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Ismaeel Aleem The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of exploiting Nigeria’s security challenges for political gain, asserting that President Bola Tinubu is actively resolving the inherited crisis. In a statement signed by Seye Oladejo, the state APC spokesman, the party claimed Mr Tinubu is confronting insecurity with “courage and strategy”. Measures include strengthening military command and…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the United Kingdom, Honourable Tunde Doherty, has called on party members in Nigeria and across the diaspora to extend their full support to the newly confirmed minister, Dr. Bernard Doro. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Senate had confirmed Dr. Doro’s nomination, and he is currently awaiting the allocation of his ministerial portfolio. Speaking at a dinner held shortly after the…

Honourable Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro, Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has expressed profound appreciation to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the diaspora, especially those in the United Kingdom, for their unwavering support and sacrifices during his nomination and confirmation process. Addressing party members at a dinner following his Senate confirmation as Minister, he described the occasion as “a great day,” acknowledging the dedication of APC members…

In a victory statement issued on Tuesday, APC Publicity Secretary Alhaji Yusuf Idris hailed the duo’s motivational efforts for inspiring PDP loyalists to cross over, bolstering the opposition’s ranks.

By: Ismaeel Aleem  The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has rejected a controversial resolution by Plateau State APC leaders to bar Governor Caleb Mutfwang from defecting to the party, accusing them of prioritising personal gain over electoral victory. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, the forum, representing stakeholders from North-Central states, reiterated its urgent plea for Mutfwang to abandon the “drowning” Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and…

Ismaeel Aleem A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Sagbama Local Government Area in Bayelsa State, Comrade Kenelayefa Stevens, has vehemently rejected assertions by former Deputy National Publicity Secretary Yekini Nabena that the party faces imminent implosion due to recent defections. In a statement issued on Monday, Stevens branded Nabena’s remarks as “unfounded and misleading,” accusing him of peddling mischief to safeguard fading influences. Nabena, in a recent…

MIsmaeel Aleem The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has roundly dismissed a circulating social media list purporting to name consensus candidates for the 2026 governorship election, branding it a malicious fabrication by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued yesterday, APC Chairman Tajudeen Lawal accused the PDP of orchestrating the deceit to sow discord within APC ranks and cling to power through underhanded…

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Nearly two weeks after the Bayelsa State Governor,  Douye Diri, resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on whose umbrella he was elected governor, he has not been able to move to his dream political land, the All Progressives Congress, APC, because of the governorship ambition of some leaders in the APC, New Daily Prime, has gathered. Diri, who left the PDP with most of the PDP members in the…

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global money-laundering watchdog based in France, has officially removed Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso from its “grey list” of countries under increased monitoring. The announcement came on Friday, following what the FATF described as “successful on-site visits” that confirmed “positive progress” by the four nations in strengthening their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks. The FATF maintains both “grey” and “black”…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The endorsement took place during a stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday, at Victoria Island, Lagos, where party leaders, traditional rulers, and members rallied to affirm their support for the President. The motion to back the former Lagos State governor was passionately moved by Governor…