Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has hailed the performance of Team Edo at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, after the state’s athletes surged to the top of the medals table with 17 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze medals. In a statement signed on Tuesday, September 2, by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Okpebholo, the governor described the feat as “a clear and resounding evidence of the deliberate investments and policy focus of this administration on the revival and repositioning of sports as a critical tool for youth development, empowerment, and social cohesion…
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Ben Kure, a former political adviser to the erstwhile governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has described his ex-boss as a manipulator. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, Kure stated that El-Rufai is a bad person whose time in power was marked by exclusion and manipulation. Kure, now the managing director of Kaduna State Media Corporation, said he initially championed El-Rufai’s rise to power, only to later regret his role. According to him, “I was Director-General of his campaigns in 2015 and 2019. In my life, I have never regretted an action as much as supporting Malam Nasir El-Rufai.…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Adeola Shoremi, better known as Baba Lanko, has made a shocking revelation about his failed marriage to his comic colleague, Atinuke Kazeem, popularly called ‘Mama No Network’. Naija News recalls that the duo got married in 2014 in a star-studded wedding, where Fuji legend, Pasuma performed, but their marriage crashed in 2015. In a recent interview with ‘Feel Right News’, Baba Lanko described his ex-wife as a devil, alleging that the marriage was marred by constant violence. The actor also said that his ex-wife once attacked him with a cutlass and left him with permanent scars. He…
Gold prices climbed to a new record on Tuesday as investors sought safe havens amid global market uncertainty. Naija News understands that the precious metal rose to $3,501.59 an ounce during early trading in Asia, surpassing its previous record of $3,500.10 set in April. According to AFP, analysts say the rally is being driven by a weakened US dollar and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may soon cut interest rates. Meanwhile, Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba extended Monday’s 20 per cent surge, fuelled by bumper results and strong AI revenue, with another half per cent gain on Tuesday. The rally…
Controversial Nigerian singer, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, popularly known as Brymo, has stirred reactions after declaring himself as Shaitan. Naija News reports that the musician made the claim on Monday through a series of videos shared on his Instagram page, where he spoke about cultism, Esu, and his personal experiences in the music industry, at Lagos State University, and beyond. In his posts, Brymo described himself as both Èṣù and Shaitan, saying he embodies their existence. He also linked his declaration to what he described as attempts to suppress or demonize him in the past. His statement triggered mixed reactions from fans…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two suspects in Kaduna for allegedly running a fake recruitment syndicate in the name of the Service. Naija News reports that the suspects, identified as Aliyu Ibrahim and one other accomplice, were picked up after intelligence reports exposed their operations. Preliminary investigations revealed that between 250 and 350 persons may have fallen victim to the gang after being promised jobs in the DSS. According to Daily Post, a security source confirmed that the suspects are already in custody, while efforts are ongoing to track down other members of the network. The Service…
The 2025 summer transfer window finally slammed shut last night, wrapping up one of the most dramatic deadline days Europe has seen in years. From blockbuster signings in the Premier League to last-minute bargains across La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, and Ligue 1, clubs scrambled to meetup with the summer transfer deadline. In England, Liverpool stole the spotlight by smashing the British transfer record yet again with the £125 million capture of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. The Swedish forward’s switch to Anfield was the headline deal of the day, though Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, heavily linked with…
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has described the comments of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the Rivers State by-election as reckless and a call to anarchy. Speaking in an interview on Arise News, Morka stated that Atiku was angry because of his party’s performance during the election. He dismissed Atiku’s claim that the election represented a “travesty of democracy,” insisting his words carried no weight. Morka said, “It doesn’t hold any water because it’s simply a call to anarchy by a former vice president who is sulking, whose party showed nothing in…
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has asked political parties and candidates dissatisfied with the outcome of Saturday’s local government elections to approach the courts for redress. Naija News reports that RSIEC Chairman, Michael Odey, while presenting certificates of return to winners of the polls, said the law had provided clear channels for complaints and urged stakeholders to embrace peace. “The candidates, who may feel aggrieved, the law has provided a channel for redress. We encourage the use of lawful and peaceful process. As a commission, we shall conduct a post-election review to consolidate lessons learnt and to keep…
Nollywood actor, Wumi Toriola, has slammed a senior colleague in the movie industry over his recent interview. Naija News reports that Wunmi’s outburst comes after veteran actor, Afeez Owo, spoke about their strained relationship in a YouTube podcast “Behind The Fame – African List. Afeeze had mentioned during the interview that he was no longer close to Wunmi, unlike in her early days in the film industry, when they would usually write scripts together and produce movies. The thespian clarified that Wunmi does not tolerate nonsense and would react to issues whenever people push her. However, displeased with the interview,…
