Author: New Daily Prime

By Damilola Olufemi and Fatimah Idera  A recent statement by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, warning Peter Obi not to enter the state without obtaining prior security clearance, has sparked controversy and debate. Renowned lawyer, Prof. Afe Babalola and political analyst Abdulateef Ahmad have weighed in on the issue, describing the governor’s demand as ‘null and void’ and ‘politically tone-deaf.’ Constitutional rights under threat Prof Babalola emphasised that the statement is not only illegal but also unconstitutional, as it contravenes sections 40 and 41 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which guarantee every citizen’s fundamental…

Can he inherit Buhari’s ‘10m votes?’ By Alade Adisa  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar qualifies to be labelled Nigeria’s political journeyman. Who is a journeyman one may ask? A journeyman is a skilled worker who has completed an apprenticeship and is qualified to work in their trade, typically for an employer. They are experienced, competent workers but not necessarily masters of their craft. And recent actions of Atiku point him in the direction of somebody who may not be a master of his craft. READ ALSO: 2027: Atiku Abubakar formally resigns from PDP He cut his political teeth under the late…

By: Damilola Olufemi, Friday Omosola, Hellen Okechukwu As the curtains drew on the life of former Head of State and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the age of 82, his passing has prompted moments of reflection—leaving an unfading mark that spans from impactful legacy to controversial issues that sparked digital awareness. The late Buhari assumed office as Head of State between 1984 and 1985, and later returned as a democratically elected President in 2015 and 2019; earning him two terms of eight years as the Grand Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces. As most Nigerians feel the weight of his…

By Alade Adisa  Nigeria’s former First Lady, Aisha, has appealed to Nigerians to forgive her late husband, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, for any mistakes he might have made while in office. The former president, who led Nigeria from 2015 to 2023, died after a brief illness in London on Sunday, at the age of 82. Speaking shortly after his passing, Aisha said the former president had, on several occasions, asked her to deliver the heartfelt message to Nigerians should he die before her. READ ALSO: Buhari could not have lived up to 2025 if he’d used Nigerian hospital – Adesina She…

By Alade Adisa  While the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari are being awaited from the United Kingdom, mourners from all walks of life have started trooping into his Daura residence. Apart from women and men from within Daura and its environs, some former aides and ministers of Buhari have also arrived at his home. Dr Isa Ali Pantami, former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy under Buhari, was one of the earliest arrivals and the team from the Presidency is expected soon. READ ALSO: Buhari’s name will be written in gold for electoral reforms – Bode George Patami, who spoke…

By Alade Adisa  Teachers in public primary and secondary schools in Ogun State on Tuesday embarked on an indefinite strike over the inability of the state government to meet their demands regarding contributory pensions and other welfare issues. The directive to go on strike was given by the leadership of the Ogun State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT. READ ALSO: Abiodun rewards Ogun teacher shortlisted for $1m global prize with house, N5m The memo directing the teachers to embark on industrial action was signed by the State Chairman of the NUT, Comrade Sewakanu Noah and the Principal Secretary,…

By: Fatimah Idera and Helen Okechukwu It is no longer news that former President Muhammadu Buhari has died—tributes from dignitaries across all walks of life have poured in for the former military Head of State, who passed away in London on Sunday, 13 July, after a brief illness. His death, however, sparked mixed reactions across the country, with one of his close allies, Farouk Aliyu, noting the wave of criticism and insults many Nigerians directed at the late president. The New Daily Prime spoke to several Nigerians to gauge their views, revealing a broad spectrum of sentiments, ranging from admiration…

Some paid twice, couriers service cost also involved By Alade Adisa Getting academic transcript from higher institutions in Nigeria has not only become problematic but also frustrating. Whether one needs it for higher education, job opportunity processing or for any other reason, tales of woes and disappointment have mostly been the order of the day. READ ALSO: UNILAG announces delay in movement to some halls of residence  No thanks to the lack of proper recording keeping and the absence of digitized system in most of our institutions. SOS messages Good evening sir, Thank you for your support over the years. Please…

Igini, Edevbie being considered – Investigation By Alade Adisa As the tenure of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu is coming to an end as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, President Bola Tinubu is considering filing the position with somebody from the Southern part of the country. Checks by New Daily Prime indicate that two names are being considered for the plum job, they are Mr Mike Igini and Olorogun David Edevbie. Yakubu was first appointed as the chairman of INEC on October 21, 2015 by the then President Muhammadu Buhari as a replacement for Amina Zakari.who was the…

By Alade Adisa For not getting their June salaries over a week into the new month, members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, have gone on strike in some federal universities. The universities are the University of Jos and the University of Abuja, among others. The development, it was gathered, was in line with the resolution of the National Executive Committee of the union that anytime their salaries are not paid within three days of the start of another month, the workers would embark on a ‘no pay, no work’ policy. READ ALSO: Mass failure in UTME: ASUU threatens…