The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, Honourable Oluwole Oke, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Oke, who represents the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State, made the announcement in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Ward 7, Obokun Local Government Area.  The letter, dated Wednesday, signals the end of his long-standing affiliation with the party. “I…

Early Life and Education Nasir El-Rufai was born on 16 February 1960 in Daudawa, then part of the Northern Region of British Nigeria (now Katsina State). His early years were shaped by personal tragedy and resilience. At the age of eight, El-Rufai lost his father, a public servant in the defunct Northern Nigeria government. Following this loss, he was raised and supported by an uncle, who played a critical role…

A member representing Lavun/Mokwa/Edati Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Joshua Audu Gana, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians across Niger State. The lawmaker described the season as a time of joy, peace, and divine grace. In his Easter message, Hon. Gana noted the spiritual significance of the celebration, noting that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolise God’s mercy and offer mankind a renewed hope for…

Nyesom Wike has dismissed the ongoing discussions about forming a coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu as disingenuous. Speaking in Abuja on Friday during a media session, Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory said those involved are acting out of self-interest. He criticised the leaders of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for avoiding the pressing challenges within their own party. He said, “Those advocating for a…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he would have preferred the removal of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara rather than the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The 57-year-old spoke during a media briefing in Abuja on Friday. He expressed discontent with the emergency measure, despite acknowledging President Bola Tinubu’s decisive intervention in the political crisis engulfing Rivers. According to Wike, Tinubu’s…

In a rare show of unity and appreciation, labour union leaders in Ekiti State have endorsed Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term. They lauded his exceptional commitment to workers’ welfare and the overall development of the state. The endorsement came during a Labour Round Table Meeting held at Lady Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado-Ekiti. NLC leaders pledged continued support for the governor’s policies and programmes, which they described as…

In the midst of the political crisis in Rivers State, fingers have pointed at former Governor and current FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, accusing him of influencing the instability. In this exclusive interview, the Publicity Secretary to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, speaks with Dr. Vincent Ajayi of The New Daily Prime to address these accusations and clarify the Minister’s role in recent developments. Q1: Many believe Wike’s influence in Rivers…

The decision by governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to shun a proposed opposition coalition has drawn sharp criticism from the camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is leading the effort to unite opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general election. Atiku’s coalition has accused the PDP governors of acting as spoilers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and sabotaging attempts to rebuild a…

Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court has declared the removal of the reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, illegal and unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, the court nullified the proceedings and resolutions of the House held on January 13, 2025, during which Obasa was removed from office. Obasa had filed a suit against the House of Assembly and the newly…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lashed out at state governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over their stance on forming a coalition to tackle President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Atiku alleged that the PDP governors are acting as spoilers in the move to get Tinubu out of office come 2027. The former VP is leading a coalition of opposition figures against…

The House of Representatives has inaugurated a 21-member ad hoc committee to supervise the implementation of the state of emergency declared in Rivers State. Speaking during the inauguration on Tuesday, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas emphasized that the move reflects the House’s commitment to “transparent governance and the rule of law in our country.” President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers on March 18, citing a political crisis. In…

Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, has maintained that forming a coalition remains the most viable strategy to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Atiku’s position comes in direct contrast to that of 11 PDP governors, who, at a meeting in Ibadan on Monday, April 14, ruled out any coalition or merger. Chaired by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, the PDP Governors’…