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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged Nigerians to refrain from claiming that the recent Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) probe of former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal was politically motivated. Naija News recalls that the EFCC had detained Tambuwal in Abuja over an alleged fraudulent withdrawal of cash to the tune of ₦189 billion. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, Wike stated that investigations by the EFCC are routine and should not automatically be perceived as a political witch-hunt. He said, “People should stop claiming that Tambuwal is being witch-hunted because he belongs to the…

A member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Musa Gude, has disclosed that he appointed 106 aides to assist in carrying out his legislative responsibilities and in “serving his constituents.” Gude, who represents the Uke/Karshi constituency under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) platform, revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lafia, the state capital, on Tuesday. According to him, the appointments were not just for service delivery but also to enhance the welfare of the aides and their families. “I want to disclose that I have 106 aides on my payroll, including special…

Following the release of Okun Ri O (Tremble O Earth), gospel music minister Joshua Oyetunde returns with a powerful new sound, Mimo (Holy); a deeply stirring song that calls believers back to consecration, intimacy, and reverence for God. Mimo (Holy) is more than just a song; it is a spiritual reminder of God’s nature, a call to purity, holiness, and daily spiritual alertness. Born out of a burden to rekindle a holy lifestyle among Christians, the song carries a prophetic message urging the Church to live in the consciousness of God’s presence. The track was recorded live in Abuja as part…

Late veteran Nollywood actor, Kehinde Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, was severely plagued by appendicitis before his demise. Naija News reports that United States-based lawyer and astronaut, Owolabi Salis, made this known in a statement on Tuesday, recounting details of his last-minute intervention to save the actor’s life. Salis said that Chief Kanran reached out to him in July seeking financial support for an urgent surgery, and he immediately transferred the requested amount to the actor. According to him, Kanran expressed gratitude for the support through subsequent voice notes on July 28 and August 1. He said, “On…

Human rights activist, Mahdi Shehu, has stated that the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has lost his political weight. Shehu argued that the recent by-elections show that those relying on El-Rufai are on a political suicide mission. He described El-Rufai as a political burden and warned opposition parties against relying on him for electoral victories. Speaking via a statement, he stated that the rejection of ADC and its allies in Basawa, Zaria Kewaye, and Chikun/Kajuru constituencies was a direct message to El-Rufai. “Zaria people and voters have not forgotten, neither have their schooling children, nor their pensioners, teachers…

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has placed a ban on the popular “signing off” celebrations usually carried out by final-year students after their examinations. Naija News reports that directive was announced on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Registrar, Dr. Chinenye Okeke. According to the university, the decision takes effect immediately. The school explained that the yearly ritual often leads to chaos, violence, and disruption of normal academic activities within the campus. It also raised concerns about the presence of outsiders who usually join the celebrations, saying their actions pose risks to the safety of students and…

Nollywood actor Charles Ugochukwu Born has raised concerns about seating arrangements in some Lagos churches. Naija News reports that the media personality questioned why early worshippers, who arrive ahead of service time, are made to sit at the back while seats at the front rows are kept for latecomers. The On The Edge actor said that the practice creates a sense of class division within places of worship where equality is expected. He pointed out that such actions reflect human-made systems of classism that find their way even into religious spaces. He stressed that despite these practices, salvation remains a…

Nigerian singer, Azeez Adeshina Fashola (Naira Marley), has finally made a public statement on the controversies surrounding the death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known professionally as Mohbad, and the alleged involvement of music promoter Sam Larry. In a viral video making the rounds online, Naira Marley appeared emotional as he spoke about the tragic loss. He described Mohbad’s death as ‘premeditated,’ hinting at deeper motives behind the incident rather than it being just an unfortunate accident. Naija News recalls that Mohbad died on September 12, 2023. His death sparked nationwide outrage, street protests, and the trending #Justice4Mohbad…

The Lagos State Government has reacted to complaints by popular TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, who said he was billed N36 million in taxes by the state. Naija News reports that the content creator had revealed during a live session with singer Peruzzi that the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) sent him a demand notice for income tax. Peller, who is 20 years old, argued that he only gained fame last year and could not understand why such a large sum was being requested from him. Responding to the matter on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the Governor…

The masterpiece record “F The Gatekeepers,” has been made available by the well-seasoned and gifted Nigerian music artist, singer, rapper and songwriter, SlimmyNDM. Moreover, this newest banger “F The Gatekeepers,” perfectly highlights the impressive musical abilities and prowess of the next-rated music virtuoso, SlimmyNDM. In conclusion, the abovementioned track is a riveting rendition that will undoubtedly be found in your music collection if you appreciate decent songs. Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post SlimmyNDM – F The Gatekeepers appeared first on Val9ja.