US Vice-President JD Vance has ignited a political storm with remarks about a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine, prompting backlash from UK opposition politicians who accused him of disrespecting British forces. The controversy erupted after Vance dismissed the idea of an international peacekeeping force, arguing that American economic interests in Ukraine would be a “better … Read more
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party on Monday condemned the demolition of a plaza owned by a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Attom Magira in Borno State. Describing the action as a political witch-hunt, the PDP’s spokesperson in Borno, Amos Adziba said the action by the governor shows some level of … Read more
The former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), David Shikfu Parradang, has been killed by kidnappers in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Parradang was reportedly abducted in the Area 1 district of Abuja in the early hours of Tuesday. Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, citing sources, revealed that the attackers trailed him from a … Read more
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has sounded a strong warning against any move to impeach Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, declaring that such an attempt would lead to widespread instability in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. The apex Ijaw socio-political group vowed that Ijaw people would defend Fubara “with every pint of blood in their … Read more
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has approved a reduction in working hours for civil servants throughout the 2025 Ramadan fasting period. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the State Head of Civil Service, Muhammad Dagaceri, in Dutse, the state capital. “Effective immediately, civil servants in the … Read more
Justice M.Y. Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court Maitama, has convicted and sentenced two suspected internet fraudsters, Godwin Christopher and Temitope Ature Mario to one year imprisonment each. They were jailed on Friday, February 28, 2025 after pleading guilty to one-count separate charges bordering on internet fraud. Christopher’s charge reads, ‘That you … Read more
Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, has shared her battle with hyperemesis gravidarum while pregnant with her second child. Naija News reports that Hyperemesis gravidarum is a rare pregnancy condition that causes severe nausea and vomiting, which can lead to weight loss, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances. Recall that Adesua and her husband cum singer, Bankole Wellington, also … Read more
Port Harcourt, Rivers state – A former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and political activist, Timi Frank, has called on the Supreme Court chief justice and the panel of justices who heard the recent Rivers state case not to allow desperate attempts to tamper the original judgement. Frank alleged that … Read more
The newly re-elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, is currently engaged in a closed-door reconciliatory meeting with 39 lawmakers. Naija News reports that the meeting, taking place at the Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja, began around 2:10 p.m. and includes the Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Meranda. The discussion aims to mend relationships … Read more
Ibadan, Oyo – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has said he will disclose his preferred successor in January 2026. The governor made this known while speaking at the 11th Omituntun Ramadan lecture on Monday, March 1. The event took place at the government house arcade in Ibadan, the state capital. 2025 Ramadan lecture in … Read more