The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to the reinstated Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, not to abandon the PDP but to strengthen it and focus on rebuilding the state after months of political turmoil. Naija News reports that President Bola Tinubu had on March 18 declared a six-month emergency rule in Rivers, suspending Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly. The crisis stemmed from a prolonged political feud between Fubara and his predecessor, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. On Wednesday, Tinubu announced…
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Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman was back on the training pitch with Atalanta on Thursday, rejoining his teammates under the eye of head coach Ivan Juric. Ademola Lookman had been frozen out of the squad after pushing for a move to Inter Milan in August, but his return signals a possible fresh start in Bergamo. According to Gazzetta, Lookman linked up with the squad after their return from Paris, where Atalanta fell to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League. Despite his absence at club level, the 27-year-old has remained active, featuring twice for Nigeria earlier this month in…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned contractors against complacency while carrying out projects in the FCT. He declared that he is ready for any form of fight from contractors as he embarks on another round of project flag-offs and commissionings in the capital city. Speaking during the flagging off of the construction of Arterial Road N1 From Wuye District to Ring Road II, Abuja, on Thursday, Wike warned contractors to stay away if they are not interested in working. He said, “Very soon we are flagging off to light up the whole of Abuja, and…
Nigerian singer Abolore Akande, also known as 9ice, has joined in celebrating Innocent Idibia, popularly called 2Baba, as he clocked 50. Naija News reports that the Gongo Aso crooner took to Instagram on Thursday to felicitate with the African Queen hitmaker on his new age. While congratulating him, 9ice also issued a caution, stating that not everyone is pleased with 2Baba’s journey and achievements in the music industry. He said that some people secretly wish for the veteran singer to stumble in his career, but he reassured him that he would always overcome challenges. 9ice said that envy and jealousy…
Disc jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has described marriage as the strongest partnership a person can enter. In a post on Twitter, the singer referred marriage as a bond, family, and purpose with God as the witness. Naija News reports that she made this remark while celebrating her sister Temi Otedola’s marriage to singer Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi. She wrote: “Call me old school, but I see marriage as the most powerful partnership in life. Maybe even the most important contract you will ever sign… with God Himself as the witness. “Seeing my baby…
Veteran actress Eucharia Anunobi has warned Christians going into marriage with partners who do not share the same faith. Naija News reports that the preacher gave the advice in a video shared on her Instagram page, where she described such unions as a path to pain and destruction. Anunobi asked why a believer would willingly choose to build a life with someone who does not value the same spiritual foundation. She compared the decision to picking up a weapon that could eventually be used against oneself. The actress explained that physical attraction, emotions, and romance are not enough to sustain…
South African rapper Nasty C has shared the reason behind his decision to quit alcohol after years of heavy drinking. Naija News reports that the 28-year-old music star admitted that he had become used to drinking every day, whether at the studio, at shows, or while spending time with friends. He spoke in an interview with British-Nigerian media personality, Madame Joyce. According to him, the habit grew into an addiction that kept him constantly surrounded by bottles of vodka, whisky, tequila, rum, and cognac. Nasty C explained that even though his tolerance for alcohol was high, he came to see…
The Professional Footballers’ Association has stepped in to discuss the situation of Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi after both players were left out of Chelsea’s first-team plans. Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi have been training away from the senior squad following head coach Enzo Maresca’s decision to exclude them. The move has drawn attention from the players’ union, which is understood to be concerned about how the pair are being managed. Sterling, 30, is one of Chelsea’s highest earners with a deal worth around £325,000 per week and still has close to two years left on his contract. Disasi, 27,…
The Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended the collaborative efforts of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian Consulate in Jeddah that led to the release of three Nigerians detained in Saudi Arabia over alleged drug trafficking. Naija News reports that the Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement through the Media, Public Relations and Protocols unit of NiDCOM, Gabriel Odu, emphasised that the the successful release of the detained Nigerians is another testament to the fact that President Bola Tinubu’s administration…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has berated activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over his description of President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal.” Speaking on Thursday during the flag-off of the Arterial Road N1 construction in Wuye, Abuja, Wike said Sowore should count himself fortunate to have a president who respects the rule of law. Wike said, “This is a country where somebody on social media will say Mr President is a criminal; nothing will happen. You say all kinds of things you want to say, but nothing will happen. “No matter how…
