The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing his recent political moves as inconsistent and lacking in principle. In a statement on Thursday, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, stated that Obi’s political relevance had waned since the 2023 elections, while the Labour Party had become fractured and lacked direction. Oladejo said Obi, who rose to prominence during the 2023 elections on the back of youth support and social media mobilisation, had failed to build on that momentum. He said, “In 2023, Mr. Obi emerged as a digital-era…
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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that a total of 6,382 athletes and officials will take part in the 2025 National Youth Games, scheduled for Asaba, Delta State, from August 29 to September 6, 2025. The NSC arrived at this figure after the conclusion of the Digital Registration Management (DRM) process across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. According to the NSC, the participant list includes 4,961 athletes, 635 coaches, 386 team officials, and 400 state delegates. Although Gombe State is yet to complete registration for its 74-member delegation, organisers assured that the development does not affect…
Presidential aspirant and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has distanced himself from the two dominant factions in the opposition party, declaring that he does not belong to either the camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday, Olawepo-Hashim stressed that his loyalty is to principles and the Nigerian people, not political godfathers or power blocs. “I do not belong to any camp. I am Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim. I have always stood on my own political convictions and principles,” he said. ‘I Am Not…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that the main committee for its 2025 National Convention Organizing Committee will be inaugurated on Tuesday, 2nd September, 2025. The announcement was made in a press release on Thursday by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. He stated that the inauguration is in line with the approval of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). Naija News reports that the inauguration will hold at 12 noon at the NEC Hall, PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja. “The 110-member PDP 2025 National Convention Organizing Committee has His Excellency Governor Ahmadu Fintiri…
World record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, has pulled out of the 2025 Diamond League final in Zurich, handing her slot to Bahamian athlete Devynne Charlton. The competition, which began on Wednesday and concludes today, August 28, brings together some of the world’s finest athletes, all eyeing the $50,000 prize in their respective events. Amusan qualified for the grand finale as the second-ranked athlete this season with 27 points and also holds the meet record of 12.29s, set in 2022 when she clinched her second Diamond League crown. The Nigerian star, 28, is also a three-time champion,…
Former spokesman of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Segun Sowunmi, has stated that erstwhile president Goodluck Jonathan will have good votes in the North and Middle Belt if he decides to run for president in 2027. Featuring on Nigeria Info FM 99.3, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain stated that President Bola Tinubu would face a bigger hurdle if Jonathan decides to contest in 2027. Sowunmi said Jonathan may be the wildcat of the PDP in 2027, adding that he would not have legitimacy issues in the South-South. Naija News reports that there have been permutations of Jonathan picking the PDP’s…
Former Big Brother Naija season 10 housemate, Gigi Jasmine, has shared her thoughts on her time in the house. She pointed at fellow contestants Faith and Imisi as the most calculated in their approach to the game, Naija News reports. Speaking after her eviction in an interview with Pulse, Gigi described Faith as a contestant who studies the personalities of others and uses their weaknesses to his advantage. She said that his ability to trigger reactions from housemates gave him an edge in the competition. The reality TV star also accused Imisi of putting up a fake character in the…
Heavily armed police operatives on Wednesday sealed off the Edo State secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), popularly known as the Adams Oshiomhole Labour House, to stop the inauguration of the union’s Caretaker Committee. Naija News reports that the main gate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) was also manned by security personnel, while an armoured personnel carrier was stationed at the Labour House. Witnesses said suspected thugs were seen loitering around the secretariat. Despite the security blockade, the inauguration eventually took place at another venue in Benin City, where Prof. Monday Igbafen was sworn in as the Caretaker…
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the Nigerian international passport, effective September 1, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the spokesman of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), A. S. Akinlabi. According to the Service, the new rates will only apply to passport applications submitted within Nigeria. Akinlade stated, “The review, which only affects passport application fees made in Nigeria, now sets new thresholds at ₦100,000 for a 32-page booklet with five-year validity and ₦200,000 for a 64-page booklet with 10-year validity.” He explained that the increment was aimed at safeguarding…
National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has debunked claims of internal crisis within the party. Naija News reports that Abdullahi, during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Thursday, said claims by the ADC acting National Chairman, Nafiu Bala, that he had taken over as chairman of the party were false and designed to distract the coalition. According to him, Bala has resigned, and evidence has been provided, stressing that it is surprising that his recycled claims are being given fresh attention. He said, “This notion of crisis is good for the headlines, but there is…
