Abuja, Nigeria – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued strong remarks on both political and administrative matters, reaffirming the legitimacy of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) South-South zonal congress and unveiling plans to improve education and healthcare in rural parts of the FCT. During his monthly media parley held in Abuja on Monday, Wike declared that peace within the PDP could only return if…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has affirmed that the state airport project was a collective decision made by the state’s leaders and stakeholders to foster development and connect the state to the world. He made this known while speaking at an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Chief Imam of Ado-Ekiti, Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere Bello. Oyebanji clarified that the airport project, which received a six-month non-scheduled flight approval…

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has claimed that the momentum that brought in millions of votes for Peter Obi during the 2023 general elections will not survive if Obi becomes Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the 2027 presidential race. Obi, who contested under the Labour Party (LP), and Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, were both defeated by President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress…

Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has praised Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their record-breaking triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. In a statement released on Monday titled “MISSION V ACCOMPLISHED,” Obi applauded the team’s exceptional achievement in clinching their fifth consecutive title, calling it a powerful symbol of resilience, teamwork, and the indomitable Nigerian spirit. “Congratulations, D’Tigress! You’ve once…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its proposed plan to spend more than ₦712 billion on renovating the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, calling it “a shocking display of careless spending”. In a statement released on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the project as a flagrant waste of public funds and a sign that…

The Federal Government (FG) has extended the deadline for applications to paramilitary services under the Ministry of Interior. This was announced in a statement by the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Major General Abdulmalik Jibrin (Rtd), and obtained by The New Daily Prime on Sunday. According to Jibrin, the deadline for the ongoing recruitment exercise has been extended by one week. The application…

Rescuers in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have saved a 27-year-old man from Niger Republic after he was trapped for nearly ten hours under the debris of a collapsed three-storey building in Lifecamp. It was learnt that the building gave way around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday. Police at Lifecamp Division received a distress call and, led by the Divisional Police Officer, sealed off the site and launched an urgent rescue…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced a series of successful operations across the country. The agency said the operations resulted in the interception of significant quantities of illicit drugs, including cocaine and tramadol, and the arrest of numerous suspects. NDLEA said the drugs were discovered cleverly hidden within everyday items such as vehicle side mirrors, women’s lipsticks, and footwear. READ ALSO: NDLEA arrests drug kingpin after 7-years, seizes…

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has sought to calm public apprehension regarding the rising water level at Alau Dam. During a recent inspection of the ongoing reconstruction at the dam, he assured residents of Maiduguri that there is no immediate cause for concern. Following a period of heavy rainfall, fears of potential flooding in the state capital have been growing. READ ALSO: Obi backs Zulum, demands probe into alleged ‘terrorist infiltration…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, a 48-hour ultimatum to reverse his decision to shut down Badeggi FM, a privately-owned radio station in Minna. In an open letter, SERAP described the governor’s directive as “unlawful and arbitrary,” demanding the immediate reinstatement of the station’s license and the withdrawal of threats to demolish its premises. The controversy began last Friday when…

The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation has addressed concerns from media stakeholders over the recent suspension of Badeggi FM’s operations in Minna, Niger State. Minister Mohammed Idris noted that the suspension of broadcasting licences in Nigeria is the statutory responsibility of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), in line with the provisions of the law. This was disclosed in a document shared by the Special Assistant of Media to…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has criticised the persistent lack of accountability among public officials, particularly at both federal and state levels. Speaking on Sunrise, a Channels Television programme aired on Saturday, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP’s Deputy Director, said that many Nigerians view state governors as reckless in the use of public resources. “The reality on the ground today is that most Nigerians perceive the governors as being profligate.…