Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has opened up on his journey through divorce, fatherhood, and personal growth. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Punch, the actor explained that parenting for him goes beyond words, as children learn by copying actions. According to him, his son mirrors everything about him, from his dressing and sitting posture to his manner of speech, which is why he lives deliberately, avoiding unnecessary drama in the media. He stated that his goal is to raise a child who sees strength, restraint, and resilience in him rather than a man consumed by conflicts. On the question of…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international organised criminal group (IOCG) operating between Nigeria, the UK, Brazil, Australia and the UAE, following a two-week, intelligence-led operation in Lagos. Naija News understands that three leaders of the cartel were arrested after officers at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, intercepted a large cocaine shipment concealed in textile materials and “local charms” en route to Sydney, Australia. The bust reportedly began on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, when NDLEA officers at the MMIA export shed intercepted 76 cartons of textile materials bound for Sydney. A thorough search uncovered 16…
Nollywood star, Jim Iyke, has opened up about his short stint in the music industry, describing it as a humbling phase in his life. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Punch, the actor revealed that venturing into music was more of a personal challenge than a career pursuit. Naija News reports that he explained that collaborating with 2Baba at the time was exciting, but the experience taught him valuable lessons about knowing his limits. According to him, while he could have continued in music, it might have left him as one of many artistes struggling to stay relevant after early…
A rare lunar eclipse will be visible in Nigeria and many other African countries on Sunday, September 7, beginning around 8:00 PM West Africa Time. Naija News reports that the event, which will last for about 83 minutes, will give the Moon a reddish glow known as a “blood moon.” According to NTA, people across Nigeria will be able to watch the spectacle, though some western parts of the continent may miss the early stages since the Moon will rise during totality. Countries expected to witness the eclipse include Ghana, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Benin, Togo, Niger, Chad, and São…
The tenure of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, will end in November 2025, by which time he will have completed his constitutionally allowed two terms. Findings by Vanguard revealed that President Bola Tinubu is yet to take a position on who succeeds Yakubu, even as fresh intrigues emerge over plots to install a “suitable replacement.” According to sources, some political interests are already putting forward names for consideration, with a clear preference for individuals they consider “useful” ahead of the 2027 general elections. Some of those being positioned had previously served as National Commissioners…
Fresh concerns have emerged over the credibility of the 2027 general elections, with insiders at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warning that the polls risk becoming the worst in Nigeria’s history unless urgent corrective measures are taken. Sources within the commission informed Vanguard that politicians have infiltrated INEC’s system, plotting to compromise operations and manipulate outcomes in sensitive areas. One of the alleged strategies involves the production of dual sets of EC8 result forms at the polling unit, ward, and local government levels. “This plot involves producing identical Forms EC8A (polling unit), EC8B (ward), and EC8C (local government), one…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of attempting to muzzle him using the same tactics employed by former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking on Hard Copy, a Channels Television programme, Sowore alleged that the government was recycling the same strategy used in 2019 to detain him during the planned Revolution Now protests. “Well, I think it is just a recycling of the same strategy that was used by the Buhari regime in 2019 when I was arrested during a planned protest known as Revolution Now,” he said. “I was equally accused of…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has vowed never to delete a social media post that drew the ire of the Department of State Services (DSS). In a statement on Sunday, Sowore said the DSS had written to 𝕏 (formerly Twitter), demanding the deactivation of his account within 24 hours. Quoting his controversial post, Sowore wrote: “THIS IS THE TWEET! This morning, X officially contacted me about the despicable threat letter they received from the lawless @OfficialDSSNG over my Tweet BELOW on Tinubu. One option I will NOT be taking is…
Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has described her weight loss journey as one of her most outstanding achievements as she marks her birthday. Naija News reports that the 43-year-old actress, who lost 80 kg, said the transformation has changed her life in many ways. She explained that she now breathes with ease, enjoys better sleep, eats healthier, and lives lighter both physically and mentally. Badmus reflected on the challenges she has faced over the years, saying that her current health status stands as proof of how far she has come. She added that the journey has been rewarding and a testimony…
Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has stirred online debate after saying that being declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) would be a dream come true for him. Naija News reports that the rapper commented while reacting to the anti-graft agency’s recent notice declaring luxury property developer Olasijibomi “Sujimoto” Ogundele wanted. He playfully suggested that he would consider it a personal achievement if his name ever appeared on an EFCC wanted flier, even if only for a short period. He wrote: “MY DREAM IS TO APPEAR HERE ONE DAY. SO I GO FIT COMMOT…
