Gunmen have shot dead a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Mathew Eya, in the Eha-Ndiagu community of Eha-Alumonah, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. Eya, who was the parish priest of St. Charles Catholic Church, was killed on Friday evening while returning from Enugu. Sources who spoke with Daily Post said the assailants, who rode on a motorcycle, intercepted his vehicle near the site of an ongoing Type C hospital project. The attackers reportedly shot at the tyres to force the vehicle to a halt before firing multiple shots at him at close range. While some accounts linked the incident…
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Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has said leaders who fail to deliver on their promises should be voted out of office if credible elections are conducted. Naija News reports that he warned that electoral manipulation remains one of the biggest threats to democracy in Africa, stressing that unless stakeholders come together to rethink and reform governance, democracy on the continent risks collapse. Jonathan spoke at the 2025 edition of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) Democracy Dialogue held in Accra, Ghana. In a statement on Saturday, Communications Officer at the Foundation, Wealth Dickson Ominabo, quoted Jonathan as saying that where democracy fails…
Younger brother to the former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, Isaac, has stated that he does not wish any evil on the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. He explained that when he questioned the Minister’s whereabouts, he was simply worried about the rumour circulating. Isaac assured Wike of his prayers to continue the good work he is doing in the FCT. Naija News reports that there have been reports that Wike suffered a heart attack in a hospital in London. But the Minister had dismissed such a report, warning that he would sign the condolence…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has advised the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to sack all appointees of the Sole Administrator over the past six months. Naija News reports that during the six-month suspension the sole administrator, Ibok-Ette Ibas has made some appointments. However, speaking via a statement, Eze urged Fubara to sack all of Ibas’ appointees and ensure that nobody imposes commissioners on him. Eze said he “expects the Governor to sack all the appointees of the illegal Sole Administrators and ensure that nobody imposes anybody on him as his Commissioner or aide…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Taofiq Raimi, has stated that the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, acknowledged that there was an intense political crisis that led to the declaration of a state of emergency for six months. Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television, he argued that Fubara’s submission has put to rest the question of whether there was a crisis in Rivers. Raimi also claimed that Fubara admitted to being part of the crisis in the state. According to him, “This has put to rest the controversy as to whether there was any crisis at…
Reality TV star, Queen Mercy Atang, has disagreed with Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo of David’s Christian Centre after his recent sermon on the role of men in providing for women. Naija News recalls that , the clergyman preached that men are not biblically obligated to provide for women, describing it as a cultural expectation rather than a spiritual directive. According to him, women should not rely solely on men for their needs but should also contribute. Queen Mercy, who is known for sharing her views on family and faith, reacted strongly to the message. She explained that while she respects the…
Yemi Remi, brother of late Nollywood actor Segun Remi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, has shared details about how the veteran died. According to him, the actor showed no signs of illness before his passing. Naija News reports that he had attended a church programme on Friday, August 15, where people said he danced with joy, and had even spoken with his brother a day earlier about meeting the next day. Sadly, that meeting never happened. Chief Kanran reportedly slumped in his bathroom, and before he could be taken to the hospital, he was confirmed dead. “He wasn’t sick. The…
Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroon’s long-serving president Paul Biya, has urged citizens to vote against him in the October 2025 election. Naija News reports she made the call during a live session on TikTok and in a video shared on her social media platforms, saying that decades of her father’s rule have left the country in poverty, unemployment, and stagnation. Paul Biya, who has been in power since 1982, is the world’s oldest serving head of state at 92 and is seeking an eighth term. His long rule has faced repeated accusations of corruption, authoritarianism, human rights abuses, and disputed…
Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has warned that social media and artificial intelligence are dangerous tools changing the way people think and reducing their ability to focus. She spoke on the growing impact of digital culture, saying that while books help the mind to stay sharp and deepen thought, digital platforms weaken attention and shorten concentration. Naija News reports that the writer expressed concern that many people now accept technology without questioning it. She said social media and artificial intelligence are being driven by a few individuals whose decisions affect everyone, stressing that this reality should not go unchallenged. She…
National Coordinator of the South-South Elders Forum in Rivers State, Anabs Sara-Igbe, has argued that Rivers State has never faced a crisis that warrants the declaration of a state of emergency. He argued that the appointment of sole administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas made no difference in the state, insisting that Rivers has always been a peaceful state. Sara-Igbe shared his reservation during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday. He argued that Ibas’ tenure was unnecessary and harmful to the state’s interests. “I don’t know what job the administrator did because Rivers State had been very peaceful before he…
