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Politics
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suffered yet another defection in the House of Representatives, with Amos Magaji, the lawmaker representing Jaba/Zango Kataf Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, joining the All Progressives Congress (APC). Magaji’s decision to switch allegiance comes amidst ongoing turmoil within the PDP, which he described as a key factor in his departure. In a letter read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during Tuesday’s, February 11, plenary session,…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy, Daniel Bwala, has downplayed his past criticisms of him, stating that his previous remarks no longer hold significance. Speaking on ‘Arise TV’s Morning Show’ on Tuesday, Bwala explained that his criticisms of Tinubu were rooted in his role as a member of the opposition party at the time. During the 2023 presidential election campaign, Bwala left the ruling All…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to economic reforms aimed at fostering inclusive growth and bridging financial gaps across Nigeria. He said this at the inauguration of the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI) at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. Shettima emphasised the administration’s dedication to achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The event also featured the signing of an investment agreement…
Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has revealed that 10 lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Delta State House of Assembly are preparing to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), signalling a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. Omo-Agege, who was the APC governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, made this announcement on Saturday while welcoming Chief Itiako Ikpokpo (aka Malik), a two-term chairman of…
It is trite to say that the once cosy ties between former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and President Bola Tinubu have now gone sour. The two former political allies are now in the trenches, with the ex-governor faulting the Tinubu-led administration while the presidency fires back, accusing El-Rufai of witch-hunting and betrayal. In this report, The New Daily Prime examines the undercurrents behind the lingering frosty relationship between the…
Lagos State has allocated N1.052 trillion for infrastructural development in its 2025 budget, reaffirming Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to completing ongoing projects across the state. The Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, disclosed this yesterday during the ministry’s Budget Analysis press conference in Alausa, Ikeja. He was joined by several commissioners, special advisers, and government officials who provided insights into the budget breakdown and implementation strategy. …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has renewed its push for the establishment of a special tribunal dedicated to electoral offences. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, emphasised the need for such a tribunal due to the growing backlog of electoral offence cases. Speaking in Abuja on Friday during the commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting with the media, Yakubu highlighted the challenges posed by the current judicial process. “A major challenge to…
A former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, are among the first high-ranking members scheduled to appear before the party’s Disciplinary Committee. Disclosing this In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the party’s Chairman, Tom Ikimi said the party’s disciplinary committee had relocated from the PDP national secretariat in Wuse and now operates from Legacy House, a party-owned facility…
For sometime now,the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has been having a running battle both with the Kaduna State House of Assembly over his indictment by the lawmakers ,and same for the presidency for his recent criticisms of the APC -led administration. In this analysis, Damilola Olufemi examines the possible links between the ongoing imbroglio and the 2027 presidential race. Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State,…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has criticised the increase in the 2025 budget, stating that there is no corresponding breakdown of expenditures to justify it. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu raised the proposed 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion, citing additional revenues from key government agencies as the reason for the increase. The revised figures were…
Former House of Representatives member Dakuku Peterside has criticized the plan to restart oil exploration in Ogoni, Rivers State. Oil exploration in the region was halted in the early 1990s due to public unrest, environmental degradation, and other controversies. In a February 5 interview with Channels TV, the former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) emphasized that key issues must be addressed before resuming operations.…
By Alade Adisa “There was enough evidence that the government of President Obasanjo was reluctant to find the killers of Bola Ige.” – Chief Bisi Akande When Chief James Ajibola Ige, SAN, was murdered on December 23, 2001, few days after resigning his position as Nigeria’s Minister of Justice, some thought it would be a matter of days before the assailants would be arrested and brought to justice. Their optimism…
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