The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to Japan’s denial of claims made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration regarding the creation of a special visa category for Nigerians. The interim spokesperson for the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, expressed frustration with the ruling administration’s attempts to garner positive headlines. Naija News recalls that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced the launch of the ‘JICA Africa Hometown’ during the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, aiming to strengthen exchanges between African countries and Japanese local governments. JICA designated four cities in four African countries. A statement dated…
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The spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has questioned the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unveil the zoning of their presidential tickets two years before the 2027 elections. He argued that such actions send a message to Nigerians that the political elites don’t care about them and are only interested in power-grabbing. Speaking on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television, Abdullahi said the early announcement by the PDP and APC suggests that the two parties are either playing a predetermined game or trying to lure particular individuals…
Spanish tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz began his US Open campaign in commanding fashion on Monday night, defeating American Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Carlos Alcaraz, who lifted his first Grand Slam trophy in New York back in 2022, showed once again why he remains one of the toughest players on tour. Against Opelka’s 6ft 11in frame and booming serve, Alcaraz found answers at key moments, breaking late in each of the last two sets to seal a straight-sets victory. “Today was a really difficult one. Reilly is a great, tough player. I couldn’t get the rhythm…
Acting National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala, has stated that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is not a member of the adopted coalition party. Naija News reports that Bala, who spoke to journalists in Bauchi, dismissed insinuations that he had discussed the party’s presidential candidate with Atiku. He said, “It is not true and I don’t know where it is coming from. Atiku Abubakar is not a member of the ADC, why should I have discussions with him about ADC? As the Ag National Chairman of the ADC, I will not go and discuss with anyone…
The federal government has announced an opportunity targeted at training 100,000 Nigerians annually in financial literacy, global trade, entrepreneurship, and investing. Individuals selected for the training program will undergo a comprehensive and practical learning platform covering global asset classes, including commodities, gold, equities, and foreign exchange, among others. This was made known in a statement by the Director, Information & Public Relations, Ministry of Youth Development, Mrs. Omolara Esan, in Abuja. She added that the recruitment and training plans reflect the Ministry’s commitment to empowering young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in today’s complex financial landscape. Naija…
Chairman of the South-South Caucus of the House of Representatives, Fred Agbedi, has said that the internal conflicts in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are not about the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, alone He asserted that other politicians have engaged in anti-party activities within the party. He stated this during an appearance on Arise News on Monday. Agbedi argued that despite the party’s past challenges, the PDP remains resilient and committed to repositioning itself for victory. He expressed confidence that the PDP will emerge stronger, united, and well-organised ahead of the 2027 general elections. He…
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has officially announced the signing of Nigerian striker, Rasheedat Busayo Ajibade, who will join the French club on a deal running until 30th June 2027. Naija News reports that Ajibade, born on 8th December 1999 in Lagos’ Mushin district, began her career in football at just 13 years old with FC Robo Queens of Nigeria’s top-flight league. It didn’t take long for Ajibade to showcase her talent, earning recognition as one of Africa’s brightest female football prospects. She was named NFF Young Player of the Year in 2018, a testament to her early impact on the continent’s…
The news of Nigerian and Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface‘s much-anticipated move to AC Milan took an unexpected turn, sparking mixed reactions on the internet this week. Naija News reports that news from Germany indicates the proposed deal collapsed due to concerns about Victor Boniface’s fitness and medical history. According to BILD, the transfer stalled despite Boniface undergoing four separate medical tests in Italy, prompting the Rossoneri to pull out of the deal. The striker has since returned to Germany, leaving uncertainty over his next career move. Boniface visited Italy for a loan move that included a €5 million fee…
The WhatsApp account of former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has been hacked by suspected internet fraudsters. Naija News reports that this was disclosed in a public notice issued on his social media page on Tuesday. The former deputy governor urged the public to ignore messages coming from the account as he is no longer in control of it. It was gathered that the hacker has tried to solicit financial aid from the Deputy’s contacts. In a screenshot from one of his contacts, the scammer had requested ₦850,000 to be sent to ‘someone’ with an account name…
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South-South caretaker committee, Emmanuel Ogidi, has declared that the opposition party will not headhunt for a presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Tuesday, Ogidi said the PDP already has its candidates and will not be swayed by speculations linking the party to former President Goodluck Jonathan or Labour Party’s Peter Obi. According to Ogidi, the PDP has a clear plan for 2027 and will unveil its candidate at the appropriate time. “It’s called the Peoples Democratic Party, so what do you expect? We…
