As the 2027 elections draw closer, one name continues to stir debates across Nigeria’s political space, Peter Obi. The former governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party is seen by many as a brand built on a clean image and prudent management. For some Nigerians, Obi is the poster boy of what good governance represents. During his time as governor, he built his reputation on careful financial management and accountability. He was often described as one of the few Nigerian governors who left office without debts hanging over the state. He was credited with leaving…
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to stop the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) from implementing what it described as an “unlawful and unconstitutional” pay rise for political and public office holders. The group insisted that any increase in the salaries of the president, vice president, governors, deputies, and lawmakers would be unjustifiable, given the current economic realities. In a letter dated August 23, 2025, and signed by its deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP urged Tinubu to personally reject the proposal and encourage other political leaders to do the same. The…
Human rights activist, Mahdi Shehu, has accused Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, of showing open bias in her charity initiatives under the Renewed Hope project. Shehu, in a post on 𝕏 on Sunday, alleged that the First Lady’s interventions appear to favour Christian communities over Muslims, warning that such actions could deepen national divisions. He described Mrs. Tinubu as “a seemingly biased mother” whose approach to relief distribution undermines unity. Shehu wrote, “Her body language, her numerous charitable spendings, and her visits to disaster locations all show that the Renewed Hope project is tilted too heavily towards her Christian…
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has condemned what it described as the over-militarisation of last Saturday’s by-elections, alleging that widespread irregularities, vote buying, and violence marred the exercise. Naija News reports that the forum made its position known in a communiqué issued at the end of its meeting held in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Saturday. The PDP governors accused the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government of deploying intimidation and inducement to manipulate the outcome of the polls. According to the communiqué, the ruling party allegedly used excessive security deployment to tilt the process in its favour. Chairman of the…
Public health is more than hospitals and treatment; it is the foundation of a nation’s economic strength. In Nigeria, where millions still face health challenges and medical costs consume household income, experts argue that neglecting public health is not only a social issue but also an economic one. In this interview with Naija News, Yusuf Hassan Wada, a Health Policy and Advocacy Officer, African Region, Society for Family Health, discusses the deep link between public health and economic growth, and why Nigeria must prioritise healthcare investment to secure its future. Yusuf Hassan Wada explains how underfunded health systems threaten Nigeria’s…
Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia, has opened up on why she went through cosmetic surgery. Naija News reports that the filmmaker said her decision was influenced by years of bullying and mockery over her body. The mother of one revealed that the constant negative remarks about her stomach pushed her to consider surgery, especially since her weight issues were tied to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). According to her, the insults affected her deeply, but after finding a hospital she could trust, she went ahead with the procedure. She said, “I have been constantly bullied and mocked for my stomach. It affected…
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has revealed that she was sick for three days but received little concern from her followers on Instagram. Naija News reports that in a video, the mother of one explained that during the period she was offline, no one reached out to ask about her wellbeing, except one Instagram user identified as @patcollections. The influencer said that people are usually quick to flood her page with comments whenever she announces a giveaway but showed no interest in her absence. According to the actress, the situation made her realize that social media attention is not genuine…
The Muslim Council of Taraba State has announced a total ban on all forms of wedding parties within Jalingo, the state capital. Naija News understands that the decision, reached after consultations with Islamic clerics, traditional rulers and local authorities, specifically targets popular events such as Kauyawa and Ajo parties, which are known for drawing large numbers of youths who dress in shabby clothing and dance late into the night. The ban formed the central message of the Khutbah (sermon) delivered by all imams of Jummat mosques in Jalingo during last Friday’s prayers. Delivering the directive on behalf of the Taraba…
Reality TV star, Hazel Oyeze Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney, has said he will get married before the biblical last trumpet sounds. The former Big Brother Naija winner made this declaration in a dance video on his Instagram page. He captioned the funny video: “Whitemoney when will you marry? Me: Before the last trumpet sounds.” Naija News reports that Whitemoney, who hails from Enugu State lived the life of a hustler, taking on several jobs including barbering, photography, generator repairs, and shoe importation. He shot to the spotlight in 2021 when he joined Big Brother Naija Season 6, Shine Ya…
National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, has stated that President Bola Tinubu has no serious challenger in the forthcoming 2027 presidential election, asserting that Tinubu remains the most credible candidate. The APC chieftain boasted that even if a new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is the father of the president’s opponent, Tinubu will still emerge the winner of the forthcoming 2027 presidential election. He dismissed potential challengers as ‘serial electoral losers’ and insisted the so-called northern forces against Tinubu were non-existent. Quoting former Borno governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, Basiru said, “The only two…
