ABUJA — The gale of defections in the House of Representatives intensified on Thursday as seven federal lawmakers from Akwa Ibom State officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing irreconcilable internal crises within their former parties. During Thursday’s plenary, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, read letters from the defecting lawmakers, marking a significant political realignment in the state’s representation at the national level. Among the…

Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy, has dismissed the newly formed opposition coalition, describing its members as power-hungry politicians united solely by their disdain for Tinubu. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Onanuga said most of the politicians who recently aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) had long distanced themselves from the All Progressives Congress (APC). “Their exit happened months…

Otega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on digital engagement, strategy, and new media, has challenged Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, regarding his recent comments on the President’s visit to Saint Lucia. Mr Obi condemned Mr Tinubu for undertaking the trip amidst ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, labelling it as an ‘ill-timed and insensitive leisure’ journey. The former Anambra State governor notably questioned the President’s…

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, has set July 24, 2025, as the date for its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, a crucial gathering intended to nominate a new substantive National Chairman. This decision was made public by the National Working Committee (NWC), led by Deputy National Secretary Festus Fuanter, following an emergency session held at the party’s national secretariat on Monday. READ ALSO: Dalori takes over as APC…

Ali Bukar Dalori has officially taken over as the acting national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the resignation of his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje. Ganduje stepped down last Friday, a move the party later confirmed. According to APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, the former Kano governor resigned to focus on “urgent and important” personal matters. Presenting Ganduje’s resignation letter to the National Working Committee (NWC) during its…

Veteran Nigerian rapper Jude Abaga, widely known by his stage name M.I Abaga, has admitted that supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2015 general elections was a mistake. The acclaimed lyricist, often referred to as “Mr. Incredible” or “African Rapper Number One,” opened up about his past political stance during a recent episode of the Menism Podcast. He said he threw his weight behind the APC at the…

The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has laid blame for the naira’s sharp decline at the feet of the Buhari administration, pointing to what he described as reckless monetary practices by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the guise of the ways and means provision. Speaking at the Progressives Governors Forum meeting in Benin City on Saturday, the former Edo State governor said, “We are coming from a…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has officially stepped down from his position in what insiders say was a move influenced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Though no formal reason was provided for the abrupt resignation, it is widely believed that it was requested by the President during a late-night meeting on Friday. Shortly after, Ganduje’s portrait was removed from the APC national…

By Alade Adisa  The sudden resignation of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, came as a surprise to many people. What could have happened? Some were quick to ask on Friday when the news hit the airwaves. Checks by New Daily Prime show that it all has to do with calculations for the 2027 presidential elections. Kano, Rivers, Lagos factor A scrutiny of previous elections…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially confirmed the resignation of Abdullahi Ganduje from his position as national chairman. Ganduje, a former two-term governor of Kano State, stepped down on Friday, citing the need to focus on his health and pressing personal matters. According to the party, the resignation is effective immediately. Felix Morka, APC’s national publicity secretary, announced the development in a statement Friday night, noting that Ganduje’s resignation…

In another blow to Nigeria’s opposition ranks, two federal lawmakers from the Labour Party (LP) — Senator Neda Imasuen and Hon. Chimaobi Atu — have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the country’s ruling party. Their exits come amid a wave of defections reshaping the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections.  Imasuen: “I Must Align With National Priorities” During Thursday’s Senate plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has stepped down from his position following internal tensions over the party’s zoning formula. Sources of the party who disclosed this to New Daily Prime say Ganduje’s planned resignation is aimed at addressing mounting pressure from stakeholders in the North-Central region, who have repeatedly called for the national chairmanship to return to their zone, where it was previously held…