By Alade Adisa A former Niger Delta militant leader and now a traditional ruler in Rivers State, Asari Dokubo, has warned President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the 27 lawmakers in Rivers State against any attempt to remove Governor Siminalayi Fubara from office. Dokubo, who holds the title of Da-Amakiri Tubo and Amanyanabo of the Elem Kalabari Kingdom, urged them to abandon such thoughts, cautioning that any move to impeach Fubara could destabilize the state and lead to political unrest. He made this statement in a live broadcast on his Facebook page.…
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By Adeniyi Yusuf The Lagos State All Progressives Congress has explained why it did not intervene in the state’s House of Assembly crisis. The party also congratulated the house of assembly members for solving the issue. This was stated in a statement obtained by The New Daily Prime and signed by Lagos APC Spokesman, Hon. Oluseye Oladejo. According to the statement, the party congratulates the good people of Lagos State, most especially members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, the leadership and general members of APC for finding an amiable solution to the rift within the House of Assembly.…
By Damilola Olufemi Over time, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has been a vocal advocate for workers’ rights and social justice in Nigeria. However, over the past five years, Labour’s threats—widely reported in the media—have been increasingly dismissed as empty rhetoric, failing to inspire real action. Many stakeholders believe these pronouncements are mere political theatrics, designed to deceive the public into believing that the NLC still champions the struggles of ordinary citizens. With low turnout at protests and strikes across the nation, Labour’s influence appears to be fading, raising doubts about its relevance in today’s political landscape. Yet, some still…
Ukraine’s battlefield resilience could collapse within six months without continued U.S. military aid, top military officials have warned, as President Donald Trump announced a pause on all U.S. military supplies to the war-torn nation. A senior U.S. Defence Department official confirmed that military aid packages not yet delivered—including weapons currently in transit or stockpiled in Poland—will be suspended pending further review. The decision has raised serious concerns about Ukraine’s ability to withstand Russian advances, particularly as Moscow ramps up attacks on strategic positions in Kherson, Odesa, and Sumy. ‘We Will Last Six Months Without U.S. Aid’ Speaking to Al Jazeera,…
Trump has paused all current military aid to Ukraine until President Volodymyr Zelensky demonstrates a commitment to peace, according to a senior Defence Department official speaking to Bloomberg. The decision affects all U.S. military equipment not yet in Ukraine, including weapons currently in transit or waiting to be shipped from Poland. This marks a significant shift in U.S. policy, raising concerns about the impact on Ukraine’s war effort against Russia. Trump Warns Zelensky: ‘Won’t Be Around Very Long’ Trump’s decision comes after he issued a stern warning to Zelensky on Monday, stating that the Ukrainian leader “won’t be around very…
Traders had been expecting cartel to postpone its plan to boost output Opec+ said it will proceed with a plan to increase oil production from April, in an unexpected move by the cartel that sent crude prices tumbling. Saudi Arabia and seven other members of the Opec+ group had previously delayed a plan to unwind long-standing output cuts several times and traders had widely expected it to be postponed again. But Opec+ said on Monday it had agreed to proceed with the “gradual and flexible return” of 2.2mn barrels a day of oil production over the next 18 months.…
French discuss proposal for Kremlin to lose securities if it breaches a future ceasefire Europe’s biggest powers are swinging behind efforts to seize more than €200bn of frozen Russian assets, as they draw up plans for a ceasefire deal in Ukraine. France and Germany, long opposed to a full-blown seizure of the assets held in the EU, are discussing with the UK and other countries ways in which they could be used. French officials have discussed a proposal for European capitals to seize the assets if Moscow were to violate a future ceasefire deal in Ukraine, said three people briefed…
The increasing use of human rights laws by foreign criminals to avoid deportation from the UK has become a growing concern in recent months. In the latest case, a psychotic Nigerian armed robber and crack cocaine dealer has been spared deportation because he would be considered “possessed” in his home country. This case follows similar rulings where convicted foreign criminals have successfully used human rights claims to remain in the UK. Examples include: Serial Offender Avoids Deportation Over Mental Health Concerns The Nigerian-born offender, whose identity is protected for legal reasons, has spent much of his time in the UK…
Hungary has obstructed the European Union’s draft document that proposed security guarantees for Ukraine and a new military aid package, Politico reports. During a meeting of EU ambassadors on Friday, Hungary opposed the draft text, which outlined potential security assurances from the EU to Kyiv, as well as a new military assistance package. Hungary’s position on the Ukraine-Russia conflict has been notably different from that of its EU counterparts. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has consistently advocated for immediate peace negotiations and has taken a cautious approach to supporting Ukraine militarily. In July 2024, Orbán visited Kyiv and proposed a ceasefire…
By Adeniyi Yusuf The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), and some Nigerians have condemned four northern governors for ordering school closures during Ramadan. The governments of Katsina, Kebbi, and Bauchi states have directed all schools—public and private—to go on holiday for the entire month of Ramadan, during which Muslims observe strict fasting. The governments stated that the holiday was intended to allow students, teachers, and other stakeholders to observe the holy month, which begins on Saturday, March 1, 2025. According to Kebbi State’s revised 2024/2025 academic calendar, the second term will conclude on February 28,…
