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The Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, was expected to return to office and later step down as part of an agreement to resolve the leadership crisis in the House. Contrary to the claims made by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a source who spoke with SaharaReporters ...

As the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the persistent challenges faced by women despite decades of advocacy for gender equality. Naija News reports that the theme for this year’s celebration, “Invest in Women, Accelerate Action,” highlights the need for greater support and empowerment ...

The resignation letters of two Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC) commissioners that surfaced over the weekend have triggered mixed reactions across political circles in the state. Though RISIEC has yet to officially confirm the development, the resignations have fueled debates among political stakeholders, with both pro and anti-Governor Siminalayi ...

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has assured that he will mobilise senators from the Niger Delta region to tackle the lingering political crisis in Rivers State. Speaking on Friday in Abuja, Akpabio made this declaration while receiving a delegation from the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum, who visited him ...

The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed reports suggesting that he is planning to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a new political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, Atiku’s team refuted the claims, emphasizing his ...

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on his 68th birthday. Naija News reports that Tinubu, through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Osinbajo will always remain his friend and associate. The President recalled how Osinbajo proved his mettle ...

Nigeria’s Under-17 national team, the Flamingos, showcased an impressive performance on Saturday as they defeated their hosts, South Africa’s Bantwana, 3-1. This victory places the Flamingos in a strong position as they move closer to the final round of the qualification series for this year’s FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup ...

Spanish tactician, Pep Guardiola, has acknowledged that Manchester City’s upcoming fixtures are “10 finals” that will determine their season’s success. In a post-match interview with TNT Sports following City’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, Pep Guardiola reflected on the difficulties of the encounter. The decisive moment came late in the ...

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Nollywood actress, Destiny Etiko, has filed a petition against her colleague, Queeneth Hilbert, demanding the retraction of a defamatory publication made against her on social media. Naija News reports that the thespian, via a video shared on social media, accused Destiny of snatching her rich boyfriend. She vowed to beat ...