Tension has risen in Rivers State as residents protest ahead of the planned visit of former governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to Abalama in Asari-Toru Local Government Area. The protest follows the rejection of a planned Thanksgiving Service and Civic Reception in Wike’s honour by the Amayanabo of Abalama, … Read more
Sevilla winger Chidera Ejuke has expressed his unwavering support for the Super Eagles, predicting that the team will secure maximum points in their upcoming matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Chidera Ejuke stated this after he was omitted from the Super Eagles squad ahead of the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ejuke was left out … Read more
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has berated former Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for claiming that the party now gives its political positions to ‘Lagos Boys.’ Naija News reports that El-Rufai had accused the APC government of deviating from its founding principles. The former governor further alleged that positions … Read more
The former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has said that the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were aware that President Bola Tinubu had some issues in Chicago. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa Service, El-Rufai said the leaders of the party believed Tinubu would serve Nigeria better despite the problems he … Read more
Former Rivers State governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has arrived in Abalama, Asari-Toru Local Government Area, for a Thanksgiving Service and Civic Reception in his honour. His visit comes despite opposition from the community’s monarch and residents, who rejected the event due to political tension in the state. Tensions … Read more
Nigerian media personality cum Nollywood actress, Toke Makinwa, has said being single and childless at age 40 is exhausting but it is essential to tell herself the truth. Naija News recalls that Toke Makinwa married popular businessman, Maje Ayida in 2014, but their marriage ended in 2017. In November 2024, there were reports that she … Read more
Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna has denied claims that he betrayed an ex-vice president of the country, Atiku Abubakar. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, El-Rufai said he has always been very open with his friends and associates about life and their actions. Explaining that he met Atiku at work … Read more
Angry Ijaw women of Kalabari extraction, on Saturday, vandalised billboards bearing the image of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in protest against his visit to the area. The massive billboards, erected at the junction leading to Abalama, were part of preparations for a grand reception organised in Wike’s honour by … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The presidency has explained that President Bola Tinubu was yet to be bothered with the 2027 general election, rather, it said that the president focused on his economic policies and improving the livelihood of Nigerians. This was disclosed by Sunday Dare, the president’s special adviser on media and public communication, who explained … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, has asserted that Nigeria stands to lose a lot if Niger Republic, Mali, and Burkina Faso do not return to democratic rule. Naija News reports that the three West African countries have been under military rule for the past few years after a military coup. In an … Read more