A former Peoples Democratic Party’s House of Representatives candidate for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency in the 2023 elections, Usman Okai-Austin, has claimed that northern leaders are not genuinely representing the people’s interests. Speaking in an interview with the Daily Post, he lamented that northern stakeholders are using the region’s name to advance their personal political interests rather than genuinely representing its people. According to him, people are hiding behind the name of the North to push their own agenda. He argued that the perceived division in northern Nigeria over political matters, including the 2027 presidential race, is largely overstated. “The North…
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France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has described it as “crazy” to have matched Thierry Henry’s international goal tally at just 26 years old. Mbappe netted a stunning solo strike in the 82nd minute of France’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Ukraine on Friday, taking his tally to 51 goals for Les Bleus, the same number Henry scored in his glittering international career. “Big up to Titi [Henry], but now I want to surpass him,” Mbappe said after the game. “It’s an honour to equal a player like Henry. Everyone knows what he means to us French people, especially strikers. He’s…
Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has urged his daughter, Temi, to submit to her newlywed husband, singer Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, during their wedding reception in Iceland. Naija News reports that Temi and Mr Eazi tied the knot in a private ceremony in Iceland in August 2025, after earlier hosting two other weddings, one in Monaco on May 9, which coincided with the birthday of Mr Eazi’s late mother, and a Yoruba traditional ceremony at the Otedola family residence in Dubai in July. In a video from the Iceland reception that has circulated online, Otedola praised the couple’s…
The Labour Party (LP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to infiltrate its structures and hijack its ranks. Naija News reports that the Interim National Publicity Secretary of the party, Tony Akeni, made this known in an interview with Vanguard. He explained that information reaching the party’s headquarters from various states of the federation indicates that the APC is positioning its moles to infiltrate the party structure through the scheduled party congresses at the ward, local government, state, zonal, and ultimately the national level. Akeni also accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of interfering in…
Nollywood actor, Ibrahim Chatta, has been thrown into mourning following the death of his son. Naija News reports that the 54-year-old actor shared the sad development on Saturday through his Instagram page, describing it as an act of God. He shared a photo of the deceased with the caption, “Inna Lillahi wa inna ileyhi rajiun. Ya Allah, you are the knower of all things. Rest on, Dear son, champ.” The loss adds to his past pain, as he once revealed that his first child, a baby girl, died years ago because he could not afford proper medical care. He recounted…
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has dismissed a petition written to Pope Leo XIV by former All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) gubernatorial candidate, Joseph Waya. In the petition, Waya alleged that Alia had, through his actions in office, brought the Catholic Church in Nigeria to disrepute. However, speaking in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the governor stated that the petition was built on gossip and personal bitterness, and therefore did not warrant a response. He urged the public to disregard the petition as a product of frustration and continue to support the administration’s efforts…
Unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted eighteen passengers travelling along the Benin-Auchi Highway in the newly floated Edo Line. Naija News understands that the victims were said to be Abuja bound passengers. They were reportedly forced into the bush by the daredevil kidnappers before operatives of the Nigerian Police arrived to the scene of the incident. A viral video from scene of the incident showed long queue of vehicles parked on both sides of the express road. As at the time of filing this report, the abductors were yet to make any contact to demand ransom. Confirming the incident on Saturday, the Police…
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has dropped a strong hint that Felix Agu and Benjamin Fredrick could make his squad list when Nigeria face Rwanda in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at 5 p.m. later today, September 6. Speaking during a pre-match press conference in Oyo on Friday, the Malian tactician said both players, who impressed on their debuts against Jamaica in May’s Unity Cup, have shown enough quality to deserve a place in the team. “I have a plan in my head, I need to think about this game. Every player in this team can play…
South Africa coach, Hugo Broos, believes his team is within touching distance of sealing a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with next week’s clash against Nigeria looming as a potential decider. South Africa swept aside Lesotho 3-0 on Friday to move nine points clear of the Super Eagles in Group C. The victory, which pushed Bafana Bafana to 16 points, has put them in control of their own destiny ahead of Tuesday’s showdown. “If God is with us, then we can maybe qualify for the World Cup by next Tuesday, and that stays as the target for us,”…
Actor and filmmaker, Kunle Afod, has stated that women cheat as much as men, albeit they are more discreet. Speaking in an interview with Biola Bayo, he argued that DNA testing shows that most women are culprits. He also criticised the use of dildos, equating it to “worshipping an idol,” and questioned the reason for owning one. “I believe women cheat just as men, just that they are smarter. Immediately a man starts having an affair, the wife will notice. A man who cheats with a woman, not a wood. The issue of DNA has most women as culprits. This…
