Former presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, has called for the scrapping of Nigeria’s local government system, describing it as an ineffective, paper-only, money-sharing third tier of government. Naija News reports that Garba, in a statement posted on his 𝕏 handle on Sunday, alleged that local governments had become little more than Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of state governors. He argued that it was practically impossible to implement the Supreme Court ruling granting autonomy to local government councils. “One of the most inefficient, ineffective back pocket of some state governors is the local…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the planned upward review of remuneration for political office holders by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, warning that the move could exacerbate inequality and trigger public outrage. The warning comes weeks after RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu, lamented that President Bola Tinubu earns only ₦1.5 million monthly, while ministers receive less than ₦1 million, figures that have remained unchanged since 2008. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, described the proposed review as “insensitive, unjust, inequitable, and a direct threat to social stability.” “We are outraged by…
The lawmaker representing Makurdi North State Constituency, Alfred Emberga Berger, has emerged as the new Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly. Berger emerged following the sudden resignation of Aondona Dajoh as the Speaker of the State Assembly on Sunday. Naija News reports that Dajoh’s resignation was communicated in a letter he personally signed, dated August 24, 2025, and made available to journalists. The letter titled ‘Resignation As The Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, read in part, “I write to resign my position as the Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, effective today, August 24, 2025. “This is done…
Apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has declared that no Igbo candidate will contest the 2027 presidential election against incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Naija News reports that the group said the earliest realistic opportunity for the Southeast to produce a president is 2035, not 2027. In a statement issued in Abakaliki and signed by the Deputy President General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo faction, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and the National Spokesman, Thompson Ohia, the group revealed that the decision followed a crucial meeting with Southeast political leaders, Imeobi, and Nzukoumunna. Ohanaeze stressed that the most practical platform for an Igbo…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has disclosed that he can’t determine who will emerge as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election. He, however, promised to support whoever emerges as the flagbearer of the ADC in a free and fair primary election. The former Vice President added that it would not matter whether he wins the party’s ticket or not. Naija News understands Atiku made the submission while addressing party members during the welcome ceremony of the new defectors to the coalition party in Lagos State on Saturday. The defectors were received into…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has disclosed that he can’t determine who will emerge as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election. He, however, promised to support whoever emerges as the flagbearer of the ADC in a free and fair primary election. The former Vice President added that it would not matter whether he wins the party’s ticket or not. Naija News understands Atiku made the submission while addressing party members during the welcome ceremony of the new defectors to the coalition party in Lagos State on Saturday. The defectors were received into…
A former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State, Senator Isa Galaudu, has formally resigned his membership of the party. Galaudu, who represented Kebbi North Senatorial District between 2011 and 2015, announced his resignation in a letter dated August 20 and addressed to the ward chairman of the PDP in Augie North, Alhaji Muhammadu Aliyu Danbuga. In the letter, the former Chief of Staff to the Senate President stated that his decision took effect immediately. “I write to inform you of my resignation with immediate effect as a member of the PDP. It’s obvious that the…
The Benue State House of Assembly Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, has resigned, Naija News reports. Naija News reports that Dajoh’s resignation was communicated in a letter he personally signed, dated August 24, 2025, and made available to journalists. The letter titled ‘Resignation As The Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, read in part, “I write to resign my position as the Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, effective today, August 24, 2025. “This is done in good faith and in the best interest of the state. I want to appreciate my dear colleagues for the opportunity they gave me to be…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has pledged support for Comfort Emmanson, the passenger involved in a recent altercation with Ibom Air, as well as for the state-owned airline. Speaking during a grand reception held in his honour at Nsit Ubium Local Government Area on Saturday, the governor said both Emmanson and the airline are assets of the state and deserve support. “The lady is our daughter. We will continue to support our flagship airline, Ibom Air. Every Akwa Ibom person should be proud of the airline which has flown our colours. Our money is invested in Ibom Air,…
Leader of the United Kingdom (UK) Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has spoken openly about the racism and hostility she has endured since becoming the first black woman to lead the party. Naija News reports that in an interview with the Sunday Times, Badenoch admitted she was taken aback by the level of abuse directed at her following her election. While stressing that only a few Conservative MPs were involved, Badenoch noted that much of the abuse came from online spaces. “There’s a certain cadre of people who clearly can’t cope with the fact that I won this and I’m doing…
