Author: New Daily Prime

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard will miss action until mid-November with a knee injury, ruling him out of key league and Champions League games.

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Arsenal maintained their position at the top of the Premier League with a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham in a tightly contested London derby at Craven Cottage. ‎ ‎Leandro Trossard scored the decisive goal early in the second half, finishing from close range after Gabriel flicked on Bukayo Saka’s corner. It marked Trossard’s third goal of the season and made him the Gunners’ 10th different Premier League scorer in this campaign. ‎ ‎The first half was largely uneventful, with Fulham creating the better chances early on. Raul Jimenez and Tom Cairney came close, while Riccardo thought he’d…

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Ange Postecoglou says he has “nothing to prove” as he begins life as Nottingham Forest boss, aiming to bring trophies after Spurs’ Europa League win.

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Following a series of disappointing results Nottingham Forest Football Club has sacked Ange Postecoglou after 40 days in charge. ‎ ‎The New Daily Prime reported that Postecoglou, who was appointed on September 9 after an unsettling departure from the club’s previous manager, Nuno Espírito Santo, faced a challenging start to his leadership. ‎ ‎The Ex-Tottenham coach started with a 3-0 defeat at Arsenal, then saw Forest surrender a 2-0 half-time lead at Swansea in the Carabao Cup. A 1-1 draw at Burnley was followed by Real Betis scoring a late equaliser in a 2-2 Europa League draw.…

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Dele Momodu speaking during a television interview on opposition politics.

By Ismaeel Aleem The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has described former presidential candidate, Dele Momodu, as a “serial political tourist” who lacks the credentials to offer strategic counsel that would defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. This remark was made while countering Momodu’s claim that the opposition should play the ethnic and religious cards. The spokesman of the party, Seye Oladejo, said the politics of ethnicity can’t defeat Tinubu’s performance. In a statement he signed on Saturday, Seye said the party is aware of the characteristic amusement, from “serial political tourist, Dele Momodu, who has…

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Students protesting against ASUU strike

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah  Once again, Nigeria’s academic landscape is disrupted. On Sunday, October 12, 2025, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) declared a two-week warning strike, citing government inaction on long-pending issues. According to a report by Vanguard Newspaper, ASUU’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, announced that the union would “withdraw their services with effect from midnight on Monday, 13 October 2025.” Piwuna gave a clear warning that if the government failed to act after the warning period, the union would escalate to a total, comprehensive strike. He criticized the government’s response to its prior ultimatum, declaring, “It is…

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Faith versus Fame The Growing Influence of Celebrity Pastors in Nigeria

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah  If you take a walk through any major Nigerian city today, say Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja and others, it is almost impossible to miss the massive banners, posters, and billboards announcing church crusades, miracle nights, or “prophetic encounters.” These are the visible footprints of Nigeria’s booming Pentecostal movement, where spiritual leadership and celebrity culture increasingly intertwine. In this same Nigeria, you’ll see pastors with millions of social-media followers and megachurch founders with global audiences. And you’re compelled to ask: “What has religion turned to? An instrument of fame or a tool for amassing wealth? Religion in Nigeria…

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Injury crisis hits Super Eagles ahead of WCQ

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Nigeria’s Super Eagles have made significant progress in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, jumping four places from 45th to 41st globally. The rankings, released on Friday by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), reflect the national team’s improved form and recent successes on the pitch. ‎ ‎This rise also sees the Super Eagles secure a spot among Africa’s elite, moving into the top five football nations on the continent. Nigeria now trails only Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria in the African rankings, a notable accomplishment that signals a return to form for the three-time African…

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Tinubu honours Shehu Yar’Adua, vows stronger democratic institutions in Nigeria.

By Ismaeel Aleem  The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), comprising governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has pledged to enhance collaboration between federal and state governments to bolster governance and development across Nigeria. This resolution was outlined in a communiqué issued on 17 October 2025, following a two-day meeting in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, as announced by the forum’s chairman, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State. The gathering, which convened APC governors from across the country, focused on addressing Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges and evaluating the role of states in advancing national development. READ ALSO: APC national chair arrives Kebbi for PGF…

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Cole Palmer

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Chelsea’s hopes of climbing the Premier League table have taken a major hit, with manager Enzo Maresca confirming that Cole Palmer will be sidelined for at least another six weeks. ‎ ‎The 23-year-old midfielder, who has quickly become a standout performer since his move from Manchester City, hasn’t featured for the Blues since limping off early in the first half of their 2-1 loss to Manchester United on September 20. ‎ ‎Initially, Maresca had expressed optimism that Palmer would return shortly after the October international break. However, speaking to the media on Friday, he admitted that the…

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