Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has stated that more than half of the population in Nigeria live in poverty while politicians are focused on power. Speaking via his 𝕏 account on Thursday, Obi lamented that statistic shows that roughly 62% of Nigerians, representing 141 million people, are living in poverty. He stated that while other nations […] The post Politicians Scrambling For Positions, While 62% Of Nigerians Live In Poverty – Peter Obi appeared first on Naija News.
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A coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders under the APC Leaders Forum (ALF) and the Tinubu/Shettima Solidarity Movement (TSSM) has called for the immediate removal of Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), accusing him of insubordination, anti‑party activities, and conduct they say threatens national unity. The groups, in an open […] The post APC Supporters Demand Wike’s Removal, Accuse Him Of Anti‑Party Conduct appeared first on Naija News.
Scores of fighters were reportedly killed during a week-long surge of violent infighting between rival jihadist factions, Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), across parts of the Sambisa Forest axis in Borno State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the renewed hostilities began on January 3, following a coordinated ISWAP raid […] The post Scores Killed As Boko Haram, ISWAP Clash In Sambisa appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Port Command, generated a total revenue of ₦ 2.93 trillion in 2025, recording a significant increase of ₦573.29 billion over the ₦ 2.36 trillion collected in 2024. The achievement represents a 24.32 per cent growth year-on-year and further cements the Apapa Command’s position as the nation’s leading revenue-generating […] The post Customs Generates ₦2.93 Trillion Revenue From Apapa Port appeared first on Naija News.
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, has described Governor Siminalayi Fubara as a mistake, saying that the rich oil state had never experienced the ongoing political situation. Naija News reports that Amaewhule, speaking during plenary on Thursday, stated that Fubara’s administration, along with his Deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu, is a […] The post Video: ‘Fubara Is A Mistake, Rivers State Has Never Had It This Bad’ – Speaker Amaewhule appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have reason to celebrate as four of their players have been named among the top ten performers at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, according to football statistics platform WhoScored. Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman leads the list with a stunning rating of 8.81, cementing his status as […] The post Four Super Eagles Stars Among AFCON 2025 Top Ten Players appeared first on Naija News.
The Lagos State Government has dismissed reports circulating on social media and some online platforms alleging a rift between Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, and his Ogun State counterpart, Dapo Abiodun, describing the claims as false and misleading. Naija News reports that the clarification was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special […] The post ‘Fake News’ – Lagos Govt Denies Rift Between Sanwo-Olu, Dapo Abiodun appeared first on Naija News.
Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has emotionally recounted the tragic loss of two of his close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, who died in a fatal car crash along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Naija News reports that Joshua made the disclosure during a conversation with former UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, in a video […] The post ‘Life Is Short’ – Anthony Joshua Opens Up On Friends’ Death In Lagos Accident appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential aide on prosecution, Okoi Obono-Obla, has stated that the alleged warning by Vice President Kashim Shettima to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesome Wike, concerning the leadership of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State is unnecessary. Naija News reports that Shettima, while speaking in Enugu on Wednesday, stated that […] The post Fubara: Shettima’s Alleged Warning To Wike Not Appropriate – Obono-Obla appeared first on Naija News.
The Senator representing Kogi Central at the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has expressed pride in Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, after testing negative for hard drugs but only associated with ecstasy, better known as Molly. Naija News reports that Regina announced that she voluntarily underwent a drug test to put to rest persistent rumours about her […] The post Senator Natasha Reacts As Regina Daniels Tests Negative For Hard Drugs appeared first on Naija News.
