Veteran journalist Dele Momodu has stated that zoning of the presidential ticket is not constitutional. Recall that the PDP had zoned its presidential ticket to the South. The party had taken the decision during its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. Speaking via a post on X, Momodu argued that when former president Musa Yar’adua died, the PDP never insisted that power should remain in the North. He pointed out that Goodluck Jonathan would have governed the country for 9 years if he had successfully defeated Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. He asserted that all competent and qualified Nigerians should be…
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Nigerian chef, Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, has opened up about the cyberbullying she faced following her rise to fame during her 2023 cook-a-thon attempt. Naija News reports that Dammy, in a snippet of her interview with Instablog9ja, shared via Instagram on Thursday, revealed that she was not expecting the cookathon attempt to go viral. Dammy said she is currently happy talking about her experience, unlike two years ago, adding that the bullying and assault she experienced broke her emotionally. She said, “My interest in cooking started when I began living alone as a student. Even the cookathon, I…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has called for urgent reforms in the electoral and judicial sectors of the country ahead of the 2027 elections. Atiku, in a personally signed statement made available to Naija News on Thursday, said the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) embarked upon by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would only be meaningful if the reforms are implemented. He also commended the enthusiasm of Nigerians in the ongoing continuous voter registration for their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), noting that it is indicative of Nigerians’ commitment to taking their destinies into their own hands by…
Nigerian gospel singer Ebuka Hillary popularly known as Ebuka Songs has apologized to Christians and others offended by his July livestream with TikTok creator Habeeb Hamzat also known as Peller. Naija News reports that session, held at Ebuka’s residence, featured worship, prayer, and a moment where Peller spoke in tongues. The clip went viral online and drew mixed reactions, with some praising the session and others condemning it as inappropriate. Critics questioned Ebuka Songs’ spiritual calling and expressed concern over the display. The Midnight Cry singer had responded to criticism during one of his ministrations, defending himself with biblical references,…
The draw for the league phase of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League was conducted on Thursday, with top European clubs learning their fixtures under the new format. This season will again adopt the ‘Swiss-style’ league phase rather than the traditional group stage, with 36 teams competing. Under the format, each team will play eight matches against different opponents, with four at home and four away. The top eight sides will qualify automatically for the round of 16, while teams placed ninth to 24th will compete in a two-legged play-off for the remaining slots. Clubs ranked 25th to 36th will be…
Barely 26 days after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), youth advocate Comrade, Odih Rowland has returned to the PDP, tendering a public apology to its leadership. Rowland, who served as Director-General of the Atiku Youth Wing Campaign Organisation, had on August 1, 2025, announced his defection to the ADC, describing it then as a move for “political realignment.” In a letter dated August 27, 2025, titled “My Sincere Apologies” and addressed to the PDP leadership, Rowland admitted that his exit was a mistake. He said, “I am writing to express my sincerest apologies…
American rapper Offset has opened up on why his marriage to Cardi B did not last. Naija News reports that Migos artist said he no longer sees marriage as part of his life after experiencing it and having three children together. Offset and Cardi B secretly married in September 2017 and share three children: Kulture, Wave, and Blossom. Cardi B filed for divorce from him for a second time in August 2024, though the process has not been finalized. Since then, Cardi B has moved on and is dating NFL player Stefon Diggs, while Offset remains single. During a recent…
AC Milan have reportedly agreed a £36 million transfer deal, including add-ons, to sign Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku. The 27-year-old is expected to take a pay cut for a five-year contract and has been cleared to travel for a medical. Chelsea, in a smart financial manoeuvre, included a sell-on clause while also making a league-high estimated £309m from player sales, helping offset UEFA sanctions. Nkunku leaves Stamford Bridge after scoring 18 goals and providing five assists in 62 matches, contributing to Chelsea’s Club World Cup and Conference League triumphs this year. In England’s Championship, a surprise move sees Norwich City…
A former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, has passed away at the age of 76. Naija News reports that Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, announced Mustapha’s demise in a statement via his official X handle on Thursday. Fintiri described the deceased as a man of service, dignity, and duty, whose legacy will live on in the hearts of the people of Adamawa. He wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, former CG of Customs. “A man of service, dignity and duty whose legacy will live on. My prayers are with Lamido Adamawa,…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that popular TikTok personality, Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, is safe. Naija News understands that follows reports that he was kidnapped while livestreaming on his way home on Wednesday evening. Peller, aged 20 had appeared in video clips online claiming he was abducted by gunmen, though he initially mistook them for security officials. Police said all of Peller’s belongings, including his phones and vehicle, were intact and that he was unharmed. The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said that investigations are ongoing to determine the truth behind the incident and whether…
