Author: Gbenga Olaleye

The Zamfara State Government has firmly denied reports suggesting that Governor Dauda Lawal is planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released in Gusau, the state capital, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Broadcast Media, Press and Public Affairs, Mustapha Jafaru Kaura, described the claims as entirely false and misleading. Kaura emphasised that Governor Lawal remains fully committed to the PDP, the party under which he was elected during the 2023 general elections. “The mandate given to Governor Dauda Lawal was through the PDP, and there is…

The Nigeria Police Force has issued a strong warning to the organisers and participants of the upcoming #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest, cautioning against any attempt to demonstrate within or around the Presidential Villa in Abuja. According to NEW DAILY PRIME, human rights activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore is currently mobilising for a protest march to Aso Rock on Monday, 20 October, to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The planned protest reportedly enjoys the support of several opposition figures nationwide. However, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued a restraining order…

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has issued a strong warning to Nigerian youths, advising them to steer clear of the planned “Free Nnamdi Kanu” protest scheduled to take place on 20 October 2025. In a statement released on Saturday and signed by Barrister Buhari Shehu, Chairman of the NYCN’s Interim Management Committee, the Council expressed deep concern over the potential for unrest, stressing that the protest could result in a breakdown of law and order across the country. The NYCN cited a Federal High Court order secured by the Nigerian Police Force, which reportedly restrains the organisers and…

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for robust and transparent regulation of psychotropic medicines in Nigeria, stressing that this is vital to ensuring safe, accessible, and stigma-free mental health care for all citizens. Speaking at Vanguard’s 3rd Mental Health Summit in Lagos on Friday, Prof. Adeyeye stated that safeguarding mental well-being requires not only access to care but also strong oversight of controlled substances to prevent misuse and protect public trust. “Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has issued a stern warning to political actors planning to rig the 2027 governorship election, cautioning that such individuals should prepare for the consequences by “writing their will.” Speaking during the October edition of Alex Otti Speaks to Abians, held at the Government House in Umuahia and streamed via Channels Television’s YouTube page, the governor made it clear that the will of God and the people—not political manipulation—would determine the next administration in the state. “I have heard that some people around him say, ‘Oh, they must take over this state, they must write…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced a bold agenda to overhaul Nigeria’s political and governance systems, promising to end entrenched practices such as godfatherism, budget padding, and patronage-driven politics. In a statement released on Friday by the party’s coalition mobilisation wing, ADC Vanguard, and titled “No Godfathers, No Budget Padding: How ADC Plans to Redesign Governance”, the party outlined a comprehensive plan to create a transparent, citizen-focused, and digitally accountable government. “For too long, Nigerian politics has revolved around personalities rather than principles, and power has been used for patronage rather than progress,” the statement read. “The ADC stands…

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has extended warm felicitations to the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on the occasion of his 51st birthday. In a congratulatory statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke described the Ooni as a “beacon of peace, cultural rebirth, and national inspiration,” lauding his impactful reign and visionary leadership. “It gives me immense pleasure to celebrate our royal father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on the occasion of his 51st birthday. Kabiyesi’s life and reign continue to…

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, has concluded a two-day working visit to Anambra State, as part of the United Kingdom’s engagement with Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the state’s forthcoming gubernatorial election. The visit, which comes just weeks before the 8 November poll, included meetings with key political and security stakeholders to assess the state’s readiness for the election. According to a statement from the British High Commission in Abuja on Thursday, Montgomery met with Governor Charles Soludo, leading gubernatorial candidates, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the state Commissioner of…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Dankwara Mohammed, as a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), representing Nigeria’s North-East geopolitical zone. Mohammed assumes the position following the recent retirement of DIG Sahabu Abubakar Yahaya. The announcement was made in a statement released on Friday by Ikechukwu Ani, the PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations. The Commission also confirmed a wide-ranging promotion exercise involving senior officers across various ranks of the Nigeria Police Force. According to the statement, Commissioner of Police (CP), Abibo Deinma Reuben, has been promoted to the…

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, has adjourned hearing in a ₦5.5 billion defamation lawsuit filed by two operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to 12 November 2025. Justice Halilu Yusuf granted the adjournment on Thursday following the absence of SERAP’s lead counsel, Chief Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), who informed the court via a written letter of a scheduling conflict due to his appearance before the Court of Appeal in Lagos. The plaintiffs, Sarah John and Gabriel Ogunleye, allege that SERAP made false and damaging media claims accusing…