The Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) has fixed Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the conduct of local government council elections across the state’s 17 local government areas. Naija News reports that the announcement was made on Wednesday in Damaturu by the Permanent Member I of the commission, Mohammed Grema Nguru, during a stakeholders’ meeting […] The post Yobe LG Polls: SIEC Fixes June 6, 2026, Unveils Election Guidelines appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Yusufu Buratai (retd.), has dragged a fellow retired senior military officer, Danjuma Hamisu Ali-Keffi, before the Kaduna State High Court, seeking ₦1 billion damages over alleged defamatory statements linking him to terrorism. The suit, filed on January 8, 2026, at the Kaduna Judicial Division of the High Court, borders […] The post Buratai Sues Retired General For ₦1 Billion Over Terrorism Allegations appeared first on Naija News.
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The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, warning that such action could destabilise the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party leadership said it had taken note […] The post Just In: APC Rejects Rivers Assembly Move To Impeach Governor Fubara appeared first on Naija News.
Bournemouth are exploring the possibility of a loan move for Arsenal forward Ethan Nwaneri, according to The Independent, which reported that the 18-year-old England Under-21 international would prefer to remain at the Emirates Stadium until the next summer transfer window. At Crystal Palace, manager Oliver Glasner has provided an update on his own future. Speaking […] The post Transfer Updates: Nwaneri, Guehi, Upamecano, Greenwood, Balotelli, Others appeared first on Naija News.
The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with the inclusion of several Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update, further reflecting the growing global influence of Nigerian and West African culture on the English language. The update, published in December 2025 and carried into 2026, was announced by the OED on Wednesday via […] The post Full List: More Nigerian Words Added To Oxford Dictionary appeared first on Naija News.
The Ogun State Police Command has invited rights activist and social media commentator Adetoun Onajobi, widely known as JustAdetoun, over allegations of defamation involving the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. Naija News reports that the invitation was confirmed on Wednesday, January 8, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Boluwatife Babaseyi. He […] The post Police Invite Activist Adetoun For Allegedly Defaming Dapo Abiodun appeared first on Naija News.
The Lagos state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has responded to the condemnation of reality TV star, Tacha, over the arrest of underage street beggars. Naija News reports that Wahab, on Wednesday, shared a video showing the moment a child beggar was arrested by men of the state’s environmental taskforce. Reacting, Tacha […] The post Underage Beggars: Enforcement Cannot Be Approached With Emotion – Lagos State Replies Tacha appeared first on Naija News.
Eric Chelle has completed one year in charge of the Super Eagles, a milestone that comes with Nigeria firmly back in contention on the continental stage. Eric Chelle was appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on January 7, 2025, a decision that split opinion across the country. Twelve months on, results and performances have […] The post Eric Chelle Marks First Year As Super Eagles Coach appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has asserted that the call for former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, to withdraw from the 2027 race, based on raw emotions and sentiments, is tantamount to a monumental tragedy. Naija News reports that the statement follows remarks by some supporters of former Governor of Anambra […] The post Peter Obi: ‘Asking Atiku To Withdraw Based On Emotion, Sentiments Is Monumental Tragedy’ – Dele Momodu appeared first on Naija News.
