President Bola Tinubu has commended former military president General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) for his admission that late M.K.O. Abiola won the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election. Speaking on Thursday at the launch of Babangida’s autobiography, A Journey in Service, and a fundraiser for the IBB Presidential Library Project in Abuja, Tinubu described the former leader’s acknowledgement as an act of courage and patriotism. The President, who was the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has officially withdrawn from the upcoming local government election scheduled for Saturday, February 22. The party’s decision follows a controversial Court of Appeal ruling earlier this month that reinstated its sacked chairmen and councillors. In a letter dated February 17, which was signed by the APC State Publicity Secretary, Alao Kamorudeen, and addressed to the Secretary of the State Independent Electoral Commission…

Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, has expressed deep regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, describing it as the most difficult period of his life. Speaking at the launch of his memoir, ‘A Journey in Service’, in Abuja on Thursday, Babangida admitted that while the election was credible, his administration failed to complete the process, which he called “a tragic irony of history.” He…

A political analyst, Professor Busuyi Mekusi has explained why removal of the former speaker of Lagos state, Mudashir Obasa was questionable. The crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly deepened on February 17, further plunging the legislative body into turmoil. The Assembly has remained in the spotlight since January 13, following the removal of its Speaker, Obasa. In the letter, the Assembly’s management informed security agencies of credible intelligence…

A heated exchange broke out in the Senate on Thursday as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with the leadership over a dispute concerning her seat allocation. The controversy arose after a reshuffle, triggered by opposition lawmakers shifting to the majority wing, led to her seat being reassigned. However, she refused to move. Chief Whip Senator Tahir Monguno defended the decision, citing Senate rules that grant the Senate President the authority to…

Nigeria has been designated as Africa’s Digital Trade Champion, a recognition that could drive the creation of over 10 million new jobs across the continent by the end of 2025. This development affirms Nigeria’s leadership role in shaping Africa’s digital commerce landscape under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented by the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to spearheading…

Amid rumours circulating online about her resignation, Princess Mojisola Meranda, the newly elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has firmly denied stepping down. In a statement released Tuesday, the Rt. Hon. Speaker reaffirmed her position, declaring that she remains in office and has no plans to resign. Meranda, responding to the reports, emphasized that she is actively fulfilling her legislative responsibilities and dismissed claims of her departure…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, of enforcing illegality in the state’s local government administration.  Adeleke made the allegation during a meeting with British diplomats led by the UK’s Deputy High Commissioner, Jonny Baxter. The governor condemned what he described as the IGP’s collusion with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to impose a “non-existent” court order, warning that such actions threaten…

The Senate has directed the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu along with the heads of the National Intelligence Agency and Defence Intelligence Agency, to appear before it regarding allegations that USAID is providing financial support to Boko Haram. The decision to launch an inquiry into potential foreign sponsorship of terrorist organizations, including Boko Haram, was prompted by a motion introduced by Senator Ali Ndume. Lawmakers raised concerns following a viral…

The Federal Government (FG) has taken decisive steps to accelerate the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The steps led to the establishing a committee to interface with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and improve access to financing for small businesses. This was a key resolution from the first meeting of the National Council on MSMEs for 2025, held yesterday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.…

The Senate has revised portions of the 2025 Appropriations Bill after detecting discrepancies in allocations following its passage by both chambers of the National Assembly last Thursday. The inconsistencies were identified during the final review conducted by the Joint Committee on Appropriations, prompting necessary adjustments in recurrent spending, pensions, and capital projects. The allocation for the Ministry of Defence was reduced from ₦2.51 trillion to ₦2.49 trillion, while the budget…

By Alade Adisa The ongoing leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly may create friction between Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and President Bola Tinubu, an investigation by New Daily Prime has revealed. Sources informed our correspondent that while Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, is not entirely opposed to lawmakers selecting their leaders, the main issue lies in the zoning of the new Speaker’s position. “Sanwo-Olu is from…