Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has no standing structure in his state. Speaking on Monday during his appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme, Umahi said the opposition party is “dead and buried” in the South East state. The Ebonyi governor added that the major opposition party cannot be reckoned with in the political discussion in the state and cannot be considered as a serious party. He said: “Every state is built on the performances of the governor. I have performed and it’s not about the party, it’s about the leadership of…
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A family has been thrown into mourning in the Mopa-Muro Local Government Area of Kogi State after four family members including a father, two children and a close relative died after allegedly eating a yam flour meal popularly known as Amala. The victims Naija News learnt died one after the other between Friday, September 30, and Sunday, October 2nd, 2022. A resident of the community who disclosed the incident to newsmen on Monday explained that the victims fell sick overnight after eating a meal at a family house. He said they were all rushed to ECWA Hospital in Egbe for…
Nigerian comedian cum actor, Basketmouth, has announced the death of his mother, on social media. Naija News reports that the comedian on Monday took to his Instagram page to share throwback photos of his mother and siblings. Basketmouth also penned a tribute to his mother, wishing she had lived longer to see what he has achieved. He noted that the mother went through pains to mould him into a man. He wrote: “The deafening echo caused by the emptiness in my heart, the space you occupied with love, kindness, protection and happiness. “I wish I spent more time with you…
There was a commotion in the Kaiama local government area of Kwara State yesterday after a man shot dead his younger sibling while testing the efficacy of a gun charm he newly prepared. The State Police Command is said to have already launched a search for Abubakar Abubakar who allegedly fired the gun at his 12-year-old brother, Yusuf Abubakar, and fled the scene. Reports made available to newsmen revealed that Abubakar had newly prepared himself a charm capable of protecting one against gunshot. Elated with his new work, the two brothers who are residents of Dutse Gogo Town reportedly went out…
RB Leipzig Forward, Christopher Nkunku and Chelsea are close to reaching an agreement for his transfer. Earlier this year, the French professional footballer signed a 2-year contract with the Bundesliga club, extending his stay till 2026. The German Club, RB Leipzig significantly placed a release clause of 16 million euros on the 24-year-old striker. According to Sky Sports, the London club is however eager to sign the striker as soon as the next summer window opens and is willing to pay more than the striker’s release clause. Nothing has been signed as of yet, according to Sky Sports, and he…
Fast-rising Nigerian Afro-beat, singer Asake has taken his onstage performance an inch higher after going ‘wild’ with a female fan during a recent show. Naija News understands that the talented singer went intimate with the curvy female fan while performing at one of his shows in the ongoing “Mr. Money with The Vibe USA Tour”. The video sighted online captured the singer grinding an endowed female fan on stage amongst a cheering crowd. The singer while singing, moved closer to the female fan, grabbed her face, and then grind her, eliciting cheers from excited fans. Asake, then went back to…
Music executive and talent manager, Ubi Franklin has taken to his social media to reveal how his brand, TripleMG shattered after losing its two A-list artistes, Tekno and Iyanya. Naija News reports that the father of four recounted how he lost his confidence after everything he built over the years fell apart in 2018. While urging fans to trust the process and God, Ubi maintained, he got back his top singers who had earlier left, adding that he had over the years rebuilt the brand to standard. He further stressed that his brand now has over 30 HIT records and…
The Labour Party (LP) has reacted to the alleged attack on one of Peter Obi’s supporters in Lagos State. Naija News reports that on Sunday, a social media user by the name Obi Flag boy was reportedly attacked. The netizen had said that he was attacked by thugs in Oshodi for allegedly carrying Peter Obi’s flag. He posted, “This is what the chairman of Oshodi and his boys did to us today at Oshodi because they saw us carrying the @peterobi flag. “We were almost burnt alive if not for an army officer.” Reacting to the incident via Twitter on…
The 44th United States President, Barack Obama has taken to social media to eulogise his wife, Michelle as they celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. Naija News reports that the ex-president took to the microblogging platform, Twitter to share a current photo of himself and his wife alongside their wedding photo. Gushing over Michelle, Obama teased her saying she hasn’t changed despite being married for 30 years and he couldn’t have asked for a better life partner than her. He tweeted: “Miche, After 30 years, I’m not sure why you look exactly the same and I don’t. I do know that…
The decision of the catholic church to appoint a new leader to preside over the activities of the Adoration Ministry in Enugu State has not gone down well with the worshippers. This is as Naija News gathered the worshippers made an attempt to mob the new priest who was appointed to replace Father Ejike Mbaka. As earlier reported by Naija News, Father Anthony Amadi has been appointed as the new Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministries Enugu Nigeria (AMEN) by the Catholic Church authorities. This is as Father Mbaka proceeds to the monastery. However, following the announcement, worshippers on Sunday nearly…