Author: New Daily Prime

One in five UK adults now live with diabetes or pre-diabetes, according to “alarming” data that highlights the effects of rising obesity levels, poor diets, and a “broken” food system. Diabetes UK reports that 12.2 million people are affected, including 4.6 million with diagnosed diabetes, 1.3 million with undiagnosed diabetes, and 6.3 million with pre-diabetes, marking the highest total ever recorded. Only a small portion of cases involve type 1 diabetes or other non-lifestyle-related forms. Colette Marshall, the charity’s chief executive, attributes the rising numbers mainly to increasing type 2 diabetes cases. “Obesity isn’t the only risk factor, but its…

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has called on leaders from the South-West region to support the establishment of Sharia panels as a means of fostering peace and promoting religious harmony. In a recent appearance on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande on Channels Television, Oloyede, who also serves as the Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, addressed growing concerns regarding the idea of Sharia panels in the region. He expressed frustration over the lack of understanding surrounding the issue, noting that Sharia panels have long existed in the South-West. “I…

The Supreme Court in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, challenging the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The court ruled on Monday, ordering the governor to pay a fine of two million naira to the Assembly and the Assembly Speaker, Ikuinyi-Owaji Amaewhule. A five-member panel, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, passed the judgment. The case was withdrawn by Fubara’s lawyer, Yusuf Ali, leading to the dismissal. Details of the case and the court’s reasoning will be made available later. This development comes amidst ongoing political dynamics in Rivers State, which has…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that no leader can achieve success without stepping on toes. He shared this view during a familiarisation visit by Dr. Dayo Israel, the new Chairman of the Board of Management of Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, on Sunday, February 9. Obasanjo, who was hosting Dr. Israel, along with the Centre’s Medical Director, Prof. Adewale Musa-Olomu, and members of the Management team, encouraged the new chairman to be prepared for the challenges ahead. He advised him to embrace the necessity of making difficult decisions, even if it meant stepping on some toes. The former president…

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, over an alleged invasion of his privacy. Falana claims Meta used his name, image, and voice in a false advertisement for a health product, portraying him as suffering from prostatitis—a condition he says he has never had. In the suit, filed at the Lagos State High Court on February 3, 2025, Falana argues that the unauthorized use of his identity violates his fundamental right to privacy under Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution and the Nigeria Data Protection Act…

Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has revealed that 10 lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Delta State House of Assembly are preparing to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), signalling a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. Omo-Agege, who was the APC governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, made this announcement on Saturday while welcoming Chief Itiako Ikpokpo (aka Malik), a two-term chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area, into the APC. The event took place at Uro-Irri, Delta State, and saw party members and political leaders come together to celebrate the defection. Addressing…

The Federal Government is scheduled to meet with the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPPS) this Wednesday to discuss a proposal put forward by the Minister of Education, Mr. Tunji Alausa, aimed at extending basic education to 12 years. The proposal seeks to merge junior and senior secondary education into a single, continuous programme, which has sparked mixed reactions among key stakeholders in the education sector. While some have expressed support, others have called for more in-depth deliberation before any decision is made. In an exclusive interview, the National President…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, arraigned nine Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., in connection with allegations of cyber terrorism and internet fraud. The defendants, who appeared before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke at the Federal High Court in Lagos, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The individuals named in the case include Su Dong Fu, Zheng Xian Tao, Wang Shi Long, Pan Cai Qi, Ting Liao, Fan Jia, Feng Li Cani, Lu Yong Yao, and Yang Chen Cheng. According to the EFCC, the accused are part of a syndicate involved in cryptocurrency investment and…

Former Labour Party spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo has blamed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its internal crisis, accusing its leaders of becoming subservient to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Okonkwo argued that President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Nyesom Wike as a minister significantly weakened the PDP’s position as an opposition party. In 2023, Wike, a former Rivers State governor and prominent PDP figure, accepted a ministerial role under Tinubu after openly opposing his party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Speaking on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television program, on Friday, Okonkwo contended that the PDP leadership effectively surrendered to Wike, who,…

Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, and his law firm have filed a petition requesting the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union to impose a visa ban on the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The petition, dated February 4, 2025, accuses Adejobi of suppressing free speech and using his position to intimidate Nigerians critical of the government. The petition highlights multiple instances where Adejobi allegedly ordered the unlawful arrest and detention of individuals for expressing their opinions online. It accuses him of defending police brutality and weaponising the law against dissenters. “We urgently appeal to the…