BREAKING: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Mourns Pa Ayo Adebanjo

The apex Igbo socio-political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has expressed deep sadness over the demise of the leader of Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, describing him as an icon of equity, fairness and justice. The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta MMbata in a statement issued on Tuesday, also conveyed his “deep commiserations on … Read more

BREAKING: FG Eyes Non-Oil Sector For Economic Bailout

The Federal Government is banking on the non- oil sector revenue generating agencies to meet its budgetary obligations. To this end, it has tasked the drivers of non-oil revenue agencies to deploy information technology tools in blocking leakage and waste in the system. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, … Read more

BREAKING: Atiku blasts Tinubu, accuses APC of ‘political bringandage’ in Osun

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its leader, President Bola Tinubu, over what he described as a blatant assault on democracy in Osun State. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Atiku accused the ruling party of orchestrating a violent takeover of local government secretariats using armed thugs … Read more

BREAKING: Afenifere Mourns Edwin Clark

The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, has expressed profound shock at the news of the passing of esteemed Ijaw Leader, Chief Edwin Clark. Naija News reported earlier that Chief Clark, who served as the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), passed away on Monday in Abuja at the age of 97. In response to … Read more

BREAKING: US, Russia Hold Peace Talks In Saudi Arabia

On Tuesday, top diplomats from the United States (US) and Russia met in Saudi Arabia for peace talks on resetting their fractured relationship. New Telegraph reports that this is the first such discussion since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. At Diriyah Palace in Riyadh, the talks began without visible handshakes, and no statements … Read more

BREAKING: Nasarawa Assembly Rejects Commissioner-Nominee, Screen 7 Others

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly yesterday stepped down the screening of Yakubu Kwanta, a commissioner nominee and close ally of Governor Abdullahi Sule. The immediate past Commissioner for Environment had refused to honour the Assembly’s invitation to defend his ministry’s 2024 budget. The legislators described his action as an act of insubordination to an … Read more

BREAKING: Nigeria Pushes for Maritime Task Force in Gulf of Guinea at AU Summit

At the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Nigeria called for the establishment of a combined maritime task force to address security challenges in the Gulf of Guinea. Represented by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s readiness to … Read more

BREAKING: Victor Osimhen Sets Unique Record After Netting Brace in Galatasaray’s Historic Victory

Victor Osimhen once again showed his importance to the Galatasaray team after delivering a match-winning performance in the 2-1 victory over Rizespor. The 26-year-old forward scored twice, securing three crucial points for Okan Buruk’s team and extending their lead at the top of the Turkish Super Lig to six points. Osimhen opened the scoring just … Read more

BREAKING: You Can’t Return To Office, PDP Tells Sacked Osun LG Bosses

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday told sacked Osun State local government chairmen and councillors to forget about returning to power. Instead, the ruling party in the state asked them to prepare for the next local government election to realise their dreams. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP told … Read more