A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has suggested that former Kano State Governor and leader of the NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, may not support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking on Monday during an interview session on Channels Television, Naija News reports that Galadima stated that the Tinubu government is backing the ousted Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, despite his removal by Governor Abba Kabir of the NNPP. This, he said, would likely lead to Tinubu losing Kwankwaso’s support. The NNPP chieftain said Bayero has the support of the federal government and has security personnel around him…
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The Ondo State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has announced the dismissal of its state secretary, Jimmy Akinyan, over alleged indiscipline and anti-party activities. The decision was disclosed on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting of the party in Akure, the state capital. Naija News reports that in a communiqué issued after the meeting, the state chairman, Gbenga Akinbuli, said the move was aimed at enforcing internal discipline and repositioning the SDP as a credible opposition in the state. According to Akinbuli, a review of Akinyan’s conduct revealed multiple violations of party ethics. “He was found culpable of acts…
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has asserted that the Federal Government is plotting to rig the 2027 general elections. Naija News reports that Galadima, who featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, said the NNPP was ready to teach the ruling government a political lesson when Nigerians return to the polls. “What is going on is very easy. What this government is planning is to rig the election in 2027,” he alleged. When asked how he knew about the alleged plan, Galadima claimed the government’s actions already gave them away. “From their antics,…
Nollywood actress, Bimbo Thomas, has revealed why she reduced her appearances in movies. The Omo Ghetto The Saga star explained that she wanted to avoid being limited to a single type of character. She said many producers were offering her similar roles repeatedly, which made her feel restricted. Naija News reports that the actress said that she is capable of playing different roles, ranging from polished characters to street-style performances, and should not be seen only in one way. She also explained that while she can deliver lines in pidgin English, it is not her natural style of speaking since…
The Federal Government has slashed the cost of kidney dialysis in federal hospitals nationwide by 76 percent, reducing the average price of a session from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000. Naija News reports that the new pricing policy, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is already in effect in ten federal medical centres and teaching hospitals across the country. This was disclosed on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, who described the intervention as a major relief for Nigerians grappling with kidney disease. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a landmark subsidy to ease the…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 25 women in Abuja who were allegedly being prepared for trafficking to Saudi Arabia for forced labour. Naija News understands that the women, aged 17 to 43, were intercepted in front of a popular hotel in Wuse II, where traffickers had gathered them for onward movement. According to NAPTIP’s Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, the victims were recruited from Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina states with promises of high-paying domestic work abroad. Many of them, who had never been to Abuja before, were stranded without travel documents when rescued.…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has declared that the outcome of last Saturday’s by-election has affirmed his mandate from the September 21, 2024, governorship poll. The governor made the statement on Monday when he received the Ovia Federal Constituency Member-elect, Gabriella Omosede Igbinedion, who visited the Government House in Benin City alongside Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa. Okpebholo, in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Fred Itua, explained that the by-election results reflected the will of the people and showed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) did not take any mandate unlawfully. Naija News reports that he said the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied allegations claiming that he awarded ₦5 billion worth of contracts to local contractors. Speaking on Monday via a statement by his Senior Special Assistant, Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the Minister insisted that no contract under the current administration has been awarded to local contractors. He urged those making the claim to come forward and present concrete documentation. In December 2023, upon assuming office, Wike was presented with an outstanding bill of approximately ₦10 billion for jobs completed by local contractors before his tenure. These jobs…
The nominated 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has stated that the death of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, pained him because he was not ready for kingship. Naija News reports that Ladoja disclosed this on Monday, while addressing journalists at his Ondo Street private residence in Ibadan. Ladoja, who said he began his journey to the exalted stool of Olubadan from his Family compound on October 1, 1993, expressed appreciation to God for sparing his life. According to him, he would soon be crowned, now that he has returned to his ancestral hometown, Ibadan. He…
The Lagos State Government has declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a work-free day for public servants in honour of Isese Day, an annual celebration of Yoruba culture and traditions. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the holiday to allow traditional worshippers and members of the public to participate fully in the cultural observance, which is dedicated to promoting and preserving indigenous heritage. The announcement was contained in a circular issued by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, on Monday, August 18, 2025, and circulated to all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. According to the circular, the declaration aligns with the state…