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Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has expressed concern over the devastating impact of insecurity across eight local government areas of the state, warning that the crisis has displaced thousands and disrupted social and economic life. Naija News reports that Governor Radda spoke on Monday in Katsina during the launch of an 18-month European Union-funded initiative […]

Media personality Radiogad has shared his opinion on the surname change that followed the wedding of singer Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola. Naija News reports that the wedding, which brought together the music star and the daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, sparked mixed reactions after Temi decided to drop her family name and adopt her […]

Afrobeats singer, Femi Kuti has shared that his late father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, faced poverty even when his music was already gaining attention. Naija News reports that in an interview with the Afropolitan, Femi recalled that during the period when Fela’s first major hit, Jeun Ko Ku, was widely played, the family still struggled to […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has imposed a ₦5 million fine each on several prominent Nigerians, including former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, for allegedly converting their properties to unauthorised uses in Abuja. Naija News reports that the sanction also affects deceased statesmen, ex-governors, former Chief Justices of Nigeria, corporate bodies, and […]

The Nigerian Army says its troops have arrested 11 logistics suppliers to terrorist groups and rescued nine kidnapped victims during nationwide operations carried out within 48 hours. According to Daily Post, a senior military source at Army Headquarters disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday, adding that troops also seized ₦1.1 million cash, 114 livestock, petroleum […]

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Tuesday vowed to press ahead with its nationwide strike, following the collapse of a conciliation meeting convened by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, to resolve the face-off between the union and the Dangote Refinery. The meeting, held in Abuja on Monday, […]

Former lawmaker, Dino Melaye, has stated that the opposition coalition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), is prepared to unseat President Bola Tinubu. Naija News reports that Melaye, during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Monday, said the 2027 electoral contest will not be “a tea party as usual.” He accused the All […]

Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, has urged Nigerians not to personalise their grievances against President Bola Tinubu, warning that hatred of individuals often leads to poor leadership choices. Amadi said critics should focus on rejecting the President’s politics and policies rather than demonising him as a person. Naija News […]

The worsening wave of bandit attacks and kidnappings in Kwara State has forced staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Patigi and Edu Local Government Areas to abandon their duty posts, locking up offices and suspending voter registration activities. According to SaharaReporters, security operatives told the publication that intelligence operatives had warned electoral […]

Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Adebayo Shittu, has expressed sympathy for former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the political challenges he is currently facing. Naija News reports that Shittu, during an interview with Arise News, acknowledged El-Rufai’s contributions to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the nation, despite their past political differences. […]

Arsenal and Barcelona have announced their squads for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League league phase, with both clubs making some notable inclusions and omissions ahead of the competition’s kickoff this month. For Arsenal, manager Mikel Arteta has handed 15-year-old Max Dowman a surprise spot in the A-list Champions League squad, highlighting the teenager’s rapid rise […]

At least three people were reportedly killed when violent clashes erupted during a masquerade festival in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State. Though the immediate cause of the killings is unclear, Daily Post quoted eyewitnesses as saying the cultural celebration was hijacked by suspected cult members, sparking a bloody supremacy battle. Videos circulating online […]