Author: Ismaeel Aleem

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…

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…