Nollywood actor cum skit maker, Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has apologised to ace filmmaker, Funke Akindele, over claims of receiving ₦90,000 payment after working on her movie set for a month. Naija News reports that Lande, in a video which made the rounds online, recounted his experience with Funke, saying the thespian … Read more
The Social Democratic Party (SDP), Kogi State chapter, has expressed lack of confidence in the recall process of the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking via a statement signed by its Press Secretary, Isaiah Davies Ijele, the party cited experiences from the 2023 Kogi state governorship election and recent developments regarding the recall process. … Read more
The United Democratic Coalition (UDC) has called for President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State, citing escalating insecurity and the breakdown of democratic processes. The coalition argues that the state is facing a dire situation, with armed groups running rampant and state authorities failing to ensure the safety and … Read more
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has refuted a claim made by Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra, which suggested that the party had disbanded its structures to endorse the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the upcoming governorship election in November. Naija News reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the 2025 Anambra … Read more
The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has designated Saturday, April 5, 2025, as the date for the governorship primary election in Anambra. Additionally, the party has outlined procedures to ensure the effective execution of the election. In a statement issued on Friday by the National Organising Secretary and Secretary of … Read more
Chief Yekinni Adeojo, a former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has passed away. The renowned businessman and politician, who played a key role in Oyo State’s political landscape, died in the early hours of Friday in Ibadan. Adeojo contested for PDP governorship ticket Adeojo, a respected political figure, was a … Read more
On Friday, April 4, the leadership of the Labour Party hailed the judgment of the Supreme Court, saying it validated their earlier position that political matters are internal affairs of the party. Supreme Court sacks Abure as LP chairman While arguing the apex court’s verdict has been largely misrepresented in the media, the party posited … Read more
Genk striker, Tolu Arokodare said he was emotional after making his debut with the Super Eagles because it was always his dream to play for Nigeria and to have his father watch him play for the country. Tolu Arokodare is currently enjoying a standout season with Genk, where he has contributed 20 goals and seven … Read more
The Confederation Of African Football (CAF) has selected two Nigerian referees, Aminu Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu, to officiate in the upcoming Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Egypt. Recall that the two Nigerian referees were absent from the officiating team for the ongoing Under-17 AFCON in Morocco. In the forthcoming Under-20 AFCON, Shuaibu … Read more
Bokko, Plateau state – Gunmen have killed no fewer than 52 people in five communities in the Bokkos local government council of Plateau State. The Chairman of Bokkos Cultural Development Council Vanguard, Farmasum Fuddang, said 40 more corpses were recovered on Wednesday and Thursday night. Fuddang said the search and rescue team continued to comb … Read more
Lokoja, Kogi state – Murtala Ajaka, candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 Kogi state governorship election, has congratulated suspended Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central. Ajaka’s message comes after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rejected a petition to recall Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan. INEC, in a move that has continued to drive … Read more
The general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Johnson Suleman, has made bold claims regarding the extreme loyalty he receives from his followers. In a video circulating on social media, the cleric warned that anyone who speaks ill against him in Auchi, Edo State, would face violent repercussions from his dedicated followers. While addressing his … Read more
The African Action Congress (AAC) 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has queried former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, over the missing ₦750 million jewellery and the detention of her 15 domestic workers who allegedly stole the items. Naija News understand that Patience Jonathan has kept 15 of her domestic staff locked up in Bayelsa State’s Okaka … Read more
Fiery preacher and founder of the Omega Fire Ministeries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman has dared anyone who wishes to die to to speak ill of him. Speaking during in a video seen by Politics Nigeria during one of his church services in Abuja, the cleric said so many people have had his back because of … Read more
Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has vehemently denied reports claiming that he resigned from the party. Atiku, in a statement issued on Friday, described himself as a “bona fide and loyal member” of the PDP, and he condemned the circulating claims as unfounded. In his statement, signed by his … Read more
FCT, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company. The appointment is in accordance with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008 as amended. The Director, Information & Public Relations to the Secretary to the Government … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a former Chief Executive Officer at SAO Group, Ayo Sotinrin, as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture. Naija News reports that the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement on Friday, April 4, 2025. Tinubu stated that … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, returned to Benin City to a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the people of the state, following the Election Petition Tribunal’s ruling in Abuja that upheld their victory in the 2024 governorship election. The tribunal’s decision, announced on April 2nd, 2025, dismissed a petition … Read more
An aspirant in tomorrow’s gubernatorial primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra state, Rt. Hon. Chukwuma Umeoji, has informed the Party of his decision to withdraw from the election. According to him, “this decision was made in good faith following consultations with my supporters across the state.” In reaction, Felix Morka, National … Read more
The Caretaker Committee Chairperson of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, has hailed the Supreme Court for recognizing her suit and setting aside Julius Abure‘s suit on the leadership of the party. Naija News reported that the Supreme Court, on Friday, set aside an Appeal Court ruling, on January 17th, that recognized Abure as the party’s … Read more