Written by The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed never to impose commissioners on Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, following his reinstatement. Naija News reports that President Bola Tinubu had suspended Fubara, his deputy and Rivers State House of Assembly members for six months and reinstated them on Wednesday, September 17, 1015. … Continue reading “‘I Cannot Impose Anything On Fubara’ – Wike”
The Vice Chairman of Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, Princess Oluremi Nutayi Ajose, has died two months after assuming office. Naija News reports that Ajose, who was sworn in on July 27, 2025, alongside the LCDA Chairman, Hon. Rauf Ibrahim Kayode Yemaren, and five councilors, were inaugurated by the Lagos State … Continue reading “Lagos LCDA Vice Chairman Dies After Two Months In Office”
Unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted the senior special assistant on Humanitarian Services to Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, Dr. Muhammed Egye Osolafia, popularly known as Deedat. According to Leadership, Osolafia was abducted from his residence in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital. He was reportedly abducted upon arriving at his home in Tudun Amba area of Lafia on … Continue reading “Gunmen Abduct Nasarawa Governor’s Top Aide”
Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has commended the restructuring and expansion of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across the state, declaring that the party has earned the trust and goodwill of Osun people from all walks of life. Naija News reports that the governor’s remarks followed the successful conclusion of the PDP ward congresses … Continue reading “Osun: ‘Endorsements Show PDP Is Party Of The People’ – Gov Adeleke”
Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has suggested that President Bola Tinubu may become president for life if Nigerians fail to unite and remove him in 2027. Naija News reports that El-Rufai spoke while receiving former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, during a solidarity visit on Saturday. Atiku had visited El-Rufai over a recent attack … Continue reading “‘If We Don’t Unite To End Tinubu’s Govt In 2027, He Would Be President For Life’ – El-Rufai”
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded major breakthroughs in the fight against drug trafficking, arresting two men who returned from Brazil with heroin and cocaine in their bodies, alongside other seizures that stretched from Lagos to Zamfara, Adamawa and Edo. In a statement released on Sunday, September 21, 2025, and signed by … Continue reading “NDLEA Arrests Brazil Returnees, Businesswoman, Seizes Drug Shipments Across Nigeria”
Nollywood actress, Sarah Martins, has expressed displeasure over the trend of body shaming women and talking down at those who undergo Liposuction surgery. Naija News reports that the film star, in a post via Instagram on Sunday, stated that people should stop talking down on those who had undergone surgery. She explained that if only … Continue reading “‘Liposuction Doesn’t Guarantee Banging Body’ – Nollywood Actress, Sarah Martins”
Liverpool’s Women’s Super League fixture against Aston Villa on Sunday was postponed following the sudden death of former Reds manager Matt Beard. Matt Beard, who was 47, is remembered as one of the most successful coaches in English women’s football, guiding Liverpool to back-to-back WSL titles in 2013 and 2014 before returning for a second … Continue reading “Liverpool’s WSL Clash At Aston Villa Postponed After Death Of Former Manager, Matt Beard”
For decades, the Ballon d’Or has stood as football’s most prestigious individual prize, a global recognition reserved for the very best players in the game. Naija News reports that while European and South American stars have traditionally dominated the award, several Nigerians have forced their way into the conversation, from the golden generation of the … Continue reading “Finidi, Oshoala, Osimhen, Other Nigerian Players Who Made Ballon d’Or Shortlist”
A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has slammed the reaction of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the hunger warning by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. Naija News reports that APC had on Monday branded Atiku’s warning about worsening hunger “reckless, irresponsible and a tacit instigation of revolution,” accusing him of … Continue reading “‘It Is Just A Warning, Not Call To Arms’ – NNPP Hit Back At APC Over Atiku’s Hunger Warning”