The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has reacted to the termination of the state of emergency in Rivers State. Speaking via a statement by its National Secretary, Peter Ameh, the group insisted that the declaration of a state of emergency six months ago was a direct assault on Nigeria’s democratic principles. Ameh argued that the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara was an unconstitutional power grab that should never have occurred. CUPP said it firmly believes that democracy thrives on the will of the people and the independence of institutions. “This action, executed without the request of elected state officials,…
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has criticised Nigerians for what he described as their “docile silence” during the six-month emergency rule that suspended democratic governance in Rivers State. Naija News reports that Eze, a former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP), made the remarks in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. The APC stalwart lamented that the unconstitutional suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara was allowed to stand without resistance. “Nigerians watched and did nothing, allowing the illegalities in Rivers State to happen successfully,” Eze said. He warned…
A notorious bandit leader, Isya Akwashi Garwa, has reportedly released 28 abducted persons in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State following a peace arrangement with local authorities. Garwa, armed with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition, handed over the victims to officials of the local council on Wednesday. Naija News understands that those freed were mostly residents of Mairua, Kanen-haki, and Yar Dabaru communities, who had been held captive for weeks. Bandit Leader in Katsina A security analyst, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the development on 𝕏, saying community leaders in Faskari described the release as a positive signal, and urged both…
Operatives of the Niger State command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested six illegal miners during a raid on a mining site in Paiko, Paikoro Local Government Area of the state. The police also recovered mining equipment and dangerous weapons from the suspects, while several others escaped. The command’s spokesman, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Wednesday in Minna. Abiodun identified the suspects as Aliyu Rabiu, 19; Samaila Ibrahim, 31; Sadiku Auwal, 23; Ibrahim Babangida, 29; Musa Adamu, 30; and Sani Hassan, 28, all of Dangado village in Paiko. “On September 13, 2025, at…
A former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tonye Cole, has opined that Rivers State and Lagos used to be at par, but they are now distinct. Naija News reports that Cole made the statement while speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, ‘Morning Brief’. According to Tonye Cole, Rivers is no longer at par with Lagos due to poor governance and regressive politics in the state. He said, “There was a time when Rivers and Lagos were at par, but you take a look at them, you will know that there’s a huge difference, and if you ask…
The Oyo State Government has debunked reports circulating on social media that crude oil was discovered in a well at Yemetu, Ibadan. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources clarified that investigations revealed the substance found was diesel, not crude oil. Officials launched a three-day probe after receiving a petition on September 8, 2025, over suspected water pollution at a house in Yemetu Igosun. “Findings showed that a well, which had served residents for nearly 20 years without contamination, was suddenly polluted with diesel that completely covered the water surface. About 250 litres of the…
Spain’s ruling Socialist Workers’ Party has signalled that the national football team could be withdrawn from the 2026 World Cup if Israel secures qualification, raising the prospect of a political storm that may test FIFA’s authority. Spokesperson for the party, Patxi Lopez, said Spain would “assess” its position if Israel reached the finals. His comments followed a United Nations commission report earlier this week, which accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. “We will assess the situation at the right time,” Lopez explained. “What we want is for people to realise that if Israeli teams cannot take part in sporting…
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, is expected to return to office on Thursday, September 18, following the end of the six-month state of emergency imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu. Naija News reports that Fubara, alongside his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and the State House of Assembly, was suspended in March after months of political turmoil that paralysed governance in the oil-rich state. The President’s decision came on the heels of a fierce battle between Fubara and his political benefactor and predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. The rift, which began soon after…
Nigerian skitmaker, Samuel Animashaun Perry, also known as Broda Shaggi, has recounted his experience at the wedding of Nigerian singer, Mr Eazi and Nigerian billionaire’s daughter, Temi Otedola. Naija News reports that Shaggi, one of Mr Eazi’s groomsmen, in a post via Instagram on Wednesday, stated that he is still shocked by the display of wealth and love during the wedding ceremony. Broda Shaggi jokingly said that love is sweet, but it is sweeter when money is involved, and he has begun saving up for his wedding. He wrote, “I see love wey pass titanic, E shock me. Una need…
Kylian Mbappe has added another milestone to his glittering career, moving into joint-sixth place on the UEFA Champions League all-time scorers list. The French forward struck twice in Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Marseille at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night, sealing three points for Los Blancos and etching his name further into European football history. Before kick-off, Kylian Mbappe had 55 goals in the competition. By full-time, he had joined Muller in sixth place on the all-time scoring list with 57 goals. Only five players now sit ahead of him: Cristiano Ronaldo with an unmatched 140 goals, Lionel Messi…
