Author: Ismaeel Aleem

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…

Youth members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State have openly rejected the re-election ambitions of Hon. Jimi Odimayo, the current representative for the Okitipupa-Irele Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. In a statement released on Thursday and made available to newsmen, the youths, spearheaded by Adewale Adefua, declared that the constituency requires fresh leadership at the National Assembly. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: APC rejects claims of drifting Nigeria towards one-party rule They endorsed Bidemi Obayangban, the Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Forestry, as their preferred…

A faction within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, known as the Kogi APC Renaissance Forum, has called for bolder and more drastic measures in President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing battle against corruption, emphasising that the fight demands a paradigm shift to tackle its deep-rooted nature effectively. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the forum’s spokesperson, Emmanuel Adejo, the group praised the president’s commitment to combating graft but insisted that the current efforts require escalation. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Lagos APC condemns Okonkwo’s remarks on Tinubu, military rule as ‘reckless’ “The fight against…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the Senate’s confirmation of its members on 16 December. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Tinubu appoints new leadership for NTA The move comes as part of efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight in the electricity sector, aligning with the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023, which emphasises decentralisation and improved efficiency. The reconstituted board is chaired by Dr Musiliu Olalekan Oseni. He who joined as a Commissioner in January 2017 and later served as Vice Chairman, assumes the chairmanship effective 1…