Author: New Daily Prime

With just months to go before the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State, the political scene is heating up, with significant battles brewing between the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and opposition parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Labour Party (LP). However, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) could be facing a crisis, with no aspirants reportedly stepping forward to contest under its banner. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set the primaries for March 20 to April 10, 2025, ahead of the election. As of now, 12 out of 19 registered parties have…

President Bola Tinubu has made key appointments, appointing Dr. Mohammed Aminu as the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). Dr. Aminu, who holds a Ph.D. in Automobile Technology and a Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, brings a wealth of experience to the role. The President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the appointment in a statement released on Tuesday, March 11. With 28 years of professional experience spanning teaching, administration, research, and policy development, Dr. Aminu is well-equipped to lead NABTEB. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Director of…

Inter Milan cruised into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening, securing a 2-1 victory over Feyenoord to progress 4-1 on aggregate. The match, which saw Inter dominate for large portions, was effectively sealed early on thanks to a thunderous strike from Marcus Thuram in the eighth minute and a second-half penalty by Hakan Calhanoglu. The Italian champions, already holding a strong 2-0 advantage from the first leg, had little trouble holding on to their lead, although Feyenoord did manage a brief glimmer of hope. Thuram opened the scoring after receiving a pass from Carlos Augusto on…

Bayern Munich are through to the Champions League quarter-finals after securing a commanding 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday, completing a dominant 5-0 aggregate victory. Having already taken a commanding 3-0 advantage in the first leg, Bayern had one foot firmly in the last eight before the return fixture even kicked off. However, it was Harry Kane’s brilliance that ensured Leverkusen never stood a chance, with the England captain scoring once and setting up another. The first half ended without a goal, with Leverkusen throwing caution to the wind in search of a lifeline. Yet, it was Bayern who…

By Adeniyi Yusuf In a strategic political manoeuvre that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s political landscape, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) is making significant strides in recruiting high-profile figures from the nation’s two dominant parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This move has left both major parties scrambling, raising questions about the future of political alignments ahead of the 2027 elections. The SDP, not previously a major force in Nigerian politics, may emerge as a serious contender in the political arena by attracting key figures from the APC and PDP. These political bigwigs may…

The Nigerian House of Representatives has ordered the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block all pornographic websites in the country. Lawmakers want the NCC to make sure that internet service providers stop access to these websites immediately. The motion was brought forward by Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker from Katsina State and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said that online pornography is a serious problem and that Nigeria has not done enough to stop it. “Nigeria is a religious country where most people do not support nudity and indecent content,” Tafoki said while presenting his motion. He…

Bitcoin and several major cryptocurrencies saw significant losses on Tuesday, March 11, as mounting concerns over the US economy and rising trade tensions sent shockwaves through global markets. Bitcoin fell by 3.2%, dipping to $79,937 after reaching a low of $76,624. Ethereum also suffered a sharp drop, down 7.5% to $1,911. The global cryptocurrency market cap declined by 4.3%, bringing it to $2.6 trillion, according to The Economist. Other prominent cryptocurrencies, including Solana, XRP, Cardano, and Dogecoin, also experienced losses. Dogecoin, in particular, plunged 8.5%. The decline in the crypto market followed comments by US President Donald Trump, who spoke…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has expressed concern over the low number of female students accessing its educational loans compared to their male counterparts. The revelation was made on Monday, March 10, during a ceremony marking the International Women’s Day in Abuja. Speaking at the event, NELFUND’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, represented by Oluwatosin Sanusi, Head of Investments and Funds Management, highlighted that only one in five loan applicants is female—a ratio that he described as “not encouraging.” “The NELFUND initiative is designed to assist students in tertiary institutions with loans to pay their fees and cater to their…

In a major diplomatic development, the United States and Ukraine have commenced high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia, signaling a potential shift in the trajectory of the ongoing war with Russia. The discussions, held in Jeddah on Tuesday, come as Kyiv seeks to mend strained relations with Washington and secure the resumption of military aid and intelligence-sharing. The Ukrainian delegation, led by Andriy Yermak, a top aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has presented a proposal for a partial ceasefire. The plan includes a mutual agreement between Ukraine and Russia to halt long-range drone and missile strikes, refrain from attacks on energy…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the pivotal role of public-private collaboration in ensuring safer buildings across the state, as he officially launched the Certified Accreditors’ Programme on Monday. The event, held at the White Stone Event Centre in Ikeja, marks a significant initiative by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) to enhance building safety and regulatory standards. In his keynote address, Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted the importance of the programme in promoting safer, more sustainable buildings in Lagos, particularly in light of the tragic events of the Ikoyi building collapse in November 2021, which shook the city and…