Author: Ismaeel Aleem

The Rivers State House of Assembly has outlined the grounds for its ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, emphasising alleged repeated breaches of a peace accord brokered by President Bola Tinubu. During Thursday’s plenary session on 8 January 2026, Majority Leader Major Jack presented a report detailing acts of gross misconduct. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Rivers Assembly begins Fubara’s impeachment proceedings He accused the governor and deputy of persistently violating resolutions from reconciliation efforts aimed at restoring political stability in the state. “The governor and his deputy have continued to act…

Nwauju emphasised that the current administration in Rivers State is effectively an APC government, particularly after Governor Fubara’s defection to the party alongside key supporters.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nnetawe Yilwatda, emphatically stated that no governor or individual exerts control over the ruling party, emphasising that authority resides solely in its national structure. Speaking on the ‘SunseT’ programme on Jay FM in Jos, Plateau State, Yilwatda explained that state-level decisions are meticulously planned and guided by the national leadership, in strict adherence to the party’s organisational framework. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: APC chair Yilwatda welcomes defectors, pledges equal treatment “Across the country, no one can take over any section of the party. Whatever is done at…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government, asserting that it is steering Nigeria in the wrong direction amid widespread economic hardship. Speaking on Channels Television yesterday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the current suffering of ordinary Nigerians as “unprecedented,” while condemning the government’s denial of the people’s reality. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Atiku Abubakar’s daughter, Fatima, joins ADC ahead of 2027 elections “Every single record has said Nigeria is not going in the right direction. And they keep telling us that the economy is doing very…

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The South-South zonal leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, demanding a full apology for his comments against Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement released on Tuesday by the zonal Publicity Secretary, Prince Etim Isong, Basiru’s call for Wike’s resignation was branded a “personal attack” detrimental to President Bola Tinubu’s administration and his 2027 re-election prospects. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Basiru calls on Wike to resign as minister, accuses him of obsession with Rivers…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced a comprehensive electronic membership registration and revalidation drive across all 245 wards in the state. The initiative, which began on Monday, 5 January 2026, is scheduled to run until the end of January, allowing ample time for both existing members and prospective newcomers to be captured in a unified digital database. In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo yesterday, the exercise is described as a pivotal reform aimed at bolstering internal democracy, ensuring data accuracy, and positioning the APC for future electoral challenges. Read…

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…