Author: Ismaeel Aleem

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State have reaffirmed their allegiance to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike, pledging to follow his political directives for the 2027 general elections. The declaration came during the minister’s thank-you visit to the area on Sunday, where he expressed gratitude for the support extended to him and President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Wike vows to resist ‘political burial’ ahead of 2027 Rivers gubernatorial election APC Chairman Rejoice Otobo assured the minister of total commitment,…

Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike,  has declared that he will not permit himself to be “buried politically” in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections, amid escalating tensions with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking yesterday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Okrika Local Government Area as part of his thank-you tours across the state, Wike warned that allowing Fubara to secure a second term would spell the end of his own political influence.  Read the related story on New Daily Prime:   “We have made a decision as far as Tinubu is concerned. The other one…

The Bauchi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched an aggressive membership drive and grassroots mobilisation campaign, with the explicit aim of dislodging the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from power in the 2027 general elections. Speaking after a stakeholders’ meeting in Bauchi yesterday, the Chairman of the ADC State Forum and spokesperson for the stakeholders Abubakar Bibi announced that the party is intensifying engagements in urban and rural communities. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:ADC chair Mark calls for national renewal in new year message The initiative focuses on registering new members, addressing residents’…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its full weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s New Year address, declaring unwavering commitment to his administration’s reform agenda and insisting there will be “no retreat” despite opposition criticism. In a statement issued during the new year celebration by the party spokesman Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC aligned itself unequivocally with the President’s message, which projected 2026 as the start of a more robust phase of economic growth. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Tinubu ignores public concerns, insists tax reforms will take effect January 2026 Oladejo emphasised…

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark has delivered a poignant New Year message to Nigerians, urging unity, faith, and collective action to reclaim the country in 2026. In a statement released on behalf of the ADC, the former Senate President reflected on the challenges of 2025, describing it as a year of profound difficulty for most citizens. He highlighted widespread hardship, soaring living costs, and unfulfilled government promises under the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, including stringent new taxes that have exacerbated poverty. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:2027: Peter Obi officially…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has threatened to sue the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after its governorship candidate for the 2026 Ekiti State election, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, was omitted from the provisional list of candidates. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the PDP accused INEC of bias and deliberate obstruction. The party described the exclusion as “yet another confirmation of the biased disposition of the current leadership of the Commission towards the affairs of the Peoples Democratic Party”. INEC published the provisional list on Monday, featuring candidates from 12…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu, accusing his administration of placing financial gains ahead of the welfare of ordinary Nigerians as controversy surrounds the impending implementation of new tax reforms. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:APC chieftain demands Tinubu’s impeachment over tax reform bill allegations In a strongly worded press statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP renewed its demand for an immediate suspension of the Tax Act’s commencement date, scheduled for 1 January 2026. The opposition party highlighted alleged discrepancies between the version of…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, key stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benue State have demanded that the party’s ticket for the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency popularly known as Enone be zoned to Okpokwu Local Government Area. The demand was articulated during a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting held yesterday in Eke, Edumoga District. Participants included all ward chairmen, the party secretary from Edumoga, and women and youth leaders from across the wards. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Lagos APC rebuffs ADC criticism of Tinubu’s Europe trip Stakeholders argued that the three local government areas Ado, Okpokwu, and…

A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Chukwuemeka Eze, has urged the National Assembly to commence immediate impeachment proceedings against President Bola Tinubu amid allegations of tampering with the recently enacted Tax Reform Bills. The controversy stems from claims that the gazetted versions of the four tax laws signed by President Tinubu on 26 June 2025 contain provisions not debated or approved by lawmakers. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:ADC calls for suspension of new tax laws over alleged post-approval alterations The reforms, aimed at broadening Nigeria’s tax base, streamlining administration, boosting revenue, and reducing…

The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the Chairman of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, Alhaji Dahiru Ambursa, with immediate effect, citing alleged misconduct. The suspension was announced in a letter dated 29 December 2025, signed by the Kebbi Central Zonal Vice Chairman, Abubakar Bello. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Lagos APC rebuffs ADC criticism of Tinubu’s Europe trip According to the letter, the decision followed “credible reports and findings” alleging misuse of office and engagement in activities that “undermine, ridicule, embarrass, and disunite the party.” The APC stated that such conduct is…