Former President Goodluck Jonathan has opined that politics in Nigeria is often marred by betrayal. Naija News reports that Jonathan made the remark on Thursday, during the 70th birthday anniversary of his former Chief of Staff, Mike Aiyegbeni Oghiadomhe, in Benin, Edo State capital. He said many Nigerian politicians were not dependable, stressing that he witnessed a lot of betrayal while seeking reelection in 2015. He said, “Oghiadomhe is one of the few friends I have who can give out their neck for me. “Politics in the Nigerian standard is about betrayals. I have witnessed a lot of betrayal during 2015…
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The Kaduna State Police Command has invited former governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, alongside other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for questioning over alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. Naija News reports that the police invitation letter dated September 4, 2025, and signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Uzainu Abdullahi, directed the ADC Kaduna State Chairman to produce El-Rufai and seven other party members at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) on September 8, 2025. According to the letter titled “Investigation Activities: Case of…
The Rivers State Police have warned women against collecting money for transport from men and failing to attend arranged meetings, calling it a punishable crime. Naija News reports that the warning came after reports of the practice circulating online, prompting authorities to address it publicly. Rivers Police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a video posted on Twitter, said the act amounts to obtaining money under false pretence, which is a criminal offence under Nigerian law. She explained that anyone found guilty could face arrest and prosecution if victims report the matter to the police. Authorities are urging the public to avoid…
Yinka Theisen, ex-wife of actor Linc Edochie, has fired back after being hit with a ₦500 million lawsuit by May Edochie, estranged wife of Yul Edochie. Naija News reports that the lawsuit claimed Theisen made defamatory posts online, damaged May’s reputation, and caused cyber attacks affecting her personal life and business. May’s legal team demanded a public apology and the hefty sum within 48 hours. Instead of complying, Theisen responded on Facebook, rejecting the allegations and refusing to pay any damages. She accused May of endangering her safety by allegedly sharing her private address and dismissed the lawsuit as baseless.…
Veteran indigenous singer and wordsmith from Nigeria, Skyman Aguchi recently delivered the outstanding track captioned “Ekpere.” On top of that, this intriguing composition features his outstanding musical qualities and passion for music. Ultimately, the abovementioned record should be found in your playlist if you appreciate decent music. Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Skyman Aguchi – Ekpere appeared first on Val9ja.
Afrobeats artiste Femi Kuti has shared the challenges he faced in building his own identity in music. Naija News reports that the singer, while speaking on the Afropolitan Podcast, revealed that from an early age, people constantly compared him to his father, legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and expected him to follow in Fela’s footsteps. Femi said that pressure came from all sides, schoolmates, strangers, and the public who questioned why he did not immediately embrace his father’s style. Over time, he realized he could not be anyone else, not even jazz legends like Charlie Parker or John Coltrane, and certainly not…
Odera Mbadiwe, the brother of former Big Brother Naija housemate Ocee Mbadiwe, has been found safe in Lagos. Odera, who went missing on Monday, September 1, was last seen around Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island. Naija News reports that a family member, Ikechukwu Mbadiwe, confirmed his safe return on Instagram, expressing gratitude to the public for their assistance and support during the search. They also requested privacy as the family recovers from the ordeal. Ikechukwu wrote: “!! ANNOUNCEMENT !! With hearts full of gratitude to God, we are overjoyed to announce that Odera has been found safely. We sincerely thank…
The Premier League has unveiled its shortlist for the August Player of the Month award, with eight stars from across the division recognised for their standout performances at the start of the 2025-2026 season. Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) Arsenal’s new defensive star Riccardo Calafiori has wasted no time making his mark in England. The Italian combined rock-solid defending with attacking flair, scoring the winner against Manchester United and supplying two assists in a 5-0 thrashing of Leeds. His influence helped Mikel Arteta’s men concede just once all month. Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool) Liverpool’s summer signing, Hugo Ekitike, has hit the ground running,…
A former member of the House of Representatives and serving Federal Commissioner in the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Hon. Johnson Agbonayinma, has debunked reports linking the death of former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, to food poisoning. In a statement on Thursday, Agbonayinma dismissed the reports making the rounds on social media, describing them as false, malicious, and misleading. “The stories being circulated are completely unfounded. There was no food poisoning. The claim that he reacted to a meal is pure fabrication,” he said. The CCB Commissioner also faulted attempts to drag names and institutions into the…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dismissed claims by the Nigeria Police Force that its security arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), had a camp dismantled in Anambra State. Naija News understands that the police had earlier announced that its operatives destroyed a suspected ESN camp in Aguluezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area, linking the site to the separatist group. But in a statement issued on Thursday, IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, described the claim as false and misleading. “We have no camp for police to dismantle in Anambra or anywhere else,” the statement read. ‘No Evidence Against Us’ The pro-Biafra…
