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Allocates 3-bedroom apartments Cash award $100,000 each President Bola Tinubu on Monday bestowed national honours of Officer, Order of the Niger, OON, on the victorious Super Falcons. The President also announced the allocation of three bedroom apartments and a cash price of one hundred thousand dollars each to the players. READ ALSO: Fayose endorses Tinubu, Oyebanji for second terms, retains PDP membership This is as the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, also announced a cash donation of ₦10 million each for the victorious Super Falcons. Tinubu announced this when he hosted the Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

By Jeremiah Aminu What does it mean to be a Nigerian? Is it our renowned resilience — the ability to navigate challenges, adapt to adversity, and still wear an undisturbed smile? Is it our popular mantra, “Naija no dey carry last,” that reflects our determination to always strive for excellence? Is it the richness of our culture, rooted in vibrant traditions and oral storytelling? Is it our unique expressions, which mirror our lived realities and collective identity, or is it simply the honour of being called the Giant of Africa? In response to this question, there is no single or…

By Alade Adisa  The National Executive Committee NEC of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has appointed Humanitarian Affairs minister, Prof. Nentawe Yiltwada as National Chairman of the party. Yiltwada replaces Dr Abdullahi Ganduje who resigned on June 27. Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state made the nomination and he was seconded by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas. The NEC meeting is currently ongoing at the Presidential Villa.

By: Damilola Olufemi, Fatimah Idera and Helen Okechukwu  The ongoing controversy between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has brought to the forefront deep-seated issues of power dynamics and institutional accountability within Nigeria’s Senate. The latest in the saga was Natasha gaining access to the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Tuesday, 22nd of July, 2025, after being denied initially. The senator, currently under a six-month suspension imposed by the Senate, had vowed to return to legislative duties, citing a court ruling which, according to her, supported her reinstatement. READ ALSO: NASS: Tension as Senator Natasha insists on resuming…

Why rejected him – APC We are confident of victory in 2026 – PDP By Alade Adisa Facts have emerged on why the strident effort by Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC, hit a brick wall – his demand to be given the governorship ticket of the party next year was flatly rejected. Check by New Daily Prime shows that Adeleke’s demand upset some leaders of the APC, especially the former governor, who is now the Minister for Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola. Oyetola, who contested the 2022 poll…

By Helen Okechukwu and Fatimah Idera Ever since the emergence of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming 2027 general election, the political space has witnessed a series of mass defections from key political actors, particularly from members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP). The defection of prominent figures such as Atiku Abubakar, Dele Momodu of the PDP, and Senator Ireti Kingibe leaving the LP to join the ADC, raises concerns about the strength of the PDP. In response to this, the PDP has scheduled its National Executive Committee…

By Alade Adisa  The National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, fixed for Thursday this week is generating anxiety among party leaders and members. The main reason, according to findings by New Daily Prime, is that the turnout may be too low. READ ALSO: Ortom defends G5’s rebellion against PDP in 2023, Atiku, party hit back The reason for the anticipated poor attendance is because members that would have attended have left the party in droves. The meeting will be the 100th NEC meeting of the party and it is expected to be attended by members of…

By Alade Adisa  Despite heavy downpour, hundreds of retired police officers on Monday besieged the gate of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja to register their protest against poor welfare and the delay in getting their retirement benefits. Regarding their pensions, the retirees called on the authorities to remove the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pensions Scheme. They described the scheme as exploitative. READ ALSO: Retired police officers begin nationwide protest, IGP directs full security Their grouse is that the scheme not only delays their entitlements from being paid, but also that it is not the true reflection of how…

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 and professor at Afe Babalola University, Prof. Sesan Fabamise, has weighed in on the issue, describing the governor’s demand as ‘null and void’ and ‘politically tone-deaf.’ He 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 right to freedom of…

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…