Reality TV star, Tochi has raised alarm over the growing trend of misusing police officers as personal aides rather than allowing them to focus on their core responsibility of protecting citizens and maintaining order. Naija News reports that the former Big Brother Naija housemate said the Nigeria Police Force, established to uphold law and ensure national security, is increasingly being reduced to roles meant for private security services. According to him, officers are often seen escorting individuals to social events, opening car doors, taking pictures, and serving as status symbols for the wealthy and influential. He said this culture not only…
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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Tuesday confirmed that a train on the Abuja–Kaduna corridor derailed at about 11:09 a.m. According to the corporation, the incident occurred at KM 49 between Kubwa Station and Asham Station while the Kaduna-bound service was in motion. In a statement signed by the NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, the corporation said emergency rescue teams, medical personnel, and nearby hospitals were immediately mobilised. Opeifa added that security operatives had been deployed to the scene to ensure the safety of passengers. “The full complement of security is already on ground, while efforts are ongoing to move…
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Ejiofor Onyia, has stated that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, does not have the power to interfere with the party’s decision. He asserted that Wike doesn’t hold any executive position in the PDP, insisting he has no power to decide for the party. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, the PDP chieftain accused the FCT Minister of working for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The remark comes shortly after the National Executive Council of the PDP zoned the presidential slot to the…
Socialite Sophia Egbueje has shared her opinion on what truly defines the value of a man in a relationship. Naija News reports that the Influencer stressed that financial strength alone does not make an ideal partner. She explained that beyond wealth, women should look out for qualities such as morals, trust, respect, and emotional stability in men. According to her, an ideal man is one who will not bring shame to his partner, will respect her opinions, and will treat her with value from the very beginning. Egbueje also said that a partner should be God-fearing and spiritually supportive, describing…
A Professor of Political Science at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Jideofor Adibe, has stated that in few months the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South will be made public. Naija News reports that Adibe made this known while responding to questions in an interview on ‘The Morning Brief’, a programme on Channels Television. Adibe said the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, ought to be suspicious of the PDP’s decision. He also urged Peter Obi to be cautious of the African Democratic Congress…
Former Big Brother Naija Season 4 housemate, Natasha Anita Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has said she could have been the winner of the reality show if not for her disqualification. Naija News reports that she shared this view during a recent episode of the Hot Takes podcast. The Tiger’s Tail actress explained that her confidence came from surviving multiple evictions throughout her time in the house. According to the beautician, she faced possible eviction eleven times, making her the most-nominated contestant in the show’s history, yet she continued to remain in the game. Tacha said that surviving those challenges…
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South-South zone caretaker committee, Emmanuel Ogidi, has stated that members involved in anti-party activities would be disciplined. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s breakfast programme The Morning Brief on Tuesday, Ogidi dismissed claims that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) influenced the recent zoning of the PDP presidential ticket to the South. The PDP chieftain accused the APC of attempting to destabilise the South but insisted their efforts had failed. Asked about the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and other PDP members, who have openly endorsed President…
Former Nigerian international, Victor Ikpeba, said he is confident that the Super Eagles can reignite their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with crucial wins against Rwanda and South Africa in September. Nigeria’s qualification hopes have been hanging by a thread after recording just one victory in six matches. The three-time African champions currently sit fourth in their group with seven points, trailing leaders South Africa, who have 13 points from the same number of games. The Super Eagles face Rwanda’s Amavubi in Uyo on Saturday, September 6, before heading to Bloemfontein four days later for a decisive showdown with…
The spiritual leader of the Christian Evangelical Fellowship of Nigeria (CEFN) Church in Itobe, Kogi State, Pastor Friday Adehi, and another church member, Gabriel Ezekiel, have been reportedly abducted by gunmen. Naija News understands that the incident occurred shortly after Sunday’s church service on 24th August 2025 when the victims were on their way home. It was gathered that Pastor Adehi and Ezekiel were returning to their residence in Itobe from Ojodu, where they had attended a naming ceremony for another member of the church when the incident happened. They were reportedly travelling on a motorcycle when they encountered the…
A passenger train on the Kaduna–Abuja rail corridor derailed on Tuesday morning, leaving some of its cabins overturned and sparking chaos among travellers. Eyewitnesses who spoke with Sahara Reporters said the incident caused panic, with passengers scrambling to safety. “The scene was chaotic; everyone was rushing out in fear,” one passenger told reporters. It was not immediately clear what led to the derailment or whether there were casualties as of press time. The Kaduna–Abuja rail line, one of the country’s busiest routes, has witnessed several disruptions in recent years. Most notable was the March 2022 deadly attack by armed men,…
