Written by Liverpool maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a heart-stopping 1-0 victory over newly promoted Burnley in their encounter on Sunday at Turf Moor Stadium. Naija News reports that Arne Slot’s men earned all three points courtesy of a stoppage-time penalty converted by Mohamed Salah after a handball by Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri … Continue reading “Premier League Matchweek 4 Recap: Salah Sends Liverpool Top Again As Haaland Shines In Derby”
The outgoing Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has reflected on his six-month stewardship, saying the state was deeply divided before President Bola Tinubu stepped in to restore stability. Speaking at a Thanksgiving service held on Sunday at the Ecumenical Centre in Port Harcourt, Ibas said he deliberately sowed seeds of … Continue reading “‘No Victory Worth Rivers Blood’ – Ibas Calls For Peace Ahead Of Fubara’s Return”
The Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, alongside his aide, Yunusa Tanko, and the Lagos State gubernatorial candidate in the last election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, paid a courtesy visit to the former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. Naija News reports that Peter Obi made this known in a post via his X handle on Sunday. The … Continue reading “Photos: What Peter Obi Discussed With Obasanjo, Ladoja During Courtesy Visit”
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has said its 2023 presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, lacks a say in the party’s leadership composition. Naija News recalls that Kachikwu on Thursday blasted the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise David Mark as ADC national chairman. He described … Continue reading “‘Dumebi Kachikwu Does Not Have A Say In Direction Of ADC’ – Abdullahi”
Nigerian singer cum songwriter, Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, better known as Seyi Shay, has opened up about how the death of her mentor, Sound Sultan, affected her music career. Naija News reports that Seyi Shay, in an interview with TVC, said she lost the zeal to continue music after Sound Sultan’s death. The ‘Your Matter’ crooner … Continue reading “‘I Lost Zeal To Continue Music After Sound Sultan’s Death’ – Seyi Shay”
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to identify and penalise politicians or political parties engaging in early campaigns, or be prepared to face legal action. In a letter dated September 13, 2025, and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP said the electoral umpire could not … Continue reading “‘Do No Encourage Illegality’ – SERAP Warns INEC, Demands Sanctions Against Early Campaigns”
The Labour Party (LP) 2023 Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, visited the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his private residence in Bodija, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Naija News reports that Peter Obi, while speaking during the Sunday visit, said his purpose was to congratulate Ladoja as the next 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He said, “My … Continue reading “Why I Visited Olubadan Designate, Ladoja – Peter Obi”
A foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has expressed displeasure over the continued face-off between Dangote Refinery and labour unions in the sector, including NUPENG, PENGASSAN, DAPMAN, IPMAN and informal actors in the oil industry. Naija News reports that the former Voice of Nigeria, VON, Director General, while speaking with journalists … Continue reading “Dangote: ‘NUPENG And Co Are Doing Mere Sabotage, Conspiracy Against Nigerians’ – Osita Okechukwu”
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has urged Nigerians to repose confidence in a political party that would change Nigeria for the better and ensure freedom and prosperity for all. Naija News reports that Frank appealed in a statement issued on Sunday, while commending the Independent National Electoral … Continue reading “2027: ‘Nigerians Should Be Prepared To Vote And Defend Their Votes’ – Timi Frank”
The Federal Government on Sunday issued a fresh warning that 32 locations across 11 states may experience heavy rainfall and flooding between September 14 and 18, 2025. The alert was contained in a flood prediction notice issued by the National Flood Early Warning Centre under the Federal Ministry of Environment, and signed by the Director, … Continue reading “FG Raises Alarm Over Likely Flooding In 11 States”