​On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara was denied access to the official quarters of the State House of Assembly along Aba Road, Port Harcourt. This development occurred as Fubara attempted to present the 2025 budget, following a Supreme Court judgment mandating such action. Governor Fubara arrived at the complex accompanied by top government officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and his…

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle listed his final 23-man squad for the crunch 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, however, Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho were missing from the list. In the final list for the games billed for next week, the Malian gaffer who will be leading the Super Eagles out for the first time yanked off the Kano Pillars man and Iheanacho of Middlesbrough. Although Musa…

By Fatimah Idera The British building materials supplier Travis Perkins revealed on Monday that its CEO Pete Redfern had stepped down due to ill health, as it sent the shares of the company down to 4.4% which is their lowest since March 2020. Geoff Drabble, the chair, will work with the management team to ensure business stability while the company begins searching for Redfern’s successor. Recall that Redfern, the former…

Well, I know you found work frustrating last week and this is the last thing you need on your plate this morning. But if that job serves your needs, you have to hear me out. Doing a 9-5 job has its pros, but sometimes, its cons outweigh its pros. You’ve got to show up to work every day, think about what to wear, and smile at coworkers on Monday morning…

Victory in 2027 is achievable, but only if we take decisive action now – Hon (Dr). Joshua Gana A member of the House of Representatives in Niger State, Hon. Joshua Gana has spoken about the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) crises and hope for 2027. PDP, once Nigeria’s most dominant political force, has been struggling with leadership tussle and internal disagreements. The party held power from 1999 to 2015, ruling for…

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions has dismissed a sexual harassment petition filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. During a probe hearing on Wednesday, March 5, Committee Chairman Senator Neda Imasuen ruled that the petition was “dead on arrival,” citing a procedural flaw under Order 40 of the Senate Standing Orders. According to Imasuen, Akpoti-Uduaghan had signed the petition herself, which…

By Damilola Olufemi Over time, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has been a vocal advocate for workers’ rights and social justice in Nigeria. However, over the past five years, Labour’s threats—widely reported in the media—have been increasingly dismissed as empty rhetoric, failing to inspire real action. Many stakeholders believe these pronouncements are mere political theatrics, designed to deceive the public into believing that the NLC still champions the struggles of…

The PDP chieftain in Lagos State has described the return of Mudashiru Obasa as disgraceful. The crisis, which began on January 13, 2025, occurred when Speaker Mudashiru Obasa was impeached by 36 out of 40 Assembly members over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and mismanagement of funds. Following his removal, Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda was elected as the new Speaker, making history as the first female Speaker of…

The increasing use of human rights laws by foreign criminals to avoid deportation from the UK has become a growing concern in recent months. In the latest case, a psychotic Nigerian armed robber and crack cocaine dealer has been spared deportation because he would be considered “possessed” in his home country. This case follows similar rulings where convicted foreign criminals have successfully used human rights claims to remain in the…

Speed Darlington claims Burna Boy and Sophia Egbueje staged their scandal to disprove rumors about the Grammy winner’s sexual orientation. He believes the incident was orchestrated to dismiss rumours about Burna Boy’s sexual orientation. The controversy erupted last week when leaked audio surfaced online. In the recording, Sophia accused Burna Boy of having an affair with her and failing to buy her a Lamborghini as promised. The allegations quickly went…

New Daily Prime sits down with the newly selected traditional ruler of Sango, Kabiyesi, Dr. Oba Olusanjo Adebola Olurebi, to discuss his journey to the throne, the rich history of Sango, and his vision for the town’s future. The Asiwaju Egba, Manchester, UK Sir, may we have the pleasure of meeting you? I am Prince (Dr.) Olusanjo Adebola Olurebi, an indigene of Abeokuta, specifically from the Owu Kingdom, and a…

PORT HARCOURT, March 3, 2025 – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed Heads of Local Government Administration to immediately assume control of the 23 local government areas, pending the conduct of fresh elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). This directive follows last Friday’s Supreme Court judgment, which nullified the previous local government elections and upheld the legitimacy of the Martin Amaewhule-led 27 lawmakers as the authentic…