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…
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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…
Actor Bucci Franklin has spoken out about the rumour surrounding his alleged relationship with fellow actor Sunshine Rosman. Naija News reports that the rumours began after the pair, who featured together in AY Makun’s movie The Waiter, shared a kiss on stage during the film’s premiere. The gesture, which followed a playful moment at the event, made many fans believe the two were romantically involved. Franklin has now clarified that the kiss was only part of their roles in the film and not proof of a personal relationship. He explained that he enjoys working with Rosman and respects her as…
Actor Kunle Afod has shared why he began making his charity work for elderly Nollywood stars public after keeping it private for many years. Naija News reports that the 51-year-old filmmaker revealed that he had long been helping aging colleagues quietly, providing support to those who were struggling outside the movie scene. He explained that reaching out to veterans had been part of his personal efforts for a long time before he chose to make it visible to the public. Afod said the change happened after he turned 50, when he noticed many social media comments accusing actors of only…
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over its proposal to increase the salaries of top political and public office holders, including the President, Vice President, governors, deputies and lawmakers. The commission had last month described the current salaries of these office holders as “paltry,” sparking outrage among Nigerians already grappling with harsh economic realities. In the suit numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/1834/2025, filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, SERAP requested the court to declare the proposal unlawful and inconsistent with constitutional provisions. SERAP is seeking “a declaration that…
Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has explained how his failed attempt to join the Nigerian Army led him into the legal profession. Naija News reports that the former Speaker of the House of Representatives spoke while addressing soldiers in a video. He recalled that his dream was to serve in the military, but he did not meet the requirements. According to him, his height, weight, and physical strength fell short of the standard expected for recruitment. Gbajabiamila said that each time he tried, he compared himself with other applicants and could already tell he was not…
Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Solomon, popularly known as Reekado Banks, has responded to a social media user who mocked him after he attended a church service with content creator, Toheeb Okala, also known as Kesari. Naija News reports that the drama started when Kesari shared online that he wanted to change his lifestyle and asked followers whether he should practice Christianity or Islam. He later documented his first visit to church, where Reekado Banks accompanied him. Photos and videos showed both men praying, singing, and joining the service together. After the visit, a social media user described Reekado Banks as a…
