Fubara vs. Wike: The Godfather Feud Shaking Nigeria’s Politics The Fubara-Wike saga is the latest episode in Nigeria’s long-running drama of godfather-godson conflicts. This phenomenon has played out in various states, including Enugu, Borno, Anambra, Osun, Abia, Kano, Edo, Sokoto, Cross River, Benue, and Taraba, shaping the country’s political landscape. At the core of these conflicts is the struggle for power and control. Godfathers, often former governors, attempt to maintain…

By Adeniyi Yusuf No fewer than 19,221 supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, have called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to step down for investigation following the senator’s suspension. Senator Natasha was suspended based on a recommendation by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, which proposed a six-month suspension over allegations of sexual harassment involving the Senate President. As part of…

Ireti Kingibe, the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has assured Nigerians that she will take the lead in championing the sexual harassment case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan when the investigation reaches the red chamber.   Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment during her appearance on Arise Television.   The allegation sparked controversy, with many calling for…

President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic reforms, stating that they are necessary to safeguard the interests of future generations. Speaking at the State House in Abuja yesterday while receiving a delegation of his former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic, President Tinubu lamented Nigeria’s past financial practices, which, he said, jeopardized the nation’s future. “For 50 years, Nigeria was spending the money of generations yet unborn…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his membership and unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), dismissing speculations suggesting otherwise. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu yesterday, Buhari made it clear that he remains a committed APC member and wants to be recognized as such. Without referencing any individuals or ongoing discussions within the party, he emphasised his dedication to the APC, which gave him the…

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has signalled his readiness to work alongside Labour Party’s Peter Obi as the 2027 general elections draw closer. Mohammed made this known on Thursday when he hosted the former presidential candidate at the Bauchi State Government House. Their closed-door discussion, which lasted over an hour at the Ramat House, was followed by a media briefing. While neither leader explicitly confirmed the formation of a political…

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate on Thursday met privately with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed at the Ramat House in Bauchi. While details of their discussion remain undisclosed, the high-level meeting has fueled speculation about possible political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Both leaders are expected to address the media after their deliberations. The meeting brings together a key opposition figure from the LP…

The Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) has called for the arrest and investigation of the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli, over financial activities of the commission. The RSHA urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to probe Enebeli and four other RSIEC members. According to Martins Wachukwu, the Special…

President Bola Tinubu has mediated the leadership conflict in the Lagos State House of Assembly, urging lawmakers to align with Mudashiru Obasa’s leadership and put their differences aside. This resolution marks the end of a two-month-long political standoff that had threatened the Assembly’s stability. Obasa was removed as Speaker on January 13, 2025, when 35 out of 40 lawmakers voted him out over allegations of authoritarianism, financial misconduct, and poor…

Amid the political crisis in Rivers State, The New Daily Prime made an effort to speak with some random residents of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) to get their views on the matter, all of whom expressed their support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara. More than two years after the political dispute between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor-turned-rival, Nyesom Wike, the crisis remains unresolved, prompting citizens to voice…

President Bola Tinubu is currently hosting members of the Lagos State House of Assembly at the State House, Abuja, in a bid to address the ongoing tensions within the legislative body. The lawmakers, who arrived in two coaster buses on Wednesday afternoon, proceeded directly to the President’s office, where they awaited the scheduled meeting. Among those present are the reinstated Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, and his successor-turned-deputy, Mojisola Meranda. While Meranda…

The Edo State Government has accused leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of sponsoring violent crimes, including kidnappings and targeted attacks, to destabilize the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, the government claimed that intelligence reports have linked key PDP figures to the recent surge in criminal activities across the state. It alleged that these acts…