Nigeria News Lagos govt cancels countdown, urges residents to welcome 2026 prayerfully January 1, 2026 Friday Omosola The Lagos State Government has announced the cancellation of the much-anticipated #GreaterLagosCountdown for 2025/2026, urging residents to swap the usual high-energy celebrations for a period of sober reflection and prayer.…
Nigeria News Tinted Glass: Police puts January enforcement on hold after court order January 1, 2026 Friday Omosola Motorists across Nigeria have been granted a temporary reprieve as the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) suspended the nationwide enforcement of its Tinted Glass Permit policy, which was originally slated to…
APC NEWS Plateau governor set to officially pick APC membership card January 1, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, is set to formally join the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday, January 2, 2026, following his resignation…
Entertainment DDG dismisses Nigeria safety myths January 1, 2026 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi American rapper Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., popularly known as DDG, has described negative Western portrayals of Nigeria as misleading and exaggerated. The hip-hop star, who is currently holidaying in Lagos,…
Entertainment Crayon marks late mother’s birthday January 1, 2026 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi Afrobeats singer Charles Chibueze Chukwu, popularly known as Crayon, has paid an emotional tribute to his late mother, Evelyn Chukwu, on what would have been her birthday. The Mavin Records…
Entertainment Nancy Isime plans to take social media break January 1, 2026 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi Nollywood actress and media personality Nancy Isime has announced a break from social media, saying she wants to focus on her happiness and inner peace. The 34-year-old, who is currently…
Nigeria News UK NEWS Channel crossings rise 13% in 2025 as UK debates tougher asylum measures January 1, 2026 Eniola Amadu Over 41,000 people crossed the Channel in small boats last year, with the figures described as “shameful” by the Home Office. According to the government, 42,472 migrants arrived in the…
Opinion Kayode Adaramodu nominated for New Daily Prime 2025 Leadership Excellence Award January 1, 2026 New Daily Prime By Jeremiah Aminu New Daily Prime nominee Kayode Adaramodu, along with Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior; Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC); and Dr. Olayemi…
Politics Osun 2026: Adeleke expresses strong confidence of victory January 1, 2026 Oloye Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed strong confidence that he will emerge victorious in the August 8, 2026 governorship election, citing popular support and his administration’s record as the…
Politics Wike says Fubara will lose 2027 Rivers governorship election, dismisses N600bn ‘war chest’ January 1, 2026 Oloye The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will not be re-elected in the 2027 governorship election, insisting that control of…
