As the world looks on in horror after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps’ missile attack on Israel, a development many fear could trigger an all-out war between the regional archenemies, some world leaders have urged de-escalation of further aggression, calling instead for urgent resolution of the decades-long intractable problems. New Daily Prime News has gathered some reactions from notable world leaders from official statements and postings on social media. Read…

Protests across Nigeria on Independence Day marked a significant decline in participation, with the #FearlessInOctober demonstrations drawing record low numbers in both the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and various states. This reduced turnout occurred in the wake of heavy security measures deployed by law enforcement agencies, which were visibly present to deter potential unrest. The protests, organized by the Take It Back Movement, were in direct response to President Bola…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has allocated a total of 48.6 million barrels of crude oil to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery over the past ten months, according to recent investigations by Vanguard. Official data revealed a steady stream of deliveries to the refinery, with 3.4 million barrels supplied in December 2023 and 3.5 million barrels in February 2024. Subsequent monthly allocations included 3.3 million barrels in March, April,…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has again failed to begin fuel production at the Port Harcourt refinery in Rivers State. This is despite the refinery failing to commence operations after about six postponements as of August 2024. It was observed that promises made to Nigerians by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources and NNPC about the refinery have continued to hit brick walls. After the failure of the early…

A tragic road accident at the Abule Osun area of the Lagos-Badagary Expressway, Lagos State, on Tuesday night, claimed about 10 lives, among whom were three children. The accident occurred around 11 pm. Also, three persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in the road crash. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement on Wednesday, said the accident occurred when a Siena…

The embattled rapper, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been accused of sexually assaulting some 120 more people, including a 9-year-old boy in inglorious romps that spanned over 30 years. The disgraced music mogul was arrested at a hotel in Manhattan on September 16 over sex trafficking and racketeering charges. At a press briefing on Tuesday, a Texas-based attorney, Tony Buzbee, who said he is representing 120 accusers, disclosed that the victims…

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), in the last general elections, has ripped into the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that the ruling party’s inept leadership and unpopular policies have worsened poverty and hunger in the country and gradually killing Nigerians. Speaking at the 7th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the NNPP in Abuja, Kwankwaso also stated that the Peoples Democratic Party…

As she takes her oath of office as the 66th president of Mexico today, Claudia Sheinbaum is making history as Mexico’s first female president, marking a significant milestone in the country’s history. She also makes history as the first president of Jewish heritage in the overwhelmingly Roman Catholic country. As she leads the world’s largest Spanish-speaking nation, this achievement is especially remarkable in Latin America, where Mexico has traditionally been…

Arsenal secured a commanding 2-0 victory against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, showcasing their strength in the UEFA Champions League. The win was marked by two impressive goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka, highlighting the Gunners’ attacking prowess and defensive resilience. The match began with both teams feeling each other out, but it was Arsenal who drew first blood in the 20th minute. Leandro…

President Joe Biden stated on Tuesday, October 1, that the United States is “fully supportive” of Israel in light of recent ballistic missile attacks from Iran, which he described as “defeated and ineffective.” Biden indicated that he would be discussing potential responses to Iran with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, though he noted that the specifics of that response are still under consideration. “The attack appears to have been neutralized…

In a fresh onslaught, Iran on Tuesday launched at least 180 missiles into Israel in a perennial conflict that is pushing the Middle East closer toward a region-wide war. According to AFP, the orange glow of missiles streaked across Israel’s night sky as air raid sirens sounded and residents scrambled into bomb shelters. Expectedly, Israel has vowed to retaliate against the attack, which it said had caused only a few…

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai has said that he can swear with the Holy Qur’an that he never stole money belonging to the Kaduna State government during his time in office. He also challenged his predecessors to swear with the Holy Book if they were confident that their hands were clean. The former governor spoke while featuring on a Hausa programme on Freedom Radio Kaduna on Tuesday. He…