Nigerian singer cum songwriter, Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, better known as Seyi Shay, has opened up about how the death of her mentor, Sound Sultan, affected her music career. Naija News reports that Seyi Shay, in an interview with TVC, said she lost the zeal to continue music after Sound Sultan’s death. The ‘Your Matter’ crooner further explained that she became pregnant with her daughter around the same period, which also encouraged her to embark on a break due to the toxic nature of the music industry. She said, “During the filming of Nigerian Idol, my mentor, also my best friend,…
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to identify and penalise politicians or political parties engaging in early campaigns, or be prepared to face legal action. In a letter dated September 13, 2025, and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP said the electoral umpire could not afford to act helplessly while politicians flout the legally prescribed period for election campaigns. The organisation maintained that early campaigns are unconstitutional and illegal, stressing that INEC has a duty to check such infractions. “INEC should not be seen to be encouraging or giving legitimacy…
The Labour Party (LP) 2023 Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, visited the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his private residence in Bodija, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Naija News reports that Peter Obi, while speaking during the Sunday visit, said his purpose was to congratulate Ladoja as the next 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He said, “My visit is to congratulate him as the next 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. My visit is about Nigeria, about selfless leadership, leadership that is committed to turning our society around. “Ladoja will bring his wealth of experience to bear as Olubadan.” Responding, Oba Ladoja said, “I…
A foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has expressed displeasure over the continued face-off between Dangote Refinery and labour unions in the sector, including NUPENG, PENGASSAN, DAPMAN, IPMAN and informal actors in the oil industry. Naija News reports that the former Voice of Nigeria, VON, Director General, while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Sunday, stated that the actors in the oil industry are merely conspiring and sabotaging Nigerians. He charged the ‘cabals’ in the oil sector to allow Dangote Refinery to provide relief to Nigerians in the oil value chain. According to Osita, instead of…
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has urged Nigerians to repose confidence in a political party that would change Nigeria for the better and ensure freedom and prosperity for all. Naija News reports that Frank appealed in a statement issued on Sunday, while commending the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for recognising the leadership of the opposition coalition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC). Frank emphasised that Nigerians must also be prepared to vote and defend their votes in the 2027 election. He also urged INEC to implement vital reforms ahead of the next…
The Federal Government on Sunday issued a fresh warning that 32 locations across 11 states may experience heavy rainfall and flooding between September 14 and 18, 2025. The alert was contained in a flood prediction notice issued by the National Flood Early Warning Centre under the Federal Ministry of Environment, and signed by the Director, Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, Usman Abdullahi Bokani. According to the centre, the areas likely to be hit include: Adamawa State: Ganye, Natubi Benue State: Abinsi, Agyo, Gogo, Ito, Makurdi, Udoma, Ukpiam Nasarawa State: Agima, Rukubi, Odogbo Taraba State: Beli, Serti, Donga Delta…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested an Indian businessman, Gupta Ravi Kumar, and three other Nigerian accomplices in connection with the interception of 2,248,000 pills of tramadol (200mg/225mg) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. Naija News reports that NDLEA, in a statement issued on Sunday by the Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed that the shipment worth ₦3.9 billion, disguised as multivitamins in 114 cartons, was imported from Delhi, India, and arrived at the Lagos import shed on Monday, September 8, on an Ethiopian Airlines flight. Babafemi said operatives initially placed the goods under…
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has dismissed allegations by world record holder, Tobi Amusan, that Nigerian athletes were handed poor-quality kits at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, insisting that the hurdler received the same items as her teammates and even enjoyed preferential treatment. Naija News reports that Tobi Amusan had on Friday night taken to Snapchat to vent her frustration over what she described as the “embarrassment” of representing Nigeria. “This country will steadily embarrass you. Una come say make people nor switch allegiance? Una never ready!” Amusan wrote in pidgin. The 28-year-old claimed that while athletes from…
A U.S. federal judge, Tanya Chutkan, on Saturday criticised the administration of President Donald Trump for allegedly attempting to bypass immigration laws by deporting Nigerian and Gambian migrants to Ghana. Chutkan, sitting in Washington, D.C., said the move appeared to be an “end run” around U.S. legal safeguards against sending migrants to countries where they face persecution. She said during an emergency hearing, “These are not speculative concerns. The concerns are real enough that the United States government agrees they shouldn’t be sent back to their home country.” The judge directed the administration to explain by 9 p.m. EDT what…
The Federal High Court in Abuja will on Monday hear a motion filed by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking transfer to the National Hospital for urgent medical treatment. Naija News reports that the motion, filed by his lawyer, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), is anchored on claims that Kanu’s health has deteriorated in detention, with doctors recommending immediate intervention. Vacation judge, Justice Musa Liman, had earlier granted leave for the motion to be heard during the court’s recess. Liman ruled, “I believe that the right to health is as important as the…
