Author: Friday Omosola

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the United Kingdom, Honourable Tunde Doherty, has called on party members in Nigeria and across the diaspora to extend their full support to the newly confirmed minister, Dr. Bernard Doro. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Senate had confirmed Dr. Doro’s nomination, and he is currently awaiting the allocation of his ministerial portfolio. Speaking at a dinner held shortly after the Senate’s confirmation, Doherty described the appointment as a great honour for the APC United Kingdom Chapter, noting that it marked a proud moment for members in the diaspora. “We are…

The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened as the faction led by Samuel Anyanwu announced the immediate suspension of the party’s National Chairman, Umar Damagum. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that National Working Committee (NWC) of the party suspended Anyanwu, the National Secretary, Kamaldeen Ajibade, the National Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha, the Deputy Legal Adviser, and Umaru Bature, the National Organising Secretary. READ ALSO: Convention Crisis: PDP NWC suspends Wike’s ally, Anyanwu, others PDP Spokesperson Debo Ologunagba stated that the decision to suspend Anyanwu and others was made during an emergency NWC meeting in Abuja. He noted…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing deepening internal turmoil after its National Working Committee (NWC) announced the suspension of four key officials. The suspended memebers are Samuel Anyanwu, the National Secretary, Kamaldeen Ajibade, the National Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha, the Deputy Legal Adviser, and Umaru Bature, the National Organising Secretary. The suspension, which is for an initial period of one month, was disclosed by PDP Spokesperson Debo Ologunagba at a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, following an emergency NWC meeting. READ ALSO: Wike warns against using FCT ministry as bargaining tool in PDP crisis The suspended officials have been…

The Federal Government (FG) has inaugurated a nationwide Tax Reform Challenge aimed at encouraging creativity and robust discussion among Nigerian students regarding the country’s new tax laws. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, announced the initiative yesterday via his official X account. The competition is designed to raise awareness, promote tax education, and foster youth-led constructive dialogue on fiscal policy across the nation. READ ALSO: FG rejects Trump’s claims of large-scale Christian killings This challenge is a strategic move by the committee to enhance public understanding of the new tax policies and provide young…

The Federal Government (FG) has acknowledged and refuted recent claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding widespread killings of Christians in the country. In a Truth Social post shared on the White House’s X handle on Friday, Trump declared Nigeria a “country of particular concern” in response to allegations of a Christian genocide in the country. READ ALSO: FG begins disbursement of tertiary institution staff support fund Reacting, FG dismissed Trump’s call for Nigeria to be designated as a “Country of Particular Concern.” In a statement issued on Saturday through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and signed by its spokesperson,…

The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the State House of Assembly, the Speaker, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun and others, claiming there is a conspiracy to remove him from office. In the originating summons filed by his lawyer, Reuben Egwuaba, Ewhrudjakpo alleged that members of the state House of Assembly are being pressured to impeach him because he has refused to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—the platform on which he and the governor were elected. The governor, Douye Diri recently resigned…

A Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, has ruled in favour of the permanent confiscation of $49,700 recovered from Nura Ali, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Sokoto State. The cash was seized during the 2023 general elections. The permanent forfeiture order was granted following a motion brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). READ ALSO: Osun 2026: INEC urges political parties to ensure peaceful, transparent primaries ICPC Counsel, Osuobeni Akponimisingha, informed the court that the commission had adhered to a previous interim…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Ogun State’s position as “Nigeria’s most dynamic industrial belt,” describing it as the primary engine driving the nation’s economic expansion. The President, speaking through the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, gave the commendation at the commissioning of Phase Two of Coleman Wires and Cables’ Fibre Optic Factory and the company’s 50th-anniversary celebration in Sagamu. Tinubu praised the state government for maintaining an environment that attracts and supports investors. READ ALSO: Shettima urges ACF to back Tinubu’s agenda, warns against mischief makers dividing Nigeria He lauded Coleman Technical Industries Limited for its critical contribution…

Governors, traditional rulers, ministers, and key stakeholders from the Southwest region convened in Akure, Ondo State, on Wednesday for a decisive dialogue aimed at strengthening devolution of powers and fostering renewed regional cooperation towards achieving true federalism. The meeting, hosted by Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and tagged the Southwest Leaders’ Dialogue, operated under the theme, “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future.” Aiyedatiwa urged political leaders to move beyond rhetoric and translate dialogue into concrete action, specifically calling for institutional reforms to strengthen democracy. READ ALSO: Southwest APC LG chairmen declare support for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid “Today,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday called upon the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) to unite in solidarity with President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.” He stated that the current moment demands Northern leaders stand together to support the administration’s efforts to extricate the nation from its current economic and social difficulties. He made the appeal during an audience with an ACF delegation led by the Chairman of its Board of Trustees, Bashir Dalhatu, at the Presidential Villa. READ ALSO: Shettima assures journalists of Tinubu’s support, pledges to review press protection, libel laws Shettima urged the region’s apex socio-cultural organisation to resist…