The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended four of its members for six months over an alleged attempt to impeach the Speaker, Aondona Dajoh. Those affected are Alfred Berger (Makurdi North), Terna Shimawua (Kian), Cyril Ekong (Obi), and James Umoru (Apa). According to the leadership of the House, the suspension followed a botched attempt by the lawmakers to unseat Speaker Dajoh on Thursday night. The Assembly described the action of the suspended members as a direct affront to its leadership and internal order. Confirming the decision, the House announced that the four lawmakers would not participate in legislative activities…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and moderate rains across several parts of the country between Friday and Sunday. In its weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, the agency predicted thunderstorms with moderate rainfall in parts of Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Taraba, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kaduna States on Friday morning. It added that thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the northern region during the afternoon to evening hours. Naija News reports that for the North-Central zone, NiMet projected light rains over Niger, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Benue, Kogi, Kwara, and Plateau States…
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has admitted the ongoing standoff with Alexander Isak has left both the player and the club in what he described as a “lose-lose situation.” Alexander Isak, a 25-year-old Swedish international who has made clear his desire to join Liverpool, has not trained with Newcastle’s first team for over a week. A £110 million bid from the Reds was rejected earlier this month, sparking a public fallout. Isak, in a strongly worded statement, accused Newcastle of breaking promises, claiming he had been assured he could leave if a major club came calling with a substantial offer.…
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Burutai, has warned that allowing insurgency to linger was dangerous to the country. He pointed out the need to tackle the problem and suggested locking down Nigeria’s borders to manage the situation. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Friday, he argued that the borders should be locked down just as it was during the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. The former army chief emphasised that community resilience, which involves collaboration among political, traditional, and religious leaders, is necessary to find lasting solutions to address insecurity in Nigeria. He also said that…
Newcastle United are preparing themselves for a fresh approach from Liverpool, who are expected to return with an improved transfer bid in the region of £120 million to £130 million for Sweden striker Alexander Isak. The 25-year-old has been a standout performer for the Magpies, but Liverpool’s determination to bolster their attack could put Newcastle under serious pressure. At the same time, Wolves face a battle to keep Norway forward Jorgen Strand Larsen, as Newcastle are reportedly weighing up a £60m move to bring him to St James’ Park. Manchester United are exploring options for Rasmus Hojlund, with Napoli informed…
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has argued that Nigeria’s insecurity crisis is deeply rooted in politics and cannot be solved by the military alone. Naija News reports that Buratai, who served under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, stated this on Thursday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. According to him, political actors who played a role in the emergence of insecurity have since withdrawn, leaving the burden to the Armed Forces. He said, “It was started through some political actors, and it was essentially a political issue. This insecurity is essentially political.…
The government of Japan has designated the city of Kisarazu as the hometown for Nigerians willing to live and work in the country as part of its strategic efforts to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth and enhance workforce productivity. Under this new partnership, announced on Thursday on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development, the Japanese government will create a special visa category for highly skilled, innovative, and talented young Nigerians who wish to relocate to Kisarazu to live and work. Naija News understands artisans and other blue-collar workers from Nigeria who are ready to…
A former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West, has accused the Nigeria Football Federation and Lagos State Government of abandoning the family of late goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Speaking at Rufai’s burial in a video shared by News Central on Friday, the sportsman lamented that Nigerian football heroes are neglected after death. He fumed that, given the precedent the country was setting, he would never advise his son to serve that country through football. According to him, “It’s disheartening that you have Lagos State, you have the Nigerian Football Association. They drop the bulk on the family. I felt in my spirit…
The lawmaker representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Kogi State, Leke Abejide, has predicted that the opposition coalition will collapse completely in September. Naija News reports that Abejide made this known during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday. Abejide stated that the opposition coalition’s inability to win a single seat in the August 16 by-elections across the country was the beginning of the end of the movement. While describing himself as the ‘landlord’ of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Abejide boasted about helping the party to stay relevant. He said, “You can see…
Boko Haram leader Ibrahim Bakoura Doro, also known as Abu Oumaimah, has denied claims by the Niger Republic that he was killed during recent military air operations in the Diffa region. Naija News reports that the Nigerien Armed Forces on Friday announced that Bakoura and other top insurgent figures were eliminated in coordinated strikes carried out on August 15 in Korongol, Kournawa and Shilawa. The military said the raids destroyed Boko Haram bases, killed dozens of fighters and removed high-ranking commanders. Niger’s Head of State, Gen. Abdurahamane Tiani, had also identified Bakoura as one of the group’s key actors accused…