The Presidency has insisted that President Bola Tinubu has the power and authority to declare a state of emergency in a state. The Special Adviser on Media and Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Sunday Dare stated this while reacting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) comment on Rivers State. Speaking via a statement, Dare argued that the Nigerian constitution “under Section 305, states that the President has the power, and the duty, to act when law and order are under grave threat.” He dismissed the ADC submission as nothing more than nuisance politics, exposing the pedantry and verbosity of their…
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Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has declared that his team will fight for the ultimate prize when Nigeria competes at the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile. The Flying Eagles, seven-time African champions, have come close to lifting the global title in the past, finishing as runners-up in 1989 and 2005. The most recent campaign ended in disappointment, with the Nigerian youth team bowing out in the quarter-finals against South Korea at the 2023 edition in Argentina. This time, however, Zubairu is confident his side can break new ground. “We wish to surpass the past records, but we…
Pep Guardiola has given Arsenal glowing praise for the way they have built their squad under Mikel Arteta, calling the club’s transfer dealings “wise” and pointing to their steady climb towards becoming one of Europe’s strongest sides. The Manchester City manager, who faces another testing Premier League weekend, spoke to BBC Sport on Friday about Arsenal’s transformation. He said the Gunners’ recent progress is no coincidence, but the product of carefully planned moves in the transfer market. “All I can say is they have been wise. They spent what they believe they can to compete against the best teams in…
A former Commissioner for Works and Transportation in Ekiti State, Funmilayo Theresa Ogun, has obtained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to contest the 2026 governorship election. Ogun, who also served as PDP State Secretary under former Governor Ayo Fayose, picked up the forms at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Friday, describing the step as a defining moment in her political journey and in the democratic growth of Ekiti State. The governorship hopeful said her ambition symbolises the struggle of millions of hardworking Nigerian women who continue to be sidelined in governance. “With…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has dismissed talk of hardship surrounding Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi’s exclusion from his first-team squad, pointing instead to his father’s decades of gruelling work as a fisherman as an example of what he calls “a hard life.” Naija News reports that Sterling and Disasi have been training away from the senior group, prompting discussions between Chelsea and the Professional Footballers’ Association about their treatment. But Maresca, speaking at Cobham ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Manchester United, was keen to put things into perspective. “I’ve been in Raheem’s and Axel’s situation as a player,” Maresca said.…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hinted that his tenure may end in two years. Wike stated this during the official flag-off of the construction of the Northern Parkway from Ring Road II to Ring Road III in Abuja on Friday. He was addressing the 30-month timeline given to him by a contractor handling a road project in Abuja. Wike said, “Thirty months is about two years and I would have left, so let it be something that I would start and we will participate in the inauguration of this particular project. like I said…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he is a proud agent of President Bola Tinubu, working to address the challenges confronting Nigerians. Naija News reports that Wike, who spoke during the official flag-off of the construction of the Northern Parkway from Ring Road II to Ring Road III in Abuja, said Tinubu inherited a country battered by years of bad governance but is committed to fixing it. “Give support to who needs to do well. Tinubu is doing well and committed to improving the welfare of this country, is committed to see that this…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, better known as RMD, has revealed how he became a fan of legendary Nigerian singer, 2Baba, after their first encounter. Naija News reports that the thespian recalled in a post via Instagram on Friday, while celebrating the ace musician on his 50th birthday. RMD asserted that everyone has their issues, and nevertheless, 2Baba will remain his star boy. The film star also appreciated the legendary singer for the music, memories, and journeys they had shared. He wrote, “@official2baba happy 50th birthday brother. Come rain or shine, everybody get their own for body. You’ll always…
Famous South African rapper David Junior Ngcobo, popularly known as Nasty C, has disclosed that he plans to change his stage name. Speaking in an interview with Madame Joyce in London, the ‘Coolest Kid In Africa’ crooner disclosed that his stage name does not have a meaning. He explained that he simply put letters together to form his stage name. The singer also admitted that he lied about his first producer calling him “Nasty Cat” which inspired his stage name, stressing that he just wanted to have a story about the name. Madame Joyce asked: “Where does the name Nasty…
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 election, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has disclosed what can make him leave the party for any other party. Speaking on Thursday during an interaction with his supporters, Kwankwaso declared his readiness to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) if there is an assurance that he and his people would be valued. Naija News reports that the former Kano State Governor also boasted that he was one of the founding leaders of the APC, but left because, during the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari, they were not given…
