Lere Olayinka, spokesperson to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ridiculed any opposition movement spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, suggesting that such efforts are doomed to fail due to Atiku’s alleged political inconsistency. In a post shared via Facebook, Olayinka claimed that Atiku would readily defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu promised to hand over power to…

The Presidency has disassociated itself from a growing number of 2027 campaign billboards featuring President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. The Presidency, in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, described the billboards as unauthorised and unlawful. The Presidency expressed dismay at the proliferation of campaign materials in several cities, notably Abuja and Kano. Some of the billboards prominently display images of President…

By Adeniyi Yusuf Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, has urged President Bola Tinubu to address growing concerns over perceived regional imbalance in federal appointments, rather than allowing presidential aides to target critics. Appearing on Channels Television’s Politics on Friday, as reported by The New Daily Prime, Ndume expressed strong dissatisfaction with the appointments. He noted that such imbalance, if left unaddressed, could deepen resentment and strengthen…

Local government elections in Lagos State will take place on 12 July. This was disclosed in an official statement from the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, Tope Ojo, confirmed that the polls will cover 57 council chairmanship seats and 376 councillorship positions across the state. A potential run-off election has been tentatively set for 19 July, should the need arise. Lagos State is administratively…

A legal challenge seeking the removal of Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, currently being heard at the Federal High Court in Abuja, appears to have been abandoned by President Bola Tinubu, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and other key respondents. At the resumption of proceedings, neither the President nor the AGF was represented in court. However, attorneys…

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), Adolphus Wabara, has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for their recent foreign travels, accusing them of being unprepared for governance at a time when the country is facing significant challenges. Wabara expressed his dismay over the timing of their trips, with Tinubu on a two-week working visit to France and Shettima in Dakar,…

Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Despite a heavy security presence, members of the Take it Back movement staged a peaceful protest on Monday at Isaac Boro Park, Port Harcourt. But tensions escalated near the CFC axis where security forces reportedly fired tear gas and live rounds to disperse the crowd. New Daily Prime correspondents on the ground observed chaotic scenes as protesters scattered and nearby residents hurriedly closed their shops. Panic…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Thursday applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for rejecting a petition to recall her as the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District.  The embattled lawmaker, while featuring as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said the electoral umpire should have thrown out the petition long before it did on April 3, 2025. “I’m a lawyer. I’m a senator and I understand how Nigeria works. For me,…

By Alade Adisa The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday stated that the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has not met the constitutional requirements. INEC, in a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, said: ‘The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies. The party stated that the administration’s successes are evident and require no validation from the opposition. Obi, during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Tuesday, accused President Tinubu of failing in the implementation of economic reforms, claiming he would have performed better if he were in office. …

Tensions are escalating in Kogi State as suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan defies security restrictions to visit her constituency, triggering renewed political drama reminiscent of the recall saga once faced by former senator Dino Melaye. Despite a state-imposed ban on rallies and large gatherings citing security concerns, Akpoti-Uduaghan flew into Kogi Central to celebrate Sallah with her constituents. The senator, currently serving a six-month suspension from the National Assembly, insists her…

By Adeniyi Yusuf Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he sacked Mele Kyari. This followed the removal of the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) including its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari and board chairman Pius Akinyelure. The sack was announced by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga in an early Wednesday morning statement posted on X. “President Tinubu removed all…