Former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has warned that it is unfair and unsustainable for politicians to enjoy huge pay while other public workers remain poorly paid. He stated this while reacting to the plan by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to increase the salaries of political office holders. He warned that increasing the salaries of political office holders without first addressing the poor remuneration of civil servants across Nigeria amounts to discrimination. Speaking on his weekly Inside Sources with Laolu Akande on Channels Television, Akande described the wage structure in Nigeria’s public service as “warped, corroded by…
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Mixed reactions have trailed the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South. Naija News reports that the major opposition camp reached the decision at the end of a crucial National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting held on Monday in Abuja. The NEC also announced that the chairmanship of the party remains zoned to the North, affirming Umar Damagum as National Chairman pending the party’s national convention later in the year. A decision party leaders say is aimed at salvaging the once-dominant opposition party from its dwindling influence. Tensions Ahead of NEC Meeting The NEC…
Japan has denied plans to create a special visa category for Nigerians who wish to relocate to Kisarazu, a city it recently designated as the hometown of Nigeria. Naija News recalls that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced the launch of the ‘JICA Africa Hometown’ during the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, aiming to strengthen exchanges between African countries and Japanese local governments. JICA designated four cities in four African countries. A statement dated August 22 and signed by the Director of Information at the State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, stated that the Japanese government…
Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has explained why former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, secured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket in 2023 despite controversy over zoning the ticket to the South. Naija News recalls that zoning was one of the significant issues that led to the crisis still hitting the party to date, resulting in the likes of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, working against the party in the last general elections. The PDP had left their presidential ticket open for all zones and contestants, which led to the emergence of Atiku, a northerner, as the party’s…
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Elestee, a great Nigerian female singer-songwriter, makes a comeback with the gorgeous song “Designer Baby.” The amazing album was also published by Mavin Records singer Elestee as a sequel to “Space,” her previously unheard version, in collaboration with the highly regarded Nigerian musical group Ajebo Hustlers. Ultimately, this engaging tune is a work of art that, if you value quality music, will wind up on your playlist. Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Elestee – Designer Baby appeared first on Val9ja.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) decision to zone its presidential ticket to the south. Naija News reports that the PDP 102nd National Executive Committee meeting resolved to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, paving the way for Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other southerners to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the next election. Reacting to the latest development, the APC Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, stated that the PDP would face defeat in 2027, regardless of its presidential candidate or the region from which they come. Speaking to Punch, Ibrahim…
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, insists Nigeria is far from out of the race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite sitting in a difficult position in their qualifying group. After six matches in Group C, the Super Eagles are fourth with seven points, trailing leaders South Africa by six points. The Bafana Bafana top the table with 13 points, while Rwanda and the Benin Republic sit just ahead of the Eagles with one-point advantages. Chelle, who only took charge of the last two qualifiers, securing a 2-0 away win over Rwanda in Kigali and being held 1-1 by…
The governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji has warned governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against using the situation of the Federal roads in the state to ridicule President Bola Tinubu. He emphasised that Tinubu has supported the State in all ramifications for its growth and development. The governor argued that it is impossible for the president to solve all the problems in the state two years after taking over office. The Governor who spoke at the 2025 Udiroko festival held in Ado-Ekiti to herald the beginning Ado-Ekiti calendar year, called ‘Odun Udiroko-Olorunborun said residents of the state…
Two-time Olympic medallist, Enefiok Udo-Obong, has said Nigerian athletes, past and present, are entitled to respect and recognition for their contributions to sports rather than lifetime financial benefits. Udo-Obong made the comment in reaction to calls by some ex-Super Eagles players who accused the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the government of neglecting retired footballers. The criticism was made public during the service of songs for late former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, where ex-internationals Taribo West and Austin Eguavoen condemned the treatment of past players. In response, the NFF issued a statement countering the claims. But Udo-Obong, writing on…
