Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has accused President Bola Tinubu of setting an evil precedent and dragging Nigeria back to the military era by suspending and reinstating the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Naija News recalls the President had on Wednesday ended the emergency rule in Rivers and reinstated the state Governor, Fubara. In an interview with Daily Post, Adeyanju said it is sad that Tinubu, who fought for democracy, is the one setting the evil precedent of suspending someone who was duly elected. He said, “It’s a sad precedent for our democracy, the President has dragged us back to the…
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Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has admitted regret over his heated confrontation with Liverpool supporters during Tuesday’s dramatic Champions League opener at Anfield. Naija News reports that the incident followed Virgil van Dijk’s 92nd-minute winner that sealed a 3-2 victory for the home side. Simeone, visibly agitated, reacted to provocation from a section of the home crowd and was eventually sent off. According to BBC Sport, the 55-year-old confronted the fourth official as stewards intervened before being restrained and led down the tunnel. Speaking after the match, Simeone acknowledged his behaviour was not befitting of his position. “Firstly, I regret…
Actress Uche Ogbodo has announced that she is leaving Instagram, informing her followers that she will no longer be active on the platform. Naija News reports that the mother of three made the announcement in a post on her page on Wednesday, where she explained that the decision comes from a personal need to take a break from social media. She wrote: “I’m leaving Instagram for good! I feel it’s time to rest from Social Media! It was fun while it lasted!”. In related news, American singer Chris Brown has stepped away from social media after facing heavy criticism for…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has lamented that Nigeria is not practising true democracy, and the citizens are not getting the expected benefits from the government. According to him, Nigeria’s democracy lacks accountability and does not prioritize service to the people. The former Anambra State Governor added that democracy is dying in Nigeria and has become merely a process for the political elite to gain power and access public resources for personal and family gain. Speaking in a statement released via his 𝕏 account on Wednesday after participating in an international Conference in Accra, Ghana, organised by the…
The UEFA Champions League returned in thrilling fashion this week as the opening round of the league phase delivered goals, drama and late twists across Europe. At Anfield, Liverpool held off a spirited Atletico Madrid to secure a 3-2 Champions League win. Andrew Robertson set the tone just four minutes in before Mohamed Salah doubled the lead with his trademark composure. Atletico clawed their way back, with Marcos Llorente scoring on the stroke of half-time and again in the 81st minute. But Virgil van Dijk’s stoppage-time header sealed the points for Jurgen Klopp’s side. In Munich, Bayern Munich underlined their…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the Senate to allow the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to resume her duties. NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), on Wednesday, statedthat the expiration of her six-month suspension should guarantee her immediate return, irrespective of the pending court case. “First, the suspension was for six months. Challenging the correctness of that decision in court is separate from the expiration of the suspension period. If the suspension has ended, she can return, regardless of whether the Senate was right or wrong in suspending her,” Osigwe told The PUNCH. He added, “The…
Nollywood actress Bamike Adenibuyan popularly known as Bambam has opened up about her journey to marriage with Big Brother Naija star, Tope Adenibuyan popularly known as Teddy A. The former Big Brother Naija housemate spoke in the Echo Room podcast hosted by her husband. Naija News reports that she revealed that there were moments in their relationship when they questioned whether they were truly compatible, feeling that the foundation of their bond might not be strong. Reflecting on their experiences, Bambam advised couples to consider delaying physical intimacy until they are certain about marriage. She said that keeping s*x out…
At least six additional fatalities have been confirmed from the fire outbreak at Afriland Towers, a six-storey commercial complex on Broad Street, Lagos Island, bringing the death toll to 10 persons. The latest victims were employees of United Capital Plc, an investment and financial services firm operating from the 3rd and 4th floors of the building. In a statement on Thursday, the company said, “It is with profound grief that the Management and Staff of United Capital Plc announce the passing of six of our dear colleagues, following the tragic fire at Afriland Towers on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. “Our…
Former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has warned President Bola Tinubu that the people of the Niger Delta will “punish him” in 2027 for what she described as the lawlessness imposed on Rivers State. Onochie, in a post on 𝕏 on Wednesday, faulted Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, which suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the House of Assembly. She alleged that the action amounted to “humiliation” and a desecration of the Nigerian Constitution. Onochie wrote, “President Tinubu never thought that the…
Reality TV star, Mercy Eke has hailed American singer Cardi B’s resilience and strength, linking it to the traits of Libra women. Naija News reports that in a post on Snapchat, Eke described Libras as deeply forgiving, endlessly patient, and willing to give countless chances in relationships. She said that while Libras often endure a lot and may apologize even when they are right, once they decide to move on, there is no turning back. She wrote: “One thing abt a Libra, we’re deeply forgiving, endlessly patient, We endure D most, often apologizing even when we’re right.not out of weakness,…
