Here is a roundup of some Nigerian newspaper headlines, accompanied by our advocacy-driven demands for government action in addressing citizens’ concerns.
1. The Guardian: Anxiety Over PDP’s Future as ADC Excites Aggrieved Politicians
The Guardian reports that after a protracted battle with internal crises, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), once celebrated as Africa’s largest political party and later as the country’s main opposition force, appears to have suffered a near-fatal blow, as the emerging African Democratic Congress (ADC) now seems poised to strip it of the last vestiges of its former glory.
Our Take: As the ADC rebrands with a fresh crop of political heavyweights, the real test lies not in high-profile appointments but in whether it can earn the trust of grassroots Nigerians who are disillusioned with the ruling elite. If this coalition is to be more than a recycled gathering of old faces in new colours, it must speak the language of the people, addressing local needs, providing real policy alternatives, and proving it won’t mirror the same top-down, disconnected politics that has defined the APC and PDP. Nigerians should demand clarity: what will the ADC do differently, and how will it empower citizens beyond campaign seasons?
2. Vanguard: Review 2025 Budget, IMF Tells Federal Government
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Federal Government FG) to review 2025 N54.99 trillion budget in view of the lower-than-expected oil prices in the international market. The advice was contained in the Fund’s Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria, released in Washington DC, USA, yesterday.
Our Take: The Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning must act now, not later, to recalibrate the budget in line with current global realities and safeguard Nigeria’s economic future. Rather than banking on optimistic oil revenue projections, authorities should adopt a more realistic, diversified revenue framework, cut wasteful spending, and prioritise investments in productivity-driven sectors like agriculture, education, and manufacturing.
3. Punch: Strike: FCT workers issue fresh ultimatum as Wike intervenes
Staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, under the Joint Union Action Committee, ended their three-day protest on Wednesday, issuing a fresh 21-day ultimatum, within which their demands must be met.
Our Take: The FCT Minister, Wike must move beyond crisis meetings and deliver tangible solutions. The 21-day ultimatum from aggrieved workers signals a breakdown in trust and governance that cannot be solved with rhetoric. Immediate steps must be taken to settle outstanding payments, resolve the primary school teachers’ strike, and address legitimate concerns about leadership within the FCT Civil Service Commission.
