Author: Ismaeel Aleem

Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed deep concern over the federal government’s handling of communication regarding a recent United States military strike on Islamic State (ISIS) targets in northwest Nigeria. In a press statement issued yesterday by National Publicity Secretary Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP highlighted that Nigerians first learned of the airstrike through posts on social media by US President Donald Trump and other American officials. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: US launches attack against Nigeria’s Islamic state terrorists The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs only released a statement several hours…

Six serving members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing alleged constitutional violations, prolonged suspensions, and the erosion of legislative independence. The lawmakers announced their defection on 24 December 2025 in Gusau, the state capital, following extensive deliberations on the state of the legislature. They accused the Assembly of being poorly managed and reduced to a “rubber stamp” for Governor Dauda Lawal, undermining democratic principles and silencing constituents’ voices. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: PDP beyond repair, ADC must offer fresh…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has unanimously adopted consensus as the preferred method for selecting party officials at ward, local government, state, and national levels ahead of the forthcoming congresses. The resolution was reached during an expanded State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday at the Government House in Lafia, the state capital. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Ebonyi APC sets 25 January 2026 for LG primaries The gathering, which included a broad spectrum of stakeholders, aimed to foster unity and streamline the party’s internal processes. Governor Abdullahi Sule championed wider participation, supporting a motion…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated a high-powered Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, aimed at resolving internal disputes and bolstering cohesion as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Osun 2026: APC, Accord clash over governance The committee, comprising APC governors, federal ministers and key stakeholders, is chaired by Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, with former APC National Legal Adviser Muiz Banire serving as member-secretary. Other members include Senator Adamu Aliero; Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, Governor of Kwara and Chairman of the Nigeria…

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…