Author: Ismaeel Aleem

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…

Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), revealing that President Bola Tinubu personally extended multiple invitations for him to join the party. Speaking on Thursday shortly after his defection, during a meeting with political appointees and stakeholders at the Government House in Jos, Governor Mutfwang emphasised that the move was not driven by personal gain but by respect for President Tinubu and the broader interests of Plateau State. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: BREAKING: Gov. Mutfwang dumps PDP for APC “President Tinubu has…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the defection of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Read the related story on New Daily Prime: North-Central APC forum renews call for Mutfwang to defect APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda, a fellow Plateau indigene, made the declaration during the party’s 14th national caucus meeting on thursday at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Plateau PDP disowns group seeking Mutfwang’s move to APC Yilwatda stated that Mutfwang’s move means the entire North Central region is now under APC governance. More details…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a scathing press statement accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government under President Bola Tinubu of normalising absurdities in governance, highlighting a series of recent controversies that it claims undermine legislative integrity, national security, and Nigeria’s international standing. In a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary Comrade Ini Ememobong, the statement points to discrepancies between the tax reform laws passed by the National Assembly and their gazetted versions as a prime example. It references allegations raised by Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki (PDP, Sokoto), a member of the House of Representatives, who on 17 December…