Author: Ismaeel Aleem

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alerted security agencies to potential unrest ahead of a planned protest by labour unions in the state capital. In a statement issued on yesterday by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the APC called on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to monitor the situation closely and take proactive steps to prevent any breakdown of law and order. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: APC Governors convene in Lagos for strategic meeting…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed that it will not prevent any party member from contesting for its presidential ticket in the 2027 general elections, even as it openly supports President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term. While senior party figures have expressed strong backing for the President’s re-election, the APC maintains that the primary process will remain open and democratic. In an interview yesterday, the party’s Deputy National Organising Secretary, Chidi Duru, underscored the importance of internal democracy as a foundational principle of the APC. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: 2027: Aremu Afolayan backs Tinubu…

The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), comprising governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is holding a significant strategic meeting in Lagos today. Hosted by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the session is taking place at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island later in the day. The gathering coincides with President Bola Tinubu’s presence in Lagos for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, before his return to Abuja. As of March 2026, the APC maintains a commanding position in Nigerian politics, controlling 31 of the country’s 36 governorships. This dominance has been bolstered in recent months by a…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over recent terrorist attacks in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing them as desperate acts by criminal elements facing intense pressure from Nigerian security forces. In a statement released on 17 March 2026, the President commiserated with the people of Borno, mourning the lives lost, offering sympathies to the injured, and standing in solidarity with residents amid the ordeal. He condemned the strikes as frantic attempts by terrorists to spread fear, insisting they reflect the group’s weakening position due to sustained operations by the armed forces and security agencies across multiple theatres. Tinubu paid tribute…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Federal Government to immediately impose a temporary, time-bound cap on petrol prices amid rising costs driven by volatility in global oil markets and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. In a strongly worded press statement released on March 11, 2026, and signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC argued that external shocks alone cannot justify unchecked fuel price hikes in Nigeria’s fragile economy. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Dangote Refinery cuts petrol price to N1,075 per litre The party highlighted the severe impact on…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the suspension of four senior officials of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a significant development amid the party’s ongoing internal leadership crisis. The affected officials are the former National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu; the National Vice Chairman (North Central), Mohammed Abdulrahman; the National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN); and the National Organising Secretary, Hon. Umar Bature. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Court of Appeal upholds ruling stopping PDP national convention In its ruling, the appellate court affirmed the earlier judgement delivered by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a free online membership registration portal nationwide, enabling Nigerians to join or revalidate their membership digitally. The initiative follows the successful commencement of the party’s physical nationwide registration and revalidation exercise in Abuja last month. The new platform, accessible at adcregistration.ng, aligns with the requirements of the Electoral Act 2026, which mandates political parties to maintain verified digital membership registers. According to the ADC, only individuals whose details are fully captured and verified on this official digital register will be eligible to vote or contest in the party’s primaries. The move addresses legal…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised the alarm over what it describes as a deliberate attempt to suppress voter turnout in the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, scheduled for Saturday, 21 February 2026. In a strongly worded statement posted by the party’s Publicity Secretary the party criticised the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for imposing a curfew across Abuja from 8 p.m. on Friday, 20 February, describing the measure as premature and unjustified. The ADC argued that the restriction, which extends well before election day, contravenes established electoral practices and appears designed to hinder eligible voters from…

President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a powerful Federal Government delegation to Kano State to commiserate with victims of the recent fire disaster at Singer Market, one of Nigeria’s largest food markets. The delegation is set to depart Abuja tomorrow to convey President Tinubu’s heartfelt condolences to the affected traders, who suffered losses estimated in billions of Naira. The inferno, which erupted on Saturday evening and raged into Sunday morning, caused extensive damage and marked the second fire outbreak at the market in less than two weeks. In addition to expressing sympathy, the team will…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially confirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not participate in the Osun State governorship election slated for 8 August 2026, due to the party’s failure to successfully upload candidate nomination details. In a statement issued by the Osun State INEC Public Relations Officer today, the commission released the list of political parties that met the required deadline and had their candidate information properly submitted and accepted. The qualifying parties are: Read the related story on New Daily Prime: PDP remains strong in Osun despite Adeleke’s defection — Oyinlola – Accord (A) -…