Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has claimed that former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has never donated more than ₦50 million. He argued that Obi’s interests do not align with the interests of the people. Speaking in a podcast with Nedu WAZOBIA, Bwala recalled how Obi left the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite saying his family would die if he dumped the former. The presidential aide argued that most politicians in Nigeria have changed parties at least three times. Bwala said, “99.9 percent of the political actors in…
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UK-based Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has given an update on his health following surgery for cancer. Naija News reports that the founder of SPAC Nation church had earlier revealed his health struggle to the public. In a video on Instagram, he explained that he has completed his surgery and is now preparing for chemotherapy, which is the next stage of his treatment. Adegboyega said the diagnosis was difficult to accept, but he chose to face it with courage rather than denial. He said that while many people in Nigeria might reject such news, he chose to confront the situation directly.…
Afrobeats star Davido has revealed why he avoids blocking trolls on social media despite their constant negative comments. Naija News reports that taking to his 𝕏 handle, the father of five explained that he prefers to let critics keep seeing his achievements rather than shutting them out. According to him, blocking them would deprive them of the chance to witness his progress, which he wants them to watch closely. Davido, however, added that while he tolerates people monitoring his moves, he will not hesitate to rain curses on anyone who takes their attacks too far. He wrote: “Me I no…
A former Governor of Rivers State, Sir Celestine Omehia, has opposed the creation of state police, warning that state governors have not demonstrated the competence to handle such responsibility. Omehia, a legal luminary, said in Abuja on Tuesday that the idea would only give governors more power to target political opponents, particularly during elections. According to him, many governors “don’t have open minds for the general good of the people” and would readily use force to pursue personal interests. “I do not subscribe to state police because it would be easily abused by the state governors, who would use them…
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has boasted that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition would be decimated before the 2027 election. He accused members of the party of being disorganised, maintaining that they keep moving from one party to another. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Galadima recalled warning the coalition that defeating President Bola Tinubu will not be easy. Galadima said, “I warned those trying to form coalition now and they didn’t listen. “They think it will be easy to defeat APC under this president? See how they are running…
Nigeria’s airline carrier, Air Peace, on Tuesday announced that heavy rainfall in Lagos had caused delays to some of its scheduled flights across the country. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, the airline urged passengers to remain patient while it worked to manage the disruptions. The statement read, “We wish to inform you that due to the heavy downpour of rain in Lagos this morning, some flights across our operating networks will be delayed. “While weather is beyond our control and safety remains our utmost priority, we appeal for your understanding as we manage the disruptions as…
Troops of the Joint Task Force in the North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have killed eight Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters during an encounter in Borno State. According to military sources quoted by the News Agency of Nigeria, the gun battle occurred early Monday near Garin Giwa, along the Baga–Cross Kauwa Main Supply Route (MSR), as the insurgents attempted to disrupt military operations. The source said the terrorists met stiff resistance from the troops, leading to the death of two Munzirs and one Qaid among the fighters. “The identified fighters include Modu Dogo Munzir of Dogon Chukun, another…
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has openly invited Governor Siminalayi Fubara to join its fold ahead of his planned reinstatement ceremony. Naija News reports that the call was made by the reinstated Rivers APC spokesman, Darlington Nwauju, during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday. “If I were the governor of Rivers State, on my return on Thursday, I would announce my defection to the All Progressives Congress. I think the governor should join the APC, and we would gladly receive the governor into our party,” Nwauju said. When asked if Fubara…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been handed a timely boost in their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld FIFA’s decision to dock six points from Equatorial Guinea for fielding an ineligible player. The saga revolves around striker Emilio Nsue, who scored the decisive goals in Equatorial Guinea’s 1-0 wins over Namibia and Liberia last November. Despite representing the nation for more than ten years, FIFA ruled that Nsue had not received the necessary clearance to switch international allegiance from Spain, where he had previously played at the youth level. The governing body subsequently…
A former governorship candidate in Cross River State on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Effiong Nyong, has accused the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, of teaming up with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to subvert the electoral process that brought him to power. He argued that Fubara deserves the crisis and troubles that ensued. Nyong stated this while reacting to the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State and the possible return of Fubara on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Speaking with Daily Post, he alleged that during the six-month emergency rule headed…
