced the revocation of Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial contract, which had been in place for a decade and reportedly valued at £2.16 million per year. Ferguson, who managed the club from 1986 to 2013, is widely regarded as one of the greatest football managers of all time, having led United to numerous domestic and international titles during his tenure. His role as an ambassador was aimed at maintaining the club’s legacy and strengthening its global brand. The decision comes as part of a broader restructuring within the club, aimed at modernizing its operations…

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…