In a shocking development, former President Donald Trump was the target of a second assassination attempt within just over two months, the FBI confirmed. The incident took place at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club in Florida, where gunfire erupted, forcing the 78-year-old Republican candidate to retreat to a secure room. According to law enforcement officials, a man armed with an assault-style rifle approached the perimeter of Trump’s golf course,…

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, has been released after his arrest at Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State. Mr Sowore, in a statement on his X page received by the New Daily Prime, confirmed he was arrested and detained by the Nigerian Immigration Service on Sunday morning. He wrote, “I had just arrived in Nigeria from the USA at…

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Omoyele Sowore, a prominent Nigerian human rights activist and former presidential candidate, was briefly detained by immigration authorities upon his arrival at Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos on Sunday. Sowore, who has been a vocal critic of the Nigerian government, was held for a short period before being released, as confirmed by The New Daily Prime. He later confirmed the incident on social media, stating that…

Benin City, Nigeria—In a major show of support, Vice President Kashim Shettima made a compelling case for Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All-Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming Edo State governorship election. Speaking to a large crowd in Benin on Saturday, 14 September, 2024.  Shettima emphasized Okpebholo’s leadership qualities, describing him as a “strategic thinker” with a deep connection to the people of Edo State. “Edo needs a compassionate leader,…

Abuja, Nigeria—As the Edo State gubernatorial election approaches, mounting legal troubles have cast a shadow over the candidacy of Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) nominee. In a development that has ignited debate over electoral integrity, Okpebholo has been summoned to appear before a Magistrate’s Court in Abuja on allegations of falsifying his date of birth on official documents submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The summons,…

Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former governor of Rivers State, has drawn a firm line in the sand, publicly declaring that he will no longer support his political protégé, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in any future political endeavors. In a recent interview, Wike, who was instrumental in Fubara’s rise to power during the March 2023 elections, expressed his frustrations with what he…

Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, has drawn a striking comparison between the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Ajayi referred to Obi as Nigeria’s version of Trump, highlighting their similarities in political rhetoric and appeal. Trump, a former politician, media personality, and businessman, served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.…

Benin City, Nigeria — Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the deployment of 35,000 police officers across the state. An additional 8,000 personnel from other security agencies, including the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the armed forces, will bolster the effort. The sizable deployment underscores the Nigerian government’s commitment to a secure and transparent electoral process. The heightened security measures extend beyond the polling units.…

In a high-stakes debate that could shape the final stretch of the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated exchange over immigration, abortion, foreign policy, and leadership styles. The event marked their first-ever face-to-face showdown, and it delivered fireworks as both candidates made their cases to an American public deeply divided ahead of the November 5 election. Policy vs. Personality The…

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) has refuted claims of human rights violations in the arrest of Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). On Monday, The New Daily Prime reported that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Mr. Ajaero at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while he was en route to the United Kingdom for an official assignment. He was released after spending several hours…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the escalating attacks on media outlets and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. On Monday, The New Daily Prime reported that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and raided the office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Abuja. Reacting to these incidents and the unlawful detention of journalists under…

Amnesty International has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is cracking down on human rights and increasing restrictions on civic space with the arrest of Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the invasion of the office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Mr. Ajaero and invaded the SERAP office in…