Author: New Daily Prime

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has expressed his belief that Nigeria has no excuse to remain a poor nation, given its vast untapped potential, particularly in agriculture. Speaking during a visit to Agbeyewa Farms in Ekiti North, the monarch highlighted the transformative efforts being made in cassava cultivation, a crop with significant global economic value. The Ooni emphasised the immense opportunities in cassava derivatives such as sorbitol, starch, and ethanol, which represent billion-dollar industries globally but remain underutilized in Nigeria. He lauded Agbeyewa Farms for converting over 20,000 hectares of land into mechanised cassava plantations across…

Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have sounded the alarm about potential service disruptions if tariffs are not adjusted to reflect escalating operational costs. The warning was issued by Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), in a statement on Monday. Adebayo described the sector as being “under siege” due to rising operational costs fueled by inflation, volatile exchange rates, and soaring energy prices. Despite these challenges, telecom tariffs have remained unchanged, leaving operators grappling to sustain quality service and expand infrastructure. He warned of grim consequences if immediate action is not taken, including service shedding,…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, officially presented the staff of office and instrument of appointment to Oba Adesuyi Haastrup as the new Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland on Sunday. The ceremony, held at Obokungbusi town hall in Ilesa, was graced by prominent Nigerians and traditional rulers, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Adedotun; and other distinguished royal fathers. The enthronement of Oba Haastrup follows the passing of his predecessor, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, who ruled for 40 years and died on September 12, 2024, at the age of 86. Speaking at the event, Governor…

Human rights activists say at least 130 people killed after ruling party’s Daniel Chapo confirmed winner of election Human rights activists in Mozambique have accused the ruling Frelimo party of orchestrating looting and violence, including organising mass prison breakouts, as cover for a brutal crackdown they say has killed at least 130 people since Christmas Day. “The strategy of Frelimo now is to create a state of terror,” said Quitéria Guirengane, a political activist and head of the Young Women Leaders’ Network in the capital Maputo. “Their tactic is the release of dangerous prisoners to create public panic. But we…

A South Korean plane crash at Muan Airport killed 179 people after failing to deploy landing gear. Investigations are underway as the nation mourns one of its worst aviation disasters in decades. Muan, South Korea — A devastating aviation disaster unfolded Sunday morning as a South Korean passenger jet crashed while landing, claiming the lives of 179 people. The Jeju Air flight, returning from Bangkok, carried 181 passengers and crew when it failed to deploy its landing gear, skidding down the runway at Muan International Airport before striking a wall and erupting into flames, local authorities confirmed. Emergency responders rescued…

Husbands who help around the house aren’t just pulling their weight – they’re improving their wives’ mental health. Research shows that when men take on more cooking, cleaning and ironing duties, their female partners are less likely to suffer with depression. The study, by scientists in South Korea, found that for every extra hour of housework a husband does, his wife’s chances of suffering low mood or depression drops by 12 per cent. But the latest study, published in Social Science and Medicine, suggests it also has serious implications for women’s psychological well-being. Traditional gender roles used to dictate that men go out to…

Simple lifestyle changes, like regular exercise, balanced diets, stress management, and strong social ties, can boost life expectancy and improve overall health and well-being. As the world becomes increasingly health-conscious, simple and practical steps to extend life expectancy are gaining attention. From adopting healthier habits to nurturing emotional well-being, these actions can significantly enhance both longevity and quality of life. Here are 14 easy-to-follow tips to help you live longer and healthier: 1. Stay Physically ActiveRegular exercise, such as walking, cycling, or strength training, not only boosts cardiovascular health but also reduces the risk of chronic diseases. A mere 30…

Those involved demean themselves – CONUA boss By Alade Adisa When Grace, a final year student in a federal university in the South-West was about concluding her programme, she was surprised when she and her colleagues were asked to contribute money to take care of external assessors that would look at their final projects.That was after they have contributed money to take care of their own internal assessors. But the situation is not different from what obtains in many university campuses across the country.For postgraduate students, having to contribute money for various reasons, especially to take care of supervisors and…

By Alade Adisa The renovation of hostels at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, may take longer than expected, as there is no possibility of meeting the December 2024 deadline initially given for the completion of the projects, investigation by New Daily Prime has revealed. Findings by the medium showed that the hope of students to move into the hostels may not materialize until the second semester of the current academic session. It was gathered that the availability of funds to renovate the hostels is the major cause of the delay. The management of the university had two months ago promised…

Popular social media commentator Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has sparked controversy after claiming that ₦180 million was stolen from his NGO account in a hacking incident. In a video shared on Instagram on Friday, December 27, Otse alleged that the funds had been transferred to an unknown account, leaving only ₦20 million in the account. However, his explanation has been met with widespread skepticism, with many social media users questioning the credibility of his claims. Public Reactions Doubts were voiced on various platforms, with users questioning the plausibility of the incident. Dr J (#truebenny001) tweeted: “Was the money…