In a move seen as a strategic manoeuvre to bolster his chances in the 2027 presidential election, President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have begun poaching key politicians from the Northern region of the country in a bid to expand their influence in the region. A source in the presidency disclosed that Tinubu is targeting influential figures who can deliver crucial votes in the upcoming election. This…

The immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed rumours of his defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement on his X page Monday night, Fayemi reaffirmed his commitment to the party, stating that he has always been a foundational, card-carrying member of the APC and that his position remains unchanged. He said: “My attention has been drawn to a story circulating on several…

Former Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Obio/Akpor Local Government Area chapter, Mr. Chimenem Worlu, has alleged that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s actions are unconstitutional and undemocratic. He urged the various arms of government to uphold the rule of law while carrying out their respective duties. In an interview with TNN on Monday, Worlu described Governor Fubara’s invitation of Hon. Martins Amaewhule, the Speaker of the Rivers State…

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has inaugurated two new commissioners, Lawal Olohungbebe and Maryam Nnafatima Imam, urging them to be team players and align with his administration’s developmental agenda. Their swearing-in,, which took place on Monday, came with a reshuffling of cabinet positions. Olohungbebe has been assigned to the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, while Nnafatima will now oversee the Ministry of Social Development. In other changes, Hajia…

By Alade Adisa Reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudasiru Obasa, was able to reclaim his position due to his ability to fill the void left by the withdrawal of former Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, from the All Progressives Congress (APC), investigations by New Daily Prime have revealed. It was gathered that since Aregbesola, who was also the de facto leader of the…

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has denied reports of defecting from the party. The former Nigerian vice president said reports of his defecting from the PDP were part of efforts to confuse the coalition in process. There have been reports of the former vice president finalising plans to defect from the PDP to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).However,…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to reverse the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In an open letter dated March 8, 2025, and signed by its deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP described the suspension as unlawful and a violation of her right to freedom of expression. SERAP warned that failure to reinstate the senator within 48 hours would result in…

By Adeniyu Yusuf Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party Presidential candidate Peter Obi have voiced their support for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as part of the celebration of International Women’s Day 2025. Also, some women groups have called for justice for the embattled senator. Akpoti-Uduaghan had formally submitted a sexual harassment petition against Senate President Akpabio. The petition was presented on the floor of the Senate after the upper…

Ten thousand Labour Party (LP) members officially dumped the party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State on Saturday. Welcoming the decampees in Kaduna on Saturday, the state chairman of ADC, Alhaji Tijjani Mustapha, said, “To our 10,000 decampees from the Labour Party, we welcome you with open arms to the ADC family. Your decision to join us is a testament to our shared vision for a better…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the formation of a caretaker committee to manage its affairs in the South-South zone, challenging the leadership of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. In a statement issued on Friday, March 7, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, explained that the decision was made by the National Working Committee (NWC) to prevent a leadership vacuum in the zone, which would…

The Hope and Unity Foundation, a community development group, has called on Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to set aside their differences and collaborate towards the development of the state. In a statement issued on Friday, March 7, by the Chairman, Zeismer Evans, and the Secretary, Owhor Chimenem, the foundation expressed concern over the escalating tensions between the two leaders,…

By Adeniyi Yusuf The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has sparked outrage across Nigeria, following allegations of sexual harassment that have ignited widespread debate and division. In a report gathered by the New Daily Prime, the legal counsel for the Kogi lawmaker, Victor Giwa, dismissed the Senate’s resolution as a violation of a court order. It was also indicated that the lawmaker would challenge the suspension in court. This as…