Author: New Daily Prime

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah The Nigerian state has subsidised petrol since the 1970s, keeping pump prices artificially low to protect citizens from global oil shocks. But the books tell a darker story. According to the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), between 2005 and 2021 the country spent ₦13.697 trillion on subsidies. NEITI’s 2022 Executive Secretary, Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, explained that this amount could have built at least three modern refineries with the capacity to process 450,000 barrels of crude per day – plants that might have freed Nigeria from its humiliating reliance on imported fuel. Instead, Nigeria remains the only…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎Ruben Amorim is expected to have three years to demonstrate his capabilities at Manchester United, as co-owner Jim Ratcliffe emphasizes the importance of thoughtful decision-making regarding the manager’s future amid ongoing challenges. ‎Throughout this season, there has been considerable speculation about Amorim’s position as United has faced various difficulties. ‎The former Sporting Lisbon manager, appointed by Ratcliffe in November 2024, openly acknowledged that he contemplated resigning during some of United’s more challenging periods. ‎Last season, his team finished 15th in the Premier League, marking the club’s lowest final position since 1973-74, along with a missed opportunity to qualify…

‎Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Nigeria’s Flying Eagles journey at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile 2025 ended in heartbreak as they suffered a resounding 4–0 defeat at the hands of Argentina in the round of 16. ‎ ‎The South American team demonstrated their dominance with a display characterized by ruthless efficiency, scoring twice in each half to secure their place in the quarter-finals. Throughout the match, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles struggled to keep pace with the relentless intensity and tactical prowess exhibited by Diego Placente’s side. ‎ ‎The match commenced with a shocking start for Nigeria. In just the second minute,…

By: Fatima Idera and Helen Okechukwu In recent years, Nigeria has grappled with a troubling wave of certificate forgery scandals involving members of its political elite, including ministers holding some of the nation’s most strategic positions. These recurring controversies have deepened public concern about integrity, accountability, and the credibility of the country’s vetting system for political appointments. The latest scandal erupted in 2025, following revelations that the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, allegedly presented falsified academic credentials from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). The university later disowned the degree purportedly linked to him, stating that…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, is gearing up for a rigorous journey toward the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup after being placed in a particularly tough qualifying group. ‎ This announcement was made during the draw ceremony held on Tuesday at the prestigious Patrick Baumann House of Basketball in Mies, Switzerland. ‎As four-time African champions, D’Tigress are set to contend for a coveted World Cup spot in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France—one of the four cities designated as hosts for the global qualifiers. The matches are scheduled to take place from March 11 to 17, 2026, marking this segment…

Former NFF President and FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick, continues to maintain his stature on the international stage with his re-appointment as Deputy Chair of the FIFA Men’s National Teams Competitions Committee.

By Eniola Amadu The UK’s largest-ever legal action over environmental pollution has been filed at the High Court, with almost 4,000 people suing major poultry producers and a water company over what they describe as “extensive and widespread pollution” in three rivers called the Wye, Lugg and Usk. The claimants argue that the worsening condition of the rivers has damaged local businesses, lowered property values and diminished public enjoyment of the countryside. They are seeking substantial compensation and a court order requiring the companies to clean up the waterways. The defendants namely Avara Foods Limited, Freemans of Newent Limited and…

By Eniola Amadu Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party could pose a “threat to the union” between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the chair of the Northern Ireland Conservatives, Paul Leeman, has warned. Speaking at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, Leeman said there was a “big concern” about Reform UK, which has been challenging both the Conservative and Labour parties in recent opinion polls. He questioned Reform’s commitment to Northern Ireland, citing remarks made by Mr Farage earlier in the summer. The Reform leader had said in August that he would seek to “renegotiate” the Good Friday Agreement in order…

By Eniola Amadu A high-profile espionage case involving two men accused of spying for China has collapsed after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) was unable to secure evidence from the government confirming that China was considered a national security threat at the time of the alleged offences. Christopher Cash, 30, a parliamentary researcher, and Christopher Berry, 33, a teacher, were charged under the Official Secrets Act. Both men have denied the allegations. The decision to abandon the prosecution prompted criticism from ministers and MPs. In a rare intervention, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Stephen Parkinson explained that prosecutors had tried…

Tragedy has struck the Nigerian Army following the gruesome death of Lieutenant Dr. Samson Haruna, a military medical officer who was allegedly set ablaze by his wife, Retyit Dalong Haruna, at their residence in Wellington Bassey Barracks, Abak, Akwa Ibom State. The shocking incident occurred on September 22, 2025, barely six months after the couple’s wedding. Haruna, a medical doctor and officer attached to the 6 Battalion Regimental Medical Unit, sustained severe burns after his wife allegedly doused him and their bed with petrol before setting it on fire while he was asleep. According to military sources, the couple, who…