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The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has blasted the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, over a comment claiming that the opposition coalition will take over Aso Rock and the Lagos State government in 2027. Naija News reports that Aregbesola, who served as governor and minister of […]

Former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Edward Onoja, has expressed optimism that former governor Yahaya Bello and suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, can put aside their differences and reconcile. Speaking on the Mic On podcast on Saturday, Onoja recalled that Bello and Natasha once enjoyed a cordial relationship, insisting that peace remained the best option. […]

The Ondo State command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested a man identified as Abdullahi Saliu, who allegedly posed as a senior military officer and swindled victims of more than ₦1.37m in a fraudulent employment racket. In a statement titled “Ondo Police Command Arrest Fake Army Colonel Over ₦1.37m Employment Scam” and signed by […]

The loyalists of the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have dismissed the 2027 presidential ticket threat by the factional National Publicity Secretary of the party, Abayomi Arabambi. Naija News reports that Arabambi, during an interview with Channels Television, said that the party would move into 2027 without Peter Obi. He argued that […]

No fewer than 10,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and other political parties reportedly defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. Naija News reports that the mass defection took place on Saturday, May 13, 2025, during the official unveiling of […]

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has dismissed allegations by world record holder, Tobi Amusan, that Nigerian athletes were handed poor-quality kits at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, insisting that the hurdler received the same items as her teammates and even enjoyed preferential treatment. Naija News reports that Tobi Amusan had on Friday night […]

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested an Indian businessman, Gupta Ravi Kumar, and three other Nigerian accomplices in connection with the interception of 2,248,000 pills of tramadol (200mg/225mg) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. Naija News reports that NDLEA, in a statement issued on Sunday by the Director, Media and […]

The Federal Government on Sunday issued a fresh warning that 32 locations across 11 states may experience heavy rainfall and flooding between September 14 and 18, 2025. The alert was contained in a flood prediction notice issued by the National Flood Early Warning Centre under the Federal Ministry of Environment, and signed by the Director, […]

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has urged Nigerians to repose confidence in a political party that would change Nigeria for the better and ensure freedom and prosperity for all. Naija News reports that Frank appealed in a statement issued on Sunday, while commending the Independent National Electoral […]

A foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has expressed displeasure over the continued face-off between Dangote Refinery and labour unions in the sector, including NUPENG, PENGASSAN, DAPMAN, IPMAN and informal actors in the oil industry. Naija News reports that the former Voice of Nigeria, VON, Director General, while speaking with journalists […]

The Labour Party (LP) 2023 Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, visited the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his private residence in Bodija, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Naija News reports that Peter Obi, while speaking during the Sunday visit, said his purpose was to congratulate Ladoja as the next 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He said, “My […]

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to identify and penalise politicians or political parties engaging in early campaigns, or be prepared to face legal action. In a letter dated September 13, 2025, and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP said the electoral umpire could not […]