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The All Progressives Congress  (APC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read more APC New on New Daily Prime The party said the updated schedule was approved to guide aspirants, party members and other stakeholders as preparations begin for the next election cycle. In a press statement, the APC said the revised timetable was signed by its National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu. The party explained that the new schedule contains changes to key political activities, including the screening of aspirants, appeals and primary elections. Read related news: Ekiti governorship poll…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed Wale Edun as finance minister after months of mounting pressure over budget delays, unpaid contractor claims, and internal disagreements over fiscal policy, marking a decisive shift in control of Nigeria’s economic management. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news What was presented as a “minor reshuffle” was, in reality, the final step in a gradual process that had already stripped Edun of key powers inside the finance ministry. A memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, confirmed Edun’s exit alongside Ahmed Musa Dangiwa. Taiwo Oyedele was elevated to…

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun East have endorsed Governor Dapo Abiodun as their consensus candidate for the 2027 senatorial election, in a move that has intensified political tension within the district after sitting senator Gbenga Daniel was denied entry to the same meeting where the decision was taken. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news The endorsement was announced on Monday at a stakeholders’ gathering held at Adeola Odutola Hall in Ijebu-Ode. The meeting drew a broad coalition of party leaders, including members of the Governor’s Advisory Council, serving and former lawmakers, local government chairmen,…

Ekiti State,  What began as a night of celebration for graduating students ended in panic and death, after a stampede at a hotel in Ikere-Ekiti killed two students and a worker, forcing police to open an investigation into the tragedy. Read more breaking stories from our lates UK News  The incident occurred at Emirate Hotel, where students of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI) had gathered following their convocation on April 18. According to police, the party stretched into the early hours of the next day before chaos broke out. Preliminary findings show that an argument between two…

Nigeria’s long-running battle against poverty is entering a critical phase with the rollout of the Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer Programme (HoPE-CT), a major federal  (FG) intervention aimed at easing hardship for millions of vulnerable households. Read more breaking stories from our latest Nigeria news  With more than 9.2 million beneficiaries already reached, according to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, the programme is emerging as one of the largest social protection efforts in the country’s recent history. At its core, HoPE-CT provides ₦75,000 in direct cash support over three months, paid in monthly instalments of ₦25,000. For…

The Federal Government  (FG) has stepped up efforts to expand its social protection programme, with fresh focus on coordination and delivery at the state level, as part of a broader push to reduce poverty and strengthen livelihoods. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news During a strategic visit to Akwa Ibom State, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro, said the government is prioritising stronger collaboration with states to improve the impact of the Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer Programme (HoPE-CT). The visit, which took place at the Government House in Uyo, included a…

A general practitioner in the United Kingdom has been struck off the medical register after continuing to work while under suspension for misconduct linked to a consultation with a Muslim patient. Read more breaking stories from our lates UK News  Dr Keith Wolverson was initially suspended for nine months following an incident in which he repeatedly asked a woman to remove her veil during a medical appointment. The tribunal heard that he made the request multiple times and eventually caused the patient to remove it, despite her reluctance on religious grounds. Read related news: Olukoyede urges discipline, anti-corruption as muslims celebrate…

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to introduce sweeping new measures that would deny benefits and free accommodation to asylum seekers who commit crimes or breach immigration rules, in what ministers describe as a major tightening of the UK’s asylum system. For latest story for United Kingdom, visit UK news  Under proposals expected to be laid before Parliament next week, migrants who fail to comply with Home Office conditions or are found to have misrepresented their claims could lose access to state support, even if it leaves them without housing or financial assistance. The planned reforms will give the…

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting political pressure but has refused to resign over the growing scandal surrounding Lord Peter Mandelson’s failed security vetting and subsequent appointment as UK ambassador to the United States. Read more breaking stories from our lates UK News  The controversy has sparked a political storm in Westminster, with critics accusing the Prime Minister of deflecting responsibility after it emerged that Mandelson had failed an enhanced vetting process before being cleared for the high-profile diplomatic role. Downing Street has come under scrutiny after Starmer blamed Foreign Office officials for the appointment, a move that…

President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria’s future depends on unity, discipline and sustained economic reforms, insisting he will not back down despite growing pressure over rising living costs. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news Speaking at the State House in Abuja, the President told members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors that his administration is focused on rebuilding the economy and expanding opportunities for Nigerians, particularly the poor and vulnerable. “There is no path to national greatness except building one country with a shared vision for progress and prosperity,” Tinubu said, in remarks that have drawn wide reaction…