Calling for urgent action, the ADC demanded a shift from “cosmetic reform” to “genuine leadership” prioritising people over statistics.
Author: New Daily Prime
The Stirling Studios project, funded largely through a £19m UK Government grant, will see a 160,000 sq ft (14,864 sq m) building transformed into a state-of-the-art film hub
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, have lodged a formal petition with the Lagos State Police Command, accusing National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Chairman Mustapha Adekunle known as Sego of issuing threats of violence ahead of the 2027 elections.
Married to Dr. Yemisi Amupitan with four children, he maintains a low-profile personal life.
Meanwhile, key revelations from La Repubblic indicate that Lille had proposed an effective sale price of €50 million for Osimhen, which was artificially supplemented by the inflated transfer fees allocated to the other players.
By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah As the year winds down, Nigeria’s cultural calendar ignites with the phenomenon known as Dirty December – a month-long extravaganza of festivities, music, and communal revelry that transforms the nation into a hub of unbridled celebration. Coined from the Pidgin term “detty,” implying a “dirty” or carefree letting loose, this season draws millions, including diaspora returnees, to partake in concerts, carnivals, and gatherings across states. However, amid the joy, economic pressures loom large, with inflation hovering at over 30 percent and living costs strain household budgets (Trading Economics, 2024). In a country where economic disparities are stark,…
By Jeremiah Aminu Since the dawn of time, humanity has been driven by the curiosity to explain the mysteries that characterise the very fabric of existence. It is this curiosity that has prompted humankind to make cutting-edge discoveries that provide explanations concerning bizarre phenomena and places such as the operational process of time and space, gravity, stories about mysterious locations (one of which is the Bermuda Triangle), and many other universal wonders. One of such bizarre events that has continuously piqued the interests of many is the unusual seasonal conditions in Northern Norway whereby, in particular seasons, the region does…
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…
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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,…
