Author: Ismaeel Aleem

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has come under intense scrutiny for failing to present a coherent agenda to voters nearly three weeks after inaugurating its governorship campaign committee. Read More Related Breaking Story from Our Political News Recall that on 7 April, the party unveiled a 31-man campaign team led by Rep. Oluwole Oke as Director-General, with zonal directors including Prince Adebayo Adeleke for Osun Central, Prince Dotun Babayemi for Osun West, and Hon. Thomas Ogungbangbe for Osun East. The structure aims to mobilise support ahead of the 15 August 2026 governorship election. Read the related story…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched a scathing attack on opposition parties, accusing them of internal chaos and warning Nigerians against entrusting governance to leaders who cannot manage their own affairs. Read More Related Breaking News from Our Political News In two separate press statements issued from its National Secretariat in Abuja, the ruling party also vehemently condemned Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for allegedly inciting violence. In a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, CON, the APC described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as having been “destroyed” by Atiku Abubakar’s alleged violation of the party’s rotational…

The immediate past Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed insinuations that he failed to consult President Bola Tinubu before resigning from the Federal Executive Council. In a statement issued on Saturday through his media aide, Mr Femi Awogboro, Adelabu clarified that he obtained the full approval and blessing of the President before deciding to step down. He stressed that his resignation was not in any way contrary to President Tinubu’s wishes. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:  Adelabu resigns as power minister to pursue Oyo governorship bid Adelabu resigned to focus on his ambition to contest…

Distinguished Senator David Mark, National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has urged opposition parties to set aside personal ambitions and form a united coalition to rescue Nigeria from what he described as the woeful failures of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government. Delivering the keynote address at the National Opposition Summit in Ibadan on Saturday, 25 April 2026, Senator Mark declared that the gathering represented an urgent patriotic response to the nation’s cry for help amid widespread insecurity, economic hardship, and democratic erosion. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:  David Mark reassures ADC members, downplays internal…

Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi, spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, has demanded that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State tender an unreserved apology to the state’s civil servants before attempting to regain power in the 2026 governorship election. In a strongly worded press statement issued yesterday, Olajengbesi described the recent reaction by the Osun APC, signed by Mr Kola Olabisi, to his interview on Rave FM as “empty, shallow, and lacking in substance.” He accused the opposition party of resorting to diversionary tactics, distortion of facts, and personal attacks instead of addressing the genuine concerns of the people. Read…

President Bola Tinubu has applauded Nigeria’s aviation sector following the country’s attainment of a 91.45 per cent safety rating from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). In a statement issued today by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the rating as a significant milestone that reflects the country’s growing compliance with international aviation safety standards. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:  Tinubu names new heads for NECO, NBTE, others  Tinubu seeks senate approval for $516m loan to fund Sokoto-Badagry highway The ICAO, a United Nations agency responsible for regulating global air navigation,…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released its detailed timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, confirmed that the timetable was signed by the National Organising Secretary, His Excellency Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, OFR. The document, released in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and the Electoral Act 2026, as well as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) revised timetable, sets out clear timelines for key pre-election activities. The schedule begins with the Notice of…

Fresh leadership has taken the helm of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State following a peaceful state congress conducted through consensus at the weekend. The congress, held at Mahmud Ribadu Square yesterday, was presided over by Ambassador Baba Gana Ajimi, chairman of the state congress committee. In a key procedural step, the former state executive council was formally dissolved after a motion moved by Kate Raymond Mamunu, Majority Leader of the Adamawa State House of Assembly and member representing Demsa Constituency. The motion was seconded by Suleiman Ahmed Gangkuba, chairman of Toungo Local Government Area. To ensure the…

Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani Kayode, has launched a scathing attack on the recent national convention of the David-Mark faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the event as disorganised, undignified, and symptomatic of a party in disarray. In a strongly worded statement posted on his X account on Saturday, Fani Kayode painted a vivid picture of chaos and discomfort at the gathering, claiming it lacked basic coordination and credibility. He alleged that delegates endured sweltering conditions in an overcrowded hall without functional airconditioning, leaving attendees hot, sweaty, and visibly uneasy. “I watched a faction of the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in Kwara North has firmly rejected calls for the zoning of the state’s governorship position ahead of the 2027 election, insisting that merit, competence, and proven capacity must guide the selection of the next governor. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news In a statement issued after a meeting on Wednesday in Ilorin, the caucus emphasised that independence, credibility, and the ability to deliver effective governance should take precedence over sectional or ethnic considerations. The stakeholders, drawn from Edu, Patigi, Moro, Kiama, and Baruten Local Government Areas, also declared their support for President…