By Adeniyi Yusuf Amid Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day celebrations, the Take It Back Movement and other civic groups have began demonstration in some parts of the country and Abuja. The protests are timed to coincide with President Bola Tinubu’s address to a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives today, an appearance that replaces the traditional Democracy Day broadcast to the nation. In a statement released Wednesday, Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, explained the shift in plans, “Due to President Bola Tinubu’s scheduled…
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Majority of Rivers Residents Oppose Federal Intervention in State Governance, Survey Reveals Almost three months after a political crisis led to the disruption of governance in Rivers State, a new survey has revealed that more than 65% of residents view the federal government’s actions as illegal. The survey, conducted by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), also shows that 92.7% of residents are aware of and oppose the federal government’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, which many see as unconstitutional and politically motivated. The findings were presented in Abuja on Tuesday by Mboho Eno,…
In this report, the New Daily Prime shares the advantages and disadvantages of international travel passport. In the global world today, the strength of a passport is an essential basis of an individual’s travel freedom and global opportunities. According to the Henley Passport Index (HPI), which rates passports based on their travel freedom, some countries have passports that offer their citizens visa-free or Visa-on-arrival access to a large number of countries. As the HPI reports, “The Henley Passport Index is the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a…
On Monday, a major political shake-up struck the Lagos chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The party’s spokesperson, Hakeem Amode, and several prominent party leaders defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Amode and other which cited disillusionment with the PDP’s leadership and direction, joined a wave of defectors who made their switch public at a press briefing held in Ikeja. Mr Amode noted that the decision was influenced by the leadership qualities demonstrated by Abdul-Azeez ‘Jandor’ Adediran, the PDP’s 2023 governorship candidate, who previously joined the APC. READ ALSO: PDP youth coalition backs Wike, endorses Tinubu for…
By Friday Omosola and Helen Okechukwu The frequent visits of suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to President Bola Tinubu have sparked speculation, especially amid recent waves of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Several PDP governors, including Akwa Ibom State’s Umo Eno and Delta State’s Sheriff Oborevwori, have reportedly aligned more closely with the APC in recent months, fueling rumors of potential defections. Fubara’s visits to Tinubu have been interpreted by some as part of a defection plan or a bid for reinstatement. However, the Rivers State chapter of the PDP…
As today marks Eid-ul-adha celebration, some Muslims in Lagos State have said they would celebrate Sallah with no ram because of the exorbitant prices of livestock. This casts a shadow over the festive season despite its religious significance. Findings by New Daily Prime revealed that the low sales and high prices are mainly linked to the ongoing closure of the Nigeria-Niger border, which has disrupted the regular supply of livestock. This, combined with widespread economic hardship and rising inflation, has made it nearly impossible for traders to offer affordable prices, forcing many potential buyers out of the market. In a…
By Alade Adisa The management of the Delta State University, Abraka, DELSU, has shut down the school following an increase in kidnapping and other criminal activities in the university town. The decision to shut down was announced by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Asagba and it followed an emergency security meeting called by the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, scheduled to hold on Thursday at the Government House. READ ALSO: Mass failure in UTME: ASUU threatens to sue JAMB “I wish to inform you all that due to the security situation in Abraka town, I have directed all our students…
Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended Rivers State Governor, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s spokesman, announced this on his social media platforms. “Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers, now on suspension from office, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday,” Onanuga captioned the photos he posted. At the time of reporting, the outcome of the discussion between the two leaders remained undisclosed. However, the meeting’s timing has sparked speculation about potential moves by the presidency to intervene in the political turmoil disrupting governance in Rivers State. Tinubu’s engagement with Fubara comes months after he sanctioned the…
By Alade Adisa Benin Crown Prince, HRH Ezelekhae Ewuare II, has thrown his weight behind the anti-cultism war of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, but warned the police against using it to needlessly harass innocent youths in the state. In a statement on his behalf by Cosmos Oviasuyi, Prince Ewuare II said the police hiding under the guise of fishing out suspected cult members and kidnappers to harass innocent people has made many youths to flee the state and that is not good for the state at all. READ ALSO: Oba of Benin blesses Okpebholo, says more development for Edo State…
By Damilola Olufemi, Friday Omosola and Helen Okechukwu Since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, today, May 29, 2025, marks the completion of his second year in office. Investigations by The New Daily Prime revealed that the tenure is marked by critical economic issues, insecurity and others. While, there are issues, the tenure also brings good tidings to the country. In this report, The New Daily Prime explores Tinubu’s presidency over the past two years, a period not without controversies that sparked reactions both within Nigeria and beyond. In 2024, President Tinubu submitted four tax reform bills to…
