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
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
Stakeholders from the North-Central zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate in 2027. The stakeholders are demanding that Tinubu choose his running mate from their zone if the President wants their support for his re-election. According to Punch, stakeholders have … Read more
A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode is currently being screened to fill a diplomatic position. It was gathered that the Federal Government is vetting the nominees, including a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro to fill over 200 diplomatic roles. Sources privy to the process said nominees are being invited individually to … Read more
The federal government has stated that Nigeria’s relationship with Senegal was key to the stability of West Africa and described it as a strategic partnership built on a foundation of shared history, democratic values, and economic interdependence. Vice President Kashim Shettima stated this on Friday when he represented President Bola Tinubu at Senegal’s 65th Independence … Read more
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo was on Saturday returned unopposed as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State. This is just as the governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Obiora Okonkwo has withdrawn from the race for the … Read more
For the second time in recent weeks, the former Vice President and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general election, Atiku Abubakar, has denied that he resigned from the party. A statement by Atiku’s Media Aide, Paul Ibe said the former vice president has not resigned from the PDP, … Read more
The governorship aspirant for Labour Party in Anambra State, John Nwosu has announced his withdrawal from the race. Citing irregularities at the scheduled primary election of the party, Nwosu said there were no delegates present at the congress. The event was scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Akwa, the capital city … Read more
The All Progressives Congress stakeholders in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State have expressed unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani’s re-election bids in 2027. They passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu and Governor Sani for their commitment to the return of peace and the infrastructure development of … Read more
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, announced on Saturday that a significant wave of defections is expected to impact opposition political parties in the South-South region as the 2027 presidential election approaches. Naija News reports that Okpebholo made this statement during a special reception held in Ewatto, located in the Esan South East … Read more
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
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
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