Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured the Nigerian community in the United States that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to a “robust engagement” with them. He emphasised that their valuable contributions are central to the nation’s development. Shettima, who represented Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, urged citizens abroad to maintain their faith in their home country. He…

In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, Bankole described the bill as “timely and reflective of Nigeria’s readiness” to enhance female representation in politics.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed recent allegations suggesting a decline in public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system, describing such claims as baseless and unsupported by evidence. These criticisms emerged from several Civil Society Organisations and religious groups, which raised concerns over what they perceive as growing disillusionment with the electoral process. However, speaking exclusively, Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, refuted these assertions, pointing…

More than 5,000 students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) may be barred from sitting for their second-semester examinations, which are scheduled to begin on Monday, due to their failure to pay school charges. In a circular issued by the Registrar, Mr Ademola Bobola, the university reiterated its policy of “no payment of school charges, no examination”, stressing that students had repeatedly been reminded of their financial obligations without response.…

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has assured Nigerians that its planned nationwide strike, set to commence on Monday, will not affect the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) across the country. PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, gave the assurance during an appearance on Politics Today, aired on Channels Television on Sunday. He clarified that while the union had instructed its members to withdraw services from…

Nigeria’s former president Goodluck Jonathan has been tipped to return to frontline politics, with senior figures in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) insisting he will contest the 2027 presidential election and reclaim Aso Rock. The declaration came from Professor Jerry Gana, a former Minister of Information and one of the PDP’s founding fathers, who told reporters in Minna at the weekend that Jonathan had become the party’s clear choice to…

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has issued a nationwide strike notice to its members in response to what it described as “anti-worker” policies currently being implemented by the management of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. In a strongly worded statement signed by its General Secretary, Dr Nuhu Toro, the TUC condemned what it termed the unjust termination of workers for exercising their constitutional right to freedom of association and…

The Nigerian media industry is in mourning following the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a rising star and beloved journalist at ARISE News Channel. Maduagwu, fondly called Sommie by colleagues and friends, was killed in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025, during an armed robbery at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja. The Nigeria Police Force has launched a full-scale investigation into the incident, with…

As the Ekiti governorship primary election scheduled for Monday, 27 October 2025 approaches, New Daily Prime spoke with Yinka Oyebode, Special Adviser on Media to the Ekiti State Governor, about the performance of Governor Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji, the fifth elected governor of the state, over the past three years. How has the journey been so far for Governor Oyebanji over the past 36 months? The journey has been smooth,…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has stated that Nigeria’s present challenges did not originate with the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the current government has already embarked on meaningful reforms aimed at addressing long-standing national issues. Senator Akume made the remarks on Sunday during a special service held at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja, as part of events to…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has fiercely criticised President Bola Tinubu’s pursuit of a permanent seat for Nigeria on the United Nations Security Council, labelling it a “misplaced priority” amid escalating insecurity at home.

The Lagos State Government has launched a decisive enforcement operation along the Lekki coastline, targeting unauthorised dredging and land reclamation activities. The exercise, a joint effort by the Ministries of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Physical Planning and Urban Development, the Environment and Water Resources, and the Lands Bureau, resulted in the sealing of multiple sites and the arrest of five suspects. Leading the team, the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo…