Author: Ismaeel Aleem

The immediate past Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar has firmly dismissed speculation that he is in consultations to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement published on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, Badaru described the reports as “baseless, unfounded, and a product of political mischief.” Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Jigawa APC chieftain hails Badaru as defence minister He urged APC members and the general public to disregard the rumors entirely. Badaru, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Jigawa State, emphasized his enduring commitment to the ruling…

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has levelled serious accusations against Governor Ademola Adeleke led government, claiming it has deliberately engineered a series of legal crises to undermine legitimately elected local government officials. Addressing journalists at the party’s secretariat in Osogbo on Monday, state APC Chairman Tajudeen Lawal urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) to intervene swiftly in the protracted dispute. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Osun APC accuses Adeleke, PDP of twisting court ruling to incite violence Lawal traced the controversy to a Court of Appeal judgment delivered on 10 February 2025, which…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on opposition parties and critics of President Bola Tinubu to shift towards constructive, policy-driven debate as the 2027 general elections approach, insisting that democracy flourishes through ideas rather than resentment or grievance-based politics. In a statement released on Monday by party spokesman Seye Oladejo, the APC emphasised that meaningful democratic engagement demands competition based on substantive policies, not hostility or theatrical displays. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Lagos APC vows “no retreat” from reforms “Democratic growth is sustained through the exchange of ideas, not through persistent…

The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has extended a warm welcome to Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang following his recent defection to the ruling party, while setting a clear agenda emphasising unity, inclusivity, and collaboration with President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued on Monday by Forum Chairman Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, the group comprising APC stakeholders from the six North-Central states praised Mutfwang’s move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as a step towards an environment where “unity, peace and progress flourish, and ethnic and religious differences are set aside.” Read the related story on New Daily…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a strongly worded statement describing the United States’ dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as a “cautionary tale” for governments worldwide, including Nigeria’s administration under President Bola Tinubu. In a press release signed by National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC characterised the US military operation which saw Maduro and his wife seized in Caracas on 3 January and flown to New York to face drug trafficking charges as a stark warning to regimes perceived to lack legitimacy. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Report: Death toll from US attack…

Outrage erupts as Ekiti State, renowned for its professors, fields a deputy governorship candidate with an SSCE for the forthcoming governorship election. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) certificate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Chief Monisade Afuye has ignited fierce debate as the state prepares for its governorship election scheduled for 20 June 2026. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently published candidates’ particulars, including Afuye’s O’level results from her 1978 examination at Amoye Grammar School, Ikere-Ekiti. This has prompted sharp criticism from opposition parties, who question her academic credentials and suitability for…

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…