The member representing Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, has dismissed rumors of a conflict between him, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle. Naija News disclosed that the lawmaker denied reports of a rift while addressing journalists at his residence … Read more
Nigerian social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has publicly addressed the lawsuit filed against him by gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, clearly stating that he has no intentions of apologising. Mercy Chinwo, through her legal representatives, filed a defamation lawsuit at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, demanding … Read more
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed two separate lawsuits challenging alleged violations of his constitutional rights, including the right to a fair and speedy trial. Kanu, through his legal team led by Special Counsel Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, urged the court and Nigerian authorities to uphold constitutional provisions … Read more
The Senate on Thursday suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) for six months over an alleged breach of Senate rules, sparking intense debate and resistance from opposition lawmakers. Naija News reports that following the announcement, Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was denied recognition by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, rose to her feet and shouted: Despite her objections, … Read more
The prices of essential foodstuffs in Nigeria have experienced mixed trends, with some staple items witnessing slight reductions while others remain expensive. The recent drop in the price of a 50kg bag of rice to ₦64,000 has provided some relief to consumers. However, the cost of fresh produce, including tomatoes and pepper, remains high, as … Read more
Maria who married Ruben Amorim in 2013, moved to England with their two children following has husband’s appointment as Manchester United manager in November. However, adapting to the climate of the northwest, characterized by its rain, wind, and long nights, has proven difficult for her. As a talented interior designer and successful businesswoman, Maria’s experience … Read more
The camps of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, have reacted to the six months’ suspension handed over to Kogi Central lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her altercation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Naija News recalls that Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended on Thursday following a recommendation by … Read more
Human rights and constitutional lawyer, Anthony Agbazuere, has emphasised the need to distinguish between misconduct and sexual harassment, stating that they are separate issues that should not be conflated, when considering the Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Friday regarding the controversy surrounding Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension from … Read more
Former presidential spokesperson and ex-Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign Organisation, Doyin Okupe, is reportedly dead. Naija News learnt that Okupe passed away at the age of 72, and his death was linked to cancer, marking the end of a long struggle with the illness. According to SaharaReporters, the former presidential aide had been critically … Read more
Arsenal’s promising talent, Ethan Nwaneri, has left the door open for his international career, expressing a willingness to represent either Nigeria or England. With a Nigerian father and an English mother, Ethan Nwaneri, 17, is eligible to play for both nations, and sources indicate that he will choose whichever country approaches him first. According to … Read more