The Special Assistant on Digital Media Strategy to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Demola Olarewaju, has suggested that there is a possibility of having his principal and the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on the same ticket in the 2027 election. Naija News reports that Olarewaju, who spoke during an interview on News Central TV, stated that it is constitutionally impossible for Atiku to run as Vice President again after completing eight years. According to Olarewaju, the Atiku-Obi ticket can remove the APC government, recalling that the ex-Vice President garnered 6.98 million votes, while Peter Obi got…
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Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has described members urging the party to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the northern region as selfish and manipulative. Naija News reports that the PDP chieftain made this known on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics programme on Tuesday. George commended the decision of PDP governors and the National Executive Council (NEC) to zone the ticket to the southern region while retaining the chairmanship in the North. According to him, the decision ended what he called “existential imbecility” in the party, adding that those who defected in the past were…
Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of Nigerian-born England youth international Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea in a deal reported to be worth up to £24 million. Carney Chukwuemeka, 21, impressed during his six-month loan spell at Dortmund last season, convincing the Bundesliga giants to make the move permanent. Chukwuemeka, who joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in 2022 for £20 million, made 32 appearances for the Blues before heading to Germany in January. The deal is part of a busy transfer window for Chelsea, who are under significant financial pressure to balance their books. The West London club have already raised…
The ancient city of Daura in Katsina State, home of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, is playing host to this year’s International Hausa Day celebration, with the palace of the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar, serving as the main venue. Naija News reports that the annual Hausa Day, first marked in 2015, has since grown into a global cultural event celebrated every August 26 across continents, although it has yet to receive official recognition from the United Nations. Daura was chosen as host for the 2025 edition due to its historic status as the cradle of the…
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has cast doubt on the Gunners’ chances of ending their long Premier League title drought this season, despite the club’s high-profile summer reinforcements. Petit, who played a key role in Arsenal’s double-winning campaign of 1997/98, believes Mikel Arteta’s side still lacks the quality and depth required to outlast rivals in the title race. Speaking to AS, the Frenchman said: “New signings, like Viktor Gyökeres and Martín Zubimendi, still have to adapt to Arteta’s style. It will be very difficult, and I’m not convinced anyway.” Arsenal have finished as runners-up in each of the last three…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has taken a swipe at the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), over the proposed review of salaries for political office holders. Naija News reports that RMAFC had proposed an increase for politicians’ salaries. However, the senior lawyer, while featuring on ‘Sunrise Daily’, a programme on Channels Television, on Tuesday, described the development as insensitive in light of the country’s current economic realities. He said, “I want to believe that the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, has not taken cognisance of the living standards in the country, particularly the harrowing experience…
Reality TV star, Tochi has raised alarm over the growing trend of misusing police officers as personal aides rather than allowing them to focus on their core responsibility of protecting citizens and maintaining order. Naija News reports that the former Big Brother Naija housemate said the Nigeria Police Force, established to uphold law and ensure national security, is increasingly being reduced to roles meant for private security services. According to him, officers are often seen escorting individuals to social events, opening car doors, taking pictures, and serving as status symbols for the wealthy and influential. He said this culture not only…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Tuesday confirmed that a train on the Abuja–Kaduna corridor derailed at about 11:09 a.m. According to the corporation, the incident occurred at KM 49 between Kubwa Station and Asham Station while the Kaduna-bound service was in motion. In a statement signed by the NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, the corporation said emergency rescue teams, medical personnel, and nearby hospitals were immediately mobilised. Opeifa added that security operatives had been deployed to the scene to ensure the safety of passengers. “The full complement of security is already on ground, while efforts are ongoing to move…
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Ejiofor Onyia, has stated that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, does not have the power to interfere with the party’s decision. He asserted that Wike doesn’t hold any executive position in the PDP, insisting he has no power to decide for the party. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, the PDP chieftain accused the FCT Minister of working for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The remark comes shortly after the National Executive Council of the PDP zoned the presidential slot to the…
Socialite Sophia Egbueje has shared her opinion on what truly defines the value of a man in a relationship. Naija News reports that the Influencer stressed that financial strength alone does not make an ideal partner. She explained that beyond wealth, women should look out for qualities such as morals, trust, respect, and emotional stability in men. According to her, an ideal man is one who will not bring shame to his partner, will respect her opinions, and will treat her with value from the very beginning. Egbueje also said that a partner should be God-fearing and spiritually supportive, describing…
