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By Clement Abayomi Valerie Fubara is the wife of Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State. She was born in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. Although her year of birth is not publicly known, local records reveal June 29 as her birthday. Her life before becoming First Lady has remained very private, and official biographies generally omit information about her education or early career. In 2024, Rivers State’s Deputy Governor, Ngozi Odu, celebrated Valerie Fubara’s birthday and described her as “a strong pillar of support” to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. She also acknowledged Valerie Fubara as “a symbol of…

By Alade Adisa  Medical doctors in the country under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, have issued a 21-day notice of total and indefinite strike over alleged failure by the federal government to address their demands. The decision to embark on the strike was taken at the Emergency Delegates Meeting, EDM, held in Abuja on the 26th July, 2025. READ ALSO: NMA threatens nationwide strike as July 23 deadline nears The communique signed by the NMA President, Prof Bala Audu and Secretary General, Dr.Jamin Egbo, explained that the meeting was called at the instance of the National Officers Committee,…

Allocates 3-bedroom apartments Cash award $100,000 each President Bola Tinubu on Monday bestowed national honours of Officer, Order of the Niger, OON, on the victorious Super Falcons. The President also announced the allocation of three bedroom apartments and a cash price of one hundred thousand dollars each to the players. READ ALSO: Fayose endorses Tinubu, Oyebanji for second terms, retains PDP membership This is as the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, also announced a cash donation of ₦10 million each for the victorious Super Falcons. Tinubu announced this when he hosted the Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

By Jeremiah Aminu What does it mean to be a Nigerian? Is it our renowned resilience — the ability to navigate challenges, adapt to adversity, and still wear an undisturbed smile? Is it our popular mantra, “Naija no dey carry last,” that reflects our determination to always strive for excellence? Is it the richness of our culture, rooted in vibrant traditions and oral storytelling? Is it our unique expressions, which mirror our lived realities and collective identity, or is it simply the honour of being called the Giant of Africa? In response to this question, there is no single or…

By Alade Adisa  The National Executive Committee NEC of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has appointed Humanitarian Affairs minister, Prof. Nentawe Yiltwada as National Chairman of the party. Yiltwada replaces Dr Abdullahi Ganduje who resigned on June 27. Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state made the nomination and he was seconded by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas. The NEC meeting is currently ongoing at the Presidential Villa.

By: Damilola Olufemi, Fatimah Idera and Helen Okechukwu  The ongoing controversy between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has brought to the forefront deep-seated issues of power dynamics and institutional accountability within Nigeria’s Senate. The latest in the saga was Natasha gaining access to the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Tuesday, 22nd of July, 2025, after being denied initially. The senator, currently under a six-month suspension imposed by the Senate, had vowed to return to legislative duties, citing a court ruling which, according to her, supported her reinstatement. READ ALSO: NASS: Tension as Senator Natasha insists on resuming…

Why rejected him – APC We are confident of victory in 2026 – PDP By Alade Adisa Facts have emerged on why the strident effort by Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC, hit a brick wall – his demand to be given the governorship ticket of the party next year was flatly rejected. Check by New Daily Prime shows that Adeleke’s demand upset some leaders of the APC, especially the former governor, who is now the Minister for Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola. Oyetola, who contested the 2022 poll…

By Helen Okechukwu and Fatimah Idera Ever since the emergence of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming 2027 general election, the political space has witnessed a series of mass defections from key political actors, particularly from members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP). The defection of prominent figures such as Atiku Abubakar, Dele Momodu of the PDP, and Senator Ireti Kingibe leaving the LP to join the ADC, raises concerns about the strength of the PDP. In response to this, the PDP has scheduled its National Executive Committee…

By Alade Adisa  The National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, fixed for Thursday this week is generating anxiety among party leaders and members. The main reason, according to findings by New Daily Prime, is that the turnout may be too low. READ ALSO: Ortom defends G5’s rebellion against PDP in 2023, Atiku, party hit back The reason for the anticipated poor attendance is because members that would have attended have left the party in droves. The meeting will be the 100th NEC meeting of the party and it is expected to be attended by members of…

By Alade Adisa  Despite heavy downpour, hundreds of retired police officers on Monday besieged the gate of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja to register their protest against poor welfare and the delay in getting their retirement benefits. Regarding their pensions, the retirees called on the authorities to remove the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pensions Scheme. They described the scheme as exploitative. READ ALSO: Retired police officers begin nationwide protest, IGP directs full security Their grouse is that the scheme not only delays their entitlements from being paid, but also that it is not the true reflection of how…