Former Special Adviser on Cocoa Management and Control to ex-Cross River Governor Ben Ayade, Oscar Ofuka, has alleged fresh attempts on his life, linking them to the controversial cocoa reforms he spearheaded during the last administration. Speaking with journalists in Calabar, Ofuka said he recently noticed two suspicious vehicles, an ash-coloured Toyota Corolla with registration number ABJ/283/EM and a black, unmarked car, loitering around his residence in Satellite Town. According to him, the occupants of the vehicles monitored his movements and even interrogated bystanders about him. “Few days ago, they tried to lure information from my little daughter, asking if…
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The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has announced final results from the local government elections conducted in the state on Saturday, 30th August, 2025. According to the results declared on Sunday by the Chairman of RSIEC, Michael Ekpai Odey, Naija News reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the chairmanship seats in 20 local government areas, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won in three local government areas. Below is the full list of LGAs won by each political party in the elections. Ahoada East 84,125 votes APC 63,593 Akuku Toru LGA APC Andoni 126, 181 APC Asari…
Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has expressed confidence that the opposition coalition under the umbrella of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. He warned Tinubu that he may be forced to return to Lagos after just one term in office. Dalung, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), gave the warning in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune on Saturday. According to him, the failure of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to meet Nigerians’ expectations has opened the door…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure the full enforcement of his executive order aimed at reducing the cost of essential medical consumables across the country. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker and member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council, said that despite Tinubu’s June 2024 directive abolishing tariffs, excise duties, and VAT on medical equipment and raw materials, the cost of life-saving drugs remains out of reach for many Nigerians. “Despite the President’s executive order on reducing prices of…
Celebrity Barman Paschal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has expressed admiration for Nollywood icon Genevieve Nnaji. Naija News reports that a nightlife promoter shared photos from a hangout at his residence in Ikoyi. He was in the company of the actress and other celebrities. He recalled her role in the classic movie Blood Sisters, where Genevieve’s character took her sister’s husband, but explained that he still defended her because he loves her so much. He wrote, “I love Genevieve Nnaji so much that in that movie where she collected her sister Omotola’s husband, I still had to defend her. Last…
Tragedy struck in Kasuwan-Garba town, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, on Saturday evening when a woman identified as Amaye, a food vendor, was lynched and set ablaze by a mob over alleged blasphemous remarks against Prophet Muhammad. Naija News learnt that the incident occurred after a customer jokingly expressed interest in marrying the woman, citing the tradition of the Prophet. In her response, she allegedly made comments deemed offensive by some residents. A community source who spoke with Daily Trust said, “She was first taken to the palace of the District Head of Kasuwan-Garba, who later handed her…
Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has reportedly passed away at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja, according to Sahara Reporters. Neither his family nor the Nigeria Police Force has issued an official statement confirming the development as at the time of filing in this report. Naija News reports that Arase, who served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was later appointed Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). Before becoming IGP, he headed the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, the police force’s top intelligence unit. Born on June 21, 1956, in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Arase studied…
The Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Asuquo Ekpenyong, has pledged to continue pushing for the passage of the Suicide Prevention Bill currently before the National Assembly. The bill, which scaled its first reading in February, seeks to decriminalise attempted suicide while establishing a comprehensive framework for prevention, mental health support, and response services in Nigeria. Naija News reports that Ekpenyong’s renewed commitment was contained in a statement signed by the convener of the Suicide Prevention Advocacy Group and Continental Representative for LifeLine International, Prof. Taiwo Sheikh, on Sunday. The senator restated his position when he received members of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. Naija News reports that the President, in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described Bishop Kukah as a highly revered priest whose influence extends beyond the pulpit. Tinubu praised the cleric’s lifelong commitment to social justice and care for the underprivileged, noting that his work has shaped development and governance debates in Nigeria and Africa. “Bishop Kukah is a highly revered priest, whose compassion for…
Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu popularly known as Odumodublvck has called out the organizers of the Headies Awards over the car gift. Naija News reports that gift was promised to him after winning the Next Rated category at the 2025 edition. In a tweet, he reminded the award body that the prize has not been delivered. He wrote, “I DON FORGET SAY I WIN CAR HEADIES WEY MY CAR?” Odumodublvck won the Next Rated category earlier this year, a category that traditionally comes with a car gift. However, months after the ceremony, he insists that the award body has yet…
