Author: New Daily Prime

Bukola Saraki meets PDP reconciliation team, urging suspension of the planned national convention.

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has praised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State for the successful conduct of its local government congresses across the state’s 16 councils, describing the exercise as a testament to the party’s commitment to inclusiveness, fairness, and internal democracy. In a statement issued on Sunday, September 21, 2025, by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, Saraki said the congresses positioned the PDP as a credible alternative to restore good governance in Kwara and Nigeria. Saraki highlighted the maturity and responsibility displayed by delegates, aspirants, and party stakeholders during the congresses, noting that…

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United States

By Eniola Amadu  Authorities in the United States say an armed man pretending to be law enforcement was arrested at the venue of a memorial service planned for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The U.S. Secret Service said the suspect entered State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Friday and was acting suspiciously. A spokesperson for the agency confirmed on Saturday that the man, whose name was not released, was armed and falsely claimed to be a law enforcement officer. READ ALSO: Shagari youths consider armed self-defense against bandits “The individual is not a member of authorised law enforcement working the event…

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Manchester United players celebrating their goal

By Boluwatife Kehinde Manchester United turned Old Trafford into a theatre of chaos and glory as they battled past world champions Chelsea 2-1 in a rain-soaked Premier League thriller.  The victory extended United’s unbeaten home run against the Blues to 13 league matches and handed Ruben Amorim’s men a statement win. The match burst into life after just five minutes when Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez was sent off for clattering Bryan Mbeumo while chasing Benjamin Šeško’s flick-on. READ ALSO: André Onana joins Trabzonspor on loan after Man United setback That early setback set the tone for a torrid first half in…

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Solar, Tinubu, electricity

By Eniola Amadu Iraq is set to commission its first industrial-scale solar power plant in Karbala on Sunday as part of efforts to address the country’s decades-long electricity crisis marked by widespread blackouts despite vast oil and gas reserves. The project, located in al-Hur area of Karbala southwest of Baghdad, covers about 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of desert land and is lined with tens of thousands of solar panels. At full capacity, it is expected to produce 300 megawatts of electricity, making it the largest solar installation in the country so far, according to Iraqi media reports. Nasser Karim al-Sudani,…

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ADC

By Ismaeel Aleem The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Gombe State kicked off a statewide membership enrolment drive yesterday, aimed at bolstering its electoral prospects for the 2027 general elections. The launch, which coincided with the inauguration of the State Transition and Membership Drive Committee, signals the party’s determination to expand its influence in the state and nationwide. Speaking at the event, Gombe State ADC Chairman, Auwal Barde, called on residents to join the party to drive transformative change. “ADC is here to ensure development across the board. We call on residents of Gombe to join the party to make…

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Pro-Wike supporters with placards gather outside the PDP headquarters in Abuja amid heavy police presence.

By Ismaeel Aleem  The Kebbi State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to members attempting to sabotage its upcoming congresses, scheduled for September 20 and 27, 2025, stating that such actions will face severe sanctions. The announcement was made by the party’s State Legal Adviser, Nura Bello, during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. Bello revealed that the PDP’s national leadership has established a Disciplinary Committee to address any members involved in anti-party activities or efforts to disrupt the congresses. READ ALSO: 2027: Kaduna PDP pushes for coalition to topple APC “Our party…

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