Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, has been officially nominated as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland by the Olubadan-In-Council, marking a significant moment in the traditional leadership of one of Nigeria’s most historic cities. The nomination took place on Monday during a meeting of the Olubadan-In-Council held at the Olubadan Palace in Oke-Aremo, located within Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. The session was presided over by the Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola. Announcing the council’s decision, Oba Ajibola stated: “We (members of the Olubadan-In-Council) have all signed and nominated Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the…

Abuja, Nigeria – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued strong remarks on both political and administrative matters, reaffirming the legitimacy of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) South-South zonal congress and unveiling plans to improve education and healthcare in rural parts of the FCT. During his monthly media parley held in Abuja on Monday, Wike declared that peace within the PDP could only return if the party accepts and upholds the outcome of the South-South congress held in Calabar, where Chief Dan Orbih emerged as National Vice Chairman. “Our South-South zonal congress that was held…

Renowned socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has disclosed that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has consistently maintained his commitment to serving only one term in office if elected president. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Yesufu quote-tweeted a message from Obi in which he again reaffirmed his intention to limit his presidency to a single term. She revealed that this has been his stance since his 2023 campaign, and that he frequently cited Nelson Mandela as a model for such a political path. “I, Aisha Yesufu, can confirm that Mr Peter Gregory Obi has…

Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has praised Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their record-breaking triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. In a statement released on Monday titled “MISSION V ACCOMPLISHED,” Obi applauded the team’s exceptional achievement in clinching their fifth consecutive title, calling it a powerful symbol of resilience, teamwork, and the indomitable Nigerian spirit. “Congratulations, D’Tigress! You’ve once again proven yourselves as the undisputed queens of African basketball,” Obi declared. “Your victory is not just a win for Nigeria, but for the entire continent. To dominate this tournament…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its proposed plan to spend more than ₦712 billion on renovating the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, calling it “a shocking display of careless spending”. In a statement released on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the project as a flagrant waste of public funds and a sign that the government is increasingly detached from the harsh economic realities most Nigerians are facing. “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) strongly rejects the shocking ₦712 billion airport renovation plan announced by…

The political landscape of Rivers State is undergoing a significant shift as several supporters and loyalists of the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), recently adopted by opposition leaders ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. This development, learnt by NEW DAILY PRIME, marks a major setback for Fubara, whose political base within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to be steadily eroding. Sources reveal that the defectors have now pledged their allegiance to former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, who is believed to be eyeing the ADC presidential ticket. The ADC was officially…

Abuja, Nigeria – The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Aisha Garba, has raised alarm over what she described as a “crisis of great magnitude” in Nigeria’s education sector, urging immediate, collective action from all stakeholders to guarantee quality basic education for every child. Speaking during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting jointly convened by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and UBEC in Abuja, Dr Garba highlighted two pressing concerns: the country’s ballooning out-of-school population—estimated by UNESCO at 20 million—and a deepening learning crisis where children enrolled in schools fail to acquire essential literacy and numeracy skills. According to…

The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to consider granting a strategic presidential pardon to the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, in the interest of national security. The appeal was made in a statement released on Friday by the IHRC’s Head of Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, Duru Hezekiah, and made available to journalists in Abuja. The commission emphasised that its call should not be misconstrued as an attempt to interfere with the ongoing judicial proceedings against Kyari, who is currently facing trial over cocaine trafficking and criminal conspiracy. “Our position is not to…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for taking a bold step towards youth inclusion by appointing several young Nigerians to key positions within its National Working Committee (NWC). In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, Atiku praised the party for not just speaking about youth involvement but actively demonstrating it through meaningful appointments. The ADC recently appointed Bilyaminu Duhu as Assistant National Youth Leader (North East), Jackie Wayas as Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Hassana Dada as Assistant National Youth Leader (North Central), David Itokpa as Deputy National Welfare…

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to serve as agents of positive change in their host communities, urging them to leave behind enduring legacies of service and meaningful impact. The governor delivered this charge on Friday during the swearing-in and official opening ceremony of the 2025 Batch B Stream I Orientation Programme, held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ede. Represented by the State Commissioner for Cooperative and Empowerment, Adebayo Femi Ogungbangbe, Governor Adeleke encouraged the corps members to approach their service year with honour, purpose, and integrity.…