Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, was on Friday honoured with the Founder’s Sunhak Peace Prize in Seoul, South Korea, in recognition of his contributions to peace, democracy, and development in Africa. The prestigious award, presented at a ceremony attended by global leaders and peace advocates, acknowledged Jonathan’s efforts in promoting democratic values and stability, … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Friday, April 11 led a delegation of prominent political figures to the Kaduna residence of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The visit, which Atiku described as a post-Sallah courtesy call, has sparked conversations among Nigerians, with many linking it to early moves toward political realignment ahead of the 2027 general … Read more
A large group of women have protested the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the ongoing emergency rule in the state. The demonstrators gathered outside the State Government House in Port Harcourt and led a procession through the streets of the city. Chanting songs in solidarity with the suspended governor and holding placards, the women … Read more
The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has moved its 2025 Annual General Conference to Enugu State in protest of President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency in Rivers State. Naija News reports that NBA said the state of emergency, the appointment of a sole administrator and the National Assembly’s action were unconstitutional. In a statement, on Thursday, … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s call for a coalition to sack President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election may not be successful as the major opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Recall that Atiku, alongside … Read more
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George, has reminded Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, that his position is not legally recognized. The former Military Governor of Ondo State told Ibas that he lacked the power to appoint 23 local government areas and restructure state boards, despite a court order … Read more
A chieftain of the NNPP and ally to Rabiu Kwankwaso, Buba Galadima, has alleged that the former president Mohammedu Buahri did not support Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential ambition. Galadima also accused him of orchestrating a silent sabotage within the party’s internal framework. Galadima made the explosive claim during a recent interview, with AIT, revealing details … Read more
Former Commissioner for Digital Economy, Science and Technology in Edo State, Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor, has faulted Peter Obi’s efforts in holding Labour Party elected candidates together after the 2023 election. Naija News reports that Ifaluyi-Isibor said the decision to vote for all Labour Party candidates in 2023 because of Obi was a poor decision. In a … Read more
Lagos state – As part of efforts to tackle environmental violations, the Lagos state government, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sealed off 13 markets in Ketu and Mile 12 for persistently flouting the state’s waste management laws. Why 13 major markets in Mile 12, Ketu were sealed Tokunbo Wahab, the state’s commissioner for the … Read more
The factional National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Lamidi Apapa, has said he should be the one to take over from Julius Abure. Naija News reports that Apapa said he is the oldest Deputy National Chairman of LP and should take over from Abure since the Supreme Court set aside Appeal Court judgment that … Read more
Niger Delta Activist, Ann-Kio Briggs, has alleged that the appointment of local council administrators by Rivers State’s Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, was Nyesom Wike’s plan. Naija News reports that the Rivers State political activist said Ibas failed to realize that he should be neutral. Speaking with Arise News on Thursday, Briggs stressed that Ibas’ actions … Read more
As part of fresh efforts to dismantle Boko Haram insurgency in Borno State, Governor Babagana Zulum held a strategic meeting with Nigeria’s military chiefs in Abuja on Thursday. Naija News understands the meeting held separately behind closed doors with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State and the Ademola Adeleke-led government are at logger heads over a controversial billboard featuring President Bola Tinubu and Governor Adeleke in Iwo town. Naija News understands that the billboard bearing the inscription “Continuity of Progress” and attributed to a group identified as “Osun Leaders of Thought”, was … Read more
Asaba, Delta State – The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Ned Nwoko, has vowed to surprise Governor Sheriff Oborevwori over the creation of Anioma state. He made this vow on Thursday, April 10, in Ogwashi-Uku, Oshimili north local government area, during the APC Women Support Group programme. The influential senator revealed that Governor … Read more
Port Harcourt, Rivers – The Citizens for Justice and Accountability in Governance (CJAG) has demanded a deeper investigation into the report that four suspects had claimed that they were pressurised to implicate Edison Ehie over the fire incident that rocked the Rivers state House of Assembly. Ehie was a chief of staff to the suspended … Read more
Acting National Chairperson of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, has promised to work for the unity and victory of the party. Naija News reported that the former Chairperson of the Caretaker Committee of LP was appointed Acting National Chairman, during the party’s Wednesday’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. In a statement on Thursday, Senator Usman … Read more
Lamidi Apapa, the factional leader of the Labour Party has said that considering rank and age, he should become the next National Chairman of the Labour Party. Speaking on News Night Programme on Arise Television on Thursday, April 10, Apapa said in the situation where the National Chairman is unable to perform his duties, he … Read more
Self-declared National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Lamidi Apapa, has asserted that he is the most constitutionally qualified person to steer the party through its current leadership crisis, citing his seniority and the party’s constitution as grounds for his claim. Speaking during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Thursday night, Apapa referenced Article 14 … Read more
Awka, Anambra – As preparation for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election gathers momentum, a former frontline governorship aspirant of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Dr. Paul Chukwuma, has picked the ticket of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) ahead of the guber poll. Chukwuma emerged unopposed in a primary election organized in Awka, … Read more
The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, has asserted that the state Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, is doing everything possible to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News reports that Nwoko made this claim on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Ogwashi-Uku, Oshimili north local government area, during the APC Women Support Group in … Read more