Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that a military general attempted to assassinate him during the 2019 general elections. Wike, who spoke during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, claimed that General Saham, a former General Officer Commanding the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, was instructed to eliminate him. “General Saham, former General Officer Commanding 6 Division, tried to kill me. Amaechi promised to make him the next Chief of Staff. General Saham ordered that I should be shot,” Wike alleged. The former Rivers State governor added that he deliberately avoided the office of…
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The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed that FIFA has opened an investigation into the eligibility of midfielder Teboho Mokoena during Bafana Bafana’s World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in March. SAFA Chief Executive Officer Lydia Monyepao revealed that FIFA formally contacted the association this week, raising questions about how Mokoena was allowed to play despite being suspended. The midfielder had accumulated two yellow cards prior to the match, making him ineligible for selection. “We have received communication from FIFA about the investigation they have launched in terms of the Lesotho match that Teboho Mokoena was fielded, we received it…
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that its congress to elect Local Government Area (LGA) chairmen, executive committee members, and one national delegate from each of the 18 LGAs will hold on Saturday, September 20, 2025. In a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, Chris Osa Nehikhare, the party said the exercise would commence simultaneously at all PDP local government secretariats across the state from 8 am. The announcement follows the successful conduct of ward congresses last week, where executives were elected into the party’s 192 wards. The…
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday, returned to the state, touching down at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, amid excitement from his teeming supporters. Fubara’s aircraft landed at about midday, with jubilant chants erupting from the crowd of loyalists who had gathered at the airport hours earlier to welcome him back following President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of the emergency rule in Rivers State. On the ground to receive the governor were several of his supporters, including a former Commissioner for Information and Communications, Barr. Emma Okah, former Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh, former Nigerian Ambassador to…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dan Ulasi, has called for fairness in the zoning of the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the South-East deserves the slot. Ulasi made this known on Friday while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show. Naija News reports that the PDP stalwart said, although the party had zoned the presidency to the South, equity demands that it should be further micro-zoned to the South-East, which remains the only geopolitical zone in the South yet to produce a president since the return to democracy in 1999. “The party…
An 18-year-old teen, Imayen Ekanem has been arrested for allegedly posting a threat targeting a vigil for the late conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Naija News reports that the suspect, Imayen Ekanem, is facing a felony charge for making written threats of violence, including a possible mass shooting or act of terrorism. Authorities said the alleged threat appeared on Ekanem’s private Snapchat account after she finished a shift at Zaxby’s on Tyler’s Way. In the post, she allegedly referenced the vigil, warning that anyone attending “would be shot up.” Law enforcement was alerted to the post, leading to her arrest. Ekanem…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday, arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, to a warm reception from supporters, hours after President Bola Tinubu lifted the emergency rule imposed on the state. Naija News gathered that Fubara’s aircraft touched down at about 11:55 am, with hundreds of his loyalists waiting eagerly to receive him. Excited chants filled the air as the governor stepped off the plane, marking his first appearance in the state since his reinstatement. President Tinubu had on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, announced the suspension of the six-month emergency rule declared in Rivers following the protracted…
The Lagos State Police Command says it has averted what could have been a bloody attack on a commercial bank and restored peace to the popular Tejuosho Market after a violent disturbance. The command confirmed the arrest of 18 individuals in a statement issued on Friday (today), describing the suspects as “hoodlums and miscreants” who allegedly hijacked a protest over a power outage and turned it into a violent assault. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, said the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has directed a full investigation into the incident. “The Commissioner of Police reiterates that…
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing faced online criticism after a gym photo of her surfaced, prompting reactions from social media users. Naija News reports that the photo, considered unflattering by some, sparked debates about appearance and fitness standards. Nkechi Blessing clarified that her visits to the gym are focused on maintaining health and fitness rather than impressing others with her looks. She shared that although she initially considered responding sharply to critics, the support she received encouraged her to remain calm. She also stated that she has left the situation with the person who took and shared the photo to divine…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Leo DaSilva has criticised Yoruba elders for selling family land to Igbo people, calling their actions greedy. Naija News reports that his comments came after social commentator Scott Iguma addressed corruption in the real estate sector. Iguma said that some Yoruba elders willingly sell land to outsiders rather than using it to benefit their communities. He pointed out that Igbos did not steal the land but legally purchased it, and he said Yoruba leaders often spend the money on luxury items instead of improving local living conditions. He suggested that if there is concern over…
