The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for urgent measures to tackle rising insecurity, deepening poverty, and crumbling infrastructure in the North-West. Addressing lawmakers at the inauguration of the House Committee on the North-West Development Commission (NWDC) at the National Assembly, Abbas underscored the need for immediate and coordinated intervention to halt the region’s decline. He tasked the NWDC with conducting a thorough assessment of regional…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the federal government’s (FG) dedication to improving workers’ welfare, implementing wage reforms, and fostering inclusive economic policies.  He made this assertion yesterday during a meeting with the Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Gilbert Houngbo, alongside the Minister of Labour and Employment, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi. Shettima praised Nigeria’s labour movement for its contributions to national development, emphasising President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the…

The Labour Party (LP) has declared that Peter Obi remain its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. According to Abayomi Arabambi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, the choice of Obi is a clear indication of the party’s seriousness in taking on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “Tinubu is not just going to have it very easy in 2027, we are coming back with that Peter Obi to them so…

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has set March 3 as the date for parties involved in the petition to present their final written arguments. This decision follows the All Progressives Congress (APC) closing its case without introducing additional witnesses to support Governor Monday Okpebholo’s victory in the September 21, 2024, election.   The tribunal is currently reviewing a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate,…

A Kano State High Court has rescheduled the hearing of all pending preliminary objections in the bribery and misappropriation case involving APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, his wife Hafsat Umar, and six others.  The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Kano State Government levelled an eight-count charge against the defendants, alleging bribery, mismanagement, and the diversion of public funds worth billions of naira. Others named in the case include…

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has refuted reports linking him to Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race.   Recent media speculation suggested Adesina hinted at a possible run during a recent interview. However, he has categorically denied any such intention. Addressing the rumours on his X handle on Thursday, Adesina clarified that his remarks had been taken out of context and misrepresented by several Nigerian media outlets. “A segment…

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has reaffirmed that power will remain in the South until 2031 before shifting back to the North.   He said this as speculation grows about opposition from certain northern political factions against President Bola Tinubu’s anticipated bid for a second term. Ganduje, a former governor of Kano State, made this statement in Abuja on Tuesday while addressing a…

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…