The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has clarified why former Rivers State governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has not faced sanctions for alleged anti-party activities, insisting that no action can be taken without a formal petition backed with evidence. PDP’s Deputy National Legal Adviser, Barrister Okechukwu Osuoha, made this known in Abuja, stressing that although a disciplinary committee exists, no member has been punished because no official petitions have been filed. Osuoha explained, “At our NEC meeting, we set up a disciplinary committee headed by Chief Tom Ikimi, an elder statesman, with Eyitayo Jegede (SAN)…
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The Federal Government on Monday welcomed the conviction of separatist agitator and self-styled Prime Minister of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, by a Finnish court, vowing to take additional steps once it receives the full judgment. In a statement signed by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the government described the ruling as a vindication of its position that Ekpa was complicit in terrorism-related crimes against Nigerians, particularly in the South-East. Fagbemi said, “We receive the good news of the conviction of the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, by the Finnish…
Rangers technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu cut a disappointed figure after his side’s 2-0 defeat to Warri Wolves in matchday two of the 2025-2026 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign. The former NPFL champions are still without a win this season, and Ilechukwu admitted that his tactical gamble in pursuit of an equaliser proved costly last weekend. “It wasn’t the result we wanted. When we were a goal down, we took the risk by reducing the numbers in midfield and increasing the numbers in attack to look for a goal, and that resulted in conceding the second goal,” he said. In Lagos,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has asked Nigerians to hold the Federal Government responsible for the looming paralysis in the nation’s universities. The union’s Benin Zone gave the charge on Monday at a press briefing held at Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Delta State. Speaking on behalf of ASUU chairmen from universities under the zone, Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Monday Igbafen, lamented that Nigerian scholars remain “the most marginalised” in the country. “We want to tell Nigerians not to hold ASUU responsible, but hold the Federal Government responsible for the paralysis that will befall Nigerian universities in the coming days,”…
The inaugural committee meeting for the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Chief Bayo Oyero. Naija News reports that the committee, which included top government officials and traditional representatives, deliberated on the activities lined up for the coronation, scheduled to take place on Friday, September 26, at Mapo Hall, Ibadan. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the committee resolved to stage a week-long programme leading to the main event. According to Oyelade, the activities will commence on Monday, September 22, with…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has lauded the pioneers of the movie industry for their contributions to the Nigerian entertainment sector. Naija News reports that the thespian, in a post via Instagram on Monday, September 1, 2025, reflected on the struggles of early Nigerian filmmakers, stating that the industry was built through their tears, sweat, and blood. Giving a dramatic comparison to Hollywood, Kanayo said the skin colour of American star, Denzel Washington, would turn charcoal if he put in the number of hours that many Nollywood stars put into movie production. The film star added that despite the hard…
The Kaduna State government has accused former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of planning to sabotage security efforts in the state for his political gain. The Kaduna State government stated this in a statement on Monday by its Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Suleiman Shuaibu. He accused El-Rufai of executing ‘calculated, malicious lies designed to undermine security efforts, incite public anger, and legitimise criminality.’ Naija News reports Shuaibu made the allegation in response to an earlier accusation by El-Rufai during a television interview that the federal and Kaduna State governments were paying bandits. El-Rufai also claimed that his successor,…
Former British, European, and Commonwealth champion Joe Bugner has passed away at the age of 75 in his care home in Brisbane, Australia, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) confirmed on Monday, September 1. “It is with great sadness that the former British, European, Commonwealth heavyweight champion and world championship contender Joe Bugner has passed away at his care home in Brisbane, Australia,” the Board said in a statement. “The British Boxing Board of Control passes on its condolences to Joe’s family.” Born in Hungary, Bugner later became a British citizen before settling in Australia. He forged a reputation…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has berated former vice president Atiku Abubakar for condemning the local government election in Rivers State. Atiku had condemned the results of last Saturday’s election, stressing that a powerful cabal was out to suppress democracy in the state. Reacting during his monthly media chat, Wike argued that President Bola Tinubu has the authority to make regulations in emergency areas He mocked Atiku’s relationship with his former principal, Olusegun Obasanjo, arguing that if he had been obedient to the former president, he would have recalled that Obasanjo declared a state of…
After weeks of speculation, Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is set to join Bayern Munich in a deal worth over £70 million, hours before the close of the summer transfer window. The 24-year-old Senegalese forward will initially move on loan for £14.3m, with a mandatory £56.2m obligation to buy based on appearances. Personal terms have already been agreed for a five-year contract. Jackson, who scored 30 goals in 81 matches for Chelsea after joining from Villarreal for £32m in 2023, had been a key player until disciplinary issues and managerial doubts pushed him toward a transfer move. Chelsea, meanwhile, bolstered their attacking…
