Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised Felix Morka, the APC Publicity Secretary, for his incendiary remarks about Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State. Atiku described the comments as ‘a troubling reflection of President Bola Tinubu led administration’s attitude towards opposition voices.’  On January 5, 2025, during a national television appearance, Mr Morka accused Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), of crossing the line…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State yesterday raised concerns about the influx of bandits fleeing military operations in the North-West into Oyo State. The governor who spoke at the 2025 annual inter-faith service for workers at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, reassured residents of his administration’s resolve to root out the criminal elements.   He said the challenges of 2024 regarding safety and security were immense, noting that the state faced fire…

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau resigns after nearly a decade, citing internal party divisions and plummeting polls. His decision follows mounting opposition, economic woes, and calls for change within his party. Ottawa, Canada – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation after nearly a decade in office, citing internal divisions within his Liberal Party and a desire to provide voters with a clear choice in the next election. The…

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has revealed that his life is under threat following his criticism of President Bola Tinubu -led administration. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, during his New Year message, stated that Tinubu’s economic policies had worsened the living conditions of many Nigerians, leaving them poorer than he found them.  Obi urged the President to visit states across…

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has signed the state’s 2025 budget, valued at N615.86 billion, into law. The brief signing ceremony took place on Monday at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri. Dubbed the “Budget of Recovery and Continuity,” the appropriation bill emphasises completing ongoing projects and fulfilling campaign promises made in 2023. Zulum had initially presented a budget estimate of N584.76 billion to the State…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party, following significant internal dissent over escalating living costs and a housing crisis Trudeau will remain in office until a successor is chosen. He has also prorogued Parliament until March 24, effectively suspending its operations. This decision comes after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned, citing disagreements over the government’s response to potential U.S. tariffs under President-elect…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced that the largest food logistics hall in sub-Saharan Africa will commence operations in Lagos by 2025.  Speaking after a tour of the state-of-the-art digital studios of TVC News at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, the governor disclosed that the hall will be launched alongside several middle-level markets in Mushin, Ajah, Agege, and Ikorodu. According to him, these initiatives are designed to enhance food…

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed allegations that his panel failed to consult Nigerian governors before proposing major tax reform bills.  Oyedele clarified the situation during an interview on Arise TV yesterday, countering claims made by elder statesman Buba Galadima. Galadima had accused the committee of neglecting to engage governors, particularly outside Lagos and Ogun States, in crafting the Nigeria Tax…

L Governor Babajide Sanwo-Oluof Lagos State has disclosed that his administration will focus on securing funds for many projects, including the construction of new international airport and the expansion of the municipal rail system.   Speaking yesterday at the 25th Lagos New Year Thanksgiving Service held at Tafawa Balewa Square, a yearly tradition initiated by President Bola Tinubu during his tenure as governor, Sanwo-Olu outlined his administration’s priorities for the year. …

Ahead of 2027 general elections,the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed confidence that it will win more governorship seats and reclaim of the federal government. This was made known by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) during a visit to the Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, at his home in Sampou, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. Speaking on behalf of the NWC, the party’s National Treasurer, Ahmed Yayare, attributed this optimism…

President Bola Tinubu will depart Lagos on Monday, January 6, for Accra, the capital of the Republic of Ghana, to attend the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama on January 7. This was disclosed in a statement issued today by Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. Mahama, who previously served as Ghana’s 12th president from 2011 to 2017, was reelected in December 2024 and will succeed President…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, to account for an alleged missing N825 billion and $2.5 billion allocated for refinery rehabilitation and other oil revenues. The funds, highlighted in the 2021 annual report by the Auditor-General of the Federation, were reportedly unaccounted for, raising concerns about transparency and possible corruption. SERAP,…