Good Day, Nigeria! Here's Your Daily Dose of Newspaper Headlines
1. NEC Pushes for Modern Livestock Management: A 5-Point Plan
Today's Headlines in Leading Nigerian Newspapers, Friday, 25th April, 2025
In a move to transform the livestock sector, the National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a comprehensive strategy focusing on modernization. This strategy, valid for 2025-2026, is based on five pillars:
- Animal Health and Zoonoses Control: Managing diseases and improving public health.
- Feed and Fodder Development: Enhancing nutrition and productivity.
- Water Resources Management: Ensuring sustainable access to water.
- Statistics & Information Systems: Data-driven decision-making across the sector.
- Breed Improvement Initiatives: Advancing genetic quality and yield.
This strategy aligns with the National Livestock Transformation Plan (2018–2028) and the NL-GAS, emphasizing public-private partnerships, foreign investments, and state-level ministry expansions. The goal is to develop a $74–90 billion sector by 2035 through modernized practices like ranching and agribusiness integration.
2. Oborevwori, Okowa's Defection: PDP's Chairman Speaks Out
The acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has expressed disappointment over the decision of the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and the party's 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa, to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
While acknowledging the detrimental impact of the defections, Damagum remains optimistic about the PDP's chances in the 2027 elections, emphasizing that the electorate's decisions will ultimately determine the outcome.
3. Rivers Sole Administrator Skips House Reps Meeting
Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), did not attend a scheduled appearance before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State oversight. The committee, which was established following President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, had invited Ibas to discuss the state's governance under the emergency.
4. EFCC Arrests CBEX Promoters in $1 Billion Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ordered the arrest of six promoters of the now-collapsed cryptocurrency investment scheme CBEX over an alleged $1 billion scam. The suspects, including Adefowora Abiodun Olanipekun and Emmanuel Oku, are accused of using ST Technologies to lure Nigerians into investing in the scheme.
5. NiMeT Workers End Union Action Following Government Intervention
Workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have called off their strike after the Federal Government intervened in the dispute. The strike, which had caused widespread disruption to flight schedules, was over issues such as poor working conditions, the non-implementation of the new national minimum wage, and the neglect of key training programs.
6. NEC Defers Discussion on State Police Due to Time Constraints
The National Economic Council (NEC) postponed discussions on the proposed establishment of state police during their extended meeting due to time constraints. Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, confirmed that the issue was on the agenda but was not reached before the meeting ended, so the discussion was moved to a later date.
7. Damagum Obeys Governors, Appoints Koshoedo as PDP's Acting National Secretary
Following the Supreme Court ruling on the case involving Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye, the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has appointed Setonji Koshoedo as the party's Acting National Secretary.
8. Kwam1's Anger at Kollington Over Failed Reciprocation
Famous Nigerian Fuji musician, Kwam1, has expressed his disappointment with his senior colleague, Ayinla Kollington, for not reciprocating his kind gesture when his mother passed away.
9. Erigga's Blunt Opinion on Nigerian Women and 'Relationships'
Nigerian singer Erigga has claimed that Nigerian women often date for financial benefits rather than romance. He maintained that what is happening in Nigeria is not a relationship, implying that love consists mainly of footing their bills.
10. Toure Praises Mikel Obi's Snubbed AFCON Victory: 'You Deserve It'
Former Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure has suggested that the ex-captain of the Nigerian Super Eagles, John Mikel Obi, was unjustly overlooked for the coveted 2013 CAF African Player of the Year award. Toure praised Mikel's crucial contributions during the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria triumphed and captured their first AFCON title in nearly two decades.
That's all for today's top headlines! Stay tuned for more updates. Wishing you a fantastic day ahead!
- The PDP's General Secretary, Ibrahim Damagum, has revealed possible talks with Nigerian football icon, Mikel Obi, about a potential role in politics, coinciding with the forthcoming 2023 elections.
- The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has urged the Super Eagles to keep the Naija spirit alive and generate patriotic fervor during the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations final match on Thursday, a day significant in the world of Nigerian football and politics: the General-News and crime-and-justice.
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has negatively affected the ongoing investigations into the $1 billion debt owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to the Tertiary Institutions Trust Fund (TETFUND).
- The continuous strike by lecturers in Nigerian universities has led to a decline in the number of Nigerian students enrolled for the 2023 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, causing concerns among the country's football icons and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).
- President Bola Tinubu has called for a meeting with the Nigerian Police Force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to discuss the recent surge in crime and governance issues in the country, particularly following the Abuja bank robbery and the ongoing cases of grand corruption.
- The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has applauded Mikel Obi's stance on not accepting the position of President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), stating that Obi remains one of the most iconic figures in the football world, and his continued focus on promoting the game is crucial for the growth of Nigerian football.
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed their dismay over the defections of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former vice-presidential candidate Ifeanyi Okowa to the PDP, stating that such decisions weaken the progress made in the politics and governance.
- The Rivers State Super Eagles supporter club has organized a peaceful protest march in Port Harcourt, urging the Federal Government to address the lack of modern infrastructure in football stadiums across Nigeria to improve the standard of the Nigerian football team.
- The Nigerian military is reportedly providing backup to the police in their ongoing manhunt for the remaining four suspects involved in the recently orchestrated bank robbery in Abuja.
- The NLC has announced that the strike has entered its third week, with talks of possible negotiations with the Federal Government over the case of the murdered trade union leader, Leah Sharibu, as well as the rising cost of naira and increased fuel prices, which have greatly impacted the daily lives of the Nigerian people.
