Author: New Daily Prime

On Tuesday, Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Rwanda played out a 0-0 draw in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match in Kigali. This result follows Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over the Republic of Benin in Uyo on Saturday, bringing their points total in the group to four. Despite showcasing individual brilliance throughout the match, the Super Eagles were unable to find the back of the net against a disciplined Rwandan team. The early stages of the game saw both teams probing each other before the Super Eagles took control of possession. Ademola Lookman came close to breaking the deadlock…

In response to rising fuel prices and mounting concerns over transport costs, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced the release of 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to local transport unions. The initiative, which aims to mitigate the impact of the recent fuel price hike, was unveiled during a strategic meeting with transport union leaders in the state on Monday. Governor Abiodun, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, emphasized the administration’s commitment to providing affordable transportation options for Ogun State residents during this growing fuel crisis. The 100 brand new 18-seater buses, all powered by CNG, will…

Abuja, Nigeria — Julius Abure, the embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party, has made significant announcements regarding the party’s ticket policies and criticized recent actions by party members in a press briefing following a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. In a pivotal shift, Abure declared that the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 election is no longer reserved for Peter Obi. Instead, the ticket is now open to all eligible party members. This decision marks a substantial change from earlier policies that had set aside the presidential and governorship tickets for Obi and Alex Otti, respectively. The NEC reviewed…

he Department of State Services (DSS) personnel have surrounded the office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Abuja. This comes only hours after DSS agents detained Joe Ajaero, the head of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The specifics of the operation at SERAP’s headquarters are yet unknown, but according to a tweet on its official X (previously Twitter) page, the prominent non-governmental organization (NGO) reported that security personnel asked to meet its directors. “Officers from Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS) are presently unlawfully occupying SERAP’s office in Abuja, asking to see our directors. “President Tinubu must immediately…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed outrage over the arrest of its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS) and has demanded his immediate release, warning that workers will completely shut down the country if their demands are not met. According to a statement issued by the NLC’s Head of Information and Public Relations, Comrade Benson Upah, Ajaero was apprehended earlier on Monday morning by Nigerian state agents while en route to the United Kingdom to attend a global workers’ conference organized by the British Trade Union Congress. His unexpected detention has sent shockwaves through…

President Bola Tinubu is expected to dismiss his cabinet this week, unless he changes his mind at the last minute. The New Daily Prime has verified through a reliable source that the dissolution is anticipated to bring in technocrats to replace underperforming ministers and reshuffle the current cabinet members. The president, who has just returned from China, is expected to leave for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which is scheduled to be held in New York next week. The Tribune also confirmed the report, stating that the president is aware of the criticism leveled at some of his ministers,…

Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially launched an online registration platform for media outlets and journalists intending to cover the upcoming Ondo State governorship election, scheduled for November 16, 2024. This announcement was made by Sam Olumekun, Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee and National Commissioner of INEC, in a statement on Monday. According to the release, the media registration portal is now fully operational and will remain accessible until midnight on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Journalists and media organizations are encouraged to use the platform to obtain accreditation to cover the electoral…

Abuja, Nigeria — A prominent billboard endorsing President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election has emerged in the bustling One region of the Federal Capital Territory. The billboard, which boldly promotes Tinubu’s potential bid for a second term, has drawn attention from commuters and bystanders alike, igniting discussions about the future of the presidency. The billboard features images of President Tinubu and his wife, Remi Tinubu, with the slogan, “Grassroots support for Tinubu 2027, the 1019 initiative.” While it suggests that Tinubu is gearing up for another run, the president has yet to make any official announcement regarding his…

A new study has uncovered a troubling link between poor sleep patterns in early middle age and an increased risk of memory problems later in life. The research highlights how restless nights, even as early as the thirties and forties, can significantly impact cognitive function. The study, which involved 526 participants in their mid-thirties to late-forties, utilized wrist-worn trackers to monitor sleep patterns over a span of six days and nights. The trackers measured the frequency of nocturnal disturbances, such as waking up during the night. Researchers then correlated these sleep disturbances with cognitive performance in tests conducted about a…

A study from Denmark has revealed that both insufficient and excessive sleep can significantly heighten the risk of microvascular damage in individuals with Type 2 diabetes. This damage, which can lead to severe health issues including blindness and kidney failure, is notably impacted by sleep patterns, according to the research. The study, which monitored the sleep and health patterns of 400 individuals recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, uncovered alarming trends. The findings indicate that both too little and too much sleep are associated with a notable increase in microvascular damage—a condition that affects small blood vessels and can result…