On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara was denied access to the official quarters of the State House of Assembly along Aba Road, Port Harcourt. This development occurred as Fubara attempted to present the 2025 budget, following a Supreme Court judgment mandating such action. Governor Fubara arrived at the complex accompanied by top government officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie. However, they were met with locked gates, preventing their entry. Addressing journalists at the scene, Fubara expressed his frustration, stating that prior to his arrival,…
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By Adeniyi Yusuf In a strategic political manoeuvre that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s political landscape, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) is making significant strides in recruiting high-profile figures from the nation’s two dominant parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This move has left both major parties scrambling, raising questions about the future of political alignments ahead of the 2027 elections. The SDP, not previously a major force in Nigerian politics, may emerge as a serious contender in the political arena by attracting key figures from the APC and PDP. These political bigwigs may…
The Nigerian House of Representatives has ordered the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block all pornographic websites in the country. Lawmakers want the NCC to make sure that internet service providers stop access to these websites immediately. The motion was brought forward by Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker from Katsina State and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said that online pornography is a serious problem and that Nigeria has not done enough to stop it. “Nigeria is a religious country where most people do not support nudity and indecent content,” Tafoki said while presenting his motion. He…
In a major diplomatic development, the United States and Ukraine have commenced high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia, signaling a potential shift in the trajectory of the ongoing war with Russia. The discussions, held in Jeddah on Tuesday, come as Kyiv seeks to mend strained relations with Washington and secure the resumption of military aid and intelligence-sharing. The Ukrainian delegation, led by Andriy Yermak, a top aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has presented a proposal for a partial ceasefire. The plan includes a mutual agreement between Ukraine and Russia to halt long-range drone and missile strikes, refrain from attacks on energy…
By Alade Adisa Anxiety has gripped parents of students at King’s College, Lagos, following an outbreak of diphtheria in the school. Some parents have asked their children to stay at home after one of the students succumbed to the illness. Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government is set to commence mass vaccination for students on both campuses of the school. New Daily Prime gathered that the outbreak may be linked to overcrowded classrooms, cramped hostels, and unsanitary conditions in the college. The Director of Public Affairs at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, confirmed in a telephone conversation that one…
In a bold declaration to Parliament, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized the need for Poland to explore nuclear capabilities as the country confronts mounting security threats from Russia and potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy. Speaking on Friday, Tusk underscored that Poland must pursue the latest advancements in military technology, including unconventional and nuclear weaponry, to adapt to a rapidly changing global security landscape. “I say this with full responsibility—it is not enough to purchase conventional weapons,” Tusk told lawmakers. “The battlefield is evolving before our eyes, month by month.” Tusk’s remarks come amid heightened anxiety over U.S. foreign…
The Trump administration’s decision to halt US military-technical assistance and the uncertainty around continued intelligence sharing with Kyiv will have consequences that take time to be fully felt. The measures will not cause a rapid deterioration of Ukraine’s ability to resist, but will incur a cost in the lives of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians. They also do nothing to shift the strategic calculus for Kyiv, whose reluctance to accept an American deal on any terms reflects the existential stakes for which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is negotiating. The US has been the biggest single military donor to Ukraine. Over the…
By Fatimah Idera The British building materials supplier Travis Perkins revealed on Monday that its CEO Pete Redfern had stepped down due to ill health, as it sent the shares of the company down to 4.4% which is their lowest since March 2020. Geoff Drabble, the chair, will work with the management team to ensure business stability while the company begins searching for Redfern’s successor. Recall that Redfern, the former boss of home builder Taylor Wimpey, became the CEO of Travis Perkins in September 2024. In October, after the company lowered its annual profit outlook for the second time in…
By Fatimah Idera In a bid to reduce opposition to renewable energy projects, households living near electricity pylons will receive up to £250 a year off their electricity bills. These plans, unveiled by Ed Miliband and Angela Rayner, aim to cut annual energy bills for residents living within half a kilometre of new or upgraded power infrastructure by nearly 40%. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill, set to be introduced on Tuesday, will also remove the legal requirement for certain quangos to be consulted on planning decisions. These proposals are designed to reduce local opposition to renewable energy infrastructure as part…
Sir Keir Starmer is facing the most significant rebellion of his premiership as around 80 Labour MPs push back against plans for sweeping welfare cuts. The cuts, expected to be announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Spring Statement, are intended to help fund increased defense spending amid rising global tensions. In response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and aggressive moves by nations such as Russia, the Labour government has prioritized national security funding. However, the decision to slash billions from the welfare budget has sparked outrage among MPs who argue the cuts will disproportionately affect vulnerable citizens. Labour…
