In July, prominent political figures adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a coalition platform to challenge the Nigerian ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an exclusive interview with the New Daily Prime, the ADC Coalition’s Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, former Minister of Youth Development and Sports, outlined the ADC’s vision, its plans to do things differently, and the role young Nigerians can…

Ademola Lookman has finally returned to Atalanta training in Bergamo after a turbulent week dominated by speculation, controversy, and broken negotiations over a potential move to Inter Milan. The Super Eagles forward had been absent from team activities for several days, reportedly without permission, in what many interpreted as an attempt to force through a transfer. The 27-year-old’s absence quickly became one of the most talked-about stories in Italian football.…

Chelsea have placed as many as nine players on the transfer list as the summer window heads into its final two weeks, with Raheem Sterling headlining the group of potential departures. The decision marks one of the boldest squad-trimming exercises in the club’s recent history, as the Blues look to balance their books and reshape Enzo Maresca’s squad. Sterling’s Uncertain Future Sterling, 30, is at the centre of the transfer…

For the first time, heart patients in England will be able to complete their rehabilitation programmes at home using mobile phone apps. Six digital platforms have been approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to deliver online cardiac rehab, offering patients personalised exercise routines, dietary advice, medication management, and mental health support. Some apps also connect with wearable devices to track physical activity and monitor recovery.…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah  Boko Haram, originally known as Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād (جماعة أهل السنة للدعوة والجهاد), is an extremist Islamist sect founded in 2002 in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, by Mohammed Yusuf. Yusuf, a Salafist preacher, founded the group with the backing of the Izala Society but quickly broke away to form his faction, hostile to Western influence. Records show that Yusuf established “a religious complex and school…

By Jeremiah Aminu The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, commissioned in August 1978 under the Murtala-Obasanjo military regime, connects Lagos to Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The expressway, popularly described as Nigeria’s oldest dual carriageway, is divided into two sections. The first stretch, 43.6 kilometres long, runs from Lagos to the Sagamu Interchange. The second stretch, 84 kilometres long, links the Sagamu Interchange to Ibadan. Importance of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway The expressway…

The UK, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned benefit claimants that fraud will be pursued to the full extent of the law after a Manchester woman was jailed for 20 months for illegally claiming more than £110,000. The 51-year-old, who admitted four counts of benefit fraud, failed to declare changes in her living circumstances and continued to receive Job Seeker’s Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Housing Benefit and Council…

The Lagos State government has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting the Nollywood film industry through a series of supportive initiatives and strategic partnerships. This announcement was made by Adebukola Agbaminoja, the Executive Secretary and CEO of the Lagos State Film and Video Board, at the Nollywood Producer’s Summit. Agbaminoja highlighted the government’s plans to foster talent and innovation through a partnership with “Plotweaver” to host a storytelling competition. READ ALSO: Lagos…

The 2025-26 Premier League season begins on Friday with defending champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth. While Egypt’s Mohamed Salah aims for a fifth Golden Boot alongside new teammates Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, a fresh wave of African talent will be making headlines. With the Africa Cup of Nations (21 December – 18 January) set to disrupt the campaign, many of the continent’s best will have a major say in how…

Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has strongly refuted claims that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) failed to settle the bonuses owed to the Super Falcons following their participation in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Olopade dismissed comments reportedly attributed to Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade, which suggested that the players were still owed payments. He stressed that…

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, have soared to a historic 8th place in the latest FIBA Women’s World Rankings, marking the first time any African team has broken into the global top 10 FIBA Basketball This impressive climb stems from Nigeria securing their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The championship not only cemented their continental dominance but also earned qualification for the 2026 FIBA…

The wait is over — the 2025/26 Premier League season begins tonight, and all eyes are on Anfield as champions Liverpool host Bournemouth in the curtain-raiser. With new signings bedding in, title contenders strengthening, and the Africa Cup of Nations looming in mid-season, this campaign promises drama from August to May. Leagues matches this season Liverpool enter the campaign as favourites to retain their crown, having bolstered an already formidable…