Governor Charles Soludo has emerged as the flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election in Anambra State. His nomination followed his victory in the APGA primary election, where he secured a total of 3,168 votes from the 21 local government areas of the state. The primary … Read more
Alex Otti of Abia State has announced that he will retire from politics once he finishes his second tenure as the governor of the state. Otti stated that he has no plans to contest for the Nigerian Senate after serving the people of the state as governor. Speaking at a reception held in his honour … Read more
The Federal Government is allegedly vetting potential candidates to fill diplomatic roles in its 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 global consulates. Since September 2023, President Bola Tinubu has operated his Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora (foreign policy) without ambassadors. That month, he concluded a sector-wide reassessment of Nigeria’s foreign policy, which … Read more
Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Anambra gubernatorial election. Naija News reports that the results for the APC primary was declared by Governor Bassey Otu, Chairman of the Primary Election Committee. Speaking after his victory, Ukachukwu said: “We shall deliver Anambra to the APC. One … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the killing of over 50 people in various communities of Bokkos Local Government Area by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen. The president said the killers once arrested would be made to face severe punishment in line with the provisions of the law. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the special … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has invited the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for questioning following the reported outbreak of violence during the recent Eid-el-Fitr procession in Kano State. The clash reportedly led to the loss of life of a vigilante member, Surajo Rabiu, and left another, identified as Aminu Suleman, injured. In a … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has invited the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for questioning following the reported outbreak of violence during the recent Eid-el-Fitr procession in Kano State. The clash reportedly led to the loss of life of a vigilante member, Surajo Rabiu, and left another, identified as Aminu Suleman, injured. In a … Read more
The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into the tragic death of a pregnant woman identified simply as Mrs. Folajimi, who reportedly lost her life after being denied medical care at a private healthcare facility in Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki, due to her inability to make a financial deposit. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage … Read more
Ex-militant leaders in the Niger Delta region are at odds over a multimillion-naira pipeline protection contract, with tensions rising amid the recent renewal of a major security contract and shifting political dynamics. The disagreement centers around a pipeline protection contract awarded to a company with links to the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and … Read more
A former Niger Delta agitator and the monarch of Torusarama Piri (Elem Kalabari), Asari Dokubo, has publicly criticized Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, over his handling of the lucrative pipeline protection contract awarded by the Nigerian government. In a scathing three-part video posted on social media, Punch noted that Dokubo accused Tompolo of cornering … Read more
Tensions are escalating in the Niger Delta region as ex-militant leaders and their loyalists continue to clash over the multimillion-naira pipeline protection contracts awarded to Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) and the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. The contracts, which cover key areas in Rivers and Akwa Ibom states, have sparked heated debates among former agitators … Read more
A group of Rivers State House of Assembly members, loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has embarked on a five-day legislative training program in the United Kingdom. The training, which commenced on Friday, is aimed at enhancing their understanding of governance and lawmaking processes, with a specific focus on the “Legislative … Read more
There are growing indications that Nigerians may soon pay less for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, following a significant drop in the global price of Brent crude oil. Naija News understands that the price of Brent, which is used globally to benchmark crude prices, has fallen to $65 per barrel from $69.90 … Read more
The governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has been marred by confusion and delay, with accreditation starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, despite efforts to bring order to the process. The exercise, which was initially scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at the Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre in … Read more
Bayelsa State is currently on edge due to a planned rally by the group ‘The New Associates,’ led by the South South Zonal Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), George Turnah. The rally, which is scheduled for April 12, 2025, was initially set to feature the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom … Read more
In a show of public dissent, thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday, voicing discontent with President Donald Trump’s policies and leadership style. The coordinated demonstrations, dubbed the “Hands Off” protests, mark the largest nationwide opposition since Trump began his second term in January. Organised to take place in over … Read more
created by photogrid Nicholas Ukachukwu on Saturday emerged as the Anambra governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ukachukwu clinched the party’s ticket ahead of the November poll flooring Valentine Ozigbo who had just defected from the Labour Party. At the party’s primary election, Ukachukwu garnered 1,455 votes while Ozigbo polled a total of … Read more
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has raised the alarm over serious damage to the underwater elements of key Lagos bridges, warning that continued tampering with substructures poses grave risks to public safety. Umahi made this known during an inspection of the Third Mainland, Carter, Eko, and Independence bridges on Saturday. According to a … Read more
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said his Brazilian winger Raphinha was angry with him following their La Liga 1-1 draw against Real Betis on Saturday night, April 5. In a match where Barcelona struggled to take advantage of Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss to Valencia earlier in the day, Raphinha expressed his frustration on the pitch after … Read more
A former governor of Oyo State, Omololu Olunloyo is dead. Olunloyo, the Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife died in the early hours of Saturday, April 6, his family has said. The former governor passed on a few days before his 90th birthday. A statement issued by Oladapo Ogunwusi, a former editor of … Read more