Author: Gbenga Olaleye

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.…

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) has firmly denied reports suggesting it has suspended its ongoing seven-day warning strike, which commenced on Wednesday. In a statement made to our correspondent on Friday, the National Public Relations Officer of NANNM-FHI, Omomo Tibiebi, clarified that despite a meeting held earlier in the day with the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, the strike remains in full effect. “The strike has not been suspended,” Tibiebi stated. “Earlier today, the NANNM executives met with the minister, and it was the minister who…

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its nationwide strike, which began on 29 July, following successful negotiations with the Federal Government. The Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, confirmed the suspension while addressing journalists on Friday afternoon after a closed-door meeting held in Abuja. Professor Pate stated that the decision to suspend the industrial action came after agreements were reached between the government and the leadership of the nursing union. Although details of the agreement were not disclosed, he expressed optimism that the resolution would pave the way for long-term improvements in the health sector.…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has expressed concern over the deplorable condition of federal roads across the state, stating that residents are dissatisfied with the Federal Government’s neglect. Fayemi made the remarks during a meeting with his political associates and loyalists in Ekiti, a gathering many political observers believe was aimed at gauging his influence ahead of the 2027 general election. The former governor is thought to be engaging with key figures in the emerging opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a bloc seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Speaking at the meeting,…

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has given his support to the introduction of compulsory and random drug integrity tests for students across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The endorsement followed a meeting on Wednesday in Abuja with Brigadier General Buba Marwa (retd), Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The discussion focused on strategies to tackle substance abuse among students nationwide. In a statement released by the NDLEA’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, the minister also approved a review of the secondary school curriculum to include updated drug education, alongside plans to establish an inter-ministerial working group…