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UNICEF Pushes for Better Breastfeeding Support in Nigeria
As World Breastfeeding Week kicks off, UNICEF and the Nigerian government are calling for urgent reforms to build sustainable breastfeeding support systems, highlighting declining exclusive breastfeeding rates and the limited reach of maternity protections across Nigerian states....
D’Tigress Conquer Senegal, Reach Afrobasket Final — Unbeaten Run Hits 28
Nigeria’s D’Tigress powered past Senegal in a thunderous semifinal to seal their spot in the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Final, extending their unbeaten run in Africa to 28 games and edging closer to a historic fifth straight continental crown....
SERAP vs Niger Governor: Badeggi FM Shutdown Sparks Media Freedom Storm
Civil rights group SERAP has given the Niger State governor 48 hours to reopen Badeggi FM, warning that the shutdown of the radio station violates constitutional rights and sets a dangerous precedent ahead of the 2027 elections....
Ojulari vs EFCC/DSS: Power Play at the Top of NNPCL
A storm of allegations, whistleblower petitions, and public protests has engulfed NNPCL Group CEO Bayo Ojulari, following EFCC scrutiny and DSS denials of a forced resignation plot....
Nafiu Bala Denies Resignation, Calls Viral ADC Letter Fake and Malicious
Acting ADC Chairman Hon. Nafiu Bala has denied reports of his resignation, describing a viral letter dated May 18, 2025, as a forgery. In a strong rebuttal, Bala said the document lacked official markings and was circulated by mischief-makers bent on destabilizing the party. He reaffirmed his loyalty to the ADC and dismissed all claims of a leadership exit....
ADC Chairman Alleges Bribery, Says He Rejected Billions to Abandon Opposition Coalition
ADC National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, has revealed that powerful political figures attempted to lure him out of the opposition coalition with mouthwatering incentives, including billions in cash and multiple ministerial slots. Nwosu, however, says he rejected the offers, reaffirming the ADC’s commitment to democratic values and resistance against monetized political betrayal....
ADC Rejects Nafiu Bala’s Chairmanship Claim, Publishes Resignation Letter
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the leadership claim made by former deputy national chairman Nafiu Bala, asserting that he voluntarily resigned months ago. The party responded with firm evidence—a signed resignation letter dated May 17, 2025—while condemning Bala’s actions as an attempt to hijack party leadership through falsehood and manipulation....
PDP Crisis Is Elitist, Didn’t Touch the Grassroots – Jerry Gana Declares
Founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Jerry Gana, says the party’s ongoing crisis is confined to a handful of elites in Abuja. In a defiant defence of the party’s structure, he emphasized that PDP still enjoys overwhelming grassroots support across Nigeria and remains a key pillar in the country’s democratic history....
Dino Melaye Dumps PDP, Joins ADC Over Party’s ‘Failure to Provide Leadership’
Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a letter dated July 4, 2025, Melaye cited the PDP’s inability to lead Nigeria out of its current political crisis as his reason for leaving, stating the party has “lost potency and direction.”...