Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

Abuja, May 16, 2025 — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly rejected claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that members of the ruling party are participating in a multi-party coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Atiku, while speaking in Abuja on Wednesday during a meeting with political stakeholders from Kogi East Senatorial District, led by former Kogi State Deputy Governor Simon Achuba, asserted that individuals from the APC, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and other political platforms are collaborating under a new alliance to, in his words, “rescue Nigeria.”…

Political tensions in Osun State escalated this week as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) traded accusations over the legal status of local government chairmen and the perceived politicisation of the judiciary. The dispute, which has deepened political divisions in the state, centers on conflicting interpretations of recent court judgments and the legitimacy of local government authorities currently in office. In a statement released Wednesday, the Osun State chapter of the PDP accused the APC of deliberately misrepresenting court rulings in order to retain control of local government councils from which its members had been…

Abuja, May 16, 2025 — The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja against political economist and former presidential adviser, Professor Pat Utomi, over his alleged plan to establish a “shadow government” in Nigeria. In court documents submitted on May 13, the DSS described Utomi’s initiative as a direct affront to the Nigerian Constitution and a calculated attempt to destabilize the country. The suit, filed through the office of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Akinlolu Kehinde, seeks a judicial declaration that the move amounts to an unlawful challenge to the authority of…

Akure, May 16, 2025 — A Magistrates’ Court in Akure, Ondo State, has ordered the remand of a private security guard, Joel Monday, at the Olokuta Correctional Centre for allegedly sexually assaulting and impregnating a 16-year-old girl. The defendant faces charges of unlawful sexual intercourse, physical abuse, and intimidation—offences that violate Section 31(2) of the Ondo State Child Rights Law, which prescribes life imprisonment for offenders found guilty of sexually violating minors. The teenage victim, whose identity is being protected, told the court that she had travelled from Cross River State to Akure in search of work to support her…

Lagos, May 16, 2025 — The Nigerian naira continued to display resilience in the foreign exchange market today, maintaining its stability against major global currencies including the U.S. dollar, British pound, and the euro. At the close of trading, the naira was exchanged at ₦1601.16/$1, nearly unchanged from the previous day’s rate of ₦1602.67/$1. This marginal improvement continues a week-long trend of relative stability in the foreign exchange market. Against the British pound sterling, the naira settled at ₦2135.94/£1, slightly down from ₦2131.74/£1 on May 14, but notably stronger than the ₦2140.71/£1 recorded earlier in the week on May 12.…

Barely 72 hours after three senators from Kebbi State—Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South)—announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party has recorded yet another wave of defections. On Thursday, two members of the House of Representatives, Kabiru Usman and Abdullahi Sani—both elected under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)—formally joined the APC. The lawmakers represent Rano/Bunkure/Kibiya and Karaye/Rogo Federal Constituencies, respectively, both located in Kano State. The notices of defection were read on the floor of the House by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas…

Three PDP senators from Kebbi State have defected to the APC from PDP after a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu. In a remarkable turn of political events that underscores the complexities of Nigerian democracy, Kebbi State has emerged as a case study in split-ticket politics. While the state is governed by Dr. Nasir Idris of the All Progressives Congress (APC), all three senators representing Kebbi were initially elected on the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections. That paradox, however, has now shifted dramatically. Last Tuesday, the three Kebbi senators—Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya…

Fifty years of life, laughter, and achievement! New Daily Prime is thrilled to be part of this momentous occasion as we celebrate the 50th birthday of the incredible journey of  Adewumi Adisa. Adewumi Adisa, a man whose presence radiates both strength and gentle grace. His life, a tapestry woven with threads of kindness and cultural pride, has touched countless hearts. He carries himself with a quiet dignity, a testament to his inner strength and unwavering spirit. His warm smile, a beacon of his generous heart, invites connection and fosters trust. Adewumi, a man of elegance and deep-rooted values. Adewumi Adisa,…

London, UK – In a significant development that casts a shadow over the future of the controversial Terminally Ill Adults Bill  or dying bill, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) has announced its decision to withdraw its support. The move comes just ahead of the bill’s highly anticipated return to the House of Commons this Friday, delivering a considerable blow to its proponents. The RCP’s stark declaration follows a week where similar legislation in Scotland cleared its initial parliamentary hurdle, highlighting the diverging paths being taken on this sensitive issue across the United Kingdom. Dr Lade Smith, president of the…

Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.6% in the last quarter of 2024, showing signs of strong recovery. The World Bank’s Lead Economist for Nigeria, Alex Sienaert, says the country’s business sector is bouncing back, and the growth is expected to continue into early 2025. Sienaert attributed the economic momentum in part to the country’s foreign exchange reforms, which have created a more unified, market-reflective, and stable exchange rate. As a result, the Central Bank of Nigeria has been able to rebuild its official reserves, now exceeding $37 billion. “That’s significant because this is the cushion the economy has against external volatility,”…