Former spokesperson to erstwhile Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Segun Sowunmi, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for his decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Monday, he asserted that Tinubu’s decision shows his leadership qualities. He argued that there was no other alternative on the table apart from declaring a state of emergency. Sowunmi said, “President Tinubu demonstrated leadership by declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State. “In this particular Rivers case, I do not see any other alternative except, of course, if we were told that the court…
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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused vested interests in the oil and gas sector of working to undermine its operations, particularly its planned deployment of compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks for fuel distribution. The company, in an advertorial published on Sunday, insisted that its decision to begin direct supply of petrol across the country on September 15 has been met with deliberate misinformation. On September 11, the refinery announced the initiative, but the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) dismissed it as a “Greek gift”. Two days later, the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria…
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has dismissed claims by the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) that patients on life support died due to the disconnection of the power supply. Reacting to AKTH’s statement on Sunday, which expressed concern that the tragedy could have been avoided if power had been sustained, KEDCO described the allegation as ‘blackmail.’ “The light had been restored even before the outburst,” KEDCO’s Head of Corporate Communications, Sani Bala Sani, said. According to the DisCo, the incident arose from efforts to separate the hospital’s main campus and health facilities from its staff residential quarters. “The main…
United States midfielder Savannah DeMelo is recovering in the hospital after collapsing during Racing Louisville’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) clash against Seattle Reign on Sunday. Savannah DeMelo, 27, fell to the ground in first-half stoppage time, prompting immediate medical attention on the pitch. After several minutes of treatment, she was stretchered off and transported to the hospital by ambulance. League officials later confirmed that DeMelo is “stable and alert,” adding that her health remains the top priority. “Savannah is stable and alert and getting the attention she needs,” the NWSL posted on 𝕏. “Our first priority is her health…
Former Senator who represented the Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, has accused the erstwhile Deputy Governor of the state, Edward Onoja, of orchestrating attacks against him. Naija News reports that Onoja, in a recent interview, tackled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, alleging betrayal. According to the former deputy governor, Bello promised him succession, but later ignored him and supported Usman Ododo Reacting to Onoja’s outburst in a post on his 𝕏 account, Melaye asked the former Deputy Governor to stop crying. He alleged that Onoja boasted he would be “dead before the end of June 2017.” The…
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, returned a motion filed by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to the Chief Judge for reassignment. Naija News understands that Kanu, through his counsel, is seeking an order transferring him to the National Hospital in Abuja for urgent medical care. His lawyers argued that his health condition has deteriorated dangerously in detention. Justice Musa Liman, in a short ruling, directed that the case file be referred back to the Chief Judge following an application by Kanu’s counsel, Uchenna Njoku (SAN). The judge explained that…
A former spokesman to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Segun Sowunmi, has once again stated that he remains a bona fide member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Sowunmi made the clarification on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television. He stated that if he were interested in decamping to the All Progressives Congress (APC), he would have done that already. According to him, “If I wanted to decamp to the APC, I would have done that, but not at this time. I’m still a member of the PDP. “Nigerians are very funny people. I have been standing with this party since…
Speculation surrounding the supposed death of Arjen Robben spread across social media earlier today, September 15, sparking alarm among football fans worldwide. Posts tagged “R.I.P. Arjen Robben” claimed that the former Netherlands captain had passed away on September 13, 2025. Within hours, condolences and tributes began to appear online, giving the rumour an air of authenticity. The death reports, traced back to a viral Facebook page, are suspected to be a hoax. At the time of writing this report, no credible Dutch or international media outlet has reported Robben’s death, and there has been no official statement from his family…
The National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kamaldeen Ajibade, has described members who openly identify with the party but secretly align with other political platforms as the most dangerous. Naija News reports that Ajibade made the remark on Monday during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show. Responding to questions about the role of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike and the G5 group in the party’s 2023 electoral loss, Ajibade said it would be wrong to single out Wike. According to him, the G5 crisis was not about one individual, and the…
A political activist, Timi Frank, has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement vital reforms ahead of the 2027 polls to ensure free, fair, and credible elections. He asserted that Nepal’s situation might be replicated in Nigeria if the forthcoming 2027 general elections were not credible. Speaking via a statement in Abuja, he argued that without urgent reforms and ethical leadership by electoral and security institutions, Nigeria is likely to face a heightened risk of violence and political instability similar to the ENDSARS protest of 2020. The former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
