The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has denied a media report alleging that he was accused of sexual harassment by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central). The controversy erupted after a report (not Naija News) claimed that Senator Cyril Fasuyi (APC, Ekiti North) had, during Wednesday’s plenary, stated that Akpoti-Uduaghan previously accused … Read more
The Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has issued a directive to Governor Simi Fubara, demanding the dismissal of all commissioners in the state within 48 hours. A letter obtained by Daily Post revealed that the resolution followed a meeting of the Assembly on Wednesday. Additionally, the lawmakers called … Read more
An Abeokuta Magistrate’s Court, located in the capital of Ogun State, has postponed the assault case involving singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, to March 26. Naija News reports that this adjournment is intended to allow the prosecution to consolidate his charges with those of his employees. During the resumption of the case on … Read more
Bayelsa State has witnessed a boost in its infrastructure development, courtesy of the commissioning of key projects by Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The projects, which include a 2.1-kilometer dual carriageway and the Commissioners’ Quarters, are located in the Government Reserved Area of New Yenagoa City. Fintiri, who was invited by his Bayelsa counterpart, … Read more
The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has announced that the Federal Government is set to initiate a new recruitment process for qualified Nigerians to join the Corps. Naija News reports that this announcement was made during the inauguration of the NSCDC Bwari Divisional office on Wednesday in Abuja. … Read more
Popular gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has taken legal action against social media influencer Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over alleged defamation. In February, VDM accused Chinwo of misappropriating funds from her performances and failing to pay her former record label, owned by Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu (EeZee Tee). He also claimed she breached her contract with … Read more
The Bayelsa State Government has intervened in the lingering land dispute between Yenagoa and Ovom communities, urging the warring parties to sheathe their swords and embrace peace. The dispute centers on the land housing the new nine-story state secretariat. Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made the appeal on Tuesday during separate meetings with leaders and … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he has dropped the name Matthew from his full name, stating that he does not fancy it and prefers to be addressed by his traditional Yoruba names. Naija News reports that Obasanjo made this disclosure on Wednesday during a public lecture and book presentation in Abeokuta, Ogun State, … Read more
The Isi-Uzo Local Government Council has addressed the protest by women from the Eha-Amufu communities that occurred on Tuesday, attributing it to deliberate misinformation and the politicisation of security issues in the Local Government Area (LGA) by certain political actors. The Council stated that the recent video featuring women protesting alleged killings by herders in … Read more
The Nigerian judiciary has assigned 48 justices across various divisions of the Federal High Court to handle cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This decision, announced in a press statement dated February 13, 2025, and signed by Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John T. Tsoho, aims to expedite … Read more