TOP EVENTS THIS WEEK END | TOWARDS TGIF

Here’s a compilation of some top events happening in Nigeria this weekend, from music and movies to sports and finance

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Unfolding Details | ADC

Unfolding Details and Updates about the New Coalition Party in Nigeria - ADC

Here’s the latest on the unfolding political drama surrounding Nigeria’s new opposition coalition centered on the African Democratic Congress (ADC):

The Coalition’s Emergence

• A powerful coalition of opposition figures—including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi—has adopted the ADC as its platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.
• The coalition was unveiled at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on July 2, 2025.

Leadership Shake-Up

• David Mark, former Senate President, has resigned from the PDP and is now the interim National Chairman of the ADC coalition.
• Rauf Aregbesola, ex-governor of Osun State, is serving as interim National Secretary, while Bolaji Abdullahi is the spokesperson.

Inside the ADC Coalition’s Bold Bid for Change

Nigeria’s 2027 Power Play: Inside the ADC Coalition’s Bold Bid for Change

A new force is rising on Nigeria’s political horizon, and it’s cloaked in the modest banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). What began as whispers of a united opposition front has evolved into a full-fledged political alliance, aiming to reshape Nigeria’s 2027 elections and challenge the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “What’s in a party?”, someone asked.  “APC or ADC, let’s take away the ‘P’ and take away the ‘D’, and we have just ‘AC’, shouldn’t that be the coailition political party that Nigerian’s desire?” Well, that was just a joke.

The Gathering Storm in the Political Arena

Nigeria 2027: The Gathering Storm in the Political Arena

As Nigeria inches closer to the pivotal 2027 general elections, its political landscape is undergoing a profound metamorphosis. From deepening opposition coalitions to youth-led mobilization, the seeds of political realignment and civic activism are being sown across the country. Here’s a detailed analysis of the shifting power dynamics, emerging actors, and what might define the country’s political destiny.

A Fragmented Opposition Finds a New Home

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken center stage as the nucleus of a growing opposition coalition. Spearheaded by former Senate President David Mark, the ADC is positioning itself as a “fortress of democratic revival.” This new alliance includes veteran politicians, grassroots organizers, and an energized civil society segment, unified by a shared goal: halting what they describe as creeping

FEEL MY PULSE | From Coalition Politics to Climate Anxiety | 030725

Nigeria and the World React: From Coalition Politics to Climate Anxiety

In a week marked by political realignments, heated public discourse, and urgent calls for reform, both Nigeria and the global community are abuzz with reactions to unfolding events. From coalition drama ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections to global efforts to tax billionaires and address youth climate anxiety, here’s a breakdown of the top stories capturing headlines and hashtags at this time.

Nigeria’s Pre-Election Heat: Coalitions, Strikes, and Student Debt

Opposition Coalition Gains Traction—and Criticism

The political scene in Nigeria is aflame following confirmation that key opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Nasir El-Rufai—have united under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The coalition nominated former Senate President David Mark as protem national chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as protem secretary.

Elon Musk vows to defeat Republicans who vote for Trump's MEGA BILL

Elon Musk, World's Richest Man.

Elon Musk vs. Trump’s Mega Bill: A Billionaire’s Political Rebellion That Could Reshape America

As the U.S. Senate inches closer to passing former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and budget package, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill”, an unexpected political firestorm has erupted. At the center of it is Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, former Trump adviser, and the GOP’s top financial backer in 2024. Musk isn’t just voicing dissent, he’s waging open war on the Republican establishment.

What Sparked the Rift?

The Senate is preparing to pass Trump’s bill, which:

Permanently extends 2017 tax cuts

Slashes Medicaid, SNAP, and clean energy funding

President Tinubu Approves Scholarship Scheme For Caribbean Students To Study In Nigeria

Nigeria's President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Bridging Oceans: How Nigeria and the Caribbean Are Forging a New Era Through Education, Culture, and Unity

In a historic move signaling a new chapter in Afro-Caribbean relations, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently announced a groundbreaking scholarship scheme for students from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to study in Nigerian universities. Far beyond a simple academic exchange, this initiative represents a multidimensional strategy to cement ties between Africa and the Caribbean through education, diplomacy, culture, and innovation.

Education as the Bedrock of Global Solidarity

At the heart of this initiative lies a bold vision: to equip young Caribbean minds with world-class education in Africa, while fostering a sense of unity rooted in shared history and aspirations. The scholarship program, to be implemented through a Nigeria-OECS joint committee, will facilitate access to Nigerian institutions renowned for their expertise in agriculture, engineering, tech, and medicine.

