Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has firmly denied allegations that the Presidency offered ministerial slots to Ralph Nwosu, the former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Bwala, in a statement posted to his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, described Nwosu’s claim as false and unfounded, asserting that no government official other than President Tinubu holds the authority to promise or grant…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) underwent a significant leadership transition yesterday during its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. The party swore in David Mark as its Interim National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as the Interim National Secretary. READ ALSO: PDP tackles ADC, reaffirms strength ahead of 2027 polls In his inaugural address, Mark outlined his vision for the party, pledging a strong commitment to internal democratic principles, transparency,…

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Reconciliation Committee, Senator Bukola Saraki, has denied directing any of his supporters to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held at his residence in Ilorin, Saraki reassured his supporters of his unwavering loyalty to the PDP and expressed confidence that ongoing efforts to reposition the party would soon yield positive results. Addressing party…

Former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has strongly criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that Nigerians are living through “renewed agony” rather than the “Renewed Hope” promised during the 2023 presidential campaign. Oyinlola, a retired Nigerian Army general who served as governor from May 2003 to November 2010, made the remarks on Tuesday while appearing on Frontline, a current affairs programme aired on Eagle 102.5…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for what it termed an ‘unprovoked public verbal assault’ delivered on national television by Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary. PDP in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba expressed its dismay at Abdullahi’s ‘unwarranted resort’ to attacking the party. Ologunagba highlighted Abdullahi’s past role as a prominent spokesperson and defender of the…

The recent financial and honorary rewards bestowed upon Nigeria’s victorious Super Falcons by President Bola Tinubu have found a vocal defender in presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. In a post on his X handle on Tuesday, Onanuga questioned the criticisms levelled by some Nigerians regarding the commendation package given to the team for their triumph at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. To illustrate his point, Onanuga referenced…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has delivered a damning verdict on the chances of northern politicians retaining office under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, warning that re-election would be impossible unless they defect to the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Lawal did not mince words as he accused the APC of…

Former Borno State governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, has suggested that Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, may soon return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to pursue his 2027 presidential ambition. Obi, who recently aligned with several opposition leaders under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, has been vocal about challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general elections. While he has shown interest in…

Nigeria, alongside other African nations and the United Nations, has issued a forceful call for unified action and resolute determination to combat pervasive food insecurity on both the African continent and a global scale.  The demand for predictable concessional finance to fuel investments in agriculture, rural transformation, infrastructure, and literacy across Africa was a central theme, with leaders stressing the imperative of aligning climate finance with robust food systems. Speaking…

Ayodele Fayose, a prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former governor of Ekiti State, announced his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid on Monday. During an event hosted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado Ekiti, Fayose also extended his endorsement to the state incumbent governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and his deputy, for a second term in office. Addressing the gathering,…

Bayo Onanuga, a spokesperson for the Presidency, has taken a swipe at former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai over his reported expulsion from the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In a brief post on his X account on Monday, Onanuga wrote: “Internally Displaced Again!” — a clear reference to El-Rufai’s shifting political affiliations. The comment follows reports by NEW DAILY PRIME that the SDP announced El-Rufai’s expulsion from the party and imposed…

The Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has said that violence, intimidation, and voter suppression were the main reasons he lost to incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the last election. In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, Rhodes-Vivour criticised what he described as a culture of violence that undermined the will of the electorate during the polls. “When you have…