The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has admitted that while President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have brought hardship to Nigerians and businesses, the policies are necessary to address the nation’s challenges. Chairman of MAN in Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, Dr. Adoga Inalegwu, stated this in Calabar over the weekend after a familiarisation visit to member companies. Inalegwu noted that the President had taken bold steps that many previous governments had avoided. “I think President Bola Tinubu’s policies are necessary and tough decisions that Nigeria needs presently. This is because if we keep deceiving ourselves that everything is the…
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Tiktok star, Khaby Lame has revealed why he turns down endorsement deals linked to alcohol brands. Speaking in an interview, the TikTok sensation explained that his decision is based on his faith and the influence he has on his young followers. Naija News reports that Lame, who is known worldwide for his unique comedy style, said he regularly receives offers from companies seeking to promote alcoholic products but has never accepted any of them. He said that being a Muslim plays a major role in his refusal, as he does not want to associate his brand with alcohol. Beyond his…
Former Governor of Jigawa State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of betraying Nigerians and worsening their suffering. Speaking at the expanded caucus meeting of the PDP in Dutse, Lamido said both the Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu administrations had failed to live up to promises of good governance. The PDP stalwart said successive APC governments had plunged citizens into poverty while enriching themselves. “Since Buhari and now Tinubu, Nigerians are suffering. Poverty is everywhere, youths are jobless, and the economy is collapsing. They say they are fighting…
The Nigeria Police Force has again recorded significant breakthroughs with coordinated efforts leading to the rescue of a victim, arrest of suspected kidnappers, and the recovery of sophisticated firearms, ammunition, and millions of naira in cash in Akwa Ibom and Nasarawa States. This was made known in a statement to Naija News signed by Force Spokesperson, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi. He disclosed that in Akwa Ibom State, on 16th August 2025, Police operatives attached to Eket Division, in synergy with operatives from Ikot Udota Division and youths of Afia Nsit, responded swiftly to a distress call of a suspected kidnapping attempt at…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 75-year-old grandpa, Uchelue Ikechukwu, alongside five suspects arrested with illicit substances in raids in parts of Anambra State. Naija News reports that 30-year-old Alfa Andrew was also taken into custody following the destruction of 178, 750 kilograms of skunk on his 71.5 hectares of cannabis farm in Mayodoga forest, Sardauna local council area of Taraba state. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the NDLEA Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. The statement revealed that while Uchelue was nabbed at Umudioka, Dunukofia local government area of Anambra…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 75-year-old grandpa, Uchelue Ikechukwu, alongside five suspects arrested with illicit substances in raids in parts of Anambra State. Naija News reports that 30-year-old Alfa Andrew was also taken into custody following the destruction of 178, 750 kilograms of skunk on his 71.5 hectares of cannabis farm in Mayodoga forest, Sardauna local council area of Taraba state. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the NDLEA Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. The statement revealed that while Uchelue was nabbed at Umudioka, Dunukofia local government area of Anambra…
A former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Tunji Shelle, has stated that he decided to resign from the party because he could no longer condone its lack of discipline towards erring members. Naija News reports that Shelle and other prominent party leaders resigned their party membership and defected to the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC). The defection of Shelle and other leaders is seen as a significant blow to the PDP’s structure in Lagos, further weakening the party’s opposition role in the state and across the nation Speaking to The Sun, Shelle cited the…
A Cross River resident, Mrs. Victoria Mba, has accused security operatives attached to the residence of Governor Bassey Otu of killing her 21-year-old son, Moses Mba. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria, Victoria alleged that her son was beaten and shot by security officers on August 1 after insisting on seeing the governor to deliver what he described as “a message from God.” Mrs. Mba said her son later died at the Naval Reference Hospital, Calabar, from the gunshot wounds he sustained. She explained, “We (my husband and I) were away in Abia when the incident occurred. On our…
Governors of the North-Eastern states of Nigeria have raised alarm over what they described as imminent humanitarian and economic challenges facing the region, including the threat of flooding and a possible food crisis. Naija News reports that the warning came in a statement issued at the end of the 12th meeting of the North-East Governors’ Forum held on Saturday in Jalingo, Taraba State. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, said credible climate forecasts signalled that the subregion could face heavy flooding in the coming months. “The Forum took into cognisance the forecast of credible agencies…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Anthony Agbazuere, has expressed confidence that the voting pattern of the South-East will change in favour of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking on Saturday at Ikem Nvosi, Isialangwa Local Government Area, during a stakeholders’ meeting of APC members from the old Aba political bloc, Agbazuere urged those harbouring presidential ambitions to step down and allow Tinubu to complete his agenda for Nigeria. The APC stalwart argued that Tinubu’s policies have restored hope for ordinary Nigerians. He said, “Through his policies, Mr President has stabilised the economy…
