Author: Naija Daily News

Photo: Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori By O.M.O-Beecroft, Special Correspondent, Ajagbodudun, Warri North In the face of soaring unemployment, rising insecurity, and deepening economic hardship, Delta State’s latest focus on criminalising “indecent dressing” feels like a misplacement of both legislative energy and public priorities. The policy, which invokes the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law (VAPP) to justify arresting or punishing individuals for the vague “exposure of private parts,” is drawing both concern and criticism. While the VAPP law was designed to protect citizens—particularly vulnerable groups—from violence, the government’s recent interpretation effectively uses it as a tool for morality enforcement. This…

By Deborah Nnamdi 2023 presidential candidate and former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has admitted that choosing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the platform for the 2027 general elections was a challenging yet crucial decision for Nigeria’s political future. Obi explained that this decision came after careful consideration of the country’s current difficulties and the pressing need for transformative leadership. “Yesterday, coalition members officially adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the platform for the 2027 Nigerian General Elections, with Distinguished Senator David Mark appointed as National Chairman and H.E. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary,” Obi shared…

The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Peter Obi to leave the party following his decision to join the coalition. This directive was announced in a statement signed by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, in Abuja on Thursday. Ifoh stated that under Abure’s leadership, the Labour Party strongly opposed participation in the coalition and described coalition members as “power-hungry individuals concerned only with personal interests rather than the welfare of the people.” The faction cautioned Nigerians that the frequently repeated slogan, ‘New Nigeria is Possible,’ is misleading and unattainable through an…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, stated that those opposed to progress are displeased with his reconciliation with his successor, the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Wike made this remark on Thursday during a media briefing in Abuja, affirming that peace has been restored in the state. He accused several individuals of exploiting the crisis in the state as a source of personal gain, likening it to an “oil well” fueling illicit profits for their benefit. The minister further emphasized that he owes no one an explanation regarding the terms of the…

The Presidency has rejected the opposition coalition’s embrace of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), emphasizing that they cannot replicate the circumstances that led to the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s victory in the 2015 general elections. On Thursday, Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu, posted on X that unlike the 2013 APC merger—which was motivated by selflessness and national interest—the current coalition is an opportunistic alliance driven by a politically isolated individual with personal ambitions, lacking a unifying leader and a meaningful cause. He went on to describe the coalition’s chief advocate as a…

Renaissance Africa Energy Company made a powerful impression at the 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week, earning industry-wide recognition just 100 days after taking over as operator of the former NNPC/SPDC/TotalEnergies/AENR joint venture. The company was honored with the prestigious Energy Excellence Award, presented during a ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday night. Accepting the award, Renaissance Managing Director and CEO Tony Attah dedicated the accolade to the company’s indigenous workforce, emphasizing that “Renaissance is not just a name, but a declaration of bold ambition, belief, and courage.” “We represent a new era of Nigerian-led energy and leadership, committed…

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car accident in Spain at the age of 28. Jota’s 26-year-old brother, Andre Silva, was also killed in the accident. He was a footballer with Liga Portugal 2 side Penafiel. Sky Sports News has received confirmation of Jota’s death from the Guardia Civil in Zamora where the accident took place. They added in a statement that the accident happened at 12.30am local time (11.30pm BST) on the A-52 motorway in Cernadilla, Zamora. The car left the road after bursting its tyre while overtaking before catching fire. Jota had married his long-term partner less…

Four people died, 30 were missing and 31 survived after a ferry carrying 65 people sank near the Indonesian island of Bali, the country’s Search and Rescue agency said on Thursday, as rescuers raced to find victims in the rough sea. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving East Java province’s Banyuwangi port on its way to Bali late on Wednesday, the agency said on Thursday. The boat was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew members, as well as 22 vehicles, the agency said. A search for the missing is underway although it is being…

Presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga has criticized the recent defection of several prominent political figures to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the group as a collection of disaffected politicians driven by personal ambition rather than national interest. Reacting to the opposition’s portrayal of the defection as a significant political shift, Onanuga claimed that many of the individuals touted as former members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had long ceased to be active participants in the ruling party. He cited former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, whose involvement with the APC, he said, effectively ended after losing the 2022 presidential…

In a bold move to position itself as Nigeria’s leading opposition force ahead of the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the appointment of former Senate President David Mark as Interim National Chairman and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola as Interim National Secretary. The appointments were formalized at a high-level meeting in Abuja, marking a significant step in efforts to consolidate a fragmented opposition bloc. According to party insiders, the ADC has been selected as the principal platform for a new opposition coalition comprising disgruntled members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), elements of the…