Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for the United States to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In a statement on Sunday, Shettima’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, said the Vice President will represent President Bola Tinubu at the summit. Earlier, President Tinubu said Mr Shettima would lead the Nigerian delegation to the high-level global forum while he (Mr Tinubu)…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has disclosed that six individuals from the Umuaka Community, who returned from South Africa are mainly responsible for producing and distributing dangerous and damaging illicit hard drug, Crystal Meth (methamphetamine), popularly known as Mkpurummiri in Umuaka community in the Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, South-East Nigeria.Vowing to fish out and deal ruthlessly with the perpetrators, IPOB in a statement issued by its…

It was a day of reckoning for the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) as not less than 17 of its fighters reportedly drowned while trying to cross a river along the border between Nigeria and the Niger Republic. Disclosing this, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama said the incident occurred on the river, between Kafetoa and Bulabulin Gaidam communities in Yobe State.The insurgents…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has extended warm birthday wishes to First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of the 64th birthday celebration In a congratulatory message available to The New Daily Prime, “The national leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) joins in celebrating the birthday of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. On this special occasion, we extend our heartfelt wishes for her continued health, happiness,…

Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, is currently leading in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. According to the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, Okpebholo is ahead in 16 out of 18 local government areas, having secured 244,549 votes. His closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has so far garnered 195,954 votes. INEC announces a 3-hour…

In a stunning upset that sent shockwaves through the boxing world, Daniel Dubois knocked out former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua in the fifth round, retaining his IBF heavyweight title in front of a record-breaking crowd of over 98,000 fans. After the knocked out, Dubois, who retained his IBF champion, roared to the crowd, “This is my time, my redemption story. I’m not going to stop until I reach my…

The Publicity Secretary of the Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria (CORAN), has asserted that the price of petrol produced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery could fall below N600/litre with the right government interventions. Following his discussion with the Sunday Punch, the news is available for the New Daily Prime. Idoko argues that the current N898/litre price, which the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) claims it paid for Dangote…

The early morning presence of the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki at the premises of the Independent National Electoral Commission at about 3.30am on Sunday has generated heated reaction. As the final collation activities were to commence for the Saturday governorship election, it was learnt that Governor Godwin Obaseki arrived at the INEC office around 12:47 am, alongside the PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo, and other supporters to protest alleged irregularities…

In a major step towards boosting regional integration and economic growth in West Africa, heads of member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened in Lagos on Saturday to finalize the design of the $15 billion Lagos-Abidjan Corridor Highway Development Project. This ambitious infrastructure initiative will link five West African nations—Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire—via a 1,068-kilometer highway, significantly enhancing trade and connectivity across…

Anthony Joshua’s aim to become a three-time heavyweight world champion came to a shocking end. Joshua, one of Britain’s most decorated boxers, was knocked out by the young rising star Daniel Dubois in what is sure to go down as one of the most dramatic upsets in recent heavyweight boxing history. From the opening bell, Dubois showed he was not there to play the role of underdog. As predicted by…

The candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo, and All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo, have both secured victories at their respective polling units (PUs) in the Edo State governorship election. According to The Cable newspaper, Mr Ighodalo gathered 200 votes at polling unit 11, Ward 1, in Ewohimi, Esan South-East LGA, defeating Mr Okpebholo, who polled 45 votes. In addition, Mr Ighodalo triumphed over the Labour Party…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned social media users against circulating unverified results of the Edo State Governorship Election, falsely attributed to the commission. According to Channels TV, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo State, Anugbum Onuoha, issued this warning on Saturday. Mr Onuoha clarified that the commission has not yet received any official results from any of the 18 local government areas (LGAs) in the…