The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to the recent remarks and subsequent retraction by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, over Nigeria’s rising debt profile. The opposition party described the Speaker’s backpedalling as a missed opportunity for courageous leadership. Naija News reports that the House of Representatives Speaker was quoted to have raised an alarm over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, warning that it has surpassed the statutory ceiling and now poses a serious threat to fiscal sustainability. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West…
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The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri has said that the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was neither invited nor scheduled to speak at this year’s Archdiocesan Day/Odenigbo Lecture. Archdiocesan Chancellor/Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick C. Mbarah made the clarification on Tuesday while addressing the press. He condemned the misrepresentation of facts and outright falsehood on social media, about the presence or involvement of the former Kaduna State Governor in the celebration. His words: “The Odenigbo lecture is an intellectual legacy of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri for the promotion of Igbo language and Culture, for the inculturation of the Gospel and…
Tanzanian singer Juma Jux has revealed his desire to grow his family with his Nigerian wife, Priscilla Ojo. Naija News reports that this comes barely a month after they welcomed their first child. Priscilla, on her Instagram page, shared pictures from a pop-up store in Canada, where she was seen posing with her baby boy. The post drew many reactions from fans who celebrated her as a new mother. Jux also joined in the comment section, leaving a playful message that suggested he was already thinking about giving their son siblings soon. He wrote: “My love, I think @rakeem_mk needs…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has claimed that more governors will defect to the party to strengthen President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid. He stated this on Tuesday during the 12th Expanded Stakeholders’ Meeting of the APC in Bayelsa State, where the party formally endorsed Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for 2027. Yilwatda, who was represented by the Deputy National Chairman (South), Emma Eneukwu, cited the recent defections of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, who both left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC, describing their…
Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun has reacted to the constant flooding in Lagos, blaming it on the way residents dispose of refuse. Naija News reports that the actor, in a video posted on Instagram said most of the problems are caused by people throwing waste into gutters and blocking drainage channels. He recalled seeing similar acts in Maryland, where residents were dumping trash into gutters. Balogun said that the actions of residents make flooding worse and insisted that people are partly responsible for the damage they complain about. He said: “We are the government, and we are the ones doing this…
The All Progressive Congress (APC), Bayelsa chapter, has formally adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The party announced the decision in a communique issued at the end of Tuesday’s APC 12th Expanded Stakeholders Meeting in Yenagoa. APC attributed the endorsement to the Tinubu administration’s transformative projects and policies. According to the communique, he has achieved incredible feats in various sectors and appointed Bayelsa people into various positions. “This is exemplified by his administration’s backing of a South-South Senate President, the signing of the South-South Development Commission Act. ”The large-scale infrastructure investments…
Olubadan-designate and former Oyo State governor, Rashidi Ladoja, has pledged to return to the classroom after his coronation, promising to teach Mathematics and Physics to students of his alma mater, Ibadan Boys’ High School. Naija News reports that Ladoja, who once served as a teacher in the school before venturing into politics, made the vow on Monday when the principal, Rasheed Fasasi, led a delegation of the school’s management team on a courtesy visit to his Bodija residence. He said, “Beyond being an alumnus of the school, I was also a former teacher here, where I taught Mathematics and Physics.…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have played a 1-1 draw against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. Naija News reports that the Super Eagles needed a win to spark their hope of qualifying for next year’s World cup. More to come… The post [Just In] World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria, South Africa Match End 1-1 appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has announced the suspension of its ongoing nationwide strike over its dispute with the Dangote Group. Naija News recalls that NUPENG had on Monday declared a nationwide industrial action to protest the refusal of the Dangote Group to allow its workers to join the union, particularly NUPENG. It was gathered that the strike was called off after parties reached an agreement at a meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS). The meeting was attended by the Ministers of Labour and Finance, as well as officials of the Nigerian…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the National Assembly’s decision to bar Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from resuming her seat in the Senate after the six-month suspension imposed on her by the Senate leadership. The PDP, in a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba, said Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the federal government are out to deny Kogi-Central people due representation in the National Assembly and suffocate opposition voices by such action. The major opposition party, however, called on Senator Natasha to ignore the letter from the National Assembly…
