The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced its intention to appeal a Federal High Court ruling that overturned a previous court order requiring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party. Justice Isah Dashen nullified the December 10, 2025, judgment after the Peace Movement Party (PMP) successfully argued that it was excluded from the initial proceedings despite having a legal interest in the matter.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The court determined that all parties with vested interests should have been included in the original case, necessitating that the matter be heard again with all relevant parties properly joined.

• This ruling restores the status quo that existed before the initial judgment while the substantive suit is pending.

• C.S. Ekeocha, counsel for the PMP, contended that the NDC’s registration process utilized a logo previously submitted to INEC by the PMP, a claim the court found sufficient to warrant PMP’s involvement.

• NDC National Publicity Secretary Osa Director stated that the party plans to obtain and study the text of the judgment to exercise its right to appeal.

• The NDC maintains confidence in its legal position and remains committed to utilizing constitutional and appellate avenues to defend its registration.

The Presidency has voiced its frustration regarding recent statements made by Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, concerning the Tinubu administration’s initiative to implement a state police system.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

While Obi acknowledged the National Assembly’s passage of the State Police Bill as a positive development, he raised significant concerns regarding the legislative process, which he characterized as disorderly and lacking in necessary consultation. In a statement titled “State Police: Commendable Step, but Disorderly Legislation Raises Concerns of Political Misuse,” Obi argued that the haste of the legislation has triggered suspicions of political motives. The 2027 presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) emphasized that the primary apprehension regarding state police is not logistics, but rather the potential for governors to manipulate these forces for political purposes.

In a prompt response, Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, criticized Obi’s position as “tragic”. Olusegun took to to express his disapproval, suggesting that it would have been preferable for the former presidential candidate to remain silent on the matter.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorized the creation of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO) and appointed Dr. Obi Adigwe as its inaugural National Coordinator. This announcement was made on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The new agency will be housed within the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare to serve as a national hub for coordinating the country’s digital health initiatives. Key functions of the office include:

• Harmonizing and empowering both public and private health institutions across the system.

• Establishing standards to connect these institutions.

• Operationalizing the National Digital Health Architecture, which the National Council on Health approved in November 2025.

• Reinforcing, rather than replacing, the existing statutory functions of relevant agencies and departments.

Dr. Adigwe, who previously served as the Director General of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, brings significant experience in utilizing science to drive advancements in technology transfer, artificial intelligence, and translational research. His notable achievements include coordinating a ¥300 million nanotechnology grant, leading a roadmap that secured an €18 million EU grant, and directing a project for Africa’s first API Training Facility. Additionally, he gained international recognition during the pandemic for conducting the world’s first analysis to challenge claims regarding the Covid Organics preparation.

The NHTDAO will be guided by a Steering Committee, which includes:

• Co-chairs: Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, and Mr. Olaniyi Yusuf, Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.

• Alternate Co-chair: Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare.

• Other Members: Ms. Kachollom Daju, Mr. Idris Alubankudi Saliu, Dr. Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq, Dr. Abdu Mukhtar, Dr. Muyi Aina, Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, the Director of Health Planning, Research and Statistics, a representative from the National Information Technology Development Agency, one representative from each of the six geopolitical zones for State Commissioners of Health, and industry stakeholder Pharm Hamza Buhari.

President Tinubu anticipates that the NHTDAO will hasten Nigeria’s shift toward a secure, data-driven, and interoperable health system, ultimately enhancing health outcomes for all citizens in accordance with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.