The lawmaker representing Edo South, Senator Neda Imasuen, has expressed his approval of the Supreme Court’s judgment that removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. In an interview with journalists in Benin on Saturday night, Imasuen, a member of the Labour Party (LP), referred to the court ruling as a positive … Read more
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has shown his support to Vinicius Junior following the Brazilian penalty miss in the team’s 2-1 defeat to Valencia on Saturday. The match, held at Santiago Bernabéu, saw Vinicius face criticism from the home fans, who booed him after he failed to convert a penalty in the first half. Addressing … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08bn World Bank loan. According to the organisation, the president should instead direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, and anti-corruption agencies to investigate the allegations that over N233bn of … Read more
Renowned broadcast journalist and Anchor of What’s Trending on ARISE News, Ojinika Okpe, has been named Investigative Journalist of the Year 2025 by the Verbatim Media Group. The announcement comes as Verbatim News Magazine and Verbatim Online Newspaper—founded by former editors of the iconic Newswatch Magazine, celebrated their 13th anniversary of excellence in publishing and … Read more
Inmates in the Bayelsa Custodial Centre have been warned against divulging information to the public on the 15 prisoners allegedly detained by former first lady, Patience Jonathan. A source who spoke to Punch, disclosed that the controller of the Okaka Custodial Centre warned the inmates that anyone who is sharing news of their detention online … Read more
The federal government on Sunday said the recent tariffs announced by the government of the United States of America, including imposing a 14 per cent tariff on Nigerian exports, would affect the competitiveness of products exported from Nigeria to the United States. It said that while the tariff would potentially impact global trade negatively, under … Read more
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has vowed that the driver responsible for a fatal road crash that claimed 17 lives in Gbara, Ogun State, will face prosecution. He said that among the victims was an FRSC emergency rescue operative deployed to save lives at the scene. The Corps … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has said that the tradition was followed in the selection of the new Alaafin. Governor Makinde stated this during the coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom. This is as the Governor said he would continue to follow the process in the chieftaincy matters … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. The organization, also urged the President to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and pertinent anti-corruption agencies to urgently look into the … Read more
The Delta State Police Command has identified the officers captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting a civilian in the Agbor area of the state. The video, captured by an eyewitness and shared by an X (formerly Twitter) user, @ChuksEricE, showed no fewer than five officers at the scene. The footage captured the officers violently … Read more
For the past two decades, mining activities have been going on in Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State, whereas, the conditions precedent to operating mining activities have not been met by the accused mining company. Rights Lawyer, Mr Femi Aborisade, who has been a vanguard in the fight against the illegality of mining activities … Read more
Ikeja, Lagos state – Gboyega Akosile, the spokesperson for Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, has praised social media personality VeryDarkMan for intervening in an environmental pollution matter. Legit.ng reports that the commendation came after VeryDarkMan (real name Martins Vincent Otse), caught a man pooing on a road in Ikeja, Lagos. VeryDarkMan (also called VDM) … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has waded into the case involving former first lady, Patience Jonathan and 15 of her former domestic workers. Naija News understands that the domestic staff have remained in detention for six years over alleged theft of jewellery and other valuables. Those affected are Williams Alami, Vincent Olabiyi, Ebuka Cosmos, John … Read more
Carlo Ancelotti received his third yellow card of the season during a surprising 2-1 defeat to Valencia on Saturday, which has now resulted in his temporary ban from the touchline. As a consequence of this suspension, Ancelotti will be unable to lead his team during their next league encounter, which is set to take place … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted that he told the club’s legendary midfielder, Kevin de Bruyne, to leave the Premier League giants. After 10 illustrious years that saw the team secure a series of major trophies including the coveted UEFA Champions League and six Premier League titles, Kevin de Bruyne will part ways with … Read more
The Abia State Government has firmly debunked claims circulating online that it has engaged the services of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), a militia group linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to fight crime and protect farmers in the state. In a strongly worded statement released on Sunday, April 6, 2025, by … Read more
Awka, Anambra state – Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River state, chairman of the primary election committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has declared the results of the Anambra state APC governorship primary election. Legit.ng reports that a former ally of Peter Obi, Valentine Ozigbo, lost in the election. The 2025 Anambra state governorship … Read more
United States President, Donald Trump’s policies sparked widespread outrage, drawing tens of thousands of protesters to major U.S. cities in what became the most significant wave of demonstrations since his return to the White House. Critics of the Republican leader’s administration gathered in cities such as Washington, New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Florida, and Denver, … Read more
Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has extended an enticing opportunity to Anthony Joshua, suggesting a potential rematch that could revitalize Joshua’s world title aspirations. Currently holding the WBO Interim Championship and positioned as the mandatory challenger for Oleksandr Usyk’s title, Joseph Parker expressed interest in facing Joshua again during an interview with FastSlots. Parker … Read more
Former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Victor Omololu Olunloyo, has passed away just days before his 90th birthday. Naija News understands that he died in the early hours of Sunday, and his death was confirmed in a statement issued by Barrister Oladapo Ogunwusi, on behalf of the family. “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the … Read more