In a major cultural shift, no fewer than 25 Nigerian languages are now enjoying growing global recognition—thanks to the meteoric rise of Afrobeats, Nollywood, digital media, and a widespread Nigerian diaspora. From classrooms in Harvard to dance floors in Havana, Nigerian languages are traveling the world and gaining new speakers, researchers, and relevance. Soft Power in Action Languages once considered local—like Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa—are now at the heart of…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated legal action against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), accusing it of failing to account for N500 billion in oil revenue reportedly withheld from the Federation Account between October and December 2024. This lawsuit was prompted by a recent World Bank disclosure, which revealed that of the N1.1 trillion generated from oil sales and other sources in 2024, NNPCL only…

A majority of Conservative voters now want Boris Johnson to return as party leader, potentially replacing Kemi Badenoch, according to new polling that exposes deep dissatisfaction within Tory ranks. Exclusive data commissioned by The Telegraph and conducted by Survation shows that two-thirds of Conservative supporters believe Mr Johnson, who resigned in 2022 amid scandal, would make a better leader than Badenoch. The figures are sparking fresh speculation about a possible…

Cinecittà, Europe’s largest film studio, is spearheading a bold plan to reestablish Italy as a global film production hub, despite looming uncertainty from former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on foreign-made films. This week, Cinecittà’s managing company approved a five-year growth strategy, supported by the European Union’s post-COVID Recovery Fund. The plan includes building state-of-the-art sound stages and expanding production capacity by 60 per cent by 2026. “We want…

Smoking in public areas where children are present will soon be outlawed across France, marking a significant step in the nation’s ongoing battle against tobacco use, Health Minister Catherine Vautrin announced Thursday. Beginning July 1, lighting a cigarette will be prohibited in parks, beaches, bus stops, outside schools, public gardens, and at sporting events. The move, aimed at protecting children from secondhand smoke, comes with a €135 ($154) fine for…

The Trump administration on Thursday backed away from plans to immediately revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students and would instead give it 30 days to contest those plans through a lengthier administrative process. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent Harvard a notice of intent on Wednesday to withdraw the school’s certification under a federal program to enroll non-U.S. students. The Justice Department filed the notice in court…

Boris Johnson’s rumored return to politics has taken a major blow, as a new poll shows Nigel Farage pulling far ahead of him in key Red Wall seats. The survey, conducted by Merlin Strategy and shared with GB News, shows Farage leading Johnson by 15 points among voters in these former Labour strongholds. The poll reveals that just 12% of Red Wall voters would pick Johnson as their top choice,…

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, has issued a powerful warning to the international community, cautioning that the future of global democracy hangs in the balance as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine grinds into its fourth year. Speaking at the National Press Club during a University of Canberra event, Ambassador Myroshnychenko described the war in Ukraine not just as a regional conflict, but a global test of democratic resilience. “The reason…

For millions of Nigerians, few foods are as familiar—or as controversial—as garri, the starchy, grainy flour derived from cassava tubers. Affordable, versatile, and easy to store, garri is a cornerstone of West African cuisine. But with its popularity comes speculation: Is garri truly healthy? Or does overconsumption come at a hidden cost—perhaps even affecting eyesight? In this exclusive New Daily Prime report, we explore both the nutritional benefits and health…

In Nigeria, few phrases are more universally understood—or more frustrating—than “NEPA has taken the light.” Despite decades of reform, billions in investment, and a complete restructuring of the power sector, blackouts remain a daily reality for millions. Whether it’s during a thunderstorm, in the middle of a business day, or just as dinner is being prepared, the national grid’s failure is as predictable as it is disruptive. It is more…

Kayode Adebiyi | 26th May 2025 It was amusing to see the gathering of strange bedfellows yesterday. I saw Rotimi Amaechi sitting in the front row — this is a man who has held one political office or another since 1999, when he emerged as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Immediately after that, he became Governor of Rivers State, serving two terms (8 years), and right after…

The White House has said it is monitoring the case of Lucy Connolly in an escalation of free speech tensions with Sir Keir Starmer. State department officials are examining the treatment of Connolly, the wife of a Conservative councillor, who was jailed for 31 months over a social media post about the Southport attacks. Judges threw out an appeal brought by the 42-year-old last week, meaning she will not be…