Winner of the Big Brother Naija Season 5 edition, Olamilakan Agbeleshe, popularly called Layon is still holding on to his record-breaking achievement in the history of the show’s voting chart. Naija News reports that the Season 7 edition of the reality show ended on Sunday, October 2, 2022, with Phyna emerging as the winner. After a series of nominations as well as escaping eviction, Phyna beat fellow housemates to the N100 million grand prize. While one of the housemates was disqualified, twenty-one housemates were evicted with Phyna, Bryann, Adekunle, ChiChi, Daniella, and Bella emerging as the 6 finalists. Details of…
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In a move to resolve the ongoing strike by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the leadership of the House of Representatives will meet President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. Naija News recalls that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, had over the last few weeks conveyed a stakeholders meeting comprising members of ASUU and representatives of the Federal Government. Speaking at the last meeting with the stakeholders, Gbajabiamila said the House will prepare and submit the report of its intervention in the ongoing strike to President Buhari. He said the report will reflect their…
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Sunday, condemned the lynching of two herders by mob in Birni Gwari LGA of the state. DAILY POST recalls that two herders suspected to be informants to bandits were lynched by mobs in Birnin Gwari LGA. Following this, Governor Nasir El-Rufai, warned residents in the LGA not to take law into their hands by lynching a suspect. In a statement on Sunday, Mr. Samuel Aruwan Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, said the governor, while condemning the mob action, cautioned residents to be law-abiding and stop action that may lead…
The President of the Abuja Country Club, Ifedayo Akindoju, has issued a strong warning to the Nigerian youths ahead of the 2023 election. Akindoju warned the youths against being used by politicians as thugs to create crises during the elections. He gave this warning while speaking at a public function to mark Nigeria’s 62 Independence anniversary in Abuja. Akindoju, who is also the President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation, asserted that Nigeria’s common unity is worthy of celebration at 62. He insisted that there is no need for violence and murder during the general elections adding that a credible…
The federal government has announced that the 2nd Niger-bridge project would be ready for launch by the first quarter of 2024. The disclosure was made on Saturday by the acting federal controller of works in Anambra State, Seyi Martins, Naija News reports. Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari-led government through the minister of power, works and housing, Babatunde Fashola, announced in November 2016 that it awarded a sum of N206 billion to Julius Berger Construction Company for the completion of the 2nd Niger Bridge. The government had earlier revealed that the project would be officially commissioned in December 2022. It, however, noted…
Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day celebration may have been more meaningful if the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had settled their differences, said His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin. Naija News reports that the renowned monarch joined other patriotic Nigerians in a statement to reflect the status of the country as it marked another anniversary. The Oba of Benin expressed dissatisfaction with the lingering industrial action by the varsity lecturers over the actions and inactions of the government on the union’s demands. The monarch, in a statement signed by…
Popular Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha also known as Igwe 2pac has said that he is thankful he did not reject pregnancies outside wedlock. Okocha during an interview with Punch revealed how joyful he was about his decision to step up to his responsibilities despite not being ready to be a father. He revealed that he has two children; a son and a daughter from two different women but people are not aware that the children are not from the same mothers because of the bond they share. He went on to give a detailed story of how he asked his…
The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed Yobe State Governor and former Chairman APC Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Mai Mala Buni, as the adviser on Party Integration and Reconciliation of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council. In a letter of appointment Tinubu signed, the appointment was based on Buni’s impressive political achievement and the exemplary leadership he demonstrated as Governor of Yobe State and as a party member. He added that the appointment will ensure victory for the APC in the February 2023 election and move Nigeria along the path of national greatness by building…
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 46 inmates from various correctional facilities in the state. Sanwo-Olu’s action followed the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy. The governor also commuted the death sentences of six inmates to life imprisonment, said Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), Commissioner for Information. The official noted that the release and committal orders were in cognisance of Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day Celebration. The exercise is pursuant to the provisions of Section 212 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria (amended). Onigbanjo’s statement explained that the council, in…
An Ibadan chief, Oloye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, has said that lack of equity, justice, sincerity, and fair play are the major factors responsible for the major crises in the country. Adegoke, who doubles as Aare Onibon Balogun of Ibadan land, made this disclosure on Saturday. While felicitating with Nigerians on the occasion of the 62nd independence anniversary, which is being marked across the country today, he insisted that the country will overcome its present challenges. He spoke further by urging the citizens to prioritise love, peace and unity. He added that Nigerians should not allow the present situation to weigh…