Author: Ismaeel Aleem

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following his participation in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW2026), where he engaged with global leaders on climate action, energy transition, and sustainable development. The President, accompanied by several ministers, attended the summit held from 11th to 15th January in Abu Dhabi under the theme “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go.” Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Tinubu departs for Europe ahead of Abu Dhabi sustainability summit A key highlight was the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has firmly rejected suggestions that it is being positioned as a platform to advance the presidential ambitions of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, insisting the party remains independent and self-governing. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme yesterday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, emphasised that the ADC belongs to no single individual and is open to all Nigerians, including high-profile figures such as former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Atiku declares: I will not step down for…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned violent disruptions that marred the inauguration of its Transitional Committee and Membership Registration Committees in Borno State, insisting that the exercise was fully authorised by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). In a press statement released on Friday and signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC affirmed that the inauguration, which saw Mallam Kashim Imam appointed as chairman of the Transitional Committee, complied with all party guidelines and institutional processes. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Dele Momodu officially joins ADC The statement described the actions of…

The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticised the opposition for what it termed “orchestrated outrage” and “selective indignation” over the Federal Government’s decision to hire a United States-based lobbying firm. In a statement signed by the chapter’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the party dismissed the criticisms as stemming from either “grave ignorance of modern governance” or a deliberate effort to mislead the public. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: ADC condemns FG over $9m US lobbying contract amid domestic crises. The engagement, reportedly a $9 million contract with Washington-based DCI Group (facilitated through Aster…

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos East Senatorial District have raised alarm over deepening internal divisions, warning that continued infighting risks jeopardising the party’s prospects in the 2027 general elections. The concerns were voiced at the Lagos East Senatorial District Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Lagos yesterday. Senator Tokunbo Abiru, representing the district, and Lagos State APC Chairman Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, both appealed for renewed cohesion among members. Senator Abiru acknowledged persistent factional disagreements and urged party leaders to begin reconciliation efforts to address the grievances of aggrieved members. He stressed that unity was vital as preparations for…

Veteran journalist, media entrepreneur, and former presidential candidate, Dele Momodu, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant shift in his political journey. Momodu made the declaration on Thursday, 15 January 2026, in Benin City, the Edo State capital, while addressing a gathering of supporters and party members. The event, described as a homecoming, comes after he parted ways with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) amid ongoing internal challenges within the opposition ranks. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: 2027: Atiku officialy joins ADC in Adamawa, registers as party member Speaking passionately at the occasion,…

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and prominent chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief John Oyegun, has issued a stark warning that Nigeria’s very existence is under threat, calling for urgent collective action to rescue the nation. Oyegun made the declaration on Thursday in Benin City during the official joining of veteran journalist, media entrepreneur, a former presidential candidate Chief Dele Momodu to to the ADC. The event, held at the party’s state secretariat, underscored growing momentum within the opposition as it positions itself as a credible alternative ahead of future elections. Read the related…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for approving a controversial $9 million lobbying contract with a US firm, describing it as an “obscene” misuse of scarce public resources to polish Nigeria’s international image while citizens face severe economic hardship and insecurity. The contract, reportedly signed in December 2025 with Washington-based DCI Group a Republican-linked lobbying firm aims to communicate Nigeria’s efforts in protecting Christian communities and countering jihadist threats, amid heightened scrutiny from the United States under President Donald Trump. Reports indicate the deal, facilitated through a Kaduna-based law firm on behalf of National…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed that it will not permit opposition parties to rig future elections in Nigeria, particularly ahead of the 2027 general polls. In a strongly worded statement released on Wednesday, the party dismissed longstanding allegations that the ruling APC was solely responsible for irregularities during the 2023 general elections. Lagos APC spokesman Seye Oladejo cited a recent independent statistical analysis, conducted as part oa data science master’s thesis at Pan-Atlantic University, which examined results from over 123,000 polling units nationwide. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: APC targets over…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed strong confidence that its ongoing nationwide digital membership registration exercise will exceed 9 million registered members within the first two weeks. The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) announced the ambitious target during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday. National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda conveyed optimism about the rapid progress of the e-registration initiative, which began earlier this month to modernise the party’s membership database and enhance operational efficiency. National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru, who addressed journalists on behalf of the chairman, revealed that more than 2 million Nigerians had already successfully completed…