The Labour Party (LP) has cautioned the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to refrain from interfering in its administration and making decisions on its behalf. The opposition party also ruled out the possibility of merging with any political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. LP’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, made this … Read more
Lagos State’s first female Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has stepped down from her position, allowing Mudashiru Obasa to reclaim the role. During her resignation speech on Monday, Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency I, stated that she was stepping aside in respect of party decisions. “I am not a quitter,” she declared … Read more
The Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, has dismissed the 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the State House of Assembly, insisting that the government will only act upon receipt of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment. Speaking with Punch on Monday, Johnson described the … Read more
At least seven Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) have been retired from the Nigeria Police Force following an unsuccessful bid by Dasuki Galandachi of the Force Investigation Department to secure a service extension similar to that granted to Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun. The retired DIGs include Galandachi, Ali Ari Muhammed, Rhoda Adetutu Olofu, Jonathan … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has affirmed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has only one presidential candidate for the 2027 election—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking on Politics Today, a political program on Channels Television, the former Abia State governor stated that Tinubu must complete two terms in office. However, he maintained that an Igbo leader … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday, told the people of the state to brace up and take their destiny in their own hands, because what laid ahead was more than what they had been through in the recent past. Fubara promised never to deviate from putting the interest of Rivers State and the people … Read more
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has revealed that the postponement of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South-South zonal congress was made at the request of the region’s governors. Speaking on Monday during the PDP State Executive Council (SEC) meeting at the party’s secretariat in Yenagoa, Diri explained that the congress, originally set for February … Read more
Chief Olabode George, has reacted to the defection of Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement on Monday, March 3, George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, said Jandor’s decision to leave the party is insignificant. Jandor, the 2023 PDP governorship candidate in Lagos State, … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to N825 per litre, down from N890 per litre, as competition in the country’s downstream oil sector continues to grow. NNPC’s spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, confirmed the adjustment, explaining that the company has been consistently … Read more
Prominent clergyman and senior Pastor of Trinity House, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, has responded to rumors regarding his supposed intentions to marry popular Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw. Naija News understands that there has been considerable speculation on social media about his potential remarriage, with some individuals even suggesting that preparations for an Aso Ebi have commenced … Read more