Written by No fewer than 10,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and other political parties reportedly defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. Naija News reports that the mass defection took place on Saturday, May 13, 2025, during the official unveiling of … Continue reading “Thousands Of PDP, APC Members Join ADC In Benue [Photos]”
The Federal High Court in Abuja will on Monday hear a motion filed by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking transfer to the National Hospital for urgent medical treatment. Naija News reports that the motion, filed by his lawyer, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), is anchored on claims … Continue reading “Court To Hear Nnamdi Kanu’s Motion For Transfer To National Hospital”
A U.S. federal judge, Tanya Chutkan, on Saturday criticised the administration of President Donald Trump for allegedly attempting to bypass immigration laws by deporting Nigerian and Gambian migrants to Ghana. Chutkan, sitting in Washington, D.C., said the move appeared to be an “end run” around U.S. legal safeguards against sending migrants to countries where they … Continue reading “US Judge Blasts Trump Govt Over Deportation Of Nigerians, Gambians To Ghana”
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”
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”
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 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”
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 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”
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”