Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, has shaded the immediate past governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, who recently dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP) ahead of 2027. Omokri, who recently turned President Bola Tinubu’s policy campaigner, explained that no one should lose sleep about the defection of … Read more
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has explained that it did not unilaterally terminate the crude-for-naira agreement between it and Dangote Refinery. The national oil company also explained that it remains committed to making crude oil available to local refineries. Naija News reports that the NNPC made the clarification following reports that it had … Read more
Former Speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly, Yusuf Zailani, has said that the people of the state have been positively impacted by Governor Uba Sani’s policies. He said those criticizing the governor were not popular in the state, as they depend politically on people like him. The former lawmaker made the statement when Governor … Read more
Mr. Edwin Ezeh, an elder statesman and key stakeholder from the Mburubu Community, has refuted the claims made by Chief Simon Aniobi regarding the ongoing traditional leadership crisis. In media publications dated March 6, 2025, under the title “Enugu: FACTS BEHIND MBURUBU IGWESHIP TUSSLE,” Mr. Aniobi conveyed what many perceive as self-serving falsehoods aimed at … Read more
Despite a slight reduction in food prices, a former Special Adviser on Agriculture to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Dolapo Bright, has cautioned that the relief may be short-lived. According to him, the recent dip in food costs is not sustainable, and Nigerians should brace for further price hikes. Speaking on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a … Read more
Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has said merger talk from opposition politicians has been gaining success. Naija News reported that former presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar; former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai; former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi and former presidential candidate … Read more
Immediate past Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), announcing his decision to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai made the announcement on his verified social media handles on Monday, marking the end of his long association with the party he helped to establish. As … Read more
Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has refuted claims that he is planning to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling the reports misleading. In a statement posted on his official X account on Monday, Fayemi reaffirmed his loyalty to the ruling party, stating that he remains a founding member of the APC and has … Read more
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara to step down from office or risk being impeached. Speaking at a press conference in Port Harcourt on Monday morning, Okocha criticised the governor’s invitation to the 27 lawmakers for a meeting, dismissing it as a deceptive … Read more
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday inaugurated Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe and Dr. Maryam Nnafatima Imam, asking them to be team players and to key into the administration’s efforts to build on its achievements across sectors. Their inauguration meant a tweak in the cabinet portfolios as Olohungbebe got assigned into the Ministry of Education and … Read more
Atalanta’s manager Gian Piero Gasperini and winger Ademola Lookman shared a positive moment following La Dea’s impressive 4-0 victory over Juventus at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday. Previously, Ademola Lookman and the coach had a disagreement after the Nigeria international missed a penalty during a UEFA Champions League match against Club Brugge last month. This … Read more
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti – Kayode Fayemi, the immediate past governor of Ekiti and former Minister of Solid Minerals Development under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has said he still remained in the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying “nothing has changed”. The former governor made this known amid the defection of his counter and former governor of Kaduna state, … Read more
Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has denied reports suggesting his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC), reaffirming his loyalty to the ruling party. In a statement addressing the speculation, Fayemi described himself as a “card-carrying foundation member” of the APC, emphasizing that his political allegiance remains unchanged. While reaffirming his commitment to … Read more
Abuja, Nigeria – The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has advised Nigerians to modify their National Identification Number (NIN) details only through its official self-service portal. In a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC on March 10, the commission emphasised that this caution was to ensure data security and integrity. Secure … Read more
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has confirmed his decision to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai, in a post on Monday via his 𝕏 account, explained that he needs another political platform to pursue his progressive values. Recall that Naija News earlier reported that El-Rufai has officially … Read more