Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Timaya, has raised alarm over herdsmen’s destruction of farmlands in his country home, Bayelsa State. Naia News reports that the ‘Dem Mama’ crooner, in a post via 𝕏 on Tuesday, appealed to the government to intervene in the situation. According to Timaya, the current destruction of farmlands is sad and urged the marauding herders … Read more
Aides to President Bola Tinubu have paid a condolence visit to the family of late presidential aide, Doyin Okupe, following his sudden demise. Naija News recalls that Okupe, who served as Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan and previously held key advisory roles under President Olusegun Obasanjo, passed away on … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has announced possible plans to either expel or suspend the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Robinson Ewor, the acting chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the PDP said Wike has been engaging in numerous anti-party activities. In a statement issued on Tuesday, March … Read more
The family of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has confirmed that he will personally handle his legal defence when his trial resumes on March 21. In a statement released on Tuesday, Kanu’s younger brother, Emmanuel Kanu, disclosed that the decision was made to ensure a fair hearing, free from legal … Read more
Port Harcourt, Rivers state – An account on X (formerly Twitter) with over 45,000 followers, @PH_Socials, claimed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo asked Governor Siminalayi Fubara to shut down the Rivers state house of assembly. The poster also claimed the former Nigerian leader told Fubara to declare a state of emergency in the oil-rich state. … Read more
The Oyo State House of Assembly has announced the suspension of Emmanuel Adedokun, the Chairman of Saki East Local Government Area, due to allegations of serious misconduct. Naija News reports that this suspension, effective immediately, was announced during the Assembly’s plenary session on Tuesday, following a petition filed by 11 members of the Peoples Democratic … Read more
A Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Uguamaye also known as Raye, who went viral for criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration has apologised for “talking down” on Lagos. Speaking via Instagram on Monday, the Corps member acknowledged that her words may have offended Lagos residents and expressed regret over her choice of language. … Read more
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has accused his successor, Governor Uba Sani, of allegedly misappropriating local government funds for the purchase of properties in foreign countries, including the United Kingdom and South Africa. Allegations of fund diversion Speaking in an interview with Freedom Radio Kaduna, El-Rufai claimed that Governor Sani converted local government … Read more
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, has said the $1.1 billion Green Impact Project (GIP) signed by the federal government with Brazil would boost food production in the country. Naija News reports that Senator Abdullahi said the project would empower small-scale farmers and foster growth of the country’s economy. The … Read more
Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has dismissed suggestions that the party should have formed a coalition in the last election to increase its chances of victory. In a no-nonsense response during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, he made it clear that the NNPP is driven by ideology, … Read more
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has described the Nigerian Senate as being akin to a “cult,” claiming that senators are fearful of expressing opposing views due to the possibility of retaliation. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Akpoti-Uduaghan, who has recently been suspended from the Senate for “gross misconduct,” also accused … Read more
The National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Peter Ameh, has urged Nigerians to speak up against the economic hardship affecting daily lives. Naija News reports that Ameh said the corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, known as Raye, who called President Bola Tinubu a terrible president, as a result of hardship, was … Read more
The National President of Ijaw National Congress (INC), Benjamin Okaba, has said Nyesom Wike cannot win in the political crisis ravaging Rivers State. Naija News reports that Professor Okaba said Wike may be winning the battle against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, but he cannot win the people. In an interview with News Central on Monday, the … Read more
Port Harcourt, Rivers state – On Monday, March 17, the Rivers state house of assembly served a notice of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The state lawmakers also served a notice to Fubara’s deputy, Ngozi Odu. Legit.ng reports that the development could culminate in the impeachment of the embattled governor. A lawyer, Ridwan Oke, … Read more
A prominent figure in the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima has claimed that Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, also known as Jandor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos, was the true winner of the 2023 governorship election in the state. Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s ‘The Morning Show’ on … Read more
The residents of some communities in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State have cried out for help after a quit notice from Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. Naija News learnt that the terrorists were said to have asked the residents to vacate their communities for allegedly revealing their movements to security agencies. … Read more
Fatima Musa, a reformed former member of Boko Haram, has shared her journey of transformation at a recent community dialogue organized by the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development. She reflected on the deception that led her and many others into the extremist ideology, acknowledging that limited religious knowledge played a key role in their … Read more
Ebonyi Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended three commissioners for being absent without any permission during the State Executive Council meeting on Monday. Naija News reports that the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Jude Okpor, disclosed the latest development on Tuesday at a briefing on the outcome of the executive council meeting. The affected Commissioners … Read more
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that two individuals have been taken in for questioning following the explosion at the Trans Niger Delta Pipeline, operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC). The incident, which occurred between Monday night and Tuesday morning, took place at the border of Kpor and Bodo communities in Rivers State. … Read more
Lawyer and activist, Chetam Henry has described the political turmoil in Rivers State as a power struggle fuelled by Wike’s desire for control, accusing the minister of the FCT Nyesom Wike of being inconsistent with upholding his principles. “Everything has to be about him,” he said. “If you’re not in line with whatever he’s doing, … Read more