The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised an alarm over the alleged emasculation of the Nigerian democratic space by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. The PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said this is currently playing out in the conduct of the bye-elections in various states of the country with particular reference to that of Kaura Namoda South State Constituency of in Zamfara State. The opposition party claimed that available reports reveal that the Kaura Namoda South State Constituency Bye Election held on Saturday, 16th August 2025 was marred by massive intimidation,…
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All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has stated that only God and Nigerians will decide the fate of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, in the 2027 presidential race and not political rivals. Naija News reports that Wike has said Amaechi’s presidential ambition is dead on arrival. Amaechi, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) opposition coalition, is determined to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 poll. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday, Wike, a former Rivers State Governor, said Nigerians won’t give Amaechi a chance…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has welcomed the intervention of the Osun State Council of Obas, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and other groups that urged the Federal Government to release local government funds withheld from Osun State. Naija News reports that the governor, in a statement, praised the groups for supporting the rule of law and insisted that his administration has acted within legal boundaries throughout the local government dispute. The NBA had earlier set up a committee to examine the Osun local government issue, concluding that there is no legal reason for the continued withholding of council allocations. The report…
The Coalition of Edo Civil Society Organisations (CECSO) has absolved Dangote Cement of blame in the recent tragic accident along the Auchi-Okpella-Okene road, near the Omega Fire Ministry in Auchi, Etsako West LGA of Edo State. Naija News recalls that three persons were confirmed dead after a Dangote Cement truck crushed a vehicle close to the Omega Fire Ministry in Auchi. The incident sparked renewed outrage in Auchi over the constant movement of Dangote Cement trucks through the town. Just last week, tragedy struck when Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, was severely injured…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the upgrade of the Police Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services. Naija News reports that the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyi Adejobi, in a statement on Wednesday, said the approval was in line with Egbetokun’s vision for far-reaching police reforms and commitment to the welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force. The IGP also said the historic elevation emphasises the Force’s renewed focus on healthcare delivery as a critical component of police welfare and operational efficiency. According to Egbetokun, by establishing the Directorate, the Nigeria…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Director-General and two Executive Directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The President also approved the appointment of a Managing Director, NTA Enterprises Limited. According to a statement on Wednesday by the presidency, the fresh appointments are aimed at strengthening national broadcasting. The new management appointed for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) is as follows: Rotimi Richard Pedro (Lagos, South-West) is appointed Director-General. Karimah Bello (Katsina, North-West) becomes Executive Director, Marketing. Stella Din (Plateau, North-Central) is the new Executive Director, News. Sophia Issa Mohammed (Adamawa, North-East) assumes office as Managing…
Nigerian media personality, Do2dtun, has berated Nigerians abroad who discourage others from relocating aboard. He urged them to keep their advice to themselves, insisting that they are not qualified to advice others to stay put of they have not returned back to the country. Speaking via a post on X, he urged them to come back if things were too hard, so others could also try. He wrote, “If you japaed, stop advising people on why they should not come over. If you haven’t moved back to Nigeria; you still live there, pls shut up. U are not qualified to…
Former Super Eagles forward, Brown Ideye, has officially retired from professional football after a career that spanned nearly two decades across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Brown Ideye, 36, made the announcement on Wednesday, August 21, in a statement shared via his 𝕏 handle. Naija News reports that Brown Ideye announced his retirement from professional football after Nigeria Premier Football League club, Enyimba listed him among the players who were released from the side. “After much thought and consideration with mixed emotions, I’ve decided to retire from professional football,” he wrote. “I will first like to thank God for the talent…
Nigerian lawyer cum public affairs analyst, Dele Farotimi, has stated that Nigerians are fully aware of the deceitful nature of their leaders. Naija News reports that Farotimi made this known during an interview with News Central, asserting that the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition against President Bola Tinubu has already failed because the party is recycling characters who have ruined Nigeria. The activist accused the ADC coalition of building its relevance around politicians who contributed to the current state of the country, adding that such tactics no longer deceive Nigerians. He said, “If all that they are doing in the name…
No fewer than 22 shops were reportedly destroyed when fire gutted Kara Market in Ajase-Ipo, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, in the early hours of Wednesday. Naija News learnt that the inferno reportedly broke out around 1:35 a.m. after one of the occupants of the affected plank shops allegedly failed to properly extinguish a cooking fire. The flames later reignited and spread rapidly to nearby shops. Though the total value of goods lost could not be immediately confirmed, traders were said to have suffered losses running into millions of naira. Confirming the incident, the Head of Media and…
