Tanzanian singer, Juma Jux, has revealed why his birthday this year hits different, Naija News reports. The artist in an Instagram post marked his birthday by reflecting on the past year of his life, sharing moments of love, family, and career growth. According to the My Shayla crooner, over the years, he met his wife, Priscilla Ojo, and together they welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Rakeem. Juma Jux spoke about the support and friendship he has gained through his relationship with Priscilla, as well as the extended family he now proudly embraces. The singer also acknowledged the…
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The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has described the decision of the 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC), as a wise and good move. Naija News reports that Obasa made this known on Sunday while hosting Adediran at his official residence in Ikeja GRA. He commended Jandor for his courage and conviction, stressing that the APC remains the party that truly represents the aspirations of Lagosians and Nigerians at large. Obasa assured Jandor of full reintegration and collaboration…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Kaduna State government of ignoring the truth and focusing on propaganda regarding his allegation about the activities of terrorists in the country. El-Rufai, in a statement on Monday, said the position of the ONSA and the Kaduna State government on his observations is unfortunate. Naija News reports that the former Governor had alleged during a recent television interview that the federal and Kaduna State governments were paying bandits and politicizing issues of security. However, both levels of government denied the claim in…
Jennifer Odonwodo, the widow of actor Junior Pope, has expressed anger after an individual shared pictures of her children despite her clear request not to. Naija News reports that Jennifer revealed that she had warned this person against posting any photos of her and her kids, but they ignored her instructions. According to Jennifer, the individual attended a funeral, presumably to capture content, and included her children in the posts without her consent. She explained that although she would not tag the person, she wanted her disapproval known and asked that her family be removed from such online posts. She…
Relationship and lifestyle coach Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has criticized reality star Phyna over her clash with activist VeryDarkMan (VDM). Naija News reports that in a video posted on Sunday, Blessing CEO said she sympathised with Phyna’s loss but faulted the way she handled her disagreement with VDM, insisting that it showed ingratitude despite his earlier support. She argued that Phyna could have turned to other activists or platforms instead of attacking VDM and aligning with his rival, Izzy Ogbeide. Blessing CEO also accused the Big Brother Naija winner of allowing her sister’s health crisis to become…
Real Betis have officially announced the signing of Antony from Manchester United on the 2025 summer transfer window deadline day. The Brazilian winger, who first joined the Spanish side on loan last winter, has now penned a long-term transfer deal running until 2030. During his initial spell in Seville, Antony impressed with 9 goals and 6 assists in 26 appearances, guiding Betis to European qualification and a UEFA Conference League final. “Real Betis Balompié and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the transfer of Antony,” the club confirmed in a statement. Samuel Chukwueze Set For Fulham Switch Samuel Chukwueze…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has clarified why former Rivers State governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has not faced sanctions for alleged anti-party activities, insisting that no action can be taken without a formal petition backed with evidence. PDP’s Deputy National Legal Adviser, Barrister Okechukwu Osuoha, made this known in Abuja, stressing that although a disciplinary committee exists, no member has been punished because no official petitions have been filed. Osuoha explained, “At our NEC meeting, we set up a disciplinary committee headed by Chief Tom Ikimi, an elder statesman, with Eyitayo Jegede (SAN)…
The Federal Government on Monday welcomed the conviction of separatist agitator and self-styled Prime Minister of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, by a Finnish court, vowing to take additional steps once it receives the full judgment. In a statement signed by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the government described the ruling as a vindication of its position that Ekpa was complicit in terrorism-related crimes against Nigerians, particularly in the South-East. Fagbemi said, “We receive the good news of the conviction of the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, by the Finnish…
Rangers technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu cut a disappointed figure after his side’s 2-0 defeat to Warri Wolves in matchday two of the 2025-2026 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign. The former NPFL champions are still without a win this season, and Ilechukwu admitted that his tactical gamble in pursuit of an equaliser proved costly last weekend. “It wasn’t the result we wanted. When we were a goal down, we took the risk by reducing the numbers in midfield and increasing the numbers in attack to look for a goal, and that resulted in conceding the second goal,” he said. In Lagos,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has asked Nigerians to hold the Federal Government responsible for the looming paralysis in the nation’s universities. The union’s Benin Zone gave the charge on Monday at a press briefing held at Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Delta State. Speaking on behalf of ASUU chairmen from universities under the zone, Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Monday Igbafen, lamented that Nigerian scholars remain “the most marginalised” in the country. “We want to tell Nigerians not to hold ASUU responsible, but hold the Federal Government responsible for the paralysis that will befall Nigerian universities in the coming days,”…
