The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate, describing it as a desperate move by the Senate leadership to cover up serious allegations. The party in a statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the decision to suspend Akpoti-Uduaghan after she accused … Read more
The Labour Party has described late Doyin Okupe as a charismatic leader who would be missed by the nation. The National Chairman of Labour Party, Julius Abure, in a statement, on Friday, said late Okupe was instrumental to the party’s successes during the 2023 general election. Naija News reported that the physician turned politician, passed … Read more
Former presidential aide Doyin Okupe had hinted about his death during what was his final media interview. He spoke with The Whistler Newspaper just months before his death on Friday, March 7. Okupe, 72, passed away in Lagos during surgery. In his last interview, which later went viral, Okupe was credited to have paused briefly … Read more
Four notorious drug traffickers have been sentenced to a total of 95 years in prison by the Federal High Courts sitting in Lagos and Yola, following their conviction for operating major drug smuggling rings involving c0caine and skunk valued at over N4.6 billion. The convicted individuals: Ogbuji Christian Ifeanyi, Iloduba Augustine Chinonye, Shuaibu Nuhu Isa … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has expressed its openness to welcoming the 36 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly who supported the removal of Hon. Mudasiru Obasa on January 13 and installed his deputy, Hon. Mojisola Meranda, as the new speaker. The party urged the lawmakers to join forces with its 2023 governorship candidate, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has described the late Doyin Okupe as a bold and articulate communicator who played a significant role in Nigeria’s political landscape. The president also extended his heartfelt condolence to the family and loved ones of Okupe who passed in the morning of Friday, March 7, 2025, at the age of 72. In … Read more
Ijebu-Remo, Ogun – Doyin Okupe, a former spokesperson to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, who recently served as the Director General of the Peter Obi Presidential Campaign, has died. The former presidential aide reportedly died on Friday morning, March 7. Okupe hailed from a prominent family in Ogun state, the Agbonmagbe family of Iperu-Remo. How many Nigerian … Read more
The Federal Government has approved a total of ₦679 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of major roads across various states, aiming to enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and boost economic activities. Naija News reports that the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, made the announcement following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, emphasizing the government’s … Read more
Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has rubbished allegations by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State chapter, on the number of staff whose appointments were recently terminated. Naija News understands that labour union in the state has been at loggerheads over the termination of the appointment of the staff. NLC had claimed that the electricity … Read more
Nigeria’s foremost anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has leveraged the significance of a Friday in Ramadan to reinforce its core mission of fighting corruption. In a campaign that sparked widespread reactions, the agency cited a verse from the Quran to caution against embezzlement and unethical financial practices. EFCC preaches mission with … Read more