The Kogi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into major crisis as rival factions of the party’s leadership have suspended each other over alleged anti-party activities. The State Working Committee (SWC) had, during a meeting on Monday, announced the suspension of key members of the party, including the only elected ADC lawmaker in the country, Hon. Leke Abejide, who represents Yagba Federal Constituency. Speaking to journalists, the State Secretary of the party, John Adaji, said Abejide and four others, Dr Idris Omede, Hon. Johnson Tayo, Lukman Usman Adedayo, and Olabode Kayode, were suspended with immediate…
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Lere Olayinka, Special Adviser on Media to former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reacted following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) official recognition of Chief Ralph Nwosu as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Julius Abure as the Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Olayinka made the disclosure on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he shared INEC’s latest update on the leadership status of both parties. The move comes after months of internal wrangling and legal tussles that have caused confusion within both political…
fragile despite some improvements. While the country’s overall score in the 2023 Joint External Evaluation of International Health Regulations core capacities rose to 54 per cent from 39 per cent in 2017, significant gaps persist. Legal frameworks remain inadequate, detection capacity is geographically limited, and logistics for emergency response are weak, especially at the subnational level. Surveillance systems remain fragmented, and critical veterinary and environmental health services lack coordination and funding. The project aims to improve collaborative surveillance systems by integrating platforms such as the Surveillance Outbreak Response Management and Analysis System for human health and the National…
Falana noted that despite the President recently acknowledging the economic hardship faced by citizens, his policies have further deepened poverty. Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, stating that the administration’s “harsh neoliberal policies” have decimated Nigeria’s middle class and worsened living conditions for millions of citizens. Falana noted that despite the President recently acknowledging the economic hardship faced by citizens, his policies have further deepened poverty. “I have seen the President ask APC governors to ‘wet the ground’ more, but as far as the masses of our people are concerned, things…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has lamented that President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies have deepened poverty in the country. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, Falana asserted that the country’s middle class has been wiped out. He said the President’s policies, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies and currency liberalisation, have worsened the cost-of-living crisis for Nigerians. He said, “I have seen the President ask APC governors to ‘wet the ground’ more, but as far as the masses of our people are concerned, things are getting tougher by the day because of the harsh…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has questioned the one-term pledge made by former presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Naija News reports that Obi had on Sunday reiterated his vow to serve for four years if elected president in 2027 The former Labour Party flagbearer insisted that he does not need eight years to turn the country around, citing the leadership examples of Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and Nelson Mandela as justification for his pledge. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, Falana asserted that pledging for a single term in power is not…
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 5th August, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours on members of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress. Naija News reports that this is following their historic triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, announced a cash reward of $100,000 for each player on the championship-winning team. He also gave members of the technical crew $50,000 each in recognition of their role in the team’s success. The announcement was made on Monday…
Ademola Lookman’s future at Atalanta has taken a dramatic twist after the Nigerian international failed to report for training on Monday. Naija News has reported that Ademola Lookman who is determined to leave Atalanta this summer, confirmed that he has sent a transfer request to the club. He also revealed that the club has refused to allow him to join another side, contrary to a gentleman’s agreement the two parties had. Following his revelations, Atalanta stressed that the promise they made to Lookman concerning his future was that they would allow him to go if a top club outside Italy…
The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its 2023 governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, on Monday, declared their support for President Bola Tinubu as their preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Naija News reports that this was announced during the official campaign flag-off of the PDP for the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North federal constituency bye-election held in Sagamu. State Chairman of the party, Abayomi Tella, said the endorsement of Tinubu was based on regional solidarity. “We will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Though he is in the opposition, let us support our own from the Southwest. Our support…
The Lagos State government has apologized to the residents of the Ijede community, Ikorodu area, following the massive flooding and submerging of buildings which occurred in the area after a torrential rainfall between Sunday, 3rd August and Monday, 4th August. Naija News reports that flood waters took over homes, streets, and vehicles in the affected communities, leaving residents stranded and calling for urgent government intervention. The dire situation was captured in various videos now trending on social media. Reacting to the flooding incident and the attendant destruction, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said a…