Abuja, Nigeria — In what many observers see as early signs of political repositioning ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over the weekend paid separate visits to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola, and pastor-politician Tunde Bakare. The meetings come amid growing speculation that El-Rufai, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), may be considering a political…

The House of Representatives has announced that seven oil firms have committed to clearing their $37.4 million debt to the Federation Account before August 2025. In a statement yesterday, the House spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, revealed that the companies made this commitment amid an ongoing investigation by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). “This agreement follows a detailed review of financial records from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), which uncovered…

The 23-day curfew announced by Rotimi Osuntola, the Chief of Staff to the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade is currently generating tension in the ancient town. The Chief of Staff had announced the commencement of Oro Ipebi as part of the activities before the formal ascension of the traditional ruler. Reports say Osuntola, in the statement maintained that the Oro Ipebi which the traditional ruler has…

Following Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s invitation to the Rivers State House of Assembly to a meeting at the Government House on Monday (today), the Martin Amaewhule-led lawmakers, on Sunday, asked the governor to channel his invitation to the members properly and not through social media. The governor had through the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo, said the meeting, scheduled for 10 am, was expected to address key issues,…

Sir Keir Starmer is facing the most significant rebellion of his premiership as around 80 Labour MPs push back against plans for sweeping welfare cuts. The cuts, expected to be announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Spring Statement, are intended to help fund increased defense spending amid rising global tensions. In response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and aggressive moves by nations such as Russia, the Labour government…

Elon Musk has reignited controversy by claiming that Ukraine’s entire front line would collapse if his Starlink satellite internet system were turned off, fueling tensions with Poland and prompting Europe to explore alternative providers. Musk’s remarks triggered a strong backlash from Poland, which has been footing the bill for Ukraine’s Starlink access at an annual cost of $50 million. Radosław Sikorski, Poland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, fired back on social…

By Alade Adisa Reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudasiru Obasa, was able to reclaim his position due to his ability to fill the void left by the withdrawal of former Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, from the All Progressives Congress (APC), investigations by New Daily Prime have revealed. It was gathered that since Aregbesola, who was also the de facto leader of the…

By Alade Adisa Almost five years after several welfare packages were announced for teachers in the country, the federal and state governments have only made limited progress, as most of the promises remain unfulfilled. Investigations by New Daily Prime revealed that the federal government (FG) has only increased the retirement age for teachers from 60 to 65 years and extended the years of service from 35 to 40 years. Some…

Former President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has described as “cheap politics and trivialising of a serious issue” the claim by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio that the call on him to ensure that transparent and open process is instituted to investigate the accusation levelled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is an attempt to remove a Niger Delta person from office. In a statement signed by Yusuph Olaniyonu, the…

A foremost traditional ruler in Nigeria, the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has commended President Donald Trump of the United States of America for ending policies protecting Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) rights by recognising only the male and female genders. The monarch in a statement by his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem commended Trump for his stand in the Executive Order issued that, sexes cannot be changed…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reiterated his administration’s dedication to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among youths. He emphasised the importance of equipping them with the skills and mindset necessary for self-reliance, job creation, and economic independence. Speaking yesterday at the first convocation ceremony of Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), Governor Oyebanji highlighted his government’s investment in entrepreneurial and innovation centres across the state. These initiatives,…

Ramping up its anti-fake products war, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit drugs at the Moniya dump site in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State. The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said the counterfeit drugs worth a hundred billion naira were confiscated from pharmaceutical drug marketers in Idumota market, Lagos. The anti-fake drug czar noted that the step became…