Written by Some elders in Rivers State have downplayed the imminent return of the suspended state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as the six-month emergency rule comes to an end in a few days. The elders argued that the prolonged suspension had tamed Fubara and shifted political momentum in favour of his political godfather and Minister of the Federal Capital … Continue reading “Fubara: ‘Tinubu Has Sacrificed Rivers People For His Interest In 2027’ – Rivers Elders”
When Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, tied the knot with Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, many in Nigeria’s elite circles questioned why one of the nation’s most prominent families would give their daughter’s hand to a musician. But at the couple’s white wedding in Iceland, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, provided … Continue reading “Full List: Mr Eazi’s Businesses That Many Nigerians Do Not Know About”
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved a list of state chairmen for the party. The ADC, in a statement made available to Naija News on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the widely circulated list is fake. He urged members of … Continue reading “INEC Has Not Confirmed State Chairmen List For Us – ADC”
The Kebbi State House of Assembly has dismissed a petition by former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF), Abubakar Malami, accusing Governor Nasir Idris of importing political thugs and foreign mercenaries to destabilise the state. Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, the Speaker of the Assembly, Muhammad Usman, described Malami’s … Continue reading “‘An Attempt To Distract Govt’ – Kebbi Assembly Dismisses Ex-AGF Malami’s Petition Against Governor”
An emotional moment of Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola, captured at the Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral in Reykjavík, Iceland, during the wedding of his daughter, Temi, and Afrobeat star, Tosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has gone viral online. Naija News reports that in the photo, Otedola, who sat beside Nana, his wife, could not hold back his … Continue reading “Femi Otedola’s Tearful Moment At Temi’s Wedding Emerges”
Troops of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army under Operation ACCORD III, working in conjunction with Other Hybrid Forces (OHF), have recorded another breakthrough in the fight against insecurity in Kogi State with the killing of a notorious bandit kingpin, Babangida Kachalla. Naija News reports that the Army, in a statement issued on Saturday by the … Continue reading “Troops Kill Notorious Bandit Leader In Kogi, Recover Cash And Charms”
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has blasted the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, over a comment claiming that the opposition coalition will take over Aso Rock and the Lagos State government in 2027. Naija News reports that Aregbesola, who served as governor and minister of … Continue reading “‘Aregbesola Now Reduced To Wandering Tenant’ – APC Blows Hot Over Aso Rock, Lagos Takeover Comment”
Former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Edward Onoja, has expressed optimism that former governor Yahaya Bello and suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, can put aside their differences and reconcile. Speaking on the Mic On podcast on Saturday, Onoja recalled that Bello and Natasha once enjoyed a cordial relationship, insisting that peace remained the best option. … Continue reading “‘Peace Better Than War’ – Onoja Urges Bello, Natasha To Reconcile Amid Senate Suspension Row”
The Ondo State command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested a man identified as Abdullahi Saliu, who allegedly posed as a senior military officer and swindled victims of more than ₦1.37m in a fraudulent employment racket. In a statement titled “Ondo Police Command Arrest Fake Army Colonel Over ₦1.37m Employment Scam” and signed by … Continue reading “Police Nab ‘Army Colonel’ Over Alleged ₦1.37 Million Job Scam”
The loyalists of the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have dismissed the 2027 presidential ticket threat by the factional National Publicity Secretary of the party, Abayomi Arabambi. Naija News reports that Arabambi, during an interview with Channels Television, said that the party would move into 2027 without Peter Obi. He argued that … Continue reading “‘Arabambi Has Lost His Way And Focus’ – Peter Obi’s Camp Kicks Over 2027 Presidential Ticket Threat”