Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has applauded what he described as a spirit of unity and foresight, following the collapse of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) structure in Kaduna State into the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The latest defection is described as a significant realignment in Kaduna’s political landscape, which was formalised at a high-level coalition meeting convened on Saturday in Kaduna. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the coalition’s Publicity Secretary, Darius Kurah, the gathering was presided over by El-Rufai and brought together key stakeholders and political leaders across party lines. In his remarks, El-Rufai hailed…
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A former senator for Kogi Central, Ahmed Ogembe, has declared that he cannot be suspended by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Naija News understands that PDP had earlier announced Ogembe’s suspension over alleged anti-party activities. The party accused Ogembe of boasting about collapsing the PDP structure in Okene Local Government Area into the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement, the PDP described his conduct as gross misconduct, betrayal of trust and deliberate acts capable of undermining the interest and survival of the party in the state. Reacting, however, to the party’s announcement in a terse statement on Saturday, Ogembe…
The immediate past National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has declared that the party is not contesting next year’s governorship election in Osun State to participate but is determined to win. Naija News reports that Omisore stated this as he commenced grassroots consultations across the state over his decision to join the race for the APC governorship ticket. In a statement issued by his media office and signed by Jamiu Olawumi, the former Deputy Governor stated that he is committed to due process and consensus-building, hence his decision to engage with party members at the…
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has denied claims that he insulted the Alaafin of Oyo during his weekend visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. Reacting to reports sparked by comments he made at the Ooni’s palace on Saturday, Igboho insisted that his words were misinterpreted, stressing that he regarded the Alaafin as a father figure and a foremost monarch in Yorubaland. In a viral video on Saturday night, Igboho said, “My father, the Olugbon, called me and said the Alaafin felt I insulted him when I visited the Ooni. I want to…
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a notorious kidnapper and armed robbery kingpin, Mohammed Bammi, popularly known as Zomo, in Doma Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the suspect, who had escaped arrest last month when members of his gang were captured, was eventually apprehended during a clearance operation at Doka Forest. According to Nansel, Zomo attempted to resist arrest but was swiftly overpowered by the police. “In a desperate bid to evade capture, he pulled a knife to attack the officers but was swiftly overpowered…
The Nigeria Police Force, in an operation executed through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully repatriated a high-profile fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China. Naija News reports that this was disclosed in a statement on Sunday signed by Force Spokesperson, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi. This decisive action, carried out in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Beijing and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, underscores the Force’s unyielding commitment to its fight against transnational organized crime. Dai Qisheng, a notorious gang leader wanted in Guizhou Province, China, for orchestrating and leading violent…
In the current market context, it seems like something big is happening at every given moment. In the past quarter, tides have turned at an overwhelming pace. From trade shocks to tech rallies, Q2 2025 kept everyone on edge. Traders using apps like easyMarkets have definitely felt the impact, and long-term investors watched their portfolios react to every headline. A Roller-Coaster Quarter, But a Strong Finish The second quarter of 2025 began with a plunge in global stock markets. In early April a sweeping package of new US tariffs triggered panic selling. The S&P 500 dropped more than 10 percent in just…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the massacre in Malumfashi, Katsina State, where dozens of worshippers and villagers were brutally killed. The party described it as further proof of Nigeria’s collapsed security architecture. It made this known in a statement to Naija News on Sunday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi. The party linked the killings to a broader wave of terror in Katsina and Zamfara that has claimed over 140 lives in two months, and called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stop “jet-setting across the world” and urgently declare a State of Emergency in…
Joseph Aloba, father of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly as Mohbad, has rejected claims by Marlian Music boss Naira Marley that he had no hand in the troubles his son faced while alive. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Aloba insisted that Mohbad suffered harassment under Marley’s watch despite the singer’s public denial. Naija News reports that he explained that he once confronted Marley after hearing disturbing accounts from his son and later witnessed situations that confirmed Mohbad was mistreated. According to him, even a close associate of Marley once reported incidents of physical assault against Mohbad. He…
Nigerian singer, Lekan Osifeso Jr., popularly known as Lojay, has explained the nature of his relationship with Folashade Adeleke, daughter of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. The singer made it clear during a recent interview that his bond with Folashade is purely friendship. Naija News reports that the Falling crooner debunked reports that he was romantically involved with Folashade who is a cousin to Afrobeats singer Davido. He described her as someone very close to him and part of his inner circle but maintained that there is no romantic connection between them. Lojay also shared that he is not in…
