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…

The Kogi State Government has condemned the homecoming rally held for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the state’s central district, following her warm reception by supporters and residents of the Ihima community. This comes despite the state government’s ban on rallies and processions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, called on security agencies to hold Akpoti-Uduaghan accountable should any violence erupt in the North…

Despite the Kogi State Government ban on rallies, public gatherings and processions, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan received a grand welcome from her supporters in the Ihima community of Okehi Local Government Area on Tuesday. In a statement by the state government’s spokesperson, Kingsley Fanwo on Monday, said the move was to prevent a security breach. The New Daily Prime gathered that as early as 8 a.m., a large crowd from the…

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence that the ongoing political turmoil in the state will ultimately lead to greater unity and resilience among its people.   Fubara made this assertion while receiving a delegation of Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic organisations, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in Port Harcourt during an Eid-El-Fitr courtesy visit. Addressing the gathering, Fubara emphasised the importance of…

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has declared his intention to run for re-election in the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made on Sunday during his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. Sani stated that his decision to contest would depend on the political climate and the conditions at the time. “Any politician contesting an election depends on the political equation that determines the position to vie for.…