The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has blamed the recurring rivalries among Yoruba monarchs on their followers. He asserted that supporters are often responsible for fuelling discord by initiating contested historical narratives. Speaking on Thursday while receiving the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, and his wife, who paid him a courtesy visit, he dismissed the notion of a supremacy contest between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade “I have always maintained that neither the Ooni nor the Alaafin is the cause of disunity. In trying to defend different historical accounts, their…
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Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has dismissed speculations that former President, Goodluck Jonathan, may return to active politics to contest the 2027 presidential election on Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s platform. Naija News reports that the veteran jounalist made this known on Friday while fielding questions on Channels Television’s Sunrise programme. Momodu noted that entrenched interests within the PDP remain opposed to Jonathan’s return bid. On the meeting between Goodluck Jonathan and the Labour (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Dele Momodu explained that such political meeting should not be interpreted as signs of an alliance. According…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has explained why the Nigeria Police Force cannot stop the allocation of officers to Very Important Persons (VIPs) Addressing commanders of border patrol bases in Abuja on Thursday, he asserted that protecting VIPs remains part of safeguarding the country’s economic stability. He, however, stated that the force has introduced measures to verify and regulate such assignments. He clarified that personnel deployed to VIPs do not undermine the strength of officers stationed at border posts across the country. According to him, “We can’t do away with securing our borders, inasmuch as we discourage…
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has alleged attempts by some politicians to use former President, Goodluck Jonathan against the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 election. Naija News reports that Tanko made this known in an interview with Daily Trust, stating that Thursday’s meeting between the two leaders did not come as a surprise. Tanko admitted that Peter Obi and Jonathan are strong contenders, but the Obidients would prefer the ex-president to step aside for the former Governor of Anambra State. He said, “They have been friends for a long time.…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Friday commenced a five-day warning strike. Naija News reports that this follows the expiration of its 24-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government over unpaid allowances, salary arrears, unresolved welfare issues and what it described as government inaction on long-standing demands. In a message titled “Declaration of strike action” and signed by NARD Secretary-General, Dr. Oluwasola Odunbaku, on Friday, the association confirmed the nationwide strike had commenced. “Good morning, NEC Members, thank you all for your continued cooperation and understanding. As clearly stated in our earlier communique, the strike is scheduled to commence at 8:00…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has accused an Air Peace pilot and a Co-pilot for taking hard drugs and alcohol. This was disclosed in a preliminary report signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance at Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, on Friday. Naija News understands that NSIB investigators tested the crew positive for the substances after an Air Peace aircraft they flew was involved in a runway incursion at the Port Harcourt International Airport on July 13, 2025. Recall that an Air Peace aircraft, on a Sunday morning of 13th June, had a runway…
Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the harassment of former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. Speaking via a statement, he claimed that Sowore was harassed by the Department of State Services (DSS) and presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga and urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene. He also condemned the arrest of some journalists within one week, arguing that such a move impacts Nigeria’s human right index. The statement said, “The ongoing harassment of Omoyele Sowore by the DSS, alongside comments from the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, is an issue President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has signed into law the ₦109.7bn supplementary budget for 2025, after its swift passage by the State House of Assembly. The appropriation, which will run from September to December, is targeted at bridging financial shortfalls and strengthening government services in critical sectors. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Philemon Daffi, who presented the bill to the governor for assent, commended lawmakers for the prompt attention given to the budget. Governor Mutfwang, speaking at the signing ceremony at Government House, Rayfield, emphasised that the supplementary budget was necessary to sustain the momentum of ongoing projects and…
The Lagos State command of the Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that 65-year-old Chibuike Azubike, who was arrested while parading himself as the self-acclaimed ‘Obi of Lagos’, admitted that the planned installation ceremony was a fraudulent scheme to extort unsuspecting participants. Naija News reports that the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Command, Babaseyi Oluseyi, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday. Recall that Azubike was apprehended on Wednesday alongside three alleged accomplices while preparing for an unlawful unveiling ceremony. According to the police, the group had planned to launch a prototype of a purported ₦1.5 billion “Palace of Obi…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has admitted he is weighing options beyond his current role, including a possible bid for the governorship. Naija News reports that Obasa, who recently survived a political storm that briefly saw him removed as Speaker, revealed this in an interview with Television Continental on Thursday. When reminded of his earlier comment that his next move after the Assembly would be either the Senate or the governorship, Obasa explained that his statement at the time was not definitive. “That was seven years ago, and it wasn’t assertive,” he said. He, however,…
