Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, over their comments on the Rivers State local government election. Naija News reports that Atiku and Peter Obi had, in separate statements, described the exercise as unlawful. However, Wike, speaking during a media parley on Monday, stated that the polls were conducted legally and the court has not declared the election illegal. According to him, Peter Obi lacked the moral right to comment on the conduct of elections. He said, “Now take Peter Obi.…
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The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Monday, presented certificates of return to the 23 chairmen-elect who were earlier declared winners of the recently concluded local government elections in the state. Naija News reports that the certificate presentation was carried out at the RSIEC headquarters in Port Harcourt, and the ceremony was presided over by its chairman, Michael Odey. As earlier reported, the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the chairmanship seats in 20 local government areas, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won in three local government areas. Speaking to Channels Television on Monday, the Chairman-elect of Akuku-Toru local…
Captain William Troost-Ekong, Bruno Onyemaechi, and goalkeeper Amas Obasogie were the first to arrive in Uyo on Monday, September 1, as the Super Eagles began preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The three Super Eagles players checked into the Four Points by Sheraton hotel in the morning, with Troost-Ekong and Obasogie arriving together before Onyemaechi joined them later. More members of the 23-man squad, invited by head coach Eric Chelle, are expected to arrive throughout the day. The Super Eagles will hold their first official training session on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio…
English Premier League leaders, Liverpool, are closing in on the signing of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi after the defender began his medical in London on transfer deadline day. Naija News reports that the Premier League champions had opened talks earlier this month and tabled a £35 million bid on Saturday with a 10 per cent sell-on clause. Palace initially held out for £40m, but both clubs have now reached an agreement. Palace boss Oliver Glasner had been desperate to keep his skipper, but with Guehi entering the final 12 months of his contract, the Eagles felt they had little…
The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, has disclosed the region that gets the lion’s share of federal government projects. Yakubu explained that, contrary to popular opinion, Lagos does not receive the largest share of the country’s projects. He disclosed that the North West region is the largest beneficiary of President Tinubu’s federal project approvals. Yakubu dismissed the narrative that Lagos received ₦3.9 trillion worth of projects, describing it as misleading and politically motivated. In a statement titled “Northwest: The Lion’s Share of Tinubu’s Projects,” the DG explained that only ₦1.2 trillion were Lagos-specific projects, such…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and legal scholar, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, over their opposition to his speculated 2027 presidential ambition. Jonathan, through his cousin, Azibaola Robert, warned the duo to stay away from his political decisions, stressing that his eligibility to contest was not in doubt. Naija News reports that Keyamo and Odinkalu had advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against offering Jonathan its ticket, arguing that he had already been sworn in twice as president and could face constitutional hurdles. They contended that any return bid might not withstand legal scrutiny. GEJ…
Last weekend, Nigerian footballers recorded some standout performances across Europe, with Moses Simon, Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu making big headlines. In France, Moses Simon proved his worth for newly-promoted Paris FC. The Super Eagles winger played the full 90 minutes and opened the scoring in the 67th minute, helping his side to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Metz at the Stade Jean-Bouin. Simon didn’t stop there; he also provided an assist before he was replaced by Nouha Dicko as the game drew to a close. This marked Paris FC’s first league win of the season and Simon’s second goal…
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has lifted the suspension earlier placed on three public office holders in the state, following the reversal of their suspension by the State House of Assembly. The officials are Maxwell Ogiri, Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area; Grace Adagba, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB); and Michael Uper, Executive Secretary of the Benue State Lottery Commission. Naija News recalls that Governor Alia had initially upheld the Assembly’s resolution to suspend the officials, but fresh leadership changes in the House prompted lawmakers to rescind the decision and urge their reinstatement. In a…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has become a problem for him in Rivers State. Naija News reports that Wike disclosed this during his monthly media chat in Abuja on Monday. The former Rivers State Governor asserted that the oil-rich state has never witnessed the level of political appointments as it is currently. According to Wike, APC is now a threat to him, adding that he relies solely on the faith his people have in him. He said, “I have a problem as a member of PDP, you…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from Finland-based separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa, insisting that he has never been a member of the pro-Biafra movement. Naija News reported earlier that official court documents obtained by BBC News Pidgin on Monday disclosed that the 40-year-old former municipal politician from Lahti was convicted on multiple charges, including participation in the activities of a terrorist organisation, incitement to commit crimes for terrorist purposes, aggravated tax fraud, and violations of the Lawyers Act. The court ordered that Ekpa remain in custody. According to the judgment, between August 2021 and November 2024, Ekpa…
