Author: Gbenga Olaleye

A recent sermon by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) has sparked intense debate within Nigeria’s Christian community. The controversy centres on remarks Fatoyinbo made about the late Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, the first General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC). In a now-viral video clip, Fatoyinbo praised Babalola as “anointed… so anointed,” but controversially claimed that “all the grace just went like that” because the evangelist “had no money.” He also recounted an incident where a python reportedly dried up after crossing Babalola’s leg. Fatoyinbo said, “I was studying recently about what Apostle Babalola…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it terms an “excessive foreign travel culture,” highlighting that the president has been absent from Nigeria for nearly a quarter of his tenure. In a statement released on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC claimed that Tinubu has undertaken 40 international trips in 26 months, spending approximately 181 days abroad. The party described this as an unprecedented record among Nigerian and African leaders in recent times. The ADC argued that Tinubu’s frequent travels come at a time when Nigeria is grappling with…

Supporters of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, have pledged to resist any efforts to prevent him from contesting in the 2027 presidential election. The Obidients made this declaration in response to comments by Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, who claimed Obi would not secure the ticket of any political party in 2027. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, Bwala asserted that Obi would only serve as Director-General of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). He also alleged that Obi lost 50% of his voter base in the 2023 election, while…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Ogun State Government of employing security agencies to disrupt its campaign activities ahead of Saturday’s by-election for the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency. The party lamented that despite formally notifying the police of their campaign plans through an official letter, which was duly received and acknowledged, their campaign rally was disrupted. The ADC alleged that their canopies were removed, chairs broken, musical instruments seized, and even an armoured vehicle deployed to intimidate their candidate, party leaders, and supporters. Speaking to journalists at Tamotoye Roundabout in Ishara on Thursday, the party’s State Chairman, Femi…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has issued a stern warning to the public following the emergence of a fraudulent Instagram account that falsely purports to be his. In a statement issued by his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze, on Thursday, Jonathan clarified that he has no official presence on Instagram. The statement, titled “Beware of Fake Instagram Account Impersonating H.E. Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan”, reads: “Our attention has been drawn to a fraudulent Instagram account operating under the handle goodluck_ebelejonathan, which is falsely impersonating former President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. This impostor account has been deceitfully posting content, some copied from Dr…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has implemented a reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, across its retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. A New Daily Prime correspondent confirmed on Thursday that the new pump price at several NNPCL mega stations, including those located at Danziyal Plaza, Central Area, Wuse Zone 4, and Wuse Zone 6, has been reduced from ₦945 to ₦890 per litre. This downward adjustment represents a ₦55 drop in price. Speaking anonymously to New Daily Prime, a fuel attendant at one of the affected stations…

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has attributed the limited functionality of the Baro Inland Port to the absence of adequate road and rail infrastructure linkages, despite its commissioning in 2019. Speaking on Tuesday before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the Rehabilitation and Operationalisation of the Baro Inland Port, Oyetola acknowledged the operational challenges but assured that the Tinubu administration is committed to revitalising the port as a key inland gateway to stimulate Nigeria’s commercial activities. “Although commissioned in 2019 by the previous administration, the port has faced operational constraints, chief among them the absence…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned Nigerians against registering multiple times during the upcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, warning that violators will face severe consequences, including complete removal from the voter register. Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq, INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Plateau State, issued the warning during a meeting with key stakeholders ahead of the CVR’s nationwide resumption. “Voter registration is not only a fundamental right but also a duty of every eligible citizen of Nigeria. No individual can vote in an election unless they are duly registered,” Sadiq said. He urged all Nigerians aged 18 and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly hinted at his support for the re-election bid of Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, reaffirming a two-decade-long friendship and pledging continued collaboration between the federal and Anambra state governments. Governor Soludo visited the president at the Aso Villa on Tuesday, where he revealed that their discussions focused on pressing national issues including the economy and security, though he refrained from disclosing full details to the press. In a Facebook post shared on Wednesday, President Tinubu confirmed the visit and echoed Soludo’s remarks, praising the governor’s reform-minded leadership and progressivism. He also affirmed his…

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has reiterated the party’s unwavering stance against political imposition, special privileges, and unaccountable governance, as it prepares for the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Tuesday during the 2025 International Youth Day celebration held in Abuja and organised by the ADC National Youth Wing, Mark – represented by Salihu Lukman, former APC National Vice Chairman (North-West) – said the ADC would position itself as a principled and people-focused alternative, particularly for Nigeria’s youth and progressive-minded citizens. The event, themed “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”, brought together youth…