The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed claims that he plans on defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor stated that the false report is a calculated move by those attempting to create confusion in the state. He asserted that he remains a bona fide member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), maintaining that his focus is to bring good governance to the people of Osun State. Adeleke subsequently urged the public to disregard such reports, noting that his will would never go against that of the people.…
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The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), has declared that his administration is leaving behind a legacy of transparency and discipline, following the launch of the International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSAS) and new revenue codes for the state. Naija News reports that the unveiling, held at Government House, Port Harcourt, marked the conclusion of fiscal reforms designed to align Rivers’ financial management with international best practices. Ibas explained that the initiative was introduced to plug weaknesses in the state’s revenue collection, which he noted had long suffered from leakages and poor computation. “This reform ushers…
The Lagos State Police Command has cleared the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, of any wrongdoing following the circulation of a viral video showing him holding what appeared to be a firearm. Naija News reports that the command, in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed that Pastor Adefarasin voluntarily presented himself at the state police headquarters in Ikeja for questioning. “After a thorough investigation, including interrogation and a cautionary statement from Pastor Adefarasin, it was established that the object in question was a stun gun and not a lethal weapon…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has attributed the visa restrictions and denials being experienced by law-abiding Nigerians to the activities of internet fraudsters, popularly referred to as Yahoo Boys. According to a post on Tuesday via the EFCC 𝕏 account, the Chairman of the commission, Ola Olukoyede, made the lamentation when he called on youths in the South-South region to resist the lure of internet fraud and other financial crimes, describing fraud as a deadly trap that destroys lives and future. Naija News reports that he gave the charge in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Monday, September 15,…
The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced the release of the results of 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Naija News reports that 60.26 percent of candidates recorded five credits and above in English and Mathematics. The releasing of the result was announced on Wednesday at the Council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State capital, by NECO Registrar, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi. “Number of candidates with five Credits and above, including Mathematics and English is 818,492 representing 60.26%,” he said. NECO Registrar put the number of candidates with five Credits and above, irrespective of Mathematics and English at 1,144,496, representing 84.26%.…
Manchester United have announced record annual revenues of £666.5 million, even as the club endured one of its bleakest seasons on the pitch in recent history. Manchester United ended the 2024-2025 Premier League campaign in 15th place, their lowest finish since the relegation season of 1973-74. Yet, off the pitch, the club’s commercial power continues to shine, fuelled by a five-year front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with tech giant Snapdragon. Commercial income hit £333.3 million, while matchday revenue climbed to an all-time high of £160.3 million for the year ending June 30, 2025. Chief executive Omar Berrada praised the club’s financial resilience,…
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Ghana and Villarreal midfielder, Thomas Partey, on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to allegations of raping two women and sexually assaulting a third. Naija News reports that the 32-year-old, who left Arsenal in June after the expiration of his contract, faces five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault relating to incidents said to have occurred between 2021 and 2022. Partey appeared before Southwark Crown Court, where he briefly confirmed his name and date of birth before entering not-guilty pleas to each charge. At the end of the short hearing, Judge Christopher Hehir confirmed that the trial would begin…
Nigeria and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has confirmed he has undergone successful surgery on the hamstring injury that has ruled him out of action since the international break. Ola Aina, 28, shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, posting a video from his hospital bed. In the clip, the Nigerian international was seen with straps around his right leg before later taking a few steps with the aid of crutches. “I just finished having my first surgery and I want to say thank you for all the support and the messages. It is all in God’s timing, this is…
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that the level of hunger in Nigeria may lead to a revolution. He questioned whether Atiku was aware of the level of progress President Bola Tinubu’s administration has made since assuming office. Speaking during an appearance on TVC’s programme, Abuja Brief, the presidential aide insisted that available data suggests differently from Atiku’s claim. He said, “National interest far outweighs the former boss or whatever, the most fundamental thing is the issues he has raised, does he have a valid point?…
