If you live in Britain, the hope of becoming wealthy may not be visible. Over the past decade, economic conditions have shifted in ways that make upward social and financial mobility increasingly difficult. Despite the country’s global economic standing, many citizens feel that hard work and perseverance are no longer enough to achieve prosperity. Rising living costs, slow wage growth, and entrenched inequality have created a society in which wealth…

History was made on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, when May Agbamuche-Mbu, a distinguished lawyer and long-serving electoral commissioner, became the first female  to lead Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The handover took place at the INEC headquarters in Abuja during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). Her appointment marks a milestone in Nigeria’s electoral history, symbolizing both gender progress and professional integrity at the heart of the nation’s…

By Fathia Idera Ikorodu, one of Lagos State’s major cities, lies to the north-east of the state capital along the Lagos Lagoon, sharing a boundary with Ogun State. With a population of more than one million people, it ranks as the twelfth largest city in Nigeria and the second largest local government area in Lagos State. Growing at an annual rate of about 5.26 per cent, Ikorodu is projected to…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah  The story of the Chinese in Nigeria is a tale of movement, exchange, suspicion, and influence. Some Nigerians have always associated the word “China” with cheap phones, electronics, and construction giants building bridges and railways. But beyond that, the Chinese presence in Nigeria has deeper roots than the smartphones in our pockets. In fact, the Chinese have gained a stronger ground in Nigeria than what anyone could…

As the Ekiti governorship primary election scheduled for Monday, 27 October 2025 approaches, New Daily Prime spoke with Yinka Oyebode, Special Adviser on Media to the Ekiti State Governor, about the performance of Governor Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji, the fifth elected governor of the state, over the past three years. How has the journey been so far for Governor Oyebanji over the past 36 months? The journey has been smooth,…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah For every reason, they say, there is a why. And so is the case of homecomings in December in Nigeria. December in Nigeria is more than a month—it is a heartbeat. For many Nigerians living abroad, Dirty December is considered a season of return: a ritual of homecomings, reunions, and cultural rediscovery. As the year closes, the pull of family, tradition, and celebration becomes irresistible. Beyond the…

By Clement Abayomi If you walk through almost any Nigerian city today, it is impossible to miss the presence of Pentecostal churches. Banners are displayed at bus stops and street corners; the sounds of prayers and evangelism blare from speakers as you pass. Billboards announcing miracle programmes and church events are everywhere. Undoubtedly, Pentecostal churches have multiplied so much that they now form a visible and powerful part of Nigerian…

Anytime a new iPhone is released, Nigeria becomes a tale of two worlds: the celebrity lane and the streets. This is a comedy of errors, desires and bank balances. The quest for the latest iPhone is more than just wanting a new gadget; it is often a theatrical display of greed, pride, and showing off. Every year, as soon as Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, unveils the newest, shiniest iPhone, something…

Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha has signed his first professional deal with the Premier League champions, capping a remarkable 12 months in which he has emerged as one of English football’s most exciting young prospects. The 17-year-old forward, who only joined the Reds from Chelsea’s academy last year, has already made five senior appearances, scored a dramatic Premier League winner, and earned a Champions League debut. Now, he has committed his…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has initiated preparations for the 2026 budget by holding town hall meetings across the state’s three senatorial districts. The move is part of his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, with a primary focus on improving infrastructure and strengthening security. Addressing stakeholders in the Ekiti South Senatorial District, Oyebanji urged residents to maintain peace to ensure continued development. READ ALSO: Oyebanji expresses confidence in APC ahead…

Montenegrin club FK Arsenal Tivat have seen their suspension from European competition reduced from 10 years to seven after a successful appeal to UEFA. The original sanction, handed down in July following allegations of match-fixing, would have barred the club from continental football until 2035. The revised ruling now limits the punishment to the end of the 2031-32 season. The case stemmed from Arsenal Tivat’s involvement in the 2023-24 Europa…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Umar Tanko-Yakasai, Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), has called on members of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group to intensify grassroots sensitisation on government policies, leveraging the group’s newly launched handbook. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit by the group to his Abuja residence on Tuesday, where the handbook was unveiled. The event, attended by coordinators from all 36 states and the Federal…