Author: New Daily Prime

Arsenal are preparing to part ways with four key players this summer as they look to strengthen their attacking options and make a bid for Napoli’s prolific striker, Victor Osimhen. With the Gunners set to finish second in the Premier League for the third consecutive season, manager Mikel Arteta is under increasing pressure to address the team’s lack of a clinical striker — a factor many believe has prevented Arsenal from securing the league title. The North London club has been strongly linked with a number of top-tier strikers, including Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres, and of course, Osimhen.…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, is set to unveil his final 23-man squad this week ahead of Nigeria’s critical 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month. The Malian tactician, who named an expanded provisional squad of 39 players last week, has left Nigerian football fans eagerly awaiting his selection for what will be his debut matches in charge of the Super Eagles. Chelle’s appointment has come at a pivotal moment for Nigerian football. The Super Eagles’ hopes of qualifying for the World Cup are hanging by a thread following a disastrous start to their campaign,…

By Alade Adisa Anxiety has gripped parents of students at King’s College, Lagos, following an outbreak of diphtheria in the school. Some parents have asked their children to stay at home after one of the students succumbed to the illness. Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government is set to commence mass vaccination for students on both campuses of the school. New Daily Prime gathered that the outbreak may be linked to overcrowded classrooms, cramped hostels, and unsanitary conditions in the college. The Director of Public Affairs at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, confirmed in a telephone conversation that one…

In a bold declaration to Parliament, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized the need for Poland to explore nuclear capabilities as the country confronts mounting security threats from Russia and potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy. Speaking on Friday, Tusk underscored that Poland must pursue the latest advancements in military technology, including unconventional and nuclear weaponry, to adapt to a rapidly changing global security landscape. “I say this with full responsibility—it is not enough to purchase conventional weapons,” Tusk told lawmakers. “The battlefield is evolving before our eyes, month by month.” Tusk’s remarks come amid heightened anxiety over U.S. foreign…

The Trump administration’s decision to halt US military-technical assistance and the uncertainty around continued intelligence sharing with Kyiv will have consequences that take time to be fully felt. The measures will not cause a rapid deterioration of Ukraine’s ability to resist, but will incur a cost in the lives of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians. They also do nothing to shift the strategic calculus for Kyiv, whose reluctance to accept an American deal on any terms reflects the existential stakes for which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is negotiating. The US has been the biggest single military donor to Ukraine. Over the…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), a critical initiative aimed at boosting Nigeria’s maritime sector. This disclosure was made by Edun during a meeting with the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, who led a delegation to his office. The CVFF was established under the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act of 2003, designed to develop indigenous ship acquisition capacity and provide financial assistance to Nigerian operators…

By Fatimah Idera The British building materials supplier Travis Perkins revealed on Monday that its CEO Pete Redfern had stepped down due to ill health, as it sent the shares of the company down to 4.4% which is their lowest since March 2020. Geoff Drabble, the chair, will work with the management team to ensure business stability while the company begins searching for Redfern’s successor. Recall that Redfern, the former boss of home builder Taylor Wimpey, became the CEO of Travis Perkins in September 2024. In October, after the company lowered its annual profit outlook for the second time in…

By Fatimah Idera In a bid to reduce opposition to renewable energy projects, households living near electricity pylons will receive up to £250 a year off their electricity bills. These plans, unveiled by Ed Miliband and Angela Rayner, aim to cut annual energy bills for residents living within half a kilometre of new or upgraded power infrastructure by nearly 40%. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill, set to be introduced on Tuesday, will also remove the legal requirement for certain quangos to be consulted on planning decisions. These proposals are designed to reduce local opposition to renewable energy infrastructure as part…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape. His defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was confirmed on Monday, March 10, and his move is seen as a strategic alignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was celebrated by Adewole Adebayo, the SDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, who welcomed El-Rufai with open arms. Adebayo described the former governor’s entrance as a “moment of renewed hope for Nigeria,” declaring it a key step in the SDP’s mission to restore good governance and tackle issues…

Nottingham Forest have failed in their appeal against a £750,000 ($968,000) fine imposed for a social media post last season that criticised Premier League match official Stuart Attwell. The post, published in April 2024 after a 2-0 defeat to Everton, accused Attwell, the video assistant referee for the match, of favouring Forest’s relegation rivals, Luton. The club felt they had been denied three clear penalties during the game and expressed frustration with the refereeing decisions, stating, “Our patience has been tested multiple times.” In response to the post, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), the referees’ governing body, was…