Former gubernatorial candidate, Tonye Cole, has condemned the planned conduct of local government elections in Rivers State scheduled for August 30. He argued that conducting a local government election during a state of emergency reflects the democracy practised in Nigeria. Speaking during an appearance on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Tuesday, Cole said that the elections should be suspended since democratic structures in the state have already been suspended. According to him, “I personally feel that having that election in the time of a state of emergency, under a Sole Administrator, I think it just says everything wrong about democracy. “If…
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The Minister of the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy, insisting that retaining it would have been unlawful, as there was no budgetary provision for it when the administration took office. Naija News reports that Tunji-Ojo made the remarks on Monday while speaking at a panel session of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) annual conference in Abuja, where he shared the stage with former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili. He said, “As of the time this administration came on board, there was no provision for subsidy in the national budget. “Paying for subsidy would have…
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has slammed President Bola Tinubu over a remark he made in Brazil about corruption in Nigeria. Naija News reports that the President met with Brazilian investors on Monday, where he assured them that Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms are delivering tangible results. During his speech, Tinubu assured the investors that there is “no more corruption” in the country since he took office in 2023. “It’s getting clearer to the people. We have more money for the economy, and no more corruption”, President Tinubu boasted. However, the president’s remark has drawn criticism, with many Nigerians countering the claim.…
Two members of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Felix Afe and Tope Agbulu, on Tuesday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News reports that Afe, who represents Akoko North-West II, and Agbulu, representing Akoko South-West II, formally announced their defection in separate resignation letters read by the Clerk of the House, Benjamin Jayeola, during plenary. The lawmakers cited what they described as irreconcilable differences within the PDP as the reason for their departure from the opposition party. Afe explained that his decision followed “wide consultation with constituents and stakeholders,” adding that…
The governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has stated that no coalition can stop the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in Birnin Kebbi, capital of Kebbi State, when he received Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria and first daughter of President Tinubu, on a condolence visit at Government House, Birnin Kebbi, the governor stated that Tinubu would have his way peacefully and freely into the Presidency. He reaffirmed the people of Kebbi State’s commitment to supporting the president’s second-term bid in 2027. The President’s first daughter was in Birnin Kebbi to condole with the governor and people of…
Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the suspension of train services on the Abuja-Kaduna route till further notice. Naija News reports that NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja. He stated that technical staff of the corporation, alongside the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and other relevant agencies, are currently on the ground at the train derailment site carrying out an investigation NRC MD dismissed claims that the trains are not in good condition. He also revealed that refund of the ticket fees has been initiated for all passengers on board. Opeifa, who received some passengers on…
The renowned Nigerian afrobeat musician and songwriter Boy Spyce just lately promoted the interesting song “Totali.” On top of that, this masterwork then acts as a follow-up to his previously undiscovered exciting version, titled “Achalugo,” featuring the notable Nigerian native rap artist and songwriter JeriQ. In the end, if you enjoy good music, you should add the aforementioned album to your playlist. Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Boy Spyce – Totali appeared first on Val9ja.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts, with immediate effect. Naija News reports that the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently presiding over an implementation meeting with critical stakeholders on the Presidential directive. More details to come… The post Breaking: Tinubu Orders Ban On Raw Shea Nut Export With Immediate Effect appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Femi Babalola, popularly known as Jogor, has declared Governor Seyi Makinde the most suitable presidential candidate for the party in the 2027 general elections. Naija News reports that Babalola made the declaration while speaking with journalists on Tuesday, stressing that Makinde’s performance across sectors in Oyo State positioned him as a credible and competent leader to “right the noticeable wrongs” in Nigeria. The PDP stalwart criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of deceiving Nigerians with unfulfilled promises. Babalola said, “The APC is known for failed and…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed former President, Olusegun Obasanjo’s claim that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is competing with that of the late Muhammadu Buhari in incompetence, describing the remark as “laughable and disgracefully hypocritical.” Naija News reports that the rebuttal was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo. Obasanjo, in his recently launched book, Nigeria: Past and Future, reviewed the country’s leaders since independence and concluded that Buhari’s administration was the “worst civil administration regime” in Nigeria’s history. The former president wrote, “Only Bola Tinubu’s administration…
