Governors of the North-Eastern states of Nigeria have raised alarm over what they described as imminent humanitarian and economic challenges facing the region, including the threat of flooding and a possible food crisis. Naija News reports that the warning came in a statement issued at the end of the 12th meeting of the North-East Governors’ Forum held on Saturday in Jalingo, Taraba State. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, said credible climate forecasts signalled that the subregion could face heavy flooding in the coming months. “The Forum took into cognisance the forecast of credible agencies…
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Anthony Agbazuere, has expressed confidence that the voting pattern of the South-East will change in favour of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking on Saturday at Ikem Nvosi, Isialangwa Local Government Area, during a stakeholders’ meeting of APC members from the old Aba political bloc, Agbazuere urged those harbouring presidential ambitions to step down and allow Tinubu to complete his agenda for Nigeria. The APC stalwart argued that Tinubu’s policies have restored hope for ordinary Nigerians. He said, “Through his policies, Mr President has stabilised the economy…
Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, on Saturday, attended the wedding fatiha of Ms Halima Junaid, granddaughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and Mr Walid Muazu, son of Iyan Katagum. The ceremony, which was held at Yahaya Road Juma’at Mosque, Ungwan Rimi, Kaduna, drew several dignitaries from within and outside the state. Shettima was joined by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia; Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal; Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Alkali; and Rep. Lawal Zannah. While the Vice-President stood in for the bride, Halima Junaid, Alhaji Shehu Mauzu represented the groom. Other high-profile attendees…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Expanded Caucus in Jigawa State has thrown its weight behind the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), Board of Trustees (BOT), and National Executive Committee (NEC), commending their ongoing efforts to revitalise the party. This was contained in a communiqué issued to journalists by the state Publicity Secretary, Umar Kyari, at the end of the caucus meeting held on Saturday in Dutse, the state capital. Naija News reports that the gathering attracted hundreds of PDP executives, including the party’s state leader and former governor, Sule Lamido, stalwarts, and members from all 287 wards across the 27…
A source has opened up on why the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, was conspicuously absent during the Local Government election conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). According to The Daily Post, Fubara’s key supporters, including Chief of Staff Edison Ehie, Secretary to the Government Tammy Danagogo, and other notable loyalists, were absent from their respective polling units during the election. Similarly, the 23 former local government chairmen whom the Supreme Court sacked also shunned the election. One of the loyalists, who spoke to the publication as mentioned above, said there was no need to…
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the party’s national chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, may be heading for a clash over the mode of primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. While the national leadership of the party and the Presidency have yet to take a definitive position, governors are reportedly pushing for the adoption of indirect primaries for the 2026 party primaries. Party insiders who spoke with Leadership Newspaper disclosed that before his resignation, former APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, had reached an understanding with governors on using the delegate system. According to…
The presidency has called out popular influencer, Tunde Ednut, accusing him of spreading false information about the security situation in Nigeria. Naija News reports that the Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, disagreed with a submission by Ednut that Nigeria is not safe. The social media influencer had taken to his Instagram page to warn Nigerians against night movement, stating that the country is not safe. He added that claims by politicians that Nigeria is safe are nothing but lies. However, reacting in a post via his 𝕏 account on Sunday, the presidential media aide…
Reality TV star, Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has advised women to see themselves as single until they are married. The beautician stressed that relationships should not prevent them from meeting potential life partners. Naija News reports that she made the remark during an interview on the Out of the Box podcast, where she discussed how men often make quick marriage decisions compared to women. According to her, this difference makes it unnecessary for women to restrict themselves in relationships that may not lead to marriage. Tacha explained that remaining open-minded gives women a better chance of finding their true…
Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Brazil, describing it as a waste of scarce resources. According to him, the difference between Nigeria and Brazil lies in leadership, not sightseeing trips. In a statement issued in Abuja at the weekend, Adebayo faulted the rationale behind the visit, saying what the President went to learn in Brazil was already captured in the SDP manifesto. “He could have spoken to me. He could have looked at the Social Democratic Party’s manifesto. He used to be a member of the…
There was palpable tension in the Abraka community in Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State on Saturday evening after soldiers chasing suspected internet fraudsters, popularly called yahoo boys, allegedly shot and killed a pregnant woman. Naija News learnt that the incident sparked an immediate protest by indigenes, residents, and students, who stormed the streets in anger against the soldiers. According to Daily Post, eyewitnesses informed journalists that troops of Operation Delta Sweep had attempted to stop a group of suspected fraudsters driving past a checkpoint. When the men allegedly refused to stop and sped off, the soldiers gave chase,…
