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By Clement Abayomi Nyesom Wike, former Rivers State Governor, is one of the most controversial political personalities in Nigeria. As a prominent Nigerian politician and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), he has long been a subject of national discourse. This is not only because of his leadership but also for the persistent controversies surrounding his wealth. Argument over Wike’s actual net worth is at its peak in 2025 as a result of claims, accusations, and counterclaims pushing his finances into the limelight. This article builds on the established facts, accusations and denials that have made Wike’s finances…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah When Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II ascended the throne as the 51st Ooni of Ife in December 2015, his emergence marked a rare convergence of ancient Yoruba royalty and modern entrepreneurial pedigree. Nearly a decade later, the Ooni stands as one of Nigeria’s most visible traditional rulers, with public interest extending beyond culture and spirituality to questions about his personal wealth and economic influence. In 2025, the net worth of the Ooni of Ife is estimated at approximately $70 million according to various independent financial trackers, including a May 2025 valuation by Pulse Ghana. A Nigerian…

By Jeremiah Aminu New Daily Prime nominee Kayode Adaramodu, along with Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior; Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC); and Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, the wife of the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, has been nominated for the Best Personality and Leadership Excellence Award 2025 in recognition of their distinguished service and outstanding contributions to public service and community development. Commenting on the essence of leadership, John Maxwell once said: “Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.” This quote exemplifies the character of Kayode Adaramodu,…

By Jeremiah Aminu Commenting on the essence of leadership, John Maxwell once said: “Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another”. This quote is emblematic of the character of Kayode Adaramodu, popularly referred to as Odundun, who has achieved notable exploits within the terrains of banking, politics, and public service. As such, it is hardly surprising that City People Magazine identified him as one of the emerging influential Yoruba figures, among others, to succeed the older generation of notable Yoruba leaders. Even within the field of politics, his credibility has earned him recognition…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah Folorunsho Taiwo Victor is a notable figure in a growing generation of Nigerian education entrepreneurs whose work is defined less by visibility and more by institutional substance. As founder and Chief Executive Officer of Campusinfo Educational Consult Limited and Campusinfo Academy, Taiwo has positioned himself within the educational support sector through sustained academic mentoring, ethical consulting, and structured learning delivery. His most recent milestone came in December 2025 with the formal unveiling of Campusinfo Academy in Lagos, an event that coincided with his birthday. Vanguard News described the launch as the culmination of “a lifelong vision rooted…

My Adeniyi Yusuf The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said Southeast Governors should provide free transportation and security for Igbo people coming home this festive season. The call was made in a statement signed by the Deputy President General of the association, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro and the National Spokesman, Chief Chinenyeze Ohia shared with the New Daily Prime. According to the statement, Nigerians face an economic downturn that has resulted in unprecedented hikes in transportation fares. It added that this unfortunate circumstance rendered numerous intending Igbos in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, and other regions in Northern Nigeria unable…

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained 20-year-old social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller for attempted suicide and reckless driving. The arrest follows a viral video that surfaced on Sunday, December 14, 2025, which showed the 20-year-old driving at a dangerous speed while live-streaming to his followers.  READ ALSO: Jarvis defends Peller, urges support over mockery The stunt resulted in a serious motor accident that the police say endangered not only Peller’s life but also those of other innocent road users. In a statement released on Tuesday, signed by Abimbola Adebisi, the command spokesperson described the…

By: Adeniyi Yusuf The Department of Linguistics, African Languages and Communication Arts, Lagos State University, Ojo, has held its semester media workshop for 100 Level students taking the course titled, “Basic Reporting Techniques in Society.” The workshop, which was held at the Faculty of Arts Auditorium, aimed to teach students the rudiments of news writing, features writing, and investigative reporting. The lecturer-in-charge of the course is Mr. Oluwatobiloba Lawal. READ ALSO: LASU retains West Africas top university in global sustainability ranking Present at the event are the Head of Department, Dr. Titilayo Onadipe-Shalom, the Director of Centre for Yoruba Studies, Prof.…

Adeniyi Yusuf The Department of Linguistics, African Languages and Communication Arts, Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has held its semester media workshop for 100 Level students offering the course title, “Basic Reporting Techniques in Society”. The lecturer-in-charge of the course is Mr. Oluwatobiloba Lawal. The workshop, which was held at the Faculty of Arts Auditorium, aimed to teach students the rudiments of news writing, features writing, and investigative reporting. Present at the event include Head of the Department, Dr. Shalom Onadipe; Director of Centre for Yoruba Studies, Prof. Ahmed Adesanya. Other lecturers present include Dr. Olabode Abimbola, Dr. Alimat Eleshin-Ajikobi…

By Clement Abayomi Nigeria’s political past cannot be divorced from the continuous threats of military involvement. Both successful and failed coups have influenced national administration for more than six decades. Reports from Historical Yoruba (via The Sun Newspaper), PENGlobal  and Britannica show a disturbing history defined by mutinies, assassination plots, counter-coups, and continuous conflicts that still reverberate into the present day. The January 1966 Coup Nigeria’s first military coup on January 15, 1966, championed by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu, was triggered by accusations of corruption and mismanagement by the First Republic government (The Sun Newspaper and PENGlobal). The coup resulted…