Author: New Daily Prime

A church

By Clement Abayomi If you walk through almost any Nigerian city today, it is impossible to miss the presence of Pentecostal churches. Banners are displayed at bus stops and street corners; the sounds of prayers and evangelism blare from speakers as you pass. Billboards announcing miracle programmes and church events are everywhere. Undoubtedly, Pentecostal churches have multiplied so much that they now form a visible and powerful part of Nigerian life. This rise did not happen overnight. It is the result of many historical, cultural, and social factors that have shaped religion in Nigeria over the last century. This article…

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ADC

By Ismaeel Aleem The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a stern directive to its members, urging those with affiliations to other political parties to resign immediately in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, during a press briefing in Abuja yesterday following a high-profile caucus meeting attended by key party leaders. Abdullahi clarified that while the caucus had issued a final order for members to relinquish memberships in other parties, no specific deadline was set. The meeting, which included prominent figures such as National Chairman David Mark, former…

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APC members in Zamfara welcome Ahmad Sharu Anka back to the party during a reconciliation event.

By Ismaeel Aleem A prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Abraham Ajiya, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal crises and a lack of democratic practices within the opposition party. Ajiya, a former candidate in the contentious North Central Vice-Chairmanship election, announced his resignation from the PDP during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. He stated that his decision followed extensive consultations and a desire to join a platform better suited to serving the FCT’s residents. “Many may ask reasons for the decision, but you and…

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By Ismaeel Aleem Senator Kelvin Chukwu, representing Enugu East Senatorial District, has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing ongoing internal crises within his former party as the primary reason for his departure. The senator announced his decision on Wednesday during a town hall meeting in Amuri Community, Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state. He attributed his exit to the prolonged leadership tussles and factionalisation plaguing the Labour Party, which he said had significantly hindered its members’ ability to function effectively. “The protracted crisis rocking the LP, which has led to its…

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