Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for alleged defamation. The PUNCH reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan raised concerns after her Senate seat was reassigned following a reshuffle triggered by opposition members switching to the majority wing. She resisted the relocation, leading to a confrontation between her and … Read more
Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state – Two teachers have been sentenced to 44 years imprisonment for defiling two of their students in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. The culprits – Gbenga Ajibola (43) and Olaofe Ayodele (52) were arraigned in court on a three-count charge bordering on defilement and abuse of office. As reported by PM News, … Read more
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi has asked Nigerians to ignore the fabricated falsehood associating him with the infamous Association of Better Nigeria (ABN), a group that worked against the actualisation of the presidential mandate given to the late MKO Abiola who won June 12 1993 presidential election that was … Read more
Former presidential candidate and businessman, Gbenga Hashim, has revealed how former military ruler, General Ibrahim Babangida ensured that Goodluck Jonathan became president under the Doctrine of Necessity during Nigeria’s 2010 political crisis. He disclosed that Babangida asked him to fly from London when some forces were trying to stop Jonathan from becoming acting president. Hashim … Read more
A fatal auto crash along the Damaturu-Maiduguri Road in Yobe State has claimed the lives of 10 people, with three others sustaining injuries. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred when a truck loaded with cement and carrying 13 passengers lost control and somersaulted into a ditch. The truck reportedly experienced brake failure and collided with … Read more
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has reserved judgment in the petition filed by the Action Alliance (AA) challenging the outcome of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in the state. Naija News gathered that the three-member tribunal, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, announced on Tuesday that a date for the … Read more
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has announced that the Federal Government has called for a thorough investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda under unclear circumstances. Honourable Dabiri-Erewa confirmed that the Acting Nigerian High Commissioner in Uganda, Ambassador Shama Shanga, has demanded … Read more
Northern governors and key stakeholders have reinforced their resolve to address insecurity and economic hardship in the region, stressing the need for collective action against banditry, insurgency, and poverty. Speaking at the 11th Annual Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Lecture and Merit Awards in Bauchi, the Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe … Read more
A former member of the House of Representatives, Israel Sunny-Goli, has slammed Nasir El-Rufai following his criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s government. Naija News reported that El-Rufai, in an interview on Monday, said President Tinubu has failed to deliver good governance to Nigerians. Reacting in a statement made available to reporters, Sunny-Goli, a former representative … Read more
An Ekiti High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced two teachers, Gbenga Ajibola and Olaofe Ayodele, to 44 years imprisonment for rape, with no option of fine. The prosecution, led by Mr. Kunle-Shina Adeyemi, informed the court that the defendants were arraigned before Justice Adeniyi Familoni on March 2, 2022, on a three-count charge of … Read more
At least 19 people lost their lives when a Sudanese military transport plane crashed into a residential area on the outskirts of Khartoum. The incident happened on Tuesday night near Wadi Seidna air base, one of the army’s major facilities in Omdurman. The aircraft, an Antonov model, crashed during takeoff, resulting in the deaths and … Read more
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola has met with a high-level delegation from the Port of Antwerp and His Excellency, Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Pieter Leenknegt. Meeting with the high-level delegation, Oyetola reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships in the maritime sector. The discussions, held in Abuja, focused on … Read more
The Chairman of the Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Sunday Bisi, has taken legal action against the Inspector General of Police (IGP) at the Federal High Court in Osogbo, seeking to safeguard his fundamental rights. Naija News reports that the suit aims to prevent the IGP and his agents from … Read more
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has voiced strong concerns over the reliability of vote counts in the country’s elections. Legit.ng reports that Nigeria is gearing up for another crucial election period in 2027, with political parties strategizing, candidates emerging, and voters anticipating a decisive moment for the nation’s future. As preparations intensify, key issues like … Read more
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced February 21, 2026, for elections across the six area councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This was disclosed in a statement signed by the INEC commission in Abuja. According to the statement: “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct elections in all six area councils of … Read more