Author: Gbenga Olaleye

The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has officially withdrawn the controversial Indigeneship Bill from parliamentary consideration, citing widespread stakeholder concerns and the need for further legislative consultation. The withdrawal was confirmed in a statement issued late Tuesday evening, where Kalu explained that the move was prompted by constructive feedback from a cross-section of Nigerians, as well as the findings of a Bill Analysis Report submitted by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS). Kalu, who also chairs the House Committee on Constitution Review, acknowledged the bill’s intentions but emphasised that caution…

Kaduna, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that insecurity across northern Nigeria has significantly reduced under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, compared to the previous government. Ribadu made the remarks on Tuesday during a two-day interactive session with northern leaders, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, taking place in Kaduna State. Speaking at the session, the NSA said the decline in violence—including Boko Haram attacks, banditry, and communal conflicts—was due to the Tinubu administration’s unified security strategy. “Compared to what the situation was in the last administration, Boko Haram attacks,…

Former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has strongly criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that Nigerians are living through “renewed agony” rather than the “Renewed Hope” promised during the 2023 presidential campaign. Oyinlola, a retired Nigerian Army general who served as governor from May 2003 to November 2010, made the remarks on Tuesday while appearing on Frontline, a current affairs programme aired on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese Ijebu. The interview was monitored by NEW DAILY PRIIME in Abeokuta. Assessing the current state of the nation, Oyinlola expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Tinubu-led government, accusing it…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has delivered a damning verdict on the chances of northern politicians retaining office under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, warning that re-election would be impossible unless they defect to the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Lawal did not mince words as he accused the APC of marginalising northern Nigeria and failing to deliver on its promises. He argued that most northern elected officials, including governors, would be left with no viable option but to abandon the…

Four Nigerian Super Falcons players have been named in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Best XI following the team’s dominant run to clinch their 10th continental title. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women announced the tournament’s standout performers via its official X account on Sunday, describing the selection as “The stars who shined the brightest.” Among the Nigerian quartet, Rasheedat Ajibade was voted Player of the Tournament. The Atletico Madrid forward impressed throughout the competition, earning Woman of the Match honours in three of Nigeria’s six games thanks to her leadership and attacking prowess. READ ALSO: WAFCON…

Bayo Onanuga, a spokesperson for the Presidency, has taken a swipe at former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai over his reported expulsion from the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In a brief post on his X account on Monday, Onanuga wrote: “Internally Displaced Again!” — a clear reference to El-Rufai’s shifting political affiliations. The comment follows reports by NEW DAILY PRIME that the SDP announced El-Rufai’s expulsion from the party and imposed a 30-year ban on him. The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) stated that the decision was made in accordance with the SDP’s constitution, ideology, manifesto, principles, and practices. El-Rufai had…

Abuja, Nigeria — The Super Falcons of Nigeria have arrived back in Abuja following their remarkable success at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), New Daily Prime reports. Players and officials touched down at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday afternoon to a warm welcome from fans and supporters. The team’s triumphant return comes after securing a record-extending 10th WAFCON title in a thrilling 3-2 win against hosts Morocco, known as the Atlas Lionesses, on Saturday night. To celebrate the victory, a trophy parade has been organised, with the Falcons expected to move through some of the most…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the main opposition in Kwara State, has expressed strong opposition to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s alleged plans to construct a new Government House Secretariat in Ilorin, the state capital. In a statement issued on Monday, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the state Publicity Secretary of the PDP, described the proposed project as “illogical” and “a glaring example of misplaced priority,” accusing the administration of attempting to divert state resources at a time when many communities are facing serious infrastructural challenges. Adewara questioned the need for the new Secretariat given the “severe infrastructural deficits” across Kwara, including dilapidated roads,…

The Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has said that violence, intimidation, and voter suppression were the main reasons he lost to incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the last election. In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, Rhodes-Vivour criticised what he described as a culture of violence that undermined the will of the electorate during the polls. “When you have normalised violence against a group of people, eventually that violence should meet you,” he wrote. “You look at what happened in the State Assembly where a majority, more than 90%…

The Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has reaffirmed that the Federal Government’s ongoing road infrastructure projects are being implemented based on their economic importance rather than regional considerations. Speaking on The Morning Brief, a programme aired on Channels Television on Monday, Mr Abdulaziz responded to recent criticisms made by Rabiu Kwankwaso, presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general election. Kwankwaso had accused the Tinubu-led administration of diverting limited national resources towards the development of roads in southern Nigeria, to the detriment of the northern region. Dismissing the…