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…

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…

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…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for the 2025 UTME resit, conducted for candidates affected by technical issues during the initial exams. According to the board, a total of 336,845 candidates were rescheduled for the makeup examination. However, 21,082 of those candidates did not show up for the test. JAMB did not provide an explanation for the significant number of absentees. The results…

By Otega Ogra and Temitope Ajayi    There is a particular kind of silence that greets progress in Nigeria—when food prices fall, inflation slows, the country is positively recognised, debts paid, or things begin to work. It is the kind of silence that would rather keep a good story buried than be told. But make no mistake. What we see in the market today is not magic. It is the…

A proposed amendment to Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2022 has ignited vigorous debate among legal experts, politicians, and civil society groups. Titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act 2022 to Make it Mandatory for All Nigerians of Majority Age to Vote in All National and State Elections and for Related Matters,” the bill was introduced by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen.…