Gold prices climbed to a new record on Tuesday as investors sought safe havens amid global market uncertainty. Naija News understands that the precious metal rose to $3,501.59 an ounce during early trading in Asia, surpassing its previous record of $3,500.10 set in April. According to AFP, analysts say the rally is being driven by a weakened US dollar and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may soon cut interest rates. Meanwhile, Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba extended Monday’s 20 per cent surge, fuelled by bumper results and strong AI revenue, with another half per cent gain on Tuesday. The rally…
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Controversial Nigerian singer, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, popularly known as Brymo, has stirred reactions after declaring himself as Shaitan. Naija News reports that the musician made the claim on Monday through a series of videos shared on his Instagram page, where he spoke about cultism, Esu, and his personal experiences in the music industry, at Lagos State University, and beyond. In his posts, Brymo described himself as both Èṣù and Shaitan, saying he embodies their existence. He also linked his declaration to what he described as attempts to suppress or demonize him in the past. His statement triggered mixed reactions from fans…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two suspects in Kaduna for allegedly running a fake recruitment syndicate in the name of the Service. Naija News reports that the suspects, identified as Aliyu Ibrahim and one other accomplice, were picked up after intelligence reports exposed their operations. Preliminary investigations revealed that between 250 and 350 persons may have fallen victim to the gang after being promised jobs in the DSS. According to Daily Post, a security source confirmed that the suspects are already in custody, while efforts are ongoing to track down other members of the network. The Service…
The 2025 summer transfer window finally slammed shut last night, wrapping up one of the most dramatic deadline days Europe has seen in years. From blockbuster signings in the Premier League to last-minute bargains across La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, and Ligue 1, clubs scrambled to meetup with the summer transfer deadline. In England, Liverpool stole the spotlight by smashing the British transfer record yet again with the £125 million capture of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. The Swedish forward’s switch to Anfield was the headline deal of the day, though Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, heavily linked with…
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has described the comments of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the Rivers State by-election as reckless and a call to anarchy. Speaking in an interview on Arise News, Morka stated that Atiku was angry because of his party’s performance during the election. He dismissed Atiku’s claim that the election represented a “travesty of democracy,” insisting his words carried no weight. Morka said, “It doesn’t hold any water because it’s simply a call to anarchy by a former vice president who is sulking, whose party showed nothing in…
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has asked political parties and candidates dissatisfied with the outcome of Saturday’s local government elections to approach the courts for redress. Naija News reports that RSIEC Chairman, Michael Odey, while presenting certificates of return to winners of the polls, said the law had provided clear channels for complaints and urged stakeholders to embrace peace. “The candidates, who may feel aggrieved, the law has provided a channel for redress. We encourage the use of lawful and peaceful process. As a commission, we shall conduct a post-election review to consolidate lessons learnt and to keep…
Nollywood actor, Wumi Toriola, has slammed a senior colleague in the movie industry over his recent interview. Naija News reports that Wunmi’s outburst comes after veteran actor, Afeez Owo, spoke about their strained relationship in a YouTube podcast “Behind The Fame – African List. Afeeze had mentioned during the interview that he was no longer close to Wunmi, unlike in her early days in the film industry, when they would usually write scripts together and produce movies. The thespian clarified that Wunmi does not tolerate nonsense and would react to issues whenever people push her. However, displeased with the interview,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of figure manipulation in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, describing them as baseless. Naija News reports that the ADC had recently claimed that the online pre-registration exercise in Lagos and some other states was being manipulated to favour certain interests. Reacting on Monday, the Head of Voter Education and Publicity at INEC Lagos, Taiwo Gbadegesin, said the claims were nothing more than a figment of imagination. “The Lagos registration figures are consistent with past CVR trends and reflect the state’s…
The former Tinubu-Shettima 2023 Presidential Campaign coordinator in Zamfara State, Senator Kabiru Marafa, has claimed that the ruling All Progressives Congress-led federal government has planted mines in opposition political parties. He made the claim on Monday during an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today programme. Naija News reports that the former senator had earlier confirmed his resignation from the APC. Speaking during the interview, the former lawmaker said he had not yet decided which political party he would join. He lamented that the APC had set traps for well-meaning politicians who want to advance the cause of the people. He…
The Premier League has once again flexed its financial muscle, with clubs spending an unprecedented £3.087 billion during the 2025 summer transfer window, the highest in football history. What had already been a huge summer of deals exploded on deadline day, headlined by Alexander Isak’s record-breaking £125 million switch from Newcastle United to Liverpool. That move alone tipped the Premier League’s total transfer spending past the £3 billion mark, eclipsing last year’s figure of £1.96 billion and dwarfing the combined spending of Europe’s other top leagues. Deadline Day Drama in the Premier League Though quiet for much of the day,…