'My Umbilical Cord Not Tied To PDP', Sowunmi Hints At Possible Defection

Segun Sowunmi, Frm. Spokesperosn, Atiku Abubakar Presidential campaign 

·     Segun Sowunmi’s political pivot - the missed opportunities in the interview, and the public reactions

·     Signals but no formal declaration

·     A high-profile flirtation, not a confirmed defection

FROM DNA TO A LIKELY DEFECTION: A Political Rebirth or Realignment?

The video titled “My Umbilical Cord Not TiedTo PDP” features Otunba Segun Sowunmi on Hard Copy, where he discusses several political developments and personal reflections:

Key Topics Covered:

·       Possible Defection from PDP: Sowunmi signals a breakaway from the People's Democratic Party (PDP), stating that his “umbilical cord is not tied” to the party—suggesting openness to future political realignment.

·       Critique of Internal Party Politics: He touches on dissatisfaction with how PDP operates internally, hinting at reasons why loyal members might consider leaving.

Lagos State Enforces Single-Use Plastic Ban

From Plastic to Purpose: How Lagos Is Sparking West Africa’s Green Packaging Revolution

On July 1, 2025, Lagos drew a line in the sand, banning single-use plastics like Styrofoam, straws, disposable cutlery, and lightweight nylon bags. What began as a local environmental directive has since stirred an ambitious, multifaceted movement touching every corner of the city’s economy, culture, and innovation ecosystem.

But this isn’t just about replacing one type of container with another. It’s about rethinking how a mega city like Lagos consumes, discards, and rebuilds.

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Nigeria and the World in 2025: An Age of Reckoning, Resilience, and Reinvention

In a world reeling from overlapping disruptions, political, technological, climatic, and cultural, 2025 is not business as usual. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the corridors of Davos, a spirit of urgency and reinvention pulses through the global zeitgeist. This is a time of reckoning: for how we govern, how we connect, how we live.

And Nigeria? She stands as a complex, captivating mirror of the world’s beauty and bruises.

Nigeria: Rising Through Resistance

Vaping Epidemic Among Youths

Nigeria’s youth, tech-savvy, hyper-connected, and culturally expressive, are increasingly seduced by vaping trends. The flavored fog of sleek e-cigarettes is spreading through campuses, malls, and TikTok feeds. But behind the minty smoke lies a crisis: early addiction, potential lung damage, and a public health blind spot. Activists are rising, demanding tighter regulations and stronger warnings, pushing back against deceptive marketing by Big Tobacco.

Nigeria Leads Africa’s Climate Action Drive as Vice President Champions Green Diplomacy in Ethiopia

Greening Africa Together: How Nigeria Is Leading the Continent's Climate Revolution

In an era when the planet’s alarm bells ring louder each day, Nigeria is not sitting on the sidelines, it’s striding boldly to the frontlines of Africa’s climate resilience movement. Under the stewardship of Vice President Kashim Shettima and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the country is turning environmental peril into purpose, and purpose into action. Their vision? To craft a greener, stronger, and more sustainable Africa, from the Sahel to the Savannah.

UN Pleads With World Leaders To Support Poor Countries, Combat Poverty, Hunger

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres

The Sevilla Commitment: A Global Wake-Up Call—And What It Means for Nigeria

At the 4th International Conference for Finance and Development in Sevilla, Spain, world leaders and policymakers gathered to confront a painful truth: global development is faltering. With poverty and inequality growing, and with just five years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations has unveiled a bold roadmap, the Sevilla Commitment, to change course.

A Wake-Up Call from the UN

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a stirring appeal urging wealthier nations not to “shut the door of finance” on developing economies. He painted a picture of a world beset by economic slowdown, climate chaos, and weakening cooperation. “We are here in Sevilla to change course,” he declared. “Lives are at stake.”

The Urgent Cry for Education Reform in Omudioga

No Teachers, No Chairs, No Future? The Urgent Cry for Education Reform in Omudioga

In the quiet town of Omudioga, nestled within the lush landscapes of Rivers State, Nigeria, the echoes of chalk on blackboards have grown faint. Instead, voices of frustration and despair rise from classrooms, if they can be called that, where students sit on bare floors, surrounded by crumbling walls and hope that is wearing thin.

This is the reality presented in the recent community report “No Teachers, No Chairs, We Need Development”, a video exposé that sheds light on the collapse of educational infrastructure in Omudioga. But this is more than a local crisis, it is a national call to action.