Author: Ismaeel Aleem

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), one of Nigeria’s emerging opposition parties, has announced the temporary closure of its National Secretariat as part of the annual end-of-year holidays. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC informed the public that the secretariat would shut down on 23 December 2025, with full operations resuming on 5 January 2026. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:ADC slams Tinubu’s 2026 budget as ‘debt trap’, warns of deepening fiscal crisis The closure is intended to allow staff and party officials to observe the Christmas and New Year festivities.…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has scheduled its primaries for the upcoming local government chairmanship and councilorship elections for 25 January 2026. The announcement was made by the state party chairman, Chief Stanley Emegha, while addressing journalists in Abakaliki following a State Executive Council meeting on Monday. Emegha urged political appointees aspiring to contest the polls to resign from their positions, in compliance with a directive issued last month by Governor Francis Nwifuru. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Cross River APC expels former chairman “The primary election for both councillorship and chairmanship will hold on…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has expelled its former chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, citing a breach of the party’s constitution. The decision was taken yesterday during a meeting of the APC State Caretaker Committee at the party secretariat in Calabar. The committee also confirmed the suspension of the State Special Leader, Dr Juliet Diwa. Eba, who had previously been removed from office amid allegations of financial misconduct, was expelled under Article 21.5(v) of the APC Constitution, as amended on 26 March 2022. This provision states that any member who initiates legal action against the party or…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the timetable and schedule of activities for bye-elections to fill vacancies in the Ahoada East II and Khana II State Constituencies of Rivers State. In a press statement issued on Monday, 22nd December 2025, following a meeting, the Commission confirmed that the polls will take place on Saturday, 21st February 2026 the same date as the end-of-tenure Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Read the related story on New Daily Prime: INEC warns two PDP-led factions to put their house in order ahead of 2026 elections The bye-elections became…

A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, has revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari personally assured him he never encouraged then-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to contest against Bola Tinubu in the party’s 2022 presidential primary. Tinubu ultimately emerged victorious as the APC flagbearer, while Osinbajo finished a distant third. Osinbajo, widely regarded as Tinubu’s political protégé, had served as Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General during Tinubu’s tenure as Lagos State governor. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Osun 2026: APC, Accord clash over governance Many also believe Tinubu played a key role in Osinbajo’s…

Prominent chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, including former Senate Leader Senator Teslim Folarin, Minister of Power Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and former First Lady Mrs Florence Ajimobi, have pledged to deliver the state overwhelmingly for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking at the flag-off of a tour covering 14 federal constituencies in Oyo town on Monday, the leaders vowed to set aside internal differences and personal ambitions to ensure Tinubu’s re-election. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Oyo APC backs lawmaker opposing ₦300bn loan, accuses Governor Makinde of secrecy The event drew…

The Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vehemently rejected attempts to designate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as the party’s national leader, branding the title unconstitutional, illegal, and invalid. The chapter further insisted that Wike remains expelled from the party. In a press conference on Sunday, state Publicity Secretary Dayyabu Chiroma also dismissed directives from Wike loyalists ordering PDP members to vacate party offices across the state, declaring such orders “null, void, illegal, and of absolutely no effect.” Read the related story on New Daily Prime: INEC warns two PDP-led factions to…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party in Osun State have exchanged sharp criticisms over the performance of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration, as political tensions rise in anticipation of the governorship election scheduled for 8 August 2026. In a statement released on Sunday, APC state chairman Tajudeen Lawal accused Governor Adeleke and his supporters of mounting baseless attacks on former governor Adegboyega Oyetola now Minister of Marine and Blue Economy  and the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. Lawal described these criticisms as desperate attempts by a ruling party facing electoral disadvantage. He claimed the Adeleke government had failed…

Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a detailed schedule for its 2025/2026 ward, local government, state, and zonal congresses, paving the way for the party’s national convention in March 2026. The timetable, signed by National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru, was released on Saturday and invokes Articles 11 and 17 of the APC Constitution to guide the election of officials at all levels. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:APC chair predicts landslide victory in 2027, says Tinubu enjoys growing national acceptance The process commences with membership e-registration, already underway since 1 December 2025 and set to conclude…

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s newly presented 2026 budget, rebranding its official theme of “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity” as a “Budget of Consolidated Renewed Sufferings”. In a statement issued on Friday by PDP National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the party accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration of perpetuating unmitigated hardship for ordinary Nigerians while the governing elite enjoy affluence. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Tinubu tables 2026 budget, security gets ₦5.41tn allocation President Tinubu presented the ₦58.47 trillion appropriation bill to a joint session of…