The Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Labour Party (LP), has criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for excluding the party’s candidates from the August 16 bye-elections held across the country. The Labour Party INWC, headed by Senator Nenadi Usman, said the action of INEC is a direct disobedience of a Supreme Court order, which recognized a fresh leadership of the party. The statement also accused the Julius Abure faction of conniving with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to deny Labour Party representation on the ballot. The INWC said the Supreme Court has unequivocally recognised Senator Esther Nenadi Usman-led…
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The Spokesperson for Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Moses Olafare, has described the 48-hour threat by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, to his principal over the reversal of the title conferred on a popular Ibadan-based business mogul, Dotun Sanusi, as an empty threat. Naija News reports that in a statement by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the monarch asserted that the Ooni lacks the exclusive right to confer the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on the businessman. He fumed that the Ooni’s action challenged his authority, adding that the exclusive right to confer…
Influencer Priscilla Ojo-Mkambala has expressed appreciation to her mother, Iyabo Ojo, who has been by her side during her pregnancy. Naija News reports that she revealed this in a video shared on Snapchat, where she captured her mother cooking for her. The expectant mother said that Iyabo put her business, work, and life in Lagos on hold to care for her in Canada as she prepares to welcome her first child. She added that she hardly thinks about meals anymore because her mother is always in the kitchen making sure she is well-fed and comfortable. Priscilla praised Iyabo for being a…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has returned Taiwo Olatunbosun to his position as Commissioner for Information. This comes barely a week after he dissolved the state executive council. The reappointment was confirmed in Ado-Ekiti through a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, on Tuesday. According to the letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Habaibat Adubiaro, Olatunbosun is to resume duty immediately. The governor had earlier dissolved his cabinet on August 11, instructing commissioners and special advisers to hand over responsibilities to permanent secretaries or senior civil servants in their ministries, departments and…
Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen, has been linked with a potential appearance in Turkish cinema following a light-hearted interaction with actor and director, Şahan Gökbakar. The Galatasaray striker recently met Gökbakar, who is widely recognised for his Recep İvedik film series. During their meeting, Victor Osimhen asked, “Are you going to give me roles in movies?” to which the actor responded, “Of course.” Gökbakar later fuelled speculation by posting on social media: “Osi Baba wanted a role in movies. Shall we make a surprise at Recep 8?” The post attracted attention online, with Turkish pop singer Simge Sağın describing Osimhen as…
A counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, has released photos confirming the arrest of the 18-year-old son of the late Boko Haram founder, Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, in Chad. Naija News learnt that the suspect was reportedly captured alongside five other jihadists during a security operation by Chadian forces. Photos shared by Zagazola show a young, short and slender man in a blue tracksuit, bearing a striking resemblance to the late Boko Haram leader, standing among far older suspects. The sources said the son of the late Boko Haram founder was leading a six-man cell linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province…
Some political stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who are loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, are reportedly pushing for the presidential candidacy of Peter Obi. According to multiple sources who spoke to Daily Trust, the PDP is experiencing fresh internal divisions as its leaders remain split over whether to field former President Goodluck Jonathan, Obi, or Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde. Those behind Jonathan argue that he is the only figure within the party capable of giving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a serious challenge. The aforementioned publication gathered that the attraction behind…
Nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Enyimba FC, have confirmed the release of 22 players from their squad ahead of the 2025/2026 season, with former Super Eagles striker, Brown Ideye, headlining the list. Brown Ideye’s exit comes weeks after he criticised the club over poor welfare. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner alleged that Enyimba owed outstanding match bonuses, paid players as little as ₦7,000 daily for meals during away matches, and relied heavily on road transport for trips. “Because I get money, I should not ask for the one I worked for? Please pay me and the…
The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the outcome of the August 16 bye-election for the Okura State Constituency in Dekina Local Government Area, insisting that the exercise was marred by irregularities and should be annulled. In a statement issued in Abuja, the state chairman of the party, Enemona Anyebe, accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of conducting a flawed process that disenfranchised a significant number of voters. The opposition party alleged that voting did not take place in many polling units across the constituency, while electoral materials were either unavailable or inaccessible in…
Big Brother Naija has honoured three of its former housemates who have passed away. Naija News reports that during the show on Monday night, all the current contestants gathered as images of the late stars were displayed on the screen. A minute of silence was also observed in their memory. Those remembered were Francisca Owumi, Joseph Ada, and Rico Swavey. Francisca, who was runner-up in the maiden season of 2006 and loved for her lively spirit, died in 2024 after an illness. Joseph, who also featured in the first season, passed away in May 2023 following health challenges. Rico Swavey,…
