When it comes to consistent and in-depth reporting on Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), New Daily Prime has emerged as a leading authority. Since its inception, the publication has championed credible, fact-based, and context-rich political journalism. In an environment saturated with sensationalism and misinformation, New Daily Prime’s APC News category provides clarity, precision, and perspective—particularly in its coverage of the party’s internal strategies, governance challenges, defections, preparations for the 2027 elections, congresses, caucus meetings, regional expansion in the South-East and South-South, youth and women mobilization, internal reconciliation efforts, and local government election planning.
While many news outlets prioritize headlines and viral angles, New Daily Prime focuses on the motives behind political moves, the implications of policy decisions, and the broader context shaping Nigeria’s democracy. From Aso Rock to Maiduguri, Lagos to Kano, and Sokoto to Bayelsa, our political desk follows APC’s influence and operations with sharp scrutiny and comprehensive field reporting. Through every shift in political allegiance, legislative decision, or state policy update, our team tracks how power flows and how it affects citizens.
The APC is not merely a political party; it is a coalition of diverse interests, regional alliances, and ideological blocs that have reshaped Nigeria’s post-2015 political landscape. Covering the APC’s journey and internal developments means understanding the nuances of power dynamics at both federal and state levels. It requires examining how internal conflicts, shifting alliances, and strategic decisions influence not only governance but also future elections.
A example of New Daily Prime‘s incisive political journalism was our exclusive coverage of the recent wave of defections in Kebbi State. Within 72 hours, we broke the story of three PDP senators—Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Garba Maidoki—defecting to the APC following a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Our inside sources confirmed that the move was part of a larger political strategy aimed at consolidating APC’s strength ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Our coverage extended to the ripple effects in the House of Representaives, where two lawmakers from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and one from the PDP formally switched allegiance to the APC. We detailed how these defections influenced the APC’s legislative dominance and affected the balance of power in both chambers. Our journalists contextualized the trend of defections not as isolated events, but as strategic positioning by politicians seeking alignment with the ruling party in anticipation of broader electoral shifts.
In Lagos State, New Daily Prime closely monitored the APC’s preparations for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for 12th July, 2025.
The elections will be conducted in 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). Our reporters covered the party primaries in Ikeja, Oshodi, Epe where several aspirants competed for chairmanship nominations. Despite the adoption of a consensus model aimed at minimizing disputes, over 100 petitions were submitted, prompting the party’s appeals committee to intervene. We followed the resolution process to ensure transparency was upheld, offering readers insights into the complexities of local governance politics.
Our reporting also covered Ondo and Edo states, where recent state elections and primary contests have intensified internal competition and exposed deepening factional divides within the APC.
Our correspondents investigated the implications of these elections on APC’s national strategy, highlighting how local power struggles reflect larger tensions within the party’s national framework. In Edo, for instance, the APC’s internal contest over its governorship candidate revealed emerging rifts between younger reform-minded party members and the established political machinery. These stories offer more than outcomes—they provide narratives of reform, resistance, and realignment within the party’s evolving identity.
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What sets New Daily Prime apart is not just what we report—but how we report it. We do not rely on official press statements or secondary sources. Our journalists maintain direct access to top APC figures, including key members of the National Working Committee, state governors, and presidential advisers. This access allows us to uncover the real stories behind political events and present them with context, relevance and depth.
Even as we maintain professional relationships within the APC hierarchy, our independence remains uncompromised. We are not hesitant to question controversial appointments, scrutinize policy failures or expose ethical breaches. Our role is not to endorse, but to inform. This editorial stance is guided by a belief that transparency and accountability are the cornerstones of a functional democracy.
Where others simply report on party defections, New Daily Prime investigates the reasons behind them. We dissect the political rivalries, regional interests, zoning calculations, and the ever-present hand of political godfathers. We contextualize these events in terms of national security, economic planning, and democratic accountability. Our reports often include background analyses, expert interviews, and public reactions to ensure all facets of an issue are explored.
With the APC currently holding 68 of 109 Senate seats and an increasing majority in the House of Representatives, we closely track how this legislative power influences policy outcomes. Our political desk analyses how budget proposals, ministerial appointments, constitutional amendments, and oversight functions are affected by APC’s dominance. Each report is guided by a deep understanding of legislative procedure and its intersection with executive influence.
From the Renewed Hope agenda to subsidy reforms, our team provides detailed coverage of President Tinubu’s economic and political leadership. We explore how Tinubu’s policies are reshaping party cohesion, governance outcomes, and public perception. We also monitor the activities of the APC Governors’ Forum, providing analysis on how their collective decisions align with party priorities and influence regional development policies, as well as how individual governors respond to party directives.
Our editorial board frequently publishes op-eds examining how federal policies are translated—or distorted—at the state level.
While others report the news of the day, New Daily Prime prepares readers for what’s ahead. We offer forward-looking analysis on 2027 presidential contenders, likely coalitions, and emerging political movements. Our political forecasts are based on data-driven projections, historical electoral patterns, and on-the-ground sentiments gathered from our network of correspondents.
Our reporting on APC activities has been recognized by academics, policy analysts, and civic organizations. Our articles are referenced in political science research, used in training programs for young journalists, and cited in regional and international media for their depth and accuracy. At conferences and symposiums, New Daily Prime is frequently acknowledged as a key player in advancing democratic dialogue and media independence.
At a time when many outlets are pulling back due to political pressure or financial uncertainty, New Daily Prime is investing more in original journalism, investigative reporting, and citizen engagement. We are expanding our digital platforms, increasing field correspondents, and launching interactive tools to make political data more accessible to the public. Our new initiatives aim to build civic awareness, foster political education, and empower Nigerians to participate more effectively in their democracy.
Importantly, we are powered by Nigerians. We do not accept funding from partisan interests or foreign agencies. Every donation we receive comes from individuals who believe in truth, transparency, and a better-informed Nigeria. Their support ensures we can keep asking tough questions, sending reporters into the field, and producing journalism that matters. Our reader-supported model is a testament to the growing demand for media independence in Nigeria’s evolving democratic space.
As the 2027 election season draws nearer, the APC’s dominance will face new tests—from within and from outside. Whether it adapts, fractures, or redefines itself will be one of the defining political stories of our time. And New Daily Prime will be there to tell it. We will follow every delegate conference, every strategic endorsement, and every grassroots mobilisation effort that shapes the electoral terrain.
Because democracy deserves more than headlines. It deserves depth, honesty, and context. And through every shift in Nigeria’s political journey, New Daily Prime remains committed to delivering journalism that informs, inspires, and empowers.
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By Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi
Economic & Political Correspondent
New Daily Prime