The National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has asserted that the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is entirely out of touch with happenings in the country. Naija News reports that Morka made the claim on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. The APC spokesman alleged that Atiku does not reside in Nigeria and is not paying attention to the unfolding economic programmes of President Bola Tinubu‘s government. According to Morka, it is surprising that Atiku will make comments on hunger on a day when every newspaper is reporting the lowering of…
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The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has accused former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, of mismanaging funds during his time in office. Naija News reports that Morka’s statement follows Atiku’s criticism of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration over the biting economic hardship in the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Morka said Atiku should be quiet because he lacks the moral ground to criticise the present government. According to the APC chieftain, Atiku had publicly admitted to squandering $21 billion earmarked for electricity projects during the administration he served from 1999. He…
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit seeking to nullify the August 30, 2025 local government election in the state. The suit, filed by Port Harcourt-based lawyer, Williams Abayomi, challenged the legality of the appointment of the Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), who nominated the chairman and members of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) that conducted the poll. Listed as defendants in the suit were President Bola Tinubu, the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Rivers State Administrator, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and RSIEC. Delivering judgment, Justice Stephen Jumbo struck…
Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) contestant, Adekunle Olopade, has spoken about the reality of life inside the house. The reality TV star said it is normal for housemates to see one another without clothes. Naija News reports that he shared this during a podcast interview with Pulse while reacting to debates around viral intimate videos involving Koyin and Isabella, as well as Jason Jae and Sultana. Adekunle explained that contestants live together in the same space where such exposure is unavoidable, and this often leads to feelings or attraction among them. He said that many viewers criticise housemates for getting…
The Clerk to the National Assembly (NASS), Kamorudeen Ogunlana, has stated that his office has no authority to allow suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume legislative duties. Naija News reports that Ogunlana’s submission was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information, Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, on behalf of the clerk. Bi-Allah explained that the clerk’s office functions strictly as an administrative arm, supporting the Senate in line with its resolutions, standing orders, and the 1999 Constitution. “The Clerk does not possess the authority to review, reverse or interpret Senate decisions,” the statement read. Recall that Akpoti-Uduaghan,…
Odera Mbadiwe has declared that he is thankful to be alive after going missing for three days in Lagos. Naija News reports that the younger brother of Big Brother Naija stars Ocee and Ozee Mbadiwe explained that he was forcefully given harmful substances which left him helpless and unable to reach his family. He went missing on September 1, 2025, while driving his father’s Nissan 350Z Convertible in Victoria Island. His brothers had raised alarm online, sharing his physical description and urging the public to contact the police with any useful information. According to him, a young woman and a…
A judge of the Federal High Court, Lagos, Justice Musa Kakaki, has rejected a motion for bail filed by a businesswoman, Aminah Momoh-Orimoloye. Naija News reports that Aminah is being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Investigation (EFCC), over alleged ₦500 million fraud. Aminah Momoh-Orimoloye is the Coordinator of Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth in Livestock Agriculture (EEWYLA) and founder of Oriyon International Limited. Delivering ruling in the suit numbered FHC/L/1741/2025, filed against the EFCC, Justice Kakai refused Aminah’s bail application. The applicant, who is also a United Kingdom (UK) citizen, through her law, Abimbola Akeredolu (SAN), had…
Nigerian skit maker Gloria Oloruntobi, known as Maraji, has welcomed her third child, a baby girl. Naija News reports that the entertainer, who already has two sons, shared the news on Monday through a post on Instagram with a photo of the newborn’s hand with the caption, “Hello babygirl.” The announcement drew congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities. Maraji became a mother for the first time in April 2022 when she gave birth to her son, Jayden. She later welcomed her second son on January 1, 2024. The comedian got married to a Ghanaian, Joshua Mensah, in 2021. Born in Edo…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says last season’s painful Champions League semi-final defeat has made his side stronger as they prepare to launch another push for the trophy. Mikel Arteta and his boys were beaten by eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the last four, ending their hopes of a first European crown. Ahead of Tuesday’s opening group game against Athletic Bilbao, Arteta insisted the experience will serve as motivation. “You take a lot of learnings from it, it’s painful because it’s about the expectation we created and the conviction that we could go all the way,” Arteta told a press…
The Federal Government has ordered the suspension of the four percent free on board (FOB) levy earlier introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service on imported goods. Naija News reports that the directive, which takes effect immediately, was communicated through a memo from the office of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. The decision followed consultations with industry players, trade experts, and government officials. Authorities explained that the levy was creating difficulties for importers and businesses, adding more financial pressure that could affect inflation, competitiveness, and the business climate in the country. The ministry said the suspension…
