The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has asked political parties and candidates dissatisfied with the outcome of Saturday’s local government elections to approach the courts for redress. Naija News reports that RSIEC Chairman, Michael Odey, while presenting certificates of return to winners of the polls, said the law had provided clear channels for complaints and urged stakeholders to embrace peace. “The candidates, who may feel aggrieved, the law has provided a channel for redress. We encourage the use of lawful and peaceful process. As a commission, we shall conduct a post-election review to consolidate lessons learnt and to keep…
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Nollywood actor, Wumi Toriola, has slammed a senior colleague in the movie industry over his recent interview. Naija News reports that Wunmi’s outburst comes after veteran actor, Afeez Owo, spoke about their strained relationship in a YouTube podcast “Behind The Fame – African List. Afeeze had mentioned during the interview that he was no longer close to Wunmi, unlike in her early days in the film industry, when they would usually write scripts together and produce movies. The thespian clarified that Wunmi does not tolerate nonsense and would react to issues whenever people push her. However, displeased with the interview,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of figure manipulation in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, describing them as baseless. Naija News reports that the ADC had recently claimed that the online pre-registration exercise in Lagos and some other states was being manipulated to favour certain interests. Reacting on Monday, the Head of Voter Education and Publicity at INEC Lagos, Taiwo Gbadegesin, said the claims were nothing more than a figment of imagination. “The Lagos registration figures are consistent with past CVR trends and reflect the state’s…
The former Tinubu-Shettima 2023 Presidential Campaign coordinator in Zamfara State, Senator Kabiru Marafa, has claimed that the ruling All Progressives Congress-led federal government has planted mines in opposition political parties. He made the claim on Monday during an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today programme. Naija News reports that the former senator had earlier confirmed his resignation from the APC. Speaking during the interview, the former lawmaker said he had not yet decided which political party he would join. He lamented that the APC had set traps for well-meaning politicians who want to advance the cause of the people. He…
The Premier League has once again flexed its financial muscle, with clubs spending an unprecedented £3.087 billion during the 2025 summer transfer window, the highest in football history. What had already been a huge summer of deals exploded on deadline day, headlined by Alexander Isak’s record-breaking £125 million switch from Newcastle United to Liverpool. That move alone tipped the Premier League’s total transfer spending past the £3 billion mark, eclipsing last year’s figure of £1.96 billion and dwarfing the combined spending of Europe’s other top leagues. Deadline Day Drama in the Premier League Though quiet for much of the day,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Vice President Kashim Shettima for his loyalty as the latter marks his 59th birthday on today. In a personal statement, Tinubu reaffirmed his confidence in Shettima, adding that he made no mistake in selecting him as his deputy. The President hailed his vice for his dedication and performance since they began their partnership in office on May 29, 2023. Tinubu’s statement read: “Today, September 2, 2025, presents me with another unique opportunity to celebrate you, my brother, partner, and Vice President, as you mark another birthday. “Since we embarked on this journey, united by the…
A skitmaker, Sanku Olaniyi, popularly known as Mrsankucomedy, has died in a car accident with his friend along the Oyo–Ogbomoso expressway in Ibadan. According to The Nation, the fatal incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Sanku began his comedy career in 2021 and rose to fame in 2024 after releasing a freestyle video that garnered over 70,000 views. His unique style and humor quickly earned him a loyal fan base. Since the news of his death broke, bloggers, influencers and fans have…
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Senator Kabiru Marafa, has vowed to strip President Bola Tinubu of at least one million votes in the 2027 general elections. The former Coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima 2023 Presidential Campaign Council in Zamfara stated this during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday. “Now, whether Mr President would win or not is a question of seeing, but I want to assure you something today. I am going to deduct one million votes out of Mr President’s votes that he got in 2023. Mark my words. 2027 is going to determine who…
The first wife of social media influencer and former presidential aide Reno Omokri, Tuokpe Onuwaje, has accused him of neglecting their son with special needs. In a Facebook post on Monday seen by Naija News, Onuwaje alleged that Omokri had not seen or spent meaningful time with their son in over a year. She claimed that parenting should be about being consistently present in a child’s life rather than showing up for “staged photos” for social media validation. Omokri’s former wife urged the former presidential aide to become a constant figure in his children’s lives. She wrote: “Reno Omokri Stop showing…
The Federal Government on Monday hinted that it may seek the repatriation of separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa, to Nigeria following his conviction and six-year sentence by a Finnish court for terrorism-related offences. Naija News reports that the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland sentenced the Nigerian-born Finnish citizen to six years in prison after finding him guilty of multiple charges, including participation in a terrorist organisation, incitement to commit crimes for terrorist purposes, aggravated tax fraud, and violations of the Lawyers Act. The 40-year-old, a former municipal politician from Lahti, was ordered to remain in custody. According to the judgment, between…
