Author: New Daily Prime

In a major move aimed at improving the welfare of workers, Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has announced the immediate implementation of a new minimum wage of N72,500 for all civil servants in the state. The announcement marks a significant increase from the previous wage and reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing the living conditions of its workforce. Governor Ododo made the declaration earlier today, stating that the adjustment is part of his administration’s efforts to address economic challenges and support the livelihoods of civil servants. “This increase is not just a commitment to our workers but an investment in…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has given the green light for the construction of an airstrip at Canaanland, the global headquarters of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners’ Chapel. This landmark development is set to ease travel for members and the leadership of the church. In response to the announcement, Bishop David Oyedepo, founder and presiding bishop of the church, expressed his excitement. “I won’t need to fly a helicopter to the airport. I can go from here to anywhere I’m going,” said Oyedepo. The airstrip will serve Canaanland, located in Ota, Ogun State, facilitating both local and…

Dr Nurudeen Abubakar Zauro, Technical Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic and Financial Inclusion, has expressed confidence in the Tinubu administration’s focus on financial inclusion as a key driver of Nigeria’s economic growth. Speaking at a global virtual town hall meeting, titled ‘Renewing the Hope of Nigerians through Economic and Financial Inclusion’, hosted by J.K. Adebola and monitored by The New Daily Prime, Zauro praised President Tinubu’s understanding of the financial system and the strategic steps being taken to address the country’s economic challenges. He explained that the Tinubu-led administration has made financial inclusion a central part of its…

Italian giants Juventus and French midfielder Paul Pogba are in the process of mutually terminating his contract, Fabrizio Romano reports. The Frenchman recently saw his four-year doping ban significantly reduced to 18 months, making him eligible to play as early as March 2025.The former Manchester United man tested positive for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a substance used to raise testosterone levels and is banned. He was tested in August 2023 following a victory by the Old Lady over Udinese and was handed a four-year ban after a second test was returned positive.However, Pogba has been cleared to make an early return after…

The hearing into the spot-fixing allegations involving Brazil and West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been scheduled to take place in March. The Brazilian was officially charged by the FA in May, accused of intentionally receiving a yellow card in four Premier League games. Paqueta has denied the charges.Investigation commenced into the Brazil star in the summer of 2023, after completing his first season at West Ham. The games in question, where he allegedly got booked intentionally, occurred between November 2022 and August 2023 against Leicester, Aston Villa, Leeds and Bournemouth. West Ham have taken a stand with the 27-year-old,…

Real Madrid earned all three points in a 2-0 victory over Villarreal on Saturday. However, the victory left a sour taste as Spanish right back Dani Carvajal left the game on a stretcher after a collision with Villareal’s Yeremy Pino, apparently in pain.Carvajal later posted an update on his Instagram page confirming that he suffered an injury to his ACL, noting that he will soon undergo surgery. He wrote, “A serious cruciate ligament injury is confirmed, I am going to have to go under the knife and be out of the field for a few months. I’m already looking forward…

Foremost Nollywood actor, Saheed Balogun, has lost his daughter, Zeenat Balogun to the cold hands of death. The actor announced the passing of his daughter on Saturday via his verified Instagram account, posting a solemn image of a candlelight surrounded by flowers, accompanied by heartbroken emojis. His colleague, Ronke Ojo, popularly known as Ronke Oshodi Oke later confirmed the devastating news via her Instagram account. Posting an image of a candle, she wrote, “No words can ease the pain of losing someone so precious. My heart goes out to you @saidibalogun during this incredibly difficult time. May you find strength…

Lamine Yamal continues to cement his place as perhaps the most impressive teenager in football. The latest milestone in the 17-year-old’s career is the La Liga Player of the Month award for September. This is coming just a month after he was voted the best U23 player in La Liga for August.Yamal was pivotal for Hansi Flick’s side in September, scoring three goals and providing an assist to help the team stay on top of the La Liga table with three wins out of four games over four weeks.The Spanish forward was in the starting lineup in three of Barca’s…

Liverpool remain top of the Premier League table with a hard-fought win today at Crystal Palace. However, the win came with a cost as the Reds’ number one goalkeeper Alisson left the pitch injured in the second half.Liverpool controlled the ball possession at Selhurst Park throughout the first half. Arne Slot’s men went ahead in the ninth minute with a side-footed shot from Diogo Jota who had a very impressive first half. Palace tried to get back in the game in the second half and tested Alisson a couple of times, the Brazilian denying Ismaila Sarr and Eddie Nketiah with…

Arsenal and Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard has expressed optimism about his recovery from injury. The Norwegian indicated that his injury is not as bad as the initial prognosis suggested and expressed hopes to return to action soon. He suffered damage to his ligament during the September international break and was looking at a long absence.While Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta estimated the Norwegian’s return in terms of weeks, the Norway national team coach Stale Solbakken had a more depressing update during a presser on Wednesday ahead of the upcoming international break. He said, “He is far from being in the squad.…