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A political analyst and public commentator Omotayo Yusuf has described the recent outburst by the immediate past governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai as a lost battle. Recall that El-Rufai recently made headlines when he criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the ruling party has deviated from its promise … Read more
The Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra, has vowed to investigate the alleged assault of a female teacher by a Rev. Fr. in one of its schools. A Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Awka, Rev. Fr. Charles Ndubuisi, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. Naija News understands that the clergyman was accused of … Read more
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has called for the development of an inclusive financing model to address Africa’s unique challenges. The organisation, which stated this in its recently launched report, “Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary,” said that the financing model must focus on concessional financing, attracting private sector investment and mobilizing domestic resources as … Read more
Pope Francis has been diagnosed with pneumonia affecting both lungs, with the Vatican describing his condition as “complex.” The 88-year-old pontiff had been battling a respiratory infection for over a week before being admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday. Vatican Provides Health Update In an official statement, the Vatican disclosed that a follow-up CT … Read more
The Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Monisade Afuye, has regrettably announced the passing of her mother, Olori Esther Iyalaje Adegboye. Naija News reports that the Deputy Governor confirmed the sad development to journalists in a statement signed and issued in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday. Afuye indicated that Olori Adegboye, a native of Ikere Ekiti within … Read more
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has announced that 18 political parties will participate in the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, 22nd February 2025. The Chairman of OSSIEC, Hassim Abioye, disclosed this on Tuesday during the unveiling of voting materials at the commission’s headquarters in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. He assured the … Read more
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, has declared himself as a madman receiving treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta. Naija News reports that the singer made this declaration on Tuesday, as he appealed to Nigerians and the Ogun State Government after being declared wanted by the state’s police command. Portable … Read more
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of elder statesman and nationalist, Ayo Adebanjo, who died at the age of 96. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Director of Press, Dr. Gyang Bere, Governor Mutfwang extended his condolences to Adebanjo’s immediate family, the Afenifere community, and all … Read more
Local government chairmen and councillors in Osun State have resumed work at local government secretariats despite a directive from Governor Ademola Adeleke. The officials were elected following the October 15, 2022, local government election. Their actions have intensified the leadership crisis in the state as both political sides continue to struggle for control over local … Read more
AC Milan’s senior adviser, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has addressed the team’s recent Champions League exit, urging the players to reflect on their performance. Zlatan Ibrahimovic emphasized the importance of taking responsibility, stating that the team’s struggles were self-inflicted. Ibrahimovic also expressed his concerns over the referee’s decision to issue a second yellow card to Theo Hernandez … Read more