Political activist and youth leader, Usman Okai-Austin, has berated late former President Muhammadu Buhari, ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, accusing them of failing to address the problems that have kept the North underdeveloped despite their years in power. Okai-Austin, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency in the 2023 elections, said the leaders wasted the region’s opportunity to transform the lives of ordinary northerners. “People like El-Rufai, Babachir Lawal, and Malami were in power. Malami was as powerful as the president for eight years.…
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The wife and daughter of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sakpefu community, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, Muhammad Swasun, have been abducted by suspected bandits. The gunmen stormed the community on Sunday night shooting sporadically to instill fear among residents. Sources told SaharaReporters on Monday that the victims were Hajiya Fatima, the party chairman’s wife, and Amina, his daughter. While stating that the gunmen operated for several minutes before whisking away their victims, a source said: “The bandits abducted his wife, Haja Fatima, and his daughter, Amina, and took them to an unknown destination.” Recall that…
Nigerian comedienne cum actress, Anita Asuoha, better known as Real Warri Pikin, and her husband have revealed the gender of their baby. Naija News recalls that the entertainer announced her pregnancy in June 2025, while celebrating Father’s Day. Since the announcement, Real Warri Pikin has been sharing beautiful moments of her pregnancy journey with fans. The comedienne, via her Instagram page on Monday, September 8, 2025, shared a video from their gender reveal, which included herself, husband and their three kids. The video shows that the couple are expecting a baby girl, but the comedienne stated that she had wanted…
The number of casualties from Sunday’s bandit attack on Wake village in Kachia Local Government Area, Southern Kaduna, has risen to nine, following the death of one of the critically injured survivors. According to SaharaReporters, a source monitoring the situation confirmed that the victim succumbed to injuries on Sunday night while receiving treatment in Kaduna. “Yes, I can confirm to you that one of the survivors passed on last night in Kaduna. We are waiting for the corpse to arrive here in Kachia,” the source said, adding that the victim’s name would not be released until the body was returned…
Veteran actor Patrick Doyle has reacted to the advice billionaire businessman Femi Otedola gave his daughter Temi during her wedding to singer Tosin Ajibade popularly known as Mr Eazi. Naija News reports that Otedola urged his daughter to respect her husband’s leadership in their new home and submit to his whims and caprices. He also encouraged the couple to handle challenges privately without involving outsiders, adding that unity and discretion are key to a lasting relationship. In a Facebook post, Doyle said that every parent has the right to guide their child in a manner that aligns with their personal…
Chelsea loanee, Nicolas Jackson, has opened up for the first time since sealing a season-long loan move to Bayern Munich, insisting he has no regrets leaving Stamford Bridge. Naija News reports that the Senegal international joined the Bundesliga champions on transfer deadline day after falling down the pecking order under Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca. Jackson’s switch to Germany was nearly aborted after Liam Delap’s injury forced Chelsea to reconsider their striking options. However, Bayern pressed ahead and struck a new agreement with the Blues to finalise the 23-year-old’s signing before the window closed. Speaking to TuttoSport about his decision, Jackson…
The Yeye Mofin of Lagos and founder of the renowned Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Chief Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler, has reportedly died. Naija News reports that the Nigerian education icon passed away at the age of 91. Her death was confirmed in a statement issued by Bashorun J.K. Randle, who described her as a woman of resilience and quiet but profound achievements. Born on March 23, 1933, in Lagos, Chief Fowler (née Moore) received her early education at CMS Girls’ School, Lagos, before proceeding to Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha, where she obtained her Senior Cambridge Certificate…
Nigerian skitmaker, Isaac Olayiwola, popularly known as Layi Wasabi, has shared his thoughts on marriage trends. In a tweet on Sunday, the actor said marrying in 2019 would have been easier. Naija News reports that the content creator said the expectations and standards for marriage have become much higher in recent years. He wrote: “shoulda married in 2019 mehn, the bar is too high these days.” His post generated some reactions from his fans who took to the comment section to air their opinions. Vincent The Great: “It’s too high if you want to plan the marriage outside your means.…
The Kirikasamma Local Government Council of Jigawa State has confirmed the death of one person and injuries to seven others following the collapse of a building in the area. The council’s Information Officer, Musa Muhammad, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Dutse on Sunday. According to him, the incident occurred after a heavy downpour that pounded Kirikasamma and the surrounding communities. Muhammad said, “I gathered that seven persons got serious injuries while one person died at Kabak village in Kirikasamma Local Government Area. The incident happened at midnight, Friday, after which five of the victims were hospitalised while…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reconciled his deputy, Kola Adewusi, and aggrieved leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ife Federal Constituency, ending weeks of internal wrangling that threatened the unity of the ruling party. At a peace meeting in Osogbo attended by Adewusi, Deputy Senate Minority Leader, Dr. Lere Oyewumi, Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi, and other top stakeholders, Adeleke declared that the conflict, which led to a vote-of-no-confidence against the deputy governor and some party leaders, had been fully resolved. The governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said the rift was primarily the…
