By Adeniyi Yusuf In a strategic political manoeuvre that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s political landscape, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) is making significant strides in recruiting high-profile figures from the nation’s two dominant parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This move has left both major parties scrambling, raising questions about the future of political alignments ahead of the 2027 elections. The SDP, not…

In a bid to foster unity and strengthen its relationship with members of the National Assembly, the Labour Party has inaugurated a three-member Intervention and Truce Committee. This was disclosed in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh on Tuesday.  The committee, chaired by Ben Etanabene, with Mathew Nworgu and Chinedu Obika as members was tasked with addressing existing challenges between the party leadership and its lawmakers…

“The governor has done nothing wrong. He has remained steadfast in upholding constitutional values, and his leadership has the full backing of the PDP.” The political turmoil in Rivers State has reached a boiling point, with Governor Siminalayi Fubara facing intensified pressure to step aside by the opposition party in the state. Despite mounting calls for his resignation, the National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Debo Ologunagba,…

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…