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’…

Former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has expressed serious concern over the deteriorating state of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing widespread loss of public trust and ongoing leadership failures as key factors threatening the party’s relevance. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Tuesday, April 15, Suswam lamented the PDP’s persistent internal crisis, warning that the unresolved issues are driving stakeholders away and weakening…

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has criticized the Nigeria Police over what he described as a high-handed crackdown on peaceful demonstrators across parts of the state. His remarks come amid mounting political unrest following the declaration of a state of emergency in the oil-rich South-South region. Two separate protests on Monday marked the unrest. In Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, women under the banner of Rivers Women for…

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…