Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Wanni Danbaki, has opened up about her rise from financial struggles to becoming a recognized disc jockey. Naija News reports that she revealed that five years ago, she struggled to maintain even 50,000 Naira in her account and often questioned if her efforts would ever pay off. Wanni said she remained persistent, continuing to work hard and believe in herself despite the challenges. According to her, she now enjoys financial stability and is living her dream in the music industry. She described her journey as proof that growth requires time, consistency, and faith. The DJ…
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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that there are some deliberate attempts to distort and misrepresent the words of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, during a Channels Television interview on Thursday evening, 20 August 2025. According to a statement on Friday by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the CDS never called for Nigerians to bear arms or to engage in unlawful possession of firearms during the interview. Naija News reports that Gusau submitted that what General Musa advocated was for Nigerians to develop basic survival and self-protection skills in order to promote…
Senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force have resolved that the Force should withdraw from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as unsuitable for the welfare of police personnel. According to SaharaReporters, an internal wireless message dated August 6, 2025, and issued by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Border Patrol Force, highlighted that the decision was made during a high-level meeting at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Naija News understands that the meeting, attended by officers from the rank of Commissioner of Police and above, discussed the pension scheme extensively and unanimously agreed that the…
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is pushing for a move back to the Premier League after his much-anticipated transfer to Inter Milan collapsed at the final stages. According to reports from TBR Football, representatives of Ademola Lookman have opened talks with Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Tottenham in recent days. The 27-year-old Nigerian international is said to be desperate for a fresh start away from Atalanta after Inter pulled the plug on their interest following weeks of tense negotiations. Lookman, who had even submitted a transfer request to force the deal through, reportedly staged a two-week training strike in…
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has confirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum is set to hold an important meeting on Saturday in the state. The Governor disclosed that the meeting would serve as an avenue to discuss pressing political issues, plan for party unity, and collaborate on developmental initiatives within their respective states. The spokesperson to the Zamfara State Governor, Suleiman Bala Idris, who confirmed this in a statement on Friday, said the governors are expected to arrive in Gusau this evening. Naija News reports that the PDP Governors will also use the opportunity to…
The three tiers of government, namely the Federal, State, and Local Government Areas, have shared a total of ₦2.001 trillion in revenue from the Federation Account for July 2025. Naija News reports that the allocation was made at the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja and announced in a communiqué released on Friday by the spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa. From the ₦2.001 trillion distributable revenue, the Federal Government received ₦735.081 billion, state governments got ₦660.349 billion, while the 774 local government councils shared ₦485.039 billion. In addition, oil-producing states…
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has revealed that the leadership of the party is set to take decisive action regarding the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesome Wike. According to George, the PDP has tolerated Wike and others like him in the party long enough, and the time has come to take a decisive position. Naija News reports that the former Military Governor made this known in a chat with Daily Trust after the PDP Southern Zoning Consultative Meeting held in Lagos on Thursday. He added that the party would…
A fire outbreak has been reported near a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) station in the Badia Railway area of Apapa, Lagos State. According to The Whistler, the blaze reportedly began near the Plank Market, directly behind the LPG gas station, around 12:35 PM. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), which confirmed the incident, emergency responders are currently carrying out rescue operations at the scene. The agency stated that its personnel were helping to direct vehicles away from the affected area. “Report of a fire outbreak at Badia Railway, near the Plank Market, behind the LPG gas station. “Firefighters…
Eberechi Eze is on the verge of writing his name into Arsenal’s transfer history books as he prepares to complete a £67.5million switch from Crystal Palace this weekend. Eberechi Eze, 27, will undergo medical tests today, with the deal structured as £60 million guaranteed plus £7.5 million performance-related add-ons. Once confirmed, the England international will rank as Arsenal’s third-most expensive signing of all time. Only Declan Rice, who joined from West Ham for a record-breaking £105m in 2023, and Nicolas Pépé, who cost £72m from Lille in 2019, have commanded higher fees in the Gunners’ history. Eze edges ahead of…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized plans by the federal government to construct bus terminals in each of the six geopolitical zones of the country. According to Peter Obi, the planned construction, costing ₦142 billion, is a misplaced priority, and the money could be better deployed to other areas that benefit the citizens. He urged the government to prioritize spending of scarce resources, noting that such can determine the success or failure of the government. Naija News recalls that the federal government, at its last Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, approved the construction of the terminals. However, Obi described…