Former APC National Vice Chairman (North West), Salihu Moh Lukman, has warned that opposition figures like Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Kayode Fayemi will be even worse leaders than former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, and current President Bola Tinubu. In a statement reacting to recent political developments, Lukman criticized the politicians for … Read more
Lawyer to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has denied allegations by Aloy Ejimakor, the lead counsel to the detained leader of the group, Nnamdi Kanu, that he was responsible for the failure of the appeal which challenged the group’s proscription. The Court of Appeal last week upheld the Federal High Court ruling … Read more
In an effort to prevent the nationwide protest scheduled for tomorrow, February 4, against the 50% hike in telecommunications tariffs, the Federal Government has summoned the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its civil society allies to a crucial meeting today. Naija News gathered that the discussion will also address the NLC’s opposition … Read more
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubukar has berated President Bola Tinubu, saying his policy on democracy still remained ‘grab and snatch’. In a statement by media aide, Paul Ibeh, the former vice-president accused Tinubu of having no plans to strengthen the nation’s democracy. ”It therefore becomes pertinent to tell the Tinubu administration that last week’s gathering of … Read more
Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Youth Group spokesperson, has backed Rotimi Amaechi’s warning to Nigerians about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s grip on power in 2027. Legit.ng reported that Amaechi, a former minister of transportation, warned that President Tinubu will not relinquish power without a determined fight in the 2027 elections. Amaechi … Read more
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, has dismissed speculations of a rift between his principal and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Amid the ongoing internal crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which has led to deep divisions, Makinde and Wike have long been political allies. … Read more
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has once again cemented her legacy at the 2025 Grammy Awards, earning 11 nominations and securing two wins, bringing her record-breaking career total to 34 Grammys. In a historic moment, she became the first Black woman to win the Best Country Album category for Cowboy Carter. The award was presented by Taylor Swift, … Read more
First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) has finally admitted defeat in the Mareva Case between it and General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), and has begun seeking appeal in a desperate attempt to overturn the ruling by Honourable Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Lagos. In a statement on Sunday First Bank acknowledged recent media reports … Read more
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi popularly known as Tems has emerged as the winner of the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy awards in the United States. Tem’s song titled: “Love Me Jeje,” was adjudged as the winner of the category after she saw off other strong nominees including; Burna Boy’s “Higher,” Asake’s … Read more
The proposal to establish Sharia panels in Southwest, specifically Oyo State is the people’s constitutional right, the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has said. The Muslim group while reacting to the controversy caused by the call for constituting Sharia Panels in the Southwest region said the proposal is not a privilege. Khalid Aliyu, JNI’s Secretary General … Read more