President Muhammadu Buhari’s former aide on new media, Bashir Ahmad has taken to social media to express his grievances for losing out in the House of Representatives primary election held for the Gaya/Ajingi/Albasu constituency of Kano state. Naija News had reported earlier that Ahmad participated in the primary election but was comprehensively defeated at the polls.
The 30-year-old indigene of Kano State contested for the Albasu/Gaya/Ajingi Federal Constituency seat which is currently being occupied by a member of the ruling party, Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya but lost according to the results released on Friday. Read More...
In another record-making feat, the Grammy winner's latest song 'Higher' has set a new record for the highest opening day streams for a solo single on Spotify Nigeria. According to chart publication TurnTable Charts, Burna Boy's 'Higher' garnered 530,792 streams on Spotify Nigeria in its first full day of release which places it above the previous opening day record for a solo song set by Wizkid's 'Diamond' which tallied 518K streams. Read More...
In a controversial operation that has sparked widespread concern, men suspected to be operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly conducted a midnight raid at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State. According to reports, the operation targeted students’ lodges, commencing around 2 am.
The raid has prompted a flurry of reactions from students and social media users, who have shared videos and accounts alleging forced entry into rooms and the arrest of some students. Read More...