Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has said every country needs a character like Nasir El-Rufai to succeed. Naija News reported that the former Governor of Kaduna State, El-Rufai, defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to SDP, on Monday. In an interview with  ...

The Taraba State Government has addressed concerns regarding the prolonged absence of Deputy Governor Aminu Alkali, revealing that he has been receiving medical treatment following a stroke. Naija News reports that Alkali, who has been away since November 2024, has been the subject of speculation among political stakeholders both within ...

Manchester United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has acknowledged that some players are not meeting expectations and may be overvalued. In an interview with BBC Sport, Jim Ratcliffe specifically mentioned midfielder Casemiro, striker Rasmus Hojlund, goalkeeper Andre Onana, and wingers Antony and Jadon Sancho, who are currently on loan at other ...

The Chairman of Technical Sub-Committee on Domestic Sales of Crude Oil and Refined Products in naira, Zacch Adedeji, has refuted claims that the naira-for-crude policy has been discontinued. Naija News reports that Adedeji, who also is the Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), said the policy remains in force. ...

The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized Tony Okocha and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over their recent demand for Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s resignation or impeachment. Naija News recalls that Okocha, during a press conference on Monday, issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the governor, ...

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has undertaken more projects for the people of the South East than any of his predecessors. He emphasized that, in light of this, the President merits their full support in the upcoming 2027 elections as a form ...

Nollywood actor, Ganiu Morufu, better known as Ijoba Lande, has said he will forgive his wife, Darasimi, for infidelity with his colleague, Babatunde Tayo, popularly known as Baba Tee. Naija News reports that Ijoba Lande shared a provocative video on his Instagram account, asserting that his wife, Dara, left him after he uncovered ...

With the major opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP), struggling with internal conflicts, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has emerged as a potential leader of the much-anticipated coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. This development follows the recent defection of former Kaduna State Governor, ...

The Jigawa State chapter of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has initiated a campaign to raise awareness about flooding in the local communities. Naija News reports that the agency’s Director, Ahmad Tijjani, visited the District Head of Bulangu palace in the Kafin Hausa Local Government Area, accompanied by a team ...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is preparing to investigate the former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters in Osun State, Adebayo Adeleke, as the agency has formally summoned him for questioning. A media aide to Adeleke, Kazeem Mohammed, confirmed the development to The PUNCH, ...