Author: Ismaeel Aleem

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark has delivered a poignant New Year message to Nigerians, urging unity, faith, and collective action to reclaim the country in 2026. In a statement released on behalf of the ADC, the former Senate President reflected on the challenges of 2025, describing it as a year of profound difficulty for most citizens. He highlighted widespread hardship, soaring living costs, and unfulfilled government promises under the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, including stringent new taxes that have exacerbated poverty. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:2027: Peter Obi officially…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has threatened to sue the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after its governorship candidate for the 2026 Ekiti State election, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, was omitted from the provisional list of candidates. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the PDP accused INEC of bias and deliberate obstruction. The party described the exclusion as “yet another confirmation of the biased disposition of the current leadership of the Commission towards the affairs of the Peoples Democratic Party”. INEC published the provisional list on Monday, featuring candidates from 12…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu, accusing his administration of placing financial gains ahead of the welfare of ordinary Nigerians as controversy surrounds the impending implementation of new tax reforms. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:APC chieftain demands Tinubu’s impeachment over tax reform bill allegations In a strongly worded press statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP renewed its demand for an immediate suspension of the Tax Act’s commencement date, scheduled for 1 January 2026. The opposition party highlighted alleged discrepancies between the version of…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, key stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benue State have demanded that the party’s ticket for the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency popularly known as Enone be zoned to Okpokwu Local Government Area. The demand was articulated during a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting held yesterday in Eke, Edumoga District. Participants included all ward chairmen, the party secretary from Edumoga, and women and youth leaders from across the wards. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Lagos APC rebuffs ADC criticism of Tinubu’s Europe trip Stakeholders argued that the three local government areas Ado, Okpokwu, and…

A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Chukwuemeka Eze, has urged the National Assembly to commence immediate impeachment proceedings against President Bola Tinubu amid allegations of tampering with the recently enacted Tax Reform Bills. The controversy stems from claims that the gazetted versions of the four tax laws signed by President Tinubu on 26 June 2025 contain provisions not debated or approved by lawmakers. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:ADC calls for suspension of new tax laws over alleged post-approval alterations The reforms, aimed at broadening Nigeria’s tax base, streamlining administration, boosting revenue, and reducing…

The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the Chairman of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, Alhaji Dahiru Ambursa, with immediate effect, citing alleged misconduct. The suspension was announced in a letter dated 29 December 2025, signed by the Kebbi Central Zonal Vice Chairman, Abubakar Bello. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Lagos APC rebuffs ADC criticism of Tinubu’s Europe trip According to the letter, the decision followed “credible reports and findings” alleging misuse of office and engagement in activities that “undermine, ridicule, embarrass, and disunite the party.” The APC stated that such conduct is…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticised Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, accusing him of anti-party activities after he reportedly declared himself the “number one supporter” of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presumptive presidential candidate for the 2027 election. In a press statement issued on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP described Wike’s remarks during his end-of-year media chat in Port Harcourt as confirming the grounds for his earlier expulsion from the party. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Wike dismisses 2027 presidential ambition, says it would be…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rebuked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for criticising President Bola Tinubu’s recent trip to Europe, insisting that “Nigeria is not governed from a village square.” In a statement issued on Monday by the party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the APC described the ADC’s remarks as predictable “noise, misinformation, and pedestrian politics.” Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Lagos APC condemns Okonkwo’s remarks on Tinubu, military rule as ‘reckless’ The response follows criticism from ADC national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, who on Sunday labelled the President’s departure for Europe as…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has revealed that he is actively learning the art of politics from President Bola Tinubu, whom he described as Nigeria’s finest politician. Yilwatda made the remarks on yesterday in Plateau State shortly after he was honoured with the traditional title of “Kaeh-rit” – meaning “the good seed of Ampang East” by his community. Speaking to journalists, the APC chairman expressed deep admiration for the President. “I’m learning from the best leader, Asiwaju Tinubu. Mr President is one of the best politicians you can learn from, and since adopting me…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has declared itself fully united, thoroughly prepared, and poised for a resounding victory in the Area Council elections scheduled for 21 February 2026. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:PDP slams FG over communication on US airstrike against ISIS In a press statement issued on Sunday by the FCT Publicity Secretary, Josephine Itoyah-Splendor, the party described itself as “a beacon of unity, strength, and preparedness,” emphasising its determination not merely to contest but to triumph decisively. The PDP announced that its candidates for the chairmanship and councillorship positions…